Gandhi-Irwin Pact

Total Questions: 11

11. The main purpose of Gandhi-Irwin Pact was toβ€” [U.P. Lower Sub. (Pre) 1998]

Correct Answer: (a) To make the participation of Congress easier in round table conference
Solution:The Gandhi-Irwin Pact was a political agreement signed by Mahatma Gandhi and the then Viceroy of India, Lord Irwin on 5th March, 1931 before the Second Round Table Conference in London. Below are the proposed conditions β€”
  • Discontinuation of Civil Disobedience Movement by Indian National Congress.
  • Participation of the Indian National Congress in Second Round Table Conference.
  • Withdrawal of ordinances issued by British Government imposing curbs on the activities of INC.
  • Withdrawal of all prosecutions except those involving violence.
  • The release of prisoners arrested for participating in the Civil Disobedience Movement.