Congress Sessions — Set 6
Indian History · कांग्रेस अधिवेशन · Questions 51–60 of 80
Which session passed the 'Quit India' resolution in 1942?
Correct Answer: B. No Annual Session (AICC Meeting)
The Quit India resolution was passed at a meeting of the All India Congress Committee (AICC) in Bombay, not an annual session. No annual session was held in 1942. Maulana Azad was the President at the time.
Who was the President of the 1902 Ahmedabad session?
Correct Answer: D. Surendranath Banerjee
Surendranath Banerjee presided over the 1902 Ahmedabad session. He focused on the economic drain and the need for industrial education. It was his second presidency.
At which session did the Congress decide to launch the Civil Disobedience Movement?
Correct Answer: D. Lahore, 1929
The Lahore session of 1929 authorized the Working Committee to launch the Civil Disobedience Movement. This led to the Dandi March in 1930. The session is famous for the Poorna Swaraj resolution.
Who presided over the 1896 Calcutta session where 'Vande Mataram' was first sung?
Correct Answer: B. Rahimtullah Sayani
Rahimtullah Sayani presided over the 1896 Calcutta session. Rabindranath Tagore sang Vande Mataram for the first time in a political context here. Sayani was a prominent Muslim leader and lawyer.
The resolution on Fundamental Rights and National Economic Policy was passed in which session?
Correct Answer: B. Karachi, 1931
The Karachi session of 1931 passed the resolution on Fundamental Rights. It was drafted by Jawaharlal Nehru. This defined the socio-economic content of Swaraj.
Who was the President of the 1907 Surat session where the Congress split?
Correct Answer: C. Rash Behari Ghosh
Rash Behari Ghosh was the President-elect of the 1907 Surat session. The session ended in chaos and a split between Moderates and Extremists. The Extremists wanted Tilak or Lajpat Rai as president.
Who presided over the 1916 Lucknow session famous for the Lucknow Pact?
Correct Answer: D. Ambica Charan Mazumdar
Ambica Charan Mazumdar presided over the 1916 Lucknow session. The session saw the reunion of the Moderates and Extremists. It also witnessed the pact between the Congress and the Muslim League.
Who presided over the 1911 Calcutta session where 'Jana Gana Mana' was first sung?
Correct Answer: C. Bishan Narayan Dar
Bishan Narayan Dar presided over the 1911 Calcutta session. Rabindranath Tagore's 'Jana Gana Mana' was sung for the first time here. The session also discussed the annulment of the Partition of Bengal.
Who was the President of the 1946 Meerut session?
Correct Answer: A. J.B. Kripalani
J.B. Kripalani was the President of the 1946 Meerut session. This was the last session before Indian independence. He guided the party during the turbulent period of partition talks.
Who presided over the 1888 Allahabad session, becoming the first English President?
Correct Answer: A. George Yule
George Yule was the first English President of the Congress. He presided over the 1888 session in Allahabad. He was a Scottish merchant and served as Sheriff of Calcutta.