In which year was the Gandhi-Irwin Pact signed?

Correct option is D

The correct answer is (d) 1931.
· The Gandhi-Irwin Pact was signed on 5th March 1931. It was a political agreement between Mahatma Gandhi and the then Viceroy of India, Lord Irwin. The pact marked a significant moment in India's struggle for independence as it ended the civil disobedience movement led by the Indian National Congress. In return, the British government agreed to release political prisoners and allowed peaceful picketing of liquor and foreign cloth shops.
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· Civil Disobedience Movement: Launched in 1930, this was a mass protest against British rule, particularly against the salt tax. The movement involved nonviolent resistance and boycotts of British goods.
· Key Provisions of the Pact:
· Release of all political prisoners who had not been involved in violence.
· Return of confiscated properties of the satyagrahis.
· Right to make salt for personal use was granted to the coastal people.
· Impact of the Pact: The Gandhi-Irwin Pact led to the participation of the Indian National Congress in the second Round Table Conference in London, which was aimed at discussing constitutional reforms in India.