Who of the following Prime Ministers sent the Cripps Mission to India?
✓ Correct answer: d) Winston Churchill
ExplanationIn March 1942, the British government sent the Cripps Mission to gain full Indian cooperation in the war effort.The mission was led by Sir Stafford Cripps, a senior left-wing Labourite and a member of Prime Minister Winston Churchill’s War Cabinet.About reasons for sending Cripps Mission:Because of the reverses suffered by Britain in South-East Asia, the Japanese threat to invade India seemed real and Indian support became crucial.There was pressure on Britain from the Allies (USA, USSR, China) to seek Indian cooperation.Indian nationalists had agreed to support the Allied cause if substantial power was transferred immediately and complete independence given after the war.131
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