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Question
The period between 1920 to 1947 was marked with major events and reforms that finally led to us to our independence. In this context, answer the following questions:
State three provisions of the Gandhi Irwin pact as a result of the Civil Disobedience Movement.
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Solution
Three provisions of the Gandhi Irwin pact were:
(i) The Congress agreed to suspend the Civil Disobedience Movement and participate in the Second Round Table Conference.
(ii) The government agreed to withdraw all ordinances and end prosecutions.
(iii) It also agreed to release all political prisoners except those who were guilty of violence.
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