Q73
Indian National MovementQuit India, INA & Towards Independence
Who was the Viceroy of India when the Quit India Movement started in 1942?
- a.Linlithgow
- b.Wellington
- c.Wavell
- d.Minto
Answer: (A) Linlithgow
Lord Linlithgow was the Viceroy of India when the Quit India Movement was launched on August 8–9, 1942. He immediately arrested Gandhi, Nehru, and other Congress leaders. Lord Wavell succeeded Linlithgow in October 1943.