Q. At which Congress Session was the Working Committee authorized to launch a programme of Civil Disobedience?
(a) Bombay
(b) Lahore
(c) Lucknow
(d) Tripuri
Ans: (b) Lahore
Explanation: The correct answer is (b) Lahore.
At the Lahore Session of the Indian National Congress in 1929, the Working Committee was authorized to launch a program of Civil Disobedience. The Lahore Session, held from December 26 to December 31, 1929, is notable for the adoption of the historic resolution known as the “Purna Swaraj” or “Complete Independence” resolution.
The Lahore Session marked a significant turning point in the Indian independence movement, as it demanded complete independence from British colonial rule rather than the earlier goal of dominion status. The resolution was accompanied by the hoisting of the Indian National Congress flag and the declaration of January 26, 1930, as the “Independence Day” of India.
The authorization given to the Working Committee at the Lahore Session empowered them to launch a program of Civil Disobedience, which included various acts of non-cooperation, boycotts, protests, and civil resistance against the British government.
Therefore, the correct answer is (b) Lahore.
