Prelims 2020 · Modern History and the Freedom Struggle · Question 47
The Gandhi-Irwin Pact included which of the following?
- Invitation to Congress to participate in the Round Table Conference
- Withdrawal of Ordinances promulgated in connection with the Civil Disobedience Movement
- Acceptance of Gandhiji's suggestion for enquiry into police excesses
- Release of only those prisoners who were not charged with violence.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
Answer
1, 2 and 4 only
1. Invitation to Congress to participate in the Round Table Conference — Yes. Under the Gandhi-Irwin Pact, the Congress agreed to participate in the next Round Table Conference. Verdict: Correct.
2. Withdrawal of Ordinances promulgated in connection with the Civil Disobedience Movement — Yes. The government agreed to withdraw ordinances and end prosecutions related to the movement. Verdict: Correct.
3. Acceptance of Gandhiji's suggestion for enquiry into police excesses — No. Gandhi raised the issue, but the government did not accept a formal enquiry into police excesses. Verdict: Incorrect.
4. Release of only those prisoners who were not charged with violence — Yes. Political prisoners not convicted of violence were to be released. Verdict: Correct.
Hence, statements 1, 2 and 4 only are correct.