Question

Why was the 1929 Lahore Session of Congress significant? Choose the correct option from the following:

• A. For Purna Swaraj
• B. For British alliance
• C. For Gandhiji’s leadership
• D. For Rowlatt Act

Hint:

The 1929 Lahore Session was a pivotal moment in India's struggle for independence, as it shifted the Congress’s position from dominion status to full independence. The call for Purna Swaraj led to the intensification of the freedom movement.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

The 1929 Lahore Session of the Indian National Congress was pivotal for its formal declaration of Purna Swaraj (complete independence) as the aim of India's freedom movement. Led by Jawaharlal Nehru, the Congress adopted a resolution demanding full independence from British dominion. This event served as a crucial juncture, paving the way for more assertive actions like the Civil Disobedience Movement.