In which of the following years Cripps Mission offered Dominion Status to India?

Correct option is A

The Cripps Mission was sent to India in 1942 by the British government during World War II, under the leadership of Sir Stafford Cripps. Its primary aim was to secure Indian support for the British war effort against the Axis powers.

The Mission offered Dominion Status to India after the war, with provisions for:

1. The framing of a new constitution by an elected constituent assembly.
2. The right for provinces to opt out of the Indian Union if they chose to.
3. A clause allowing any province that did not wish to join the Union to have its own constitution and form a separate state.

However, the proposals were rejected by Indian leaders:

• Congress rejected it because it did not promise immediate independence.
• Muslim League opposed it as they sought explicit recognition of their demand for Pakistan.

Additional Information:

• The Cripps Mission marked a turning point, as it highlighted growing political dissatisfaction in India during the British rule.
• Following its failure, movements like the Quit India Movement (1942) gained momentum, demanding complete independence.

Other Options:

• 1934: Incorrect. There was no Cripps Mission or similar offer during this year.
• 1939: Incorrect. While significant due to the outbreak of World War II, no offer of Dominion Status was made during this year.
• 1945: Incorrect. By this time, the focus had shifted to post-war negotiations, and the Cabinet Mission (1946) was sent instead.