Question
Download Solution PDFWho announced the vague offer of 'Dominion Status' for India in an unspecified future?
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Download Solution PDFThe Correct answer is Lord Irwin
Key Points
- Lord Irwin was the Viceroy of India from 1926 to 1931.
- He announced the offer of 'Dominion Status' for India in an unspecified future in 1929.
- This announcement was part of the Irwin Declaration, made on October 31, 1929.
- The declaration was an attempt to appease Indian nationalists and gain their cooperation.
- The offer was considered vague and did not satisfy the demands of Indian leaders who wanted complete independence.
- The lack of a clear timeline for granting Dominion Status led to further dissatisfaction and increased demands for Purna Swaraj (complete independence).
Additional Information
- Lord Reading
- Lord Reading served as the Viceroy of India from 1921 to 1926.
- He dealt with the aftermath of the Non-Cooperation Movement and the Chauri Chaura incident.
- Lord Willingdon
- Lord Willingdon was the Viceroy of India from 1931 to 1936.
- He was known for his repressive measures against the Civil Disobedience Movement.
- Viscount Wavell
- Viscount Wavell served as the Viceroy of India from 1943 to 1947.
- He proposed the Wavell Plan in 1945 to resolve the political deadlock in India.
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