Q. With reference to Irwin’s Declaration (1929), consider the following statements:
1.It officially stated that the attainment of Dominion Status was the natural outcome of India’s constitutional progress.
2.The declaration introduced a specific timeline for achieving Dominion Status in India.
3.It was accompanied by a promise to convene a Round Table Conference after the submission of the Simon Commission report.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Answer: B
Notes:
Explanation:
- The Irwin Declaration (October 31, 1929) affirmed that Dominion Status was the natural goal of British constitutional policy in India, as implied in the 1917 Montagu Declaration.
- While Dominion Status was promised, no timeline or schedule was provided, making the promise vague and unsatisfactory to Indian leaders.
- Irwin’s declaration included the promise of a Round Table Conference, to be held after the Simon Commission submitted its report.
Source: Spectrum’s A Brief History of Modern India
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