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Which of the following INC President rejected the 'August offer' by British government?1. Maulana Abdul Kalam Azad2. Pattabhi Sitaramayya3. J B Kripalani4. Subash Chandra Bose

Answer» Correct Answer - Option 1 : Maulana Abdul Kalam Azad

The correct answer is Maulana Abul Kalam Azad.

 

  • The August offer was a proposal by the British government offering dominion status and freedom to frame a constitution based on representative nature.
  • The August offer was declared on 8th August 1940.
  • It expanded the members of the Governor's General council from 8 to 12.
  • It accepted that framing of a new constitution would be the responsibility of Indians.
  • The August offer also aimed at bringing the congress into the ongoing world war.
  • The August offer was rejected by the then INC President Maulana Abdul Kalam Azad.
  • Congress refused to accept the offer and demanded immediate self-government.
  • Gandhiji launched individual satyagraha due to the dissatisfaction with the August offer.

 

  • Maulana Abdul Kalam Azad was the longest-serving president of INC before independence.
  • J B Kripalani was the president of INC at the time of independence.
  • Pattabhi Sitaramayya was the first president of INC after independence.


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