Question

prepare note on the importance of the Quit India movement? ​

Answer 1

Why the question:

The 77th anniversary of the August Kranti Din, which is considered as one of the important milestones in the history of freedom struggle of our country, was observed on yesterday.

Key Demand of the question:

Question is from the static portions of GS paper I; modern history of India. One has to discuss the significance and impact of Quit India movement and its relevance as of today.

Directive:

Structure of the answer:

Discuss – This is an all-encompassing directive – you have to debate on paper by going through the details of the issues concerned by examining each one of them. You have to give reasons for both for and against arguments

Introduction:

Discuss about the movement; The Indian National Congress launched the ‘Quit India Movement’ in August 1942, under the leadership of Mahatma Gandhi, at the Bombay session of Congress Committee.

The aim of the movement was to force the British to withdraw from India.

Body:

Start by explaining the importance and significance of such a movement. Explain what happened during the Quit India Movement, what led to the movement. Importance of Quit India Movement – Significance/What it achieved? – Despite heavy-handed suppression by the government, the people were unfazed and continued their struggle. Even though the government said that independence could be granted only after the end of the war, the movement drove home the point that India could not be governed without the support of the Indians. The movement placed the demand for complete independence at the top agenda of the freedom movement. Public morale and anti-British sentiment were enhanced.

Discuss its relevance as of today.

Conclusion:

Conclude with importance.