The 'Provincial Elections' of 1937 saw the Congress form governments in how many provinces?
A. 7 out of 11
B. 5 out of 11
C. 8 out of 11
D. 11 out of 11
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
In the 1937 elections, the Congress won absolute majorities in 5 provinces and formed governments in 8 out of the 11 provinces (including coalition in NWFP and Assam).
Explanation:
Mahatma Gandhi famously rejected the Cripps proposals by calling them 'a post-dated cheque on a crashing bank', as they offered dominion status after the war.
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