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Who presided over the 1905 Banaras Session of the Indian National Congress?

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

Answer options

  1. Dadabhai Naoroji
  2. Bal Gangadhar Tilak
  3. Gopal Krishna Gokhale
  4. Rash Behari Ghosh

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Gopal Krishna Gokhale

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: C) Gopal Krishna Gokhale šŸ“š Explanation: The 1905 Banaras session was significant as it took place immediately after the announcement of the Partition of Bengal. Gopal Krishna Gokhale, a prominent Moderate leader, presided over the session and formally expressed support for the Swadeshi movement. Under his leadership, the Congress protested against the reactionary policies of Lord Curzon.