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At which session of the Indian National Congress was the 'Purna Swaraj' resolution passed?

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. Calcutta Session 1928
  2. Lahore Session 1929
  3. Karachi Session 1931
  4. Belgaum Session 1924

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Lahore Session 1929

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: (B) Lahore Session 1929 šŸ“š Explanation: The historic 'Purna Swaraj' resolution was passed at the Lahore session of the INC in December 1929, presided over by Jawaharlal Nehru. The Congress declared that its goal was now complete independence from British rule. As a result, January 26, 1930, was celebrated as the first Independence Day. This is the reason why January 26 was later chosen as the date for India to become a Republic in 1950.