Question

Jawaharlal Nehru became the president of Indian National Congress Session in:

• A. 1928
• B. 1930
• C. 1927
• D. 1929

Answer 1

Answer:

D. 1929

• He was elected President of the Indian National Congress multiple times, including in 1929 (Lahore Session), 1936, and 1937.

• 1. 1929 – Lahore Session

  • Nehru was elected Congress President for the first time at the age of 40.

  • This session was historic because it passed the resolution for Purna Swaraj (Complete Independence).

  • January 26, 1930, was declared as Independence Day, marking the call for full freedom from British rule.

  • It led to the launch of the Civil Disobedience Movement under Mahatma Gandhi.

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  2. 1936 – Lucknow Session

  • Nehru was again elected as Congress President.

  • He advocated socialism and emphasized the need for economic equality.

  • He opposed the idea of accepting the Government of India Act, 1935, which proposed limited self-rule but still kept British control.

  • Nehru also focused on strengthening peasant and worker movements.

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  3. 1937 – Faizpur Session

  • This was the first Congress session held in a rural area (Faizpur, Maharashtra).

  • It highlighted the importance of rural issues and farmers' rights.

  • Nehru promoted land reforms and economic justice.

  • This session followed the Provincial Elections of 1937, where the Congress won in many provinces and formed governments.