State PCS PYQPrelims 2022

BPSC – Combined Competitive Examination · Question 69

At which session did the Congress pass the resolution for complete independence (Purna Swaraj)?

  1. 1924, Belgaum
  2. 1929, Lahore
  3. 1931, Karachi
  4. 1920, Nagpur
  5. None of the above / More than one of the above
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Answer: (B) 1929, Lahore

Explanation

The Lahore session (Dec 1929) adopted Purna Swaraj; 26 January 1930 was celebrated as Independence Day.

  • (A) Incorrect

    Wrong: presided by Gandhi; not Purna Swaraj.

  • (B) Correct

    Correct: Purna Swaraj was adopted at Lahore under Nehru.

  • (C) Incorrect

    Wrong: Fundamental Rights resolution.

  • (D) Incorrect

    Wrong: approved Non-Cooperation.

  • (E) Incorrect

    Wrong: only one of the options A–D is correct.