Question

Which of the following statements are true?

1.The August Offer was made by Viceroy Linlithgow in 8th August 1945.

2.The August Offer ensured to give dominion status freedom to frame a constitution based on representative nature .

• A. 1 only
• B. 2 only
• C. Both 1 and 2
• D. Neither 1 nor 2

Answer 1

Answer:

B. 2 only

The August Offer was made by Viceroy Linlithgow in 8th August 1940 promising the expansion of the Executive Council of the Viceroy of India to include more Indians, the establishment of an advisory war council, giving full weight to minority opinion, and the recognition of Indians' right to frame their own constitution.