Q. Consider the following events and arrange them in correct chronological order.
1. Poona Pact
2. End of Civil Disobedience Movement
3. Gandhi-Irwin Pact
4. Second Round Table Conference
Select the correct answer from the code given below :
a) 3, 4, 2, 1
b) 4, 3, 1, 2
c) 4, 3, 2, 1
d) 3, 4, 1, 2
Correct Answer: d) 3, 4, 1, 2
Question from UPPSC Prelims 2025
Explanation:
Correct chronological order: 3 → 4 → 1 → 2.
– Gandhi–Irwin Pact (3): 5 March 1931 — suspended the Civil Disobedience Movement and enabled Gandhi to attend the Round Table Conference.
– Second Round Table Conference (4): September–December 1931.
– Poona Pact (1): 24 September 1932 — agreement between Gandhi and Ambedkar after the Communal Award.
– End of Civil Disobedience Movement (2): April 1934 — Gandhi finally withdrew the movement.