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History GK · Q86

Struggle For Independence Of India

Competitive Exams · History GK · question 86

Q86

When was Mahatma Gandhi arrested during the 'Quit India Movement' of 1942?

A.
7th August, 1942
B.
30th April, 1942
C.
9th August, 1942
Answer
D.
5th July, 1942

Answer: Option C

Solution

Answer: Option C
Solution:
On 8 August 1942 at the All-India Congress Committee session in Bombay, Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi launched the 'Quit India' movement. The next day, Gandhi, Nehru and many other leaders of the Indian National Congress were arrested by the British Government.