Question

Who said these words about Cripps Proposals : "Post-Dated cheque on a failing Bank" ?

• A. Mahatma Gandhi
• B. Sardar Patel
• C. M. N. Roy
• D. G. Ayyangar

Answer 1

Answer:

A. Mahatma Gandhi

- Mahatma Gandhi described the Cripps' proposals as a "post-dated cheque on a failing bank".

Cripps Mission was sent by the British Government in March 1942 to India.

The objective of this proposal is to secure Indian cooperation and support for British War Efforts.

- Headed by Sir Stafford Cripps, this mission sought to negotiate an agreement with Indian leaders.

- The Quit India Movement is also known as the 'August Revolution' was launched after the failure of the Cripps Mission

- Mohammad Ali Jinnah supported this proposal from the Muslim community.