Which area was affected most by the communal riots due to the ‘Quit India’ Movement?
- (i) Bihar
- (ii) Bengal
- (iii) Gujarat
- (iv) United Province
Select your answer from the following code:
- Ai and ii
- Bonly i
- Cii and iii
- Di and iv
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Correct answer: (d) i and iv
Explanation
The riots arising from the Quit India Movement (1942) were most widespread in Bihar and U.P. (United Provinces). An atmosphere like a rebellion developed there. In eastern U.P., Azamgarh, Ballia and Gorakhpur, and in Bihar, Gaya, Bhagalpur, Saran, Purnia, Shahabad, Muzaffarpur and Champaran became the main centres of spontaneous mass uprising.