Question:
In which session of Indian National Congress decided to observe 26th January of every year as the Independence day?
AAmaravathi Congress
BBombay Congress
CLahore Congress
DBelgaum Congress
Answer:
C. Lahore Congress
Explanation:
- The decision to observe January 26 as "Independence Day" was made during the Lahore session of the Indian National Congress.
- The session took place in 1929.
- Jawaharlal Nehru presided over the session.
- The Congress adopted the resolution of "Purna Swaraj" (complete independence) during this session.
- January 26, 1930, was observed as the first Independence Day to symbolize the commitment to achieving full independence.
- After India gained independence in 1947, January 26, 1950, was chosen as the date for Republic Day to honor this earlier commitment.