Indian National Congress

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Who founded the Indian National Congress?

  1. Dadabhai Naoroji

  2. Surendranath Banerjea

  3. Womesh Chandra Bonnerjee

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Indian National Congress was founded in 1885 by a group of Indian leaders including Dadabhai Naoroji, Surendranath Banerjea, and Womesh Chandra Bonnerjee.

What was the main goal of the Indian National Congress?

  1. To achieve independence from British rule

  2. To promote social and economic reforms

  3. To unite all Indians under one banner

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Indian National Congress had multiple goals, including achieving independence from British rule, promoting social and economic reforms, and uniting all Indians under one banner.

Who was the first President of the Indian National Congress?

  1. Dadabhai Naoroji

  2. Surendranath Banerjea

  3. Womesh Chandra Bonnerjee

  4. Allan Octavian Hume


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Womesh Chandra Bonnerjee was the first President of the Indian National Congress, elected in 1885.

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 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. Abul Kalam Azad


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 Karachi in 1931?

  1. Karachi Session

  2. Lahore Session

  3. Calcutta Session

  4. Surat Session


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Karachi Session of the Indian National Congress was held in 1931, where the resolution for fundamental rights and economic policy was passed.

Who was the first Prime Minister of India after independence?

  1. Jawaharlal Nehru

  2. Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel

  3. Mahatma Gandhi

  4. Abul Kalam Azad


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Jawaharlal Nehru was the first Prime Minister of India after independence in 1947.

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

  1. Nagpur Session

  2. Calcutta Session

  3. Surat Session

  4. Lucknow Session


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Nagpur Session of the Indian National Congress was held in 1920, where the resolution for non-cooperation movement was passed.

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 in 1930.

Which session of the Indian National Congress was held in Calcutta in 1928?

  1. Calcutta Session

  2. Lahore Session

  3. Surat Session

  4. Lucknow Session


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Calcutta Session of the Indian National Congress was held in 1928, where the resolution for dominion status was passed.

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 in 1930.

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

  1. Surat Session

  2. Lahore Session

  3. Calcutta Session

  4. Lucknow Session


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Surat Session of the Indian National Congress was held in 1907, where the split between the moderates and extremists occurred.

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 in 1942.

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

  1. Lucknow Session

  2. Lahore Session

  3. Calcutta Session

  4. Surat Session


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

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

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