Multiple choice

The 'August Offer' of 1940, rejected by the Congress was made by

  1. Lord Wavell

  2. Lord Linlithgow

  3. Sir George Stanley

  4. Lord Wellington
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The August Offer was made on 8 August 1940 by Viceroy Lord Linlithgow in response to Congress demands for independence after World War II began. It promised dominion status after the war and expansion of the Executive Council, but refused immediate independence. The Congress rejected it because the offer fell short of their demand for complete freedom.

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