The Gandhi-Irwin Pact included which of the following? 1. Invitation to Congress to participate in the Round…

The Gandhi-Irwin Pact included which of the following? 1. Invitation to Congress to participate in the Round Table Conference 2. Withdrawal of Ordinances promulgated in connection with the Civil Disobedience Movement 3. Acceptance of Gandhiji's suggestion for enquiry into police excesses 4. Release of only those prisoners who were not charged with violence Select the correct answer using the code given below:
  1. 1 only
  2. 1, 2 and 4 only
  3. 3 only
  4. 2, 3 and 4 only

Solution

Gandhi-Irwin Pact (5 March 1931) included Congress participation in the Second Round Table Conference, withdrawal of ordinances issued during Civil Disobedience Movement, and release of all political prisoners except those guilty of violence. The Government did NOT agree to enquiry into police excesses. Answer: (b) 1, 2 and 4 only.

Asked in: UPSC Prelims 2020

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