| Where did the name 'Pakistan' come from? | 'Pakistan' was derived from the provinces and communities the new country would comprise.
Punjab, Afghan (NWFP), Kashmir, Sind and Baluchistan. |
| Why did the people reject the Cripps Mission? | 1. The Cripps mission did not mention immediate independence.
2. The plan involved the partition of India.
3. The Muslim League opposed the creation of a single union. The proposals did not specifically accept Pakistan.
4. The Hindu Mahasabha did not accept the plan for fear of partition.
5. The Sikhs, Anglo-Indians and Indian Christians felt that their rights and interests were not provided with sufficient safeguards.
6. The people of the Princely states could not send their own representatives to the proposed Constitution making body. The representatives were selected by the rulers.
7. The Congress opposed the principle of non-accession. Gandhiji called the Cripps Mission a 'post-dated cheque'.
8. The Congress wanted all subjects, including defence, to be handed over to the National Government. |
| State the Quit India Resolution. Where and when did they adopt this resolution? | 'British rule in India must end immediately.'
The resolution was adopted in July, 1942 in Wardha, Maharashtra. |
| When was the Quit India Resolution passed? | On August 8, 1942. |
| What is the impact of the Quit India Movement? | (i) It demonstrated the depth of nationalist feelings in India and the capacity of Indians for struggle and sacrifice.
(ii) It was clear that the British could no longer rule India against the wishes of the people.
(iii) People of all sections of society participated in this movement. |
