Question

Which of the following offer described by Gandhiji as "Post dated Cheque"?

• A. Cripps mission
• B. August offer
• C. Cabinet mission plan
• D. Wavell plan

Answer 1

Answer:

A. Cripps mission

Cripps Mission

• The Cripps Mission was sent by the British government to India in March 1942 to obtain Indian cooperation for second world war.

• The Mission was headed by Stafford Cripps. Lord Privy Seal accompanied him.

• There were other members from the State Council including the leader of the House of Common, etc.

• Gandhiji referred to it as "A post-dated cheque on a crashing bank' because of its very low proposals in comparison to what was demanded by nationalists.