Correct option is C
The correct answer is (c) Lord Irwin.
- Lord Irwin, who was the Viceroy of India from 1926 to 1931, made the Dominion Status offer in 1929.
- This offer was made during the Simla Conference, and it was a vague proposal that India could eventually attain dominion status, which meant a degree of self-governance within the British Empire.
- This offer was met with skepticism as it lacked clear details and was seen as an attempt to pacify the growing demands for independence.
Information Booster:
- (A) Lord Cornwallis: Known for his role during the late 18th century, particularly in stabilizing British rule in India.
- (B) Lord Canning: The first Viceroy after the 1857 Revolt, but he was not associated with the 1929 offer.
- (D) Lord Ripon: Known for his liberal policies in the late 19th century, especially for the introduction of local self-government.
Lord Irwin's announcement of "Dominion Status" in 1929 played a part in the broader political context leading to the Civil Disobedience Movement and eventually India's independence.
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