Quit India Movement

Question 1

In 1942, Gandhi began WHICH movement? What did he demand?

Answer 1

In 1942, Gandhi began the Quit India Movement demanding that the British should leave India immediately.

Question 2

What was the result of this movement despite being meant to be non-violent?

Answer 2

This campaign was meant to be non-violent, but many demonstrations became violent, and more than a thousand people died. Many were imprisoned, including Gandhi and Nehru.

Question 3

Did the Muslim League support the ‘Quit India’ campaign?

Answer 3

No

Question 4

Why not, why didn’t the Muslim League support the ‘Quit India’ campaign? Surely they wanted independence?

Answer 4

They wanted independence. However, they wanted to be sure that there would be a separate Muslim state, because if the British left India, the Congress would take over. Muslims would be a minority and their voice might not be heard.