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To that end, the British government convened a series of "Round Table Conferences" in London. The first meeting was held in November 1930, but without the pre-eminent political leader in India, thus rendering it an exercise in futility. Gandhiji was released from jail in January 1931 and the following month had several long meetings with the Viceroy. These culminated in what was called the "Gandhi-Irwin Pact", by the terms of which civil disobedience would be called off, all prisoners released, and salt manufacture allowed along the coast. The pact was criticised by radical nationalists, for Gandhiji was unable to obtain from the Viceroy a commitment to political independence for Indians: he could obtain merely an assurance of talks towards that possible end.

A second Round Table Conference was held in London in the latter part of 1931. Here, Gandhiji represented the Congress. However, his claims that his party represented all of India came under challenge from three parties: from the Muslim League; which claimed to stand for the interests of the Muslim minority: from the Princes, who claimed that the Congress had no stake in their territories; and from the brilliant lawyer and thinker B.R. Ambedkar, who argued that Gandhiji and the Congress did not really represent the lowest castes.

Which political party was represented by Gandhi in the Second Round Table Conference?

Indian National Congress

The correct answer is Option (2) → Indian National Congress

Role of the Indian National Congress: The Indian National Congress was the most prominent political party in the Indian independence movement. Gandhi was one of its key leaders and a prominent figure in the struggle for India's independence from British colonial rule. He was chosen to represent the Congress at the Round Table Conference because of his leadership role and his ability to advocate for the interests of the Indian people.

Round Table Conferences: The Round Table Conferences were a series of discussions held in London to address constitutional reforms in British India. They aimed to gather representatives from various Indian communities and political parties to negotiate the future political structure of India. Gandhi's participation represented the Congress's stance on these critical issues and its commitment to achieving self-rule for India.

Congress's Involvement: The Indian National Congress played a significant role in these negotiations, and its representation at the Round Table Conferences was vital in presenting the demands and aspirations of the Indian people to the British authorities.

Thus, Gandhi's representation of the Indian National Congress at the Second Round Table Conference was part of the broader effort to seek constitutional and political reforms that would lead to India's eventual independence.

So, the correct option is [2].