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What movement was launched in 1942?
AQuit India Movement
BNon-cooperation Movement
CCivil Disobedience Movement
DSwadeshi Movement
SSCClass 8 (SSC)History-Political Science (इतिहास-राज्यशास्त्र)Ch 9 · Topic 1
Last Phase of the Struggle for Independence
The final phase of India's freedom struggle saw intensified pressure on British rule through movements like Quit India, leading to eventual
Core concept
The Quit India Movement, launched by Gandhi in 1942, demanded an immediate end to British rule with the slogan 'Do or Die.'
How it works
This period also saw the emergence of the Indian National Army (INA) under Subhas Chandra Bose, seeking armed liberation with foreign support.
Why it matters
Post-World War II, Britain faced economic exhaustion and growing international pressure to decolonise, weakening its resolve to hold India.
Key detail
These combined pressures - mass movements, international factors, and economic realities - led to the final negotiations for India's independence.
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• Quit India Movement: launched by Gandhi, 1942.
• Demanded immediate end to British rule.
• Slogan: 'Do or Die.'
• INA emerged under Subhas Chandra Bose.
• Sought armed liberation, foreign support.
• Post-WWII: Britain faced economic exhaustion.
• Also international pressure to decolonise.
• Combined pressures led to final independence talks.