Prelims 2020 · Modern History and the Freedom Struggle · Question 47
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:
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.