In which year the famous Gandhi-Irwin Pact took place?
- A1929 AD
- B1930 AD
- C1931 AD
- D1932 AD
- ENone of the above/More than one of the above
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Correct answer: (c) 1931 AD
Explanation
Viceroy Irwin released Gandhi from jail on 26 January, 1931 to create an atmosphere of harmony in the country. Due to the efforts of Tej Bahadur Sapru, V.S. Srinivasa Sastri, and M.R. Jayakar, talks between Mahatma Gandhi and Irwin began in Delhi in February, 1931. On 5 March, 1931, an agreement was reached between them, which came to be known as the Gandhi–Irwin Pact. In this context, Sarojini Naidu described Gandhi and Irwin as “two Mahatmas”.