Who was announced August offer in 1940

Who was announced August offer in 1940?

(A) Lord Linlithgow

(B) Lord Wavel

(C) Lord Mountbatten

(D) Minto

EXPLANATION

  1. Background:

    • In 1940, World War II was ongoing, and Britain needed Indian support for the war effort.

    • The Indian National Congress was demanding complete self-government.

    • To negotiate and gain support, the British Viceroy proposed the August Offer.

  2. Who announced it:

    • Lord Linlithgow was the Viceroy of India at that time (1936–1943).

    • He officially announced the August Offer in August 1940.

  3. Key points of the August Offer:

    • Expansion of the Viceroy’s Executive Council to include more Indians.

    • Safeguards for minorities (especially Muslims).

    • Promise to discuss a post-war constitution for India.

  4. Response:

    • The Indian National Congress rejected it because it did not offer immediate self-government.

    • Muslim League welcomed it partially because of minority safeguards.

Summary:

The August Offer was a war-time political initiative by Lord Linlithgow to gain Indian cooperation during WWII.

Answer: ✅ (A) Lord Linlithgow

Who was announced August offer in 1940?