With reference to August Offer, 1940, consider the following statements:

1. It was announced by Lord Linlithgow.

2. For the first time, the inherent right of Indians to frame the Constitution was recognised.

3. Dominion status was explicitly offered.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Correct option is D

The government came up with its own offer to get the cooperation of India in the war effort. Lord Linlithgow, the then the viceroy of India announced the August Offer. Hence, statement 1 is correct.

Main features:

1. Dominion status as the objective of India Hence, statement 2 is correct.

2. Expansion of Viceroy’s executive council which would have majority of Indians (drawn from major political parties)

3. No future constitution to be adopted without the consent of Minorities.

It for the first time recognized the right of the Indians to frame a Constitution. Hence, statement 3 is correct

It strengthened the Muslim League’s position for the demand to have a separate state for Muslims, however, Congress rejected the August offer.