Question

In which year did the Indian National Congress (INC) decide to form Provincial Committees based on language, not on provincial divisions?

• A. 1920
• B. 1921
• C. 1938
• D. 1946

Answer 1

Answer:

A. 1920

Provincial Committees based on Language

• In the year 1920, during the Nagpur Session of the Indian National Congress (INC), a significant decision was made regarding the organization of Provincial Committees.
• Prior to this decision, the organizational structure of the INC was primarily based on provincial divisions corresponding to the administrative divisions under British rule.
• However, during the Nagpur Session in 1920, the INC leadership recognized the importance of linguistic and cultural considerations in organizing the party.
• As a result, they decided to reorganize the party's Provincial Committees along linguistic lines rather than purely on the basis of provincial boundaries.
• This decision marked a pivotal moment in the INC's approach to political organization and representation.
• It acknowledged the diversity of languages and cultures across India and sought to ensure that the INC could effectively represent the linguistic and cultural identities of the people it aimed to serve.