In which of the following years was 'Purna Swaraj' accepted as an Indian National Congress goal at INC's Lahore session?

In which of the following years was 'Purna Swaraj' accepted as an Indian National Congress goal at INC's Lahore session? Correct Answer 1929

The correct answer is 1929.

Key Points

  • Purna Swaraj:
    • The Indian National Congress on 19 December 1929, passed 'Purna Swaraj' at its Lahore session. Hence, Option 4 is correct.
    • Jawaharlal Nehru was the president of the Indian National Congress during the Lahore session.
    • Jawaharlal Nehru hoisted the national flag of India on 31 December 1929 on the banks of the Ravi river as a part of 'Purna Swaraj'.
    • A public declaration on 'Purna Swaraj' was made by Congress on 26 January 1930.
    • Congress asked the people of India to observe the 26th of January as Independence Day since 1930 (later it changes and made 15th August as the official Independence Day.)
    • The declaration of 'Purna Swaraj' was passed due to the breakdown of negotiations between Indian Freedom Fighters and the British government over the question of dominion status for India.
    • To commemorate the 1930 declaration India decided to celebrate January 26 as Republic day.
    • Lord Irwin was the viceroy of India during the declaration of 'Purna Swaraj'.

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