Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Aptitude Test

Chapter

General Knowledge

Topic

Modern Histoy

Question:

Which British Prime Minister sent Cripps Mission to India in 1942? Choose the most appropriate answer.

Options:

Winston Churchill

Clement Attlee

Harold MacMillan

Ramsay MacDonald

Correct Answer:

Winston Churchill

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (1) → Winston Churchill

The Cripps Mission was sent to India in 1942 by the British government during World War II. It was led by Sir Stafford Cripps with the aim of securing Indian cooperation in the war effort.

  • At that time, Winston Churchill was the Prime Minister of Britain.

  • The mission proposed Dominion status for India after the war but was rejected by Indian leaders, as it did not offer immediate self-governance.