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The Indian National Congress and the Freedom Movement

Description: This quiz will test your knowledge about the Indian National Congress and its role in the Indian freedom movement.
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When 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).

Who was the first president of the Indian National Congress?

  1. Womesh Chunder Bonnerjee

  2. Dadabhai Naoroji

  3. Surendranath Banerjea

  4. Gopal Krishna Gokhale


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Womesh Chunder Bonnerjee was the first president of the Indian National Congress, serving from 1885 to 1886.

What was the main objective of the Indian National Congress?

  1. To achieve self-government for India

  2. To promote social and economic reforms

  3. To fight against British rule

  4. To unite all Indians under one banner


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The main objective of the Indian National Congress was to achieve self-government for India through constitutional means.

Which session of the Indian National Congress was held in Lahore in 1929?

  1. Lahore Session

  2. Calcutta Session

  3. Surat Session

  4. Lucknow Session


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Lahore Session of the Indian National Congress was held in Lahore in 1929, where the resolution for complete independence from British rule was passed.

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. C. Rajagopalachari


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Mahatma Gandhi was the president of the Indian National Congress during the Quit India Movement in 1942.

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

  1. Surat Session

  2. Calcutta Session

  3. Lahore Session

  4. Lucknow Session


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Surat Session of the Indian National Congress was held in Surat in 1907, where a split occurred between the moderate and extremist factions of the party.

Who was the president of the Indian National Congress during the Dandi March?

  1. Mahatma Gandhi

  2. Jawaharlal Nehru

  3. Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel

  4. C. Rajagopalachari


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Mahatma Gandhi was the president of the Indian National Congress during the Dandi March in 1930.

Which session of the Indian National Congress was held in Lucknow in 1916?

  1. Lucknow Session

  2. Calcutta Session

  3. Surat Session

  4. Lahore Session


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Lucknow Session of the Indian National Congress was held in Lucknow in 1916, where the Lucknow Pact was signed between the Congress and the Muslim League.

Who was the president of the Indian National Congress during the Non-Cooperation Movement?

  1. Mahatma Gandhi

  2. Jawaharlal Nehru

  3. Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel

  4. C. Rajagopalachari


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Mahatma Gandhi was the president of the Indian National Congress during the Non-Cooperation Movement in 1920-22.

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

  1. Calcutta Session

  2. Surat Session

  3. Lahore Session

  4. Lucknow Session


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Calcutta Session of the Indian National Congress was held in Calcutta in 1920, where the Non-Cooperation Movement was launched.

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. C. Rajagopalachari


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Mahatma Gandhi was the president of the Indian National Congress during the Civil Disobedience Movement in 1930-34.

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

  1. Nagpur Session

  2. Calcutta Session

  3. Surat Session

  4. Lahore Session


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Nagpur Session of the Indian National Congress was held in Nagpur in 1920, where the Congress adopted the Swaraj resolution.

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. C. Rajagopalachari


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Mahatma Gandhi was the president of the Indian National Congress during the Quit India Movement in 1942.

Which session of the Indian National Congress was held in Allahabad in 1942?

  1. Allahabad Session

  2. Calcutta Session

  3. Surat Session

  4. Lahore Session


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Allahabad Session of the Indian National Congress was held in Allahabad in 1942, where the Quit India resolution was passed.

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