Question

The Civil Disobedience Movement came to an end because of the _______.

• A. Second Round Table Conference
• B. Gandhi-Irwin Pact
• C. Third Round Table Conference
• D. None of the above

Answer 1

The correct option is B Gandhi-Irwin Pact

The civil disobedience movement came to end because of the Gandhi-Irwin pact. It was signed by Mahatma Gandhi and the then Viceroy of India, Lord Irwin on 5 March 1931.

Following were the provisions of the Gandhi-Irwin pact:

• Stopping of the civil disobedience movement by the Indian National Congress.
  
• Participation of Indian National Congress in the Round Table Conference.
  
• Withdrawal of all laws issued by the British Government forcing checks on the exercises of the Indian National Congress.
  
• The release of prisoners arrested during civil disobedience movement.
  
• Removal of salt tax.