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When and where was the demand for "Purna Swaraj" or complete independence made by the Indian National Congress?1. Bombay, 18852. Lahore, 19293. Kheda, 19174. Bombay 1942

Answer» Correct Answer - Option 2 : Lahore, 1929

The correct answer is Lahore, 1929.

  • The Indian National Congress was founded in Bombay in December 1885.
  • A retired British official, A.O. Hume along with Dadabhai Naoroji, Pherozeshah Mehta, Badruddin Tyabji, W.C. Bonnerji, Surendranath Banerji, Romesh Chandra Dutt, S. Subramania Iyer founded INC.
  • Bombay session, 1885:
    • It was the first session, held at Bombay in 1885.
    • President was W.C. Bannerjee.
  • Lahore session, 1929:
    • President: Jawahar Lal Nehru
    • Passed the resolution on Poorna Swaraj.
    • 26 January to be observed as Independence Day.
    • After independence and completion of the making of the constitution, Republic day was finalized to be celebrated on this day.
  • Calcutta session, 1917:
    • President: Annie Besant.
    • She became the first Woman President of Congress.
    • While the first Indian Woman President was Sarojini Naidu, in the Kanpur session, 1925.
  • In the period of 1941-45, no congress sessions were held.


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