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Question

Who of the following presided over the session of Indian National Congress when resolution of "Poorna Swaraj" was passed?

  1. Dadabhai Naoroji
  2. Jawaharlal Nehru
  3. Lala Lajpat Rai
  4. Surendranath Banerjee

Answer:

Option B: Jawaharlal Nehru

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Jawaharlal Nehru”.

The Indian National Congress, on 19 December 1929, passed the historic 'Poorna Swaraj' – (total independence) resolution – at its Lahore session. This session was presided over by Jawaharlal Nehru.