August Offer | MCQs

Explanation

On 8 August 1940, early in the Battle of Britain, the Viceroy of India, Lord Linlithgow, made the so-called "August Offer" at Simla.

Explanation

The August Offer was made by Viceroy Lord Linlithgow in 1940

It an attempt to secure Indian support for the British war effort during World War II

It did not offer complete independence or resolve Hindu-Muslim differences — hence, option (a) is correct.

Explanation

On 8 August 1940, early in the Battle of Britain, the Viceroy of India, Lord Linlithgow, made the so-called "August Offer" at Simla.