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Question 82

The 1929 Session of Indian National Congress is of significance in the history of the Freedom Movement because the

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A) attainment of Self-Government was declared as the objective of the Congress
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B) attainment of Poorna Swaraj was adopted as the goal of the Congress
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C) Non-Cooperation Movement was launched
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D) decision to participate in the Round Table Conference in London was taken

BSolution

The 1929 Session of the Indian National Congress, held in Lahore, was a landmark event in the history of the Indian freedom movement. Under the presidency of Jawaharlal Nehru, the Congress passed a resolution declaring 'Poorna Swaraj' (complete independence) as its ultimate goal. This marked a significant shift from the previous objective of Dominion Status or Self-Government within the British Empire.

Key outcomes of the 1929 Lahore Session:

  • The declaration of Poorna Swaraj as the main objective.
  • The decision to observe January 26, 1930, as 'Purna Swaraj Day' (Independence Day).
  • The Congress authorized the Working Committee to launch a Civil Disobedience Movement.

Other options are incorrect:

  • Attainment of Self-Government was an earlier objective.
  • Non-Cooperation Movement was launched in 1920-22.
  • The decision to participate in the Round Table Conference was a complex issue, with the Congress boycotting the first and third, and participating in the second after the Gandhi-Irwin Pact. The Lahore session's mood was of non-cooperation rather than participation.
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CStrategy

When studying significant sessions of the Indian National Congress, prioritize understanding the key resolutions, the president of the session, and the major decisions taken. These sessions often represent turning points in the freedom struggle. Create a timeline or a table for important sessions and their outcomes.

DSyllabus Analysis

This question falls under Modern Indian History, specifically focusing on the Indian National Movement and the resolutions passed by the Indian National Congress.

EQuestion Analysis

Easy. This is a fundamental factual question about a pivotal moment and resolution in the Indian freedom struggle, commonly covered in history curricula.