UPSC Express

Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding the outcome of Gandhi- Irwin Pact?
1. The Government conceded the right to make salt for personal consumption.
2. Congress suspended Civil Disobedience Movement.
3. Congress agreed to participate in 3rd round table conference.
Select the correct answers using the code given below.
A.
1 and 2 only
B.
2 and 3 only
C.
1 and 3 only
D.
2 only
Explanation :
Statement 1 is correct. The Government conceded the right to make salt for personal consumption, not commercial sale.
Statement 2 is correct. The Congress suspended the Civil Disobedience Movement and agreed to take part in the 2nd round table conference.
The third round table conference was held much later during the 2nd phase of Civil disobedience movement. Hence statement 3 is incorrect.