26 January 1930, was observed as _________ with the national flag being hoisted in different venues and patriotic songs being sung.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The correct answer is Option (3) → Independence Day
After the Lahore Congress proclaimed “Purna Swaraj” in December 1929, 26 January 1930 was observed as “Independence Day”, with the national flag hoisted in different venues and patriotic songs sung.
NCERT (2026-27): “3. The Salt Satyagraha A Case Study … In the end of December 1929, the Congress held its annual session in the city of Lahore. The meeting was significant for two things: the election of Jawaharlal Nehru as President, signifying the passing of the baton of leadership to the younger generation; and the proclamation of commitment to ‘Purna Swaraj’, or complete independence. Now the pace of politics picked up once more. On 26 January 1930, ‘Independence Day’ was observed, with the national flag being hoisted in different venues, and patriotic songs being sung. Gandhiji himself issued precise instructions as to how the day should be observed.…” |