With reference to the Lahore Session of the Indian National Congress (1929), consider the following statements:

Question

With reference to the Lahore Session of the Indian National Congress (1929), consider the following statements:

I. It was presided over by Subhas Chandra Bose.

II. The resolution of Purna Swaraj was adopted at this session.

III. It was decided to celebrate 26 January 1930 as Independence Day.

IV. It approved participation in the Round Table Conference.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1. A. I and IV only
2. B. II and III only (Correct answer)
3. C. I, II and III only
4. D. II, III and IV only

Correct Answer

Option B — II and III only

Detailed Solution & Explanation

The correct answer is II and III only.

Key Points

• Lahore Congress Session, 1929: Presided over by Jawaharlal Nehru (NOT Subhas Chandra Bose — Statement I ✗).
• Purna Swaraj (Complete Independence) resolution was adopted (II ✓).
• 26 January 1930 was declared Independence Day (III ✓).
• The INC boycotted the Round Table Conference — it did NOT approve participation (IV ✗).
• Statements II and III are correct.