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Describe the Jallianwala Bagh massacre and its effect on the national movement.
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What was the Quit India Movement and when was it launched?
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Answer
The Quit India Movement was launched by the Congress at Bombay on 8 August 1942, demanding an immediate end to British rule. Gandhi gave the call of "Do or Die". The entire Congress leadership was arrested within hours and the movement continued as a spontaneous popular uprising.
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Explanation
The failure of the Cripps Mission and the fear of a Japanese invasion were its immediate background.
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