Congress Sessions — Set 2
Indian History · कांग्रेस अधिवेशन · Questions 11–20 of 80
Which session passed a resolution to boycott the Simon Commission?
Correct Answer: C. Madras, 1927
The Madras session of 1927 decided to boycott the Simon Commission 'at every stage and in every form'. It was presided over by M.A. Ansari. The session also adopted a resolution for complete independence for the first time.
Who presided over the 1928 Calcutta session where the Nehru Report was a key topic?
Correct Answer: C. Motilal Nehru
Motilal Nehru presided over the 1928 Calcutta session. The session gave an ultimatum to the British to accept the Nehru Report (Dominion Status) or face a mass movement. The All India Youth Congress was also formed during this session.
Which session endorsed the Gandhi-Irwin Pact?
Correct Answer: B. Karachi, 1931
The Karachi session of 1931 endorsed the Gandhi-Irwin Pact. It was held just days after the execution of Bhagat Singh, Rajguru, and Sukhdev. Vallabhbhai Patel presided over this session.
Who presided over the Bombay session in 1934 which saw the formation of the Congress Socialist Party?
Correct Answer: D. Rajendra Prasad
Rajendra Prasad presided over the 1934 Bombay session. During this time, the Congress Socialist Party was formed within the Congress. The session also saw amendments to the Congress constitution.
In which session did Jawaharlal Nehru advocate for a 'Socialist' path for India?
Correct Answer: B. Lucknow, 1936
At the Lucknow session in 1936, Nehru urged the Congress to adopt socialism. He stated that he saw no way of ending the poverty of the masses except through socialism. This marked a shift towards leftist ideology in the leadership.
Who was the Congress President at the time of the Ramgarh session in 1940?
Correct Answer: A. Maulana Abul Kalam Azad
Maulana Abul Kalam Azad was the President at the Ramgarh session in 1940. Due to World War II and the Quit India Movement, no sessions were held between 1941 and 1945. Thus, he remained President for six consecutive years.
Who was the Congress President when the transfer of power took place in 1947?
Correct Answer: A. J.B. Kripalani
J.B. Kripalani was the President of the Congress during the transfer of power. He was elected at the Meerut session in 1946. He resigned in November 1947.
Where was the first session of the Congress held after India's independence (1948)?
Correct Answer: D. Jaipur
The 1948 session was held in Jaipur. It was the first annual session after independence. Pattabhi Sitaramayya presided over this session.
How many times did Dadabhai Naoroji preside over the Indian National Congress?
Correct Answer: A. Three
Dadabhai Naoroji presided over the Congress three times. These sessions were in 1886 (Calcutta), 1893 (Lahore), and 1906 (Calcutta). He was known as the 'Grand Old Man of India'.
Who presided over the 1889 Bombay session where the number of women delegates increased significantly?
Correct Answer: B. William Wedderburn
William Wedderburn presided over the 1889 Bombay session. This session is noted for the attendance of prominent women like Pandita Ramabai. Wedderburn was a British civil servant and a founding member of the INC.