Congress Sessions — Set 7
Indian History · कांग्रेस अधिवेशन · Questions 61–70 of 80
Who was the first President of the Indian National Congress?
Correct Answer: A. W.C. Bonnerjee
Womesh Chandra Bonnerjee was the first President of the INC. He presided over the inaugural session in Bombay in 1885. He was a prominent barrister from Calcutta.
Who was the first Muslim President of the Indian National Congress?
Correct Answer: C. Badruddin Tyabji
Badruddin Tyabji was the first Muslim President of the Congress. He presided over the third session in Madras in 1887. He appealed to Muslims to join the national movement.
Who was the first Indian woman to become the President of the Congress?
Correct Answer: C. Sarojini Naidu
Sarojini Naidu was the first Indian woman President. She presided over the Kanpur session in 1925. She was a poet and a close associate of Mahatma Gandhi.
Mahatma Gandhi presided over which Congress session?
Correct Answer: C. Belgaum, 1924
Gandhi presided over the Belgaum session in 1924. This was the only Congress session presided over by him. The session focused on the constructive program and spinning.
In which session was the resolution for 'Poorna Swaraj' (Complete Independence) passed?
Correct Answer: D. Lahore, 1929
The Poorna Swaraj resolution was passed at the Lahore session in 1929. Jawaharlal Nehru was the President of this historic session. It declared that Dominion Status was no longer the goal.
Who was the founder of the Indian National Congress?
Correct Answer: A. A.O. Hume
Allan Octavian Hume (A.O. Hume) is considered the founder of the Congress. He was a retired British civil servant. He organized the first session in 1885 to create a platform for civic and political dialogue.
Which session is known for the famous 'Surat Split'?
Correct Answer: C. 1907 Surat
The Surat session of 1907 is famous for the split between Moderates and Extremists. The session ended in disorder and was suspended. The two factions reunited only in 1916.
Who was the President of the Congress at the time of India's independence in 1947?
Correct Answer: C. J.B. Kripalani
J.B. Kripalani was the President when India gained independence. He had been elected at the Meerut session in 1946. He resigned later in 1947 due to differences with the government wing.
Who presided over the Haripura session in 1938?
Correct Answer: A. Subhash Chandra Bose
Subhash Chandra Bose presided over the Haripura session in 1938. He was elected unanimously. Under his presidency, the National Planning Committee was established.
Which session was the first to be held in a village?
Correct Answer: B. Faizpur, 1937
The Faizpur session of 1937 was the first held in a rural setting. It was presided over by Jawaharlal Nehru. It symbolized the Congress's commitment to the peasantry.