History · Rise of Indian Nationalism
UGC NET December 2012 History
The aim of the Cripps Mission was
ATo prevent the Quit India Movement from being launched
BTo persuade Indian leaders to support the British war efforts ✓ Correct
CTo convince the Congress Ministries to withdraw their resignations
DTo set up a constitution-making body immediately
Correct answer: (B) To persuade Indian leaders to support the British war efforts — The aim of the Cripps Mission was to persuade Indian leaders to support the British war efforts, so that is the answer.
Explanation
★The aim of the Cripps Mission was to persuade Indian leaders to support the British war efforts, so that is the answer.
★The Cripps Mission came in March 1942 during the Second World War.
★Sir Stafford Cripps was a member of the House of Commons and the war cabinet.
★He had earlier supported the Indian national movement.
★He offered Dominion status after the war in return for Indian cooperation in the war.
★The Congress rejected the offer, and the failure led on to the Quit India Movement.
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