Which of the following were the main aspects of the Gandhi-Irwin Pact of 1931?
1. Suspension of the Civil Disobedience Movement
2. To take part in the then forthcoming Shimla Conference
3. Pay taxes for the period of the Civil Disobedience Movement
4. Release of Political Prisoners
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
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1 and 3 only
Incorrect Answer2 and 3 only
Incorrect Answer1 and 4 only
Correct Answer2 and 4 only
Incorrect AnswerExplanation:
- 1. Suspension of the Civil Disobedience Movement:
This was indeed a part of the Gandhi-Irwin Pact. Gandhi agreed to suspend the Civil Disobedience Movement.
- 2. To take part in the then forthcoming Shimla Conference:
This is incorrect. The pact led to Indian participation in the Second Round Table Conference, not any Shimla Conference.
- 3. Pay taxes for the period of the Civil Disobedience Movement:
The pact did not include a provision for paying taxes, but it did allow for confiscated properties to be returned.
- 4. Release of Political Prisoners:
This was included in the pact. The British agreed to release political prisoners who had not engaged in violence.
The correct option is: Option 3: 1 and 4 only.
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By: Udit Singla