Explanation

• The Quit India Movement is also known as the August Movement.
• It was launched by Gandhi on August 8, 1942, in Bombay.
• The movement, started by the Congress party.
• It's demanded an end to British rule in India.
• Muhammad Ali Jinnah responded with the slogan "Divide and Quit India."

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Explanation

• Womesh Chunder Bonnerjee was the first president of the Indian National Congress.
• After the party's foundation in 1885
• He presided over the inaugural session held in Bombay from December 28 to 31, 1885

Additional information

• Hewas an Indian barrister
• Presided over the 1892 Allahabad session of the Congress.
• Born December 29, 1844, Kolkata, India
• Died: July 21, 1906, Bedford Park, London, United Kingdom
  

Question updated 03-March-2026

Explanation

Know everything about Quit India Movement

Started: Aug 8, 1942

Started from: Bombay 

Launched by: Gandhi

Also known as: August Movement 

Demand: to end British rule

Jinnah changed the slogan "Divide and Quit India" 

Started by party: Congress

Quaid e Azam said about the Quit India movement an anti-Muslim action of congress

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Explanation

Explanation

• The Lucknow Pact was an agreement between the Indian National Congress (INC) and the All-India Muslim League in December 1916.
• Led by Bal Gangadhar Tilak for the INC and Muhammad Ali Jinnah for the Muslim League.
• The Lucknow Pact allowed representation for religious minorities in provincial legislatures.
• It was adopted by the Congress on December 29 and by the League on December 31, 1916.