Q215
Which of the following Congress leader rejected the 'August Offer' of 1940?
A.
Lord Wavell
B.
Lord Linlithgow
AnswerC.
Sir George Stanley
D.
Lord Willingdon
Answer: Option B
Solution
Answer: Option B
Solution:
The Viceroy of India, Lord Linlithgow, issued a statement from Simla on 8 August 1940 in the response of when congress formally ask England to affirm its adherence to the goal of Independence for India which is popularly known August Offer.