The Indian National Congress

Description: This quiz aims to test your knowledge about the Indian National Congress, a prominent political party that played a crucial role in India's independence movement.
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Who was the first President of the Indian National Congress?

  1. Womesh Chandra Bonnerjee

  2. Dadabhai Naoroji

  3. Bal Gangadhar Tilak

  4. Mahatma Gandhi


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Womesh Chandra Bonnerjee was elected as the first President of the Indian National Congress at its inaugural session held in Bombay (now Mumbai) in 1885.

In which year was the Indian National Congress founded?

  1. 1885

  2. 1895

  3. 1905

  4. 1915


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Indian National Congress was founded on December 28, 1885, in Bombay (now Mumbai), India.

Who was the President of the Indian National Congress during the Quit India Movement?

  1. Mahatma Gandhi

  2. Jawaharlal Nehru

  3. Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel

  4. Abul Kalam Azad


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Mahatma Gandhi was the President of the Indian National Congress during the Quit India Movement, which took place in 1942.

Which session of the Indian National Congress adopted the 'Purna Swaraj' (Complete Independence) resolution?

  1. Lahore Session (1929)

  2. Calcutta Session (1928)

  3. Amritsar Session (1919)

  4. Surat Session (1907)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Lahore Session of the Indian National Congress, held in 1929, adopted the 'Purna Swaraj' (Complete Independence) resolution, marking a significant turning point in the freedom struggle.

Who was the first Indian to become the President of the Indian National Congress?

  1. Womesh Chandra Bonnerjee

  2. Dadabhai Naoroji

  3. Bal Gangadhar Tilak

  4. Surendranath Banerjea


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Dadabhai Naoroji was the first Indian to become the President of the Indian National Congress. He was elected as the President of the Congress in 1893.

Which session of the Indian National Congress was held in Surat in 1907?

  1. Surat Session

  2. Calcutta Session

  3. Amritsar Session

  4. Lahore Session


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Surat Session of the Indian National Congress was held in Surat in 1907. This session witnessed a split in the Congress between the moderate and extremist factions.

Which session of the Indian National Congress adopted the 'Non-Cooperation' resolution?

  1. Calcutta Session (1920)

  2. Amritsar Session (1919)

  3. Surat Session (1907)

  4. Lahore Session (1929)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Calcutta Session of the Indian National Congress, held in 1920, adopted the 'Non-Cooperation' resolution, calling for a boycott of British goods and institutions.

Who was the President of the Indian National Congress during the Salt Satyagraha?

  1. Mahatma Gandhi

  2. Jawaharlal Nehru

  3. Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel

  4. Abul Kalam Azad


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Mahatma Gandhi was the President of the Indian National Congress during the Salt Satyagraha, which took place in 1930.

Which session of the Indian National Congress adopted the 'Quit India' resolution?

  1. Bombay Session (1942)

  2. Calcutta Session (1928)

  3. Amritsar Session (1919)

  4. Surat Session (1907)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Bombay Session of the Indian National Congress, held in 1942, adopted the 'Quit India' resolution, demanding the immediate withdrawal of British rule from India.

Who was the President of the Indian National Congress during the Indian Independence Movement?

  1. Mahatma Gandhi

  2. Jawaharlal Nehru

  3. Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel

  4. Abul Kalam Azad


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Mahatma Gandhi was the President of the Indian National Congress during the Indian Independence Movement, which culminated in India's independence in 1947.

Which session of the Indian National Congress was held in Nagpur in 1920?

  1. Nagpur Session

  2. Calcutta Session

  3. Amritsar Session

  4. Lahore Session


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Nagpur Session of the Indian National Congress was held in Nagpur in 1920. This session marked the beginning of the Non-Cooperation Movement.

Who was the President of the Indian National Congress during the Civil Disobedience Movement?

  1. Mahatma Gandhi

  2. Jawaharlal Nehru

  3. Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel

  4. Abul Kalam Azad


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Mahatma Gandhi was the President of the Indian National Congress during the Civil Disobedience Movement, which took place in 1930-31.

Which session of the Indian National Congress adopted the 'Poorna Swaraj' (Complete Independence) resolution?

  1. Lahore Session (1929)

  2. Calcutta Session (1928)

  3. Amritsar Session (1919)

  4. Surat Session (1907)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Lahore Session of the Indian National Congress, held in 1929, adopted the 'Poorna Swaraj' (Complete Independence) resolution, marking a significant turning point in the freedom struggle.

Who was the President of the Indian National Congress during the Quit India Movement?

  1. Mahatma Gandhi

  2. Jawaharlal Nehru

  3. Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel

  4. Abul Kalam Azad


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Mahatma Gandhi was the President of the Indian National Congress during the Quit India Movement, which took place in 1942.

Which session of the Indian National Congress was held in Ramgarh in 1940?

  1. Ramgarh Session

  2. Calcutta Session

  3. Amritsar Session

  4. Lahore Session


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Ramgarh Session of the Indian National Congress was held in Ramgarh in 1940. This session passed the 'Quit India' resolution, demanding the immediate withdrawal of British rule from India.

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