Question

    Which statements accurately reflect the 1929 Lahore Congress Session?

    (I) It was presided over by Jawaharlal Nehru.

    (II) It declared ‘Purna Swaraj’ or complete independence.

    (III) It was decided to celebrate 26th January 1930 as Purna Swaraj Day.

    (IV) Gandhiji gave call for ‘Do or Die’.

    A I and II only Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B III and IV only Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C I, II, and III only Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D I, II, and IV only Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    The 1929 Lahore Congress Session, presided over by Jawaharlal Nehru, is historically significant for formally adopting the goal of Purna Swaraj, or complete independence, and for deciding to celebrate January 26th as Independence Day, a precursor to the actual Independence Day observed from 1947 onwards.

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