The 'August Offer' of 1940 was made by which Viceroy?
A. Lord Wavell
B. Lord Linlithgow
C. Lord Willingdon
D. Lord Mountbatten
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
The August Offer was announced by Viceroy Lord Linlithgow on 8 August 1940, proposing increased Indian representation in the Viceroy's Executive Council and a postwar constituent assembly, but the Congress rejected it.
Explanation:
The Dutch established their main factory at Pulicat (Tamil Nadu) in 1610. Later, Nagapattinam became their principal settlement, but initially Pulicat was the headquarters.
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