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The Quit India Movement was launched in August 1942 following the failure of the Cripps Proposals. In March 1942, the British government dispatched the Cripps Mission, led by Sir Stafford Cripps, to India. The mission aimed to secure Indian cooperation in World War II by offering dominion status, an elected body to frame a new constitution, and the right for provinces to opt out of the Indian Union after the war. However, the proposals were rejected by the Indian National Congress because they did not offer immediate self-government or a clear timeline for the transfer of power. Mahatma Gandhi famously described the offer as a "post-dated cheque on a failing bank." The subsequent frustration and the perceived unwillingness of the British to concede real power led to the call for the Quit India Movement, demanding immediate British withdrawal from India.
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Cabinet Mission Plan: This plan was proposed in 1946, four years after the Quit India Movement, with the objective of discussing the transfer of power and framing India's independence.
Simon Commission Report: The Simon Commission was appointed in 1927 and submitted its report in 1930. Its recommendations led to the Round Table Conferences and the Government of India Act of 1935, significantly predating the Quit India Movement.
Wavell Plan: The Wavell Plan was proposed in 1945 by Viceroy Lord Wavell, aiming to resolve the political deadlock in India and facilitate the transfer of power after World War II. This occurred three years after the Quit India Movement.