Target Exam

CUET

Subject

History

Chapter

Modern India: Mahatma Gandhi and the Nationalist movement

Question:

Who was the President of the Indian National Congress Session that adopted the "Purna Swaraj" resolution?

Options:

Mahatma Gandhi

Rajendra Prasad

Subash Chandra Bose

Jawaharlal Nehru

Correct Answer:

Jawaharlal Nehru

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (4) → Jawaharlal Nehru

Jawaharlal Nehru was the President of the Indian National Congress Session that adopted the "Purna Swaraj" resolution.

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.