Gandhi’s instructions on eve of Quit India — UPSC Prelims PYQ 2005

Consider the following statements: On the eve of launch of Quit India Movement, Mahatma Gandhi

1. asked the government servants to resign.
2. asked the soldiers to leave their posts.
3. asked the Princes of the Princely States to accept the sovereignty of their own people.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

1. 1 and 2
2. 2 and 3
3. 3 only
4. 1, 2 and 3

Explanation

Option (c) is correct

• Gandhiji at the Gowalia Tank meeting told government servants not to resign but to declare allegiance to Congress, instructed soldiers not to desert or fire on compatriots, and urged the Princes to support the masses and accept popular sovereignty.

Answer: (c) 3 only