UPSC History Indian National Movement Question Bank Modern History & Indian National Movement - II

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    Consider the following proposals mentioned in the August Offer 1940:
    1. The expansion of the governor-general's Executive Council to include more Indians was promised.
    2. Establishment of an Advisory War Council was proposed.
    3. The weight to minority opinion was ignored but the untouchables were weighted within the proposals.
    4. Indians' right to frame their own constitution after the war would end, was recognised.
    Which of the statements given above is/are incorrect?

    A)  2 and 3           

    B)  3 and 4

    C)  3 only             

    D)  4 only

    Correct Answer: C

    Solution :

     In the August Offer 1940 with other proposals the weight to minority opinion was given and this provision was strictly opposed by the leaders of All India National Congress.


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