Consider the following statements about the Quit India Movement1. Ther...
Lower level of government officials participated in the movement. The Muslim League opposed the movement.
Consider the following statements about the Quit India Movement1. Ther...
The correct answer is option 'C' - 1 and 3 Only.
Explanation:
1. Absence of anti-Zamindar violence:
- The Quit India Movement, also known as the August Movement, was a mass civil disobedience movement launched by Mahatma Gandhi on 8th August 1942.
- The movement aimed at demanding an end to British colonial rule in India.
- Unlike previous movements like the Non-Cooperation Movement and the Civil Disobedience Movement, the Quit India Movement did not witness widespread anti-Zamindar violence.
- This is in contrast to the previous movements where there were instances of attacks on landlords and zamindars.
- The Quit India Movement focused more on non-violent protests, strikes, and non-cooperation with the British government.
2. Lower level of government officials maintained government loyalty:
- During the Quit India Movement, there were instances where lower-level government officials maintained their loyalty to the British government.
- This was mainly because many of these officials were from lower-income backgrounds and relied on their jobs for their livelihood.
- Moreover, the British government had a strong hold on the administrative machinery, and many officials feared losing their jobs or facing consequences if they joined the movement.
- However, it is important to note that there were also instances where government officials, including police and administrative staff, actively participated in the Quit India Movement, defying the government's orders.
3. Low key response from the Muslim League:
- The Muslim League, which represented the interests of the Muslims in India, initially had reservations about the Quit India Movement.
- They were concerned that the movement would lead to anarchy and Hindu domination in an independent India.
- However, as the movement gained momentum and the British government cracked down on the leaders of the Indian National Congress, the Muslim League gradually extended its support to the movement.
- While the response from the Muslim League was not as active or enthusiastic as that of the Indian National Congress, they did join the movement in certain regions and played a role in the anti-British struggle.
In conclusion, during the Quit India Movement, there was a relative absence of anti-Zamindar violence, and the Muslim League initially showed a low-key response but eventually extended its support. However, lower-level government officials generally maintained their loyalty to the British government. Therefore, option 'C' - 1 and 3 Only, is the correct answer.