Question:
The historic Lucknow Session (1916) of the Congress was presided over by :
AAnnie Basant
BMahatma Gandhi
CAmbika Charan Mazumdar
DRash Bihari Bose
Answer:
C. Ambika Charan Mazumdar
Explanation:
The Lucknow Session (1916) of Indian National Congress:
Presided by Ambika Charan Mazumdar
Historic importance: Known for the Lucknow Pact between Congress and Muslim League
First time Congress and Muslim League held their sessions simultaneously at same place
Reunification of Moderate and Extremist factions of Congress after Surat Split (1907)
Major Achievements:
Congress and Muslim League came to an understanding on the issue of separate electorates
Both organizations agreed to work together for self-government
Acceptance of separate electorates for Muslims
Joint scheme of political reforms was adopted
Significance:
Marked a watershed moment in Hindu-Muslim unity
Strengthened the nationalist movement
Helped in bringing together different political factions
Set foundation for united freedom struggle