Congress Sessions — Set 5
Indian History · कांग्रेस अधिवेशन · Questions 41–50 of 80
The National Planning Committee was set up under the chairmanship of Jawaharlal Nehru in which session year?
Correct Answer: D. 1938
The National Planning Committee was set up in 1938. This happened during the Haripura session presided over by Subhash Chandra Bose. It laid the foundation for India's economic planning.
On the banks of which river was the Tricolor flag hoisted at the 1929 Lahore session?
Correct Answer: C. Ravi
The Tricolor was hoisted on the banks of the river Ravi. This historic event took place on the midnight of December 31, 1929. Jawaharlal Nehru led the ceremony marking the demand for Poorna Swaraj.
Which year saw no Annual Session of the Congress due to the Civil Disobedience Movement?
Correct Answer: A. 1930
No annual session was held in 1930. This was due to the ongoing Civil Disobedience Movement and the arrest of key leaders. The momentum of the movement took precedence over the annual gathering.
How many women served as Congress Presidents before independence?
Correct Answer: A. Three
Three women served as Presidents before independence. They were Annie Besant (1917), Sarojini Naidu (1925), and Nellie Sengupta (1933). All three were pivotal figures in the freedom struggle.
The 'Safety Valve' theory is associated with the founding of Congress by whom?
Correct Answer: C. A.O. Hume
The 'Safety Valve' theory is associated with A.O. Hume. It suggests that Hume founded the Congress to provide a peaceful outlet for growing Indian discontent. This theory was later used by extremists to criticize the Congress.
Who presided over the 1891 Nagpur session?
Correct Answer: D. P. Ananda Charlu
P. Ananda Charlu presided over the 1891 Nagpur session. He was a prominent lawyer from Madras and a founder of the Madras Mahajana Sabha. In this session, the name 'Indian National Congress' was firmly established.
Who presided over the 1919 Amritsar session held after the Jallianwala Bagh massacre?
Correct Answer: D. Motilal Nehru
Motilal Nehru presided over the 1919 Amritsar session. The session condemned the Jallianwala Bagh massacre and the Hunter Commission report. It marked the Congress's shift towards a more aggressive stance.
The Faizpur session of 1937 is significant because:
Correct Answer: C. It was the first session held in a village
The Faizpur session was the first to be held in a village. Presided over by Jawaharlal Nehru, it highlighted the Congress's focus on agrarian issues. It aimed to connect the freedom struggle with the rural masses.
Who was the General Secretary of the Congress at its first session in 1885?
Correct Answer: B. A.O. Hume
A.O. Hume was the General Secretary at the first session. He played a crucial role in organizing the session and the party. He continued as General Secretary for many years.
Who presided over the 1892 Allahabad session?
Correct Answer: B. W.C. Bonnerjee
W.C. Bonnerjee presided over the 1892 Allahabad session. This was his second term as President, having presided over the first one in 1885. The session criticized the Indian Councils Act of 1892.