Multiple choice

Which of the following statements regarding the Quit India Revolution is not true?

  1. The movement was relatively strong in Punjab, NWFP Madras Presidency and Kerala.

  2. The Communists opposed the Quit India Revolution.

  3. Rajgopalachari, the leading Gandhian, opposed Quit India campaign and pleaded for negotiations on the demand for Pakistan.

  4. Golwalkar's RSS kept strictly aloof from the movement.
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Quit India Movement had limited impact in Punjab and NWFP due to Muslim League's separate agenda, and was relatively weaker in Madras Presidency and Kerala compared to strongholds like Maharashtra, UP, Bihar, and Orissa. Therefore Option A correctly identifies the false statement. The Communists did oppose it, Rajagopalachari did negotiate separately, and RSS did stay aloof.

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