The historic August Offer of 1940, which promised Dominion status after WWII, was issued by which Viceroy? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The historic August Offer of 1940, which promised Dominion status after WWII, was issued by which Viceroy?
A. Lord Linlithgow
B. Lord Willingdon
C. Lord Irwin
D. Lord Wavell
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Viceroy Lord Linlithgow presented the 'August Offer' in 1940 to secure Indian cooperation in World War II, offering an expanded executive council and a post-war constituent assembly.

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