With reference to 8th August, 1942 in Indian history, which one of the following statements is correct?

(a) The Quit India Resolution was adopted by the AICC. ✓ UPSC's answer
(b) The Viceroy's Executive Council was expanded to include more Indians.
(c) The Congress ministries resigned in seven provinces.
(d) Cripps proposed an Indian Union with full Dominion Status once the Second World War was over.

Why the answer is (a)

• On 8 August 1942 the All India Congress Committee, meeting at Gowalia Tank Maidan, Bombay, adopted the Quit India Resolution; Gandhi gave the 'Do or Die' call the same night — option (a).

• Congress ministries resigned in October–November 1939 over India being dragged into the War (c).

• The Cripps Mission's Dominion-status offer came in March–April 1942 and was rejected (d).

• The Viceroy's Executive Council was expanded with more Indians in July 1941 (b).

• Hence option (a).

Why the other options are wrong

(b) The Viceroy's Executive Council was expanded to include more Indians.: Council expansion happened in July 1941.
(c) The Congress ministries resigned in seven provinces.: Congress ministries resigned in late 1939.
(d) Cripps proposed an Indian Union with full Dominion Status once the Second World War was…: Cripps' offer was in March–April 1942.

Asked in the GS Paper I of the UPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2021, held on 10 October 2021. Question and answer key: Union Public Service Commission. Explanation: UPSC Answer Check.