The 1929 Session of Indian National Congress is of significance in the history of the Freedom Movement because the
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Clue from question - Highly significant event in the history of Freedom movement. Use this context to eliminate options.
This phrase implies: A major turning point, causing a big shift in Indian freedom struggle strategy and something beyond petitions and moderate goals.
• (a) Attainment of Self Government - not a major shift, moderates have already asked for it earlier
• (b) NCM - already launched 9 years earlier
• (c) Decision to participate in round table conference, it's more like a negotiation
• (b) Poorna Swaraj or Complete Independence - A radical shift from Dominion Status to Complete Independence. It marked the beginning of mass civil disobedience and declared British rule illegitimate. This one is only matching highly significant breakthrough.
Answer Key & Explanation
Answer: BThe correct answer is Option B.
Explanation: The Lahore Session (1929) of the INC is historic because:
- The resolution for 'Poorna Swaraj' (Complete Independence) was adopted.
- Jawaharlal Nehru was the President.
- It was decided to celebrate January 26, 1930, as the first Independence Day.
Value Addition
- Tricolor: The tricolor flag was hoisted on the banks of river Ravi at midnight.
- Karachi Session (1931): Endorsed Gandhi-Irwin Pact and adopted Resolution on Fundamental Rights.
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