What is the correct sequence of the following events ? 1. Rowlatt Act 2. Gandhi-Irwin Pact 3. Morley-Minto Reforms 4. Illbert Bill Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

The correct chronological sequence of the events is: Ilbert Bill (1883), Morley-Minto Reforms (1909), Rowlatt Act (1919), and Gandhi-Irwin Pact (1931). The Ilbert Bill was introduced in February 1883 during Lord Ripon's tenure to allow Indian judges to try Europeans [t5][t7]. The Morley-Minto Reforms, also known as the Indian Councils Act of 1909, introduced the elective principle and separate electorates for Muslims [c2][c3]. The Rowlatt Act, officially the Anarchical and Revolutionary Crimes Act, was passed in March 1919, leading to widespread protests and the Jallianwala Bagh massacre [c1][t2]. Finally, the Gandhi-Irwin Pact was signed in March 1931 between Mahatma Gandhi and Lord Irwin to end the Civil Disobedience Movement [t2][t3]. Therefore, the sequence is 4-3-1-2.

Sources

1. [1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ilbert_Bill
2. [2] Introduction to the Constitution of India, D. D. Basu (26th ed.). > Chapter 1: THE HISTORICAL BACKGROUND > Utility of a Historical Retrospect. > p. 4
3. [3] Rajiv Ahir. A Brief History of Modern India (2019 ed.). SPECTRUM. > Chapter 12: Era of Militant Nationalism (1905-1909) > The Reforms > p. 277
4. [4] Rajiv Ahir. A Brief History of Modern India (2019 ed.). SPECTRUM. > Chapter 15: Emergence of Gandhi > The Rowlatt Act > p. 320
5. [5] https://cdnbbsr.s3waas.gov.in/s37a68443f5c80d181c42967cd71612af1/uploads/2025/03/202503242069785449.pdf