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Question 1

Who among the following, had called the annual session of Indian National Congress the “Festival of Educated Indians”?

Accepted Answer

Lala Lajpat Rai. Lala Lajpat Rai called the Congress Conference as the "Annual National Festival of Educated Indians".

Question 2

In 1907, the first split of Indian National Congress took place at–

Accepted Answer

Surat Session. The first split of Congress took place during Surat session in 1907 when congress was divided into Extremists and Moderates. The Moderates were opposed to the use of boycott. They felt that it involved the use of force. The two groups reunited in December 1915.

Question 3

Who among the following was the drafter of Congress Official History?

Accepted Answer

Pattabhi Sitarammaya. Pattabhi Sitarammaya was the drafter of Congress Official History. The name of the book written by Pattabhi Sitarammaya was 'history of Congress'.

Question 4

After resolution of Tripuri Crisis, who was elected as the President of Indian National Congress?

Accepted Answer

Rajendra Prasad. Rajendra Prasad was elected as the President of Indian National Congress after Tripuri crisis. During the congress tripuri session, Subhash Chandra Bose was elected as Congress President for second term, which was opposed by many congressman including Gandhi. Bose resigned from the post and Dr. Rajendra Prasad filled the place.

Question 5

The Congress declared complete Independence for India as its goal at which session ?

Accepted Answer

Lahore Session 1929. In the end of December 1929, the Congress held its annual session in Lahore. The meeting was significant for two things: the election of Jawaharlal Nehru as President, signifying the passing of the baton of leadership to the younger generation and the proclamation of commi t ment to “Purna Swaraj” or complete independence.

Question 6

When was Indian National Congress established?

Accepted Answer

1885. A.O. Hume founded Indian National Congress in 1885. On 28 December 1885, 72 social reformers, journalists and lawyers congregated for the first session of Indian National Congress at Gokuldas Tejpal Sanskrit College, Bombay.

Question 7

Indian National Congress celebrated the first 26th Independence Day on January in year–

Accepted Answer

1930. Indian National Congress celebrated the first Independence Day on 26 January 1930, after the declaration of Purna Swaraj.

Question 8

Who was the first woman President of Indian National Congress?

Accepted Answer

Sarojini Naidu. Sarojini Naidu was the first Indian women President of Indian National Congress in the year 1925 during Kanpur session. It is to be noted that Annie Besant was the first women President of Indian National Congress in the year 1917 during Calcutta session, but she was not an Indian.