UPSC PYQPrelims 2020

Civil Services Examination · Question 27

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:

  1. 1 only
  2. 1, 2 and 4 only
  3. 3 only
  4. 2, 3 and 4 only
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Answer: (B) 1, 2 and 4 only

Explanation

The Pact (1931) invited Congress to the Second RTC, withdrew CDM ordinances and released non-violent prisoners. Gandhi's demand for an inquiry into police excesses was rejected.