MNEMONIC INITIAVE BY – NEELESH KUMAR SINGH (AIR 442 UPSC CSE 2021)
Theme UPSC Mnemonic – (MODERN INDIA) Why Cripps mission was a
post-dated cheque
Associated MNEMONICS – “CRIPPS MISSION”
Mnemonics
C : Conditional Promises
R : Retention of British Control
I : Insufficient Power-Sharing
P : Promises of Future Reforms
P : Political Opposition
S : Skepticism About Intentions
M : Maintenance of Status Quo
I : Inadequate Representation
S : Symbolic Gestures
S : Slow Pace of Change
I : Internal Divisions Exploited
O : Overly Complex Proposals
N : Neglect of Immediate Needs
Explanation ❖ C - Conditional Promises
of above • Explanation: The Cripps Mission made offers
Mnemonics
that were heavily conditional, meaning that
any real progress depended on several
uncertain future events.
• Example: The mission proposed a post-war
dominion status for India but tied it to
conditions like the continuation of support for
the British war effort, which left Indian leaders
skeptical about its reliability.
❖ R - Retention of British Control
• Explanation: The mission retained significant
British control over critical areas, particularly
defence and foreign affairs, indicating no
immediate transfer of power.
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• Example: Even under the proposed dominion
status, the British government wanted to
maintain control over the military, which was
unacceptable to Indian leaders who demanded
complete sovereignty.
❖ I - Insufficient Power-Sharing
• Explanation: There was no offer for substantial
power-sharing with Indians during the war,
which was a primary demand of the Indian
National Congress.
• Example: The proposal allowed only limited
Indian representation in an executive council,
but the Viceroy retained significant powers,
showing a lack of genuine power-sharing.
❖ P - Promises of Future Reforms
• Explanation: The reforms promised by the
Cripps Mission were aimed at a future date
after the war, making them seem distant and
unreliable.
• Example: The idea of a Constituent Assembly
to decide India's future constitution was
postponed until after the war, which did not
satisfy the demand for immediate change.
❖ P - Political Opposition
• Explanation: The mission faced strong
opposition from Indian political groups, leading
to its rejection as it did not satisfy the diverse
demands of Indian political landscape.
• Example: The Indian National Congress
rejected the mission due to its lack of
immediate self-governance, and the Muslim
League opposed it because it did not offer clear
safeguards for Muslims.
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❖ S - Skepticism About Intentions
• Explanation: There was widespread skepticism
about the British intentions behind the Cripps
Mission, leading to distrust of its promises.
• Example: Gandhi's metaphor of the mission as
a "post-dated cheque" captured the general
disbelief that the British would fulfil their
promises, especially given their history of
delaying tactics.
❖ M - Maintenance of Status Quo
• Explanation: The mission largely maintained
the status quo, offering no immediate shift in
power or autonomy to Indian leaders.
• Example: The Viceroy's authority remained
largely unchanged, and there was no provision
for an interim government, leading to
frustration among Indian nationalists seeking
immediate reforms.
❖ I - Inadequate Representation
• Explanation: The mission's proposals for Indian
representation were seen as inadequate and
did not allow for full participation in decision-
making.
• Example: The proposal of an Indian
representation in a council did not translate to
actual decision-making power, which was seen
as a token gesture rather than a substantial
change.
❖ S - Symbolic Gestures
• Explanation: Many of the gestures in the
mission were seen as symbolic rather than
substantive, leading to its rejection.
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• Example: The suggestion of a future
constituent assembly was viewed as merely
symbolic without clear, actionable steps
towards its realization.
❖ S - Slow Pace of Change
• Explanation: The slow pace of proposed
changes did not meet the urgent demands of
the Indian independence movement, leading
to widespread dissatisfaction.
• Example: The offer to draft a new constitution
only after the war suggested a prolonged delay
in any real change, which was unacceptable to
those demanding immediate independence.
❖ I - Internal Divisions Exploited
• Explanation: The mission failed to address
internal divisions within India, such as Hindu-
Muslim relations, which weakened its
acceptance.
• Example: By allowing provinces the option to
opt-out of a future Indian union, the mission
inadvertently fuelled communal tensions,
making it less acceptable to a unified
independence movement.
❖ O - Overly Complex Proposals
• Explanation: The proposals were seen as
overly complex and difficult to implement,
contributing to their rejection.
• Example: The detailed and conditional nature
of the proposed constitutional changes made
them appear impractical and overly complex
for immediate acceptance.
❖ N - Neglect of Immediate Needs
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• Explanation: The mission neglected the
immediate needs and demands of the Indian
independence movement, focusing instead on
long-term possibilities.
• Example: Immediate concerns such as the
release of political prisoners and the lifting of
restrictions on political activities were not
addressed, showing a neglect of urgent needs.
Conclusion: The Cripps Mission was perceived as a
"post-dated cheque" due to its failure to provide
immediate solutions or address the core demands of
the Indian independence movement. It offered
distant promises without concrete action,
maintained the status quo, and was ultimately
rejected by Indian leaders seeking real and
immediate change.
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