Congress Sessions — Set 1
Indian History · कांग्रेस अधिवेशन · Questions 1–10 of 80
Where was the first session of the Indian National Congress held in 1885?
Correct Answer: C. Bombay
The first session was held in Bombay at the Gokuldas Tejpal Sanskrit College. It was originally scheduled for Poona but was shifted due to a cholera outbreak. 72 delegates attended this session.
Who was the Viceroy of India when the Indian National Congress was formed?
Correct Answer: C. Lord Dufferin
Lord Dufferin was the Viceroy of India (1884–1888) during the formation of the Congress. He initially viewed the Congress as a 'microscopic minority'. The organization was founded in December 1885.
Who presided over the Banaras session of the Congress in 1905?
Correct Answer: D. Gopal Krishna Gokhale
Gopal Krishna Gokhale presided over the Banaras session in 1905. The session formally proclaimed the Swadeshi movement against the Partition of Bengal. Gokhale was known as the political guru of Mahatma Gandhi.
In which session was the word 'Swaraj' first mentioned from the Congress platform?
Correct Answer: D. Calcutta, 1906
The word 'Swaraj' was first used in the 1906 Calcutta session. The session was presided over by Dadabhai Naoroji. Four resolutions on Swaraj, Swadeshi, Boycott, and National Education were passed.
Who presided over the Special Session of Congress in Calcutta in September 1920?
Correct Answer: D. Lala Lajpat Rai
Lala Lajpat Rai presided over the Special Session in Calcutta in 1920. This session was called to approve the Non-Cooperation Movement proposed by Gandhi. Many leaders initially opposed the resolution but it was eventually passed.
Which session of the Congress saw the reorganization of Congress committees on a linguistic basis?
Correct Answer: A. Nagpur, 1920
The Nagpur session of 1920 saw major changes in the Congress constitution. Provincial Congress Committees were reorganized on linguistic lines. C. Vijayaraghavachariar presided over this significant session.
Who acted as the President of the 1921 Ahmedabad session since C.R. Das was in prison?
Correct Answer: C. Hakim Ajmal Khan
Hakim Ajmal Khan served as the Acting President for the 1921 Ahmedabad session. C.R. Das was the elected president but was in jail during the session. It was here that Hasrat Mohani proposed complete independence.
The Swaraj Party was formed following the disagreement at which Congress session?
Correct Answer: D. Gaya, 1922
The split occurred after the Gaya session of 1922 presided by C.R. Das. Das and Motilal Nehru wanted to enter legislative councils, which the 'No-Changers' opposed. This led to the formation of the Swaraj Party within the Congress.
Who was the youngest person to become the President of the Indian National Congress?
Correct Answer: D. Maulana Abul Kalam Azad
Maulana Abul Kalam Azad became the youngest President at the age of 35. He presided over the Special Session in Delhi in 1923. He later also served as the longest-serving President before independence.
At which session was the wearing of Khadi made compulsory for Congress workers?
Correct Answer: A. Guwahati, 1926
The Guwahati session of 1926 made Khadi compulsory for office bearers. The session was presided over by S. Srinivasa Iyengar. This move reinforced the Swadeshi agenda of the party.