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The "Deepavali Declaration" of 1929, which mentioned 'Dominion Status' for India, was made by?

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. Lord Irwin
  2. Lord Reading
  3. Lord Birkenhead
  4. Ramsay MacDonald

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Lord Irwin

Explanation: ✅ Correct Answer: A) Lord Irwin 📚 Explanation: Lord Irwin issued the "Deepavali Declaration" on October 31, 1929, stating that the natural issue of India's constitutional progress was the attainment of Dominion Status. This declaration was a response to the growing demand for Purna Swaraj (Complete Independence). However, the British government’s subsequent failure to provide a specific timeline led to the launch of the Civil Disobedience Movement.