With reference to 8th August, 1942 in Indian history,which one of the following statements is correct?

1. A

   The Quit India Resolution was adopted by the AICC.

   AICC adopted the Quit India Resolution. Bombay, 8 August 1942.

2. B

   The Viceroy's Executive Council was expanded to include more Indians.

   Viceroy’s Council expanded. That is a different date (post-Cripps / 1940s expansion).

3. C

   The Congress ministries resigned in seven provinces.

   Congress ministries resigned. 1939, after the war declaration.

4. D

   Cripps proposed an Indian Union with full Dominion Status once the Second World War was over.

   Cripps’s Indian Union. March 1942, not 8 August.

Summary. Official key is (a). On 8 August 1942 the AICC at Gowalia Tank, Bombay, passed the Quit India Resolution. The other three events sit on other dates.