Which one of the following was a significant feature of the Quit India Movement ?

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Q: 80 (NDA-I/2017)

Which one of the following was a significant feature of the Quit India Movement ?

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History

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NDA-I

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0,19,13,4,4,5,19

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The correct answer is option- 4, "It was marked by the emergence of parallel governments in different parts of India."

Option 1, "Women did not play an important role in the movement," is not correct. Women played a significant role in the Quit India Movement. They participated in protests, demonstrations, and various acts of civil disobedience alongside men.

Option 2, "Nasik in Maharashtra was an important regional base during the movement," is not correct. While Nasik did witness some activities related to the Quit India Movement, it was not the only important regional base. The movement had widespread participation across different regions of India.

Option 3, "It was marked by anti-zamindar violence," is not correct. The Quit India Movement was a nonviolent movement, and its main objective was to demand the immediate end of British colonial rule in India.

Therefore, the provided answer is correct. The Quit India Movement was indeed marked by the emergence of parallel governments in different parts of India. In various areas, local leaders and activists established their own administrations to challenge British authority and show the potential for an independent India. These parallel governments aimed to demonstrate the capacity of the Indian people to govern themselves and pave the way for the establishment of an independent nation