Explanation

Lucknow Pact (1916) was an agreement between:

• Indian National Congress – headed by Bal Gangadhar Tilak
• All-India Muslim League – led by Muhammad Ali Jinnah

• Congress adopted the pact at Lucknow session on 29 December 1916.
• Muslim League approved it on 31 December 1916.

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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."

Last verified on 26-04-2026

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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