History question from Jr. Assistant exam, 2026 by JKSSB
With reference to the Indian Freedom struggle, consider the following events-
I. Poona Pact
II. Lord Irwin's declaration
III. Second Round Table Conference
Arrange them in the correct chronological order:
Last updated Jun 24, 2026
Correct Answer:
Option D —
II-III-I
This question belongs to the subject of Modern Indian History, specifically the phase of the Civil Disobedience Movement and constitutional negotiations in the early 1930s.
Chronological Breakdown
Lord Irwin’s Declaration (October 31, 1929):
Also known as the Deepavali Declaration, Viceroy Lord Irwin announced that the natural constitutional progress of India was toward "Dominion Status." This was an attempt to placate Indian political leaders before the Round Table Conferences began.
Second Round Table Conference (September – December 1931):
This was the only Round Table Conference attended by Mahatma Gandhi as the sole representative of the Indian National Congress, following the Gandhi-Irwin Pact. It focused on constitutional reforms but ended in a deadlock over the issue of separate electorates for minorities.
Poona Pact (September 24, 1932):
This was an agreement between Dr. B.R. Ambedkar and Mahatma Gandhi (signed by Madan Mohan Malaviya on Gandhi's behalf) at Yerwada Central Jail in Pune. It was a reaction to the British "Communal Award" and resulted in reserved seats for the Depressed Classes (now Scheduled Castes) within the general electorate, rather than separate electorates.
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