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Introduction
Prepare effectively for your CBSE Class 12 History board exams with this focused online MCQ practice set on the Quit India Movement — the final phase of India’s freedom struggle. Aligned strictly with the NCERT Class 12 syllabus, these multiple-choice questions cover the causes of the movement, Gandhi’s call of “Do or Die”, mass arrests of August 1942, leaderless uprisings, women’s participation, regional variations, and the movement’s contribution to post-war decolonisation. Each question includes a short, exam-focused explanation to clarify key facts, dates, and concepts so you can learn while you test yourself. Use the timed-format practice to sharpen time management, strengthen recall of important slogans and dates, and practise eliminating distractors in MCQ options. Ideal for last-minute revision, classroom quizzes, and self-assessment, this set will help you build confidence and ensure your answers reflect NCERT-recommended content and phrasing. Try the quiz, review explanations, and track progress to improve accuracy for the CBSE Class 12 History paper.
Sample MCQs with Explanations
Q1. When was the Quit India Movement launched by the Indian National Congress?
A. 15 August 1942
B. 9 August 1942 ✅
C. 26 January 1942
D. 30 January 1942
Explanation: The All-India Congress Committee passed the Quit India resolution and Gandhi launched the movement on 9 August 1942, calling for the British to quit India immediately.
Q2. Which slogan accompanied Gandhi’s call during the Quit India movement?
A. Inquilab Zindabad
B. Swaraj is my birthright
C. Do or Die ✅
D. Jai Hind
Explanation: In his August 1942 appeal Gandhi urged people to “Do or Die” — a call for uncompromising mass struggle (non-violent in principle) for immediate British withdrawal.
Q3. What was a prominent feature of the Quit India Movement following mass arrests of Congress leaders?
A. Strict centralised leadership under Gandhi
B. Complete collapse of protests
C. Leaderless, spontaneous uprisings and local committees ✅
D. Formal negotiations with the Viceroy
Explanation: With top leaders jailed within hours, the movement became largely leaderless and spontaneous, sustained by local committees, students, workers and volunteers.
Q4. Which of the following was a major British response to the Quit India call?
A. Immediate grant of independence
B. Widespread concessions and elected ministries
C. Mass arrests, censorship and repressive measures ✅
D. Signing of a withdrawal treaty
Explanation: The British responded with large-scale arrests of Congress leaders, press censorship, and forceful suppression to quickly contain the unrest during wartime.
Q5. What long-term political effect did the Quit India Movement have?
A. Immediate independence in 1942
B. Decline of nationalist sentiment
C. Strengthened Indian resolve and hastened post-war decolonisation ✅
D. Establishment of British civil rule permanently
Explanation: Although suppressed, Quit India exposed British vulnerabilities, deepened nationalist unity, and contributed to the climate that made post-war decolonisation and eventual independence (1947) more likely.