Question

Cripps came to India in March ___ .
A. 1940
B. 1941
C. 1944
D. 1942

Answer 1

Hint: During World War II, British needed the support of their colonies. So several measures were taken to claim the support of the colonies. Cripps was sent to India by Britain for converting the minds of Indian Patronist to get the support of India.

Complete answer: Let us discuss the Crisp mission in India. It was a failed attempt. Cripps was sent to negotiate an agreement with the nationalist Congress leaders, Muhammad Ali Jinnah and the Muslim League, who represented the minority Muslim population. Cripps worked to keep India loyal to the British war effort . In exchange, elections conducted and Dominion status after the end of war. In March 1942, Cripps was sent to negotiate with the parties in India. Cripps negotiated with all the leaders of the caste categories in India.This response was mainly due to the capture of Singapore Colony of British by Japan. The army mainly consists of Indian army forces led by Subhash Chandra Bose. By the time Gandhiji started the Quit India Movement, most of the Hindu leaders never participated in political works but Muslims participated as usual.

Hence, option D is correct.

Note: Some leaders were against the British offer. But some co-operated with Britain in a hope that they would get self governance. British considered India as an Agricultural Colony which provided most of the rare products in Britain.