Question

Name the viceroy who announced a vague offer of domination status for India in October 1929.

Answer 1

Explanation:

Lord Irwin

Before this, Lord Irwin, the Viceroy, had announced in October 1929 a vague offer of 'dominion status' for British-occupied India in an unspecified future and a Round Table Conference to discuss a future constitution. The second Round Table Conference was held from September to December 1931 in London.

Answer 2

Lord Irwin

Explanation:

Dominion status meant that the country would be independent in limited terms, but they would be under the control of British Empire. Lord Irwin offered this pact but it was opposed by the Congress leaders who demanded complete Independence. Irwin was responsible for signing the historical Gandhi Irwin pact, which offered many benefits to Indians, on 5 March 1931 before the second Round Table Conference in London.