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Question

The Cripps Mission of 1942 failed primarily because:

  1. The Congress Party demanded immediate and complete independence, which was not offered.
  2. The Muslim League refused to cooperate with the British government.
  3. The Cripps Mission did not address the issue of separate electorates.
  4. The Second World War ended abruptly.

Answer:

Option A: The Congress Party demanded immediate and complete independence, which was not offered.

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “The Congress Party demanded immediate and complete independence, which was not offered.”.

The Cripps Mission failed because it did not offer immediate and complete independence to India. The Congress Party was not ready to accept Dominion Status and wanted full control over the war effort.