Question
When was the Gandhi - Irwin pact carried out?
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Option 2: 1931
Detailed Solution
The correct answer is 1931.
The Gandhi-Irwin Pact was a political agreement signed on March 5, 1931, between Mahatma Gandhi and the then Viceroy of India, Lord Irwin. The pact signified a compromise, with Gandhi agreeing to suspend the movement in exchange for concessions such as the release of political prisoners and the right to produce salt
This agreement marked a shift in British policy, acknowledging the Indian National Congress's influence, and set the stage for future constitutional negotiations, including the Second Round Table Conference.
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