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.

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Summary:

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

Answer: ✅ (A) Lord Linlithgow