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The historic 'Purna Swaraj' (Complete Independence) resolution was formally adopted at which annual session of the Indian National Congress, and who served as its president?

A. Calcutta Session of 1928 led by Motilal Nehru
B. Lahore Session of 1929 led by Jawaharlal Nehru✓ Correct Answer
C. Karachi Session of 1931 led by Vallabhbhai Patel
D. Tripuri Session of 1939 led by Subhas Chandra Bose

💡 Solution & Explanation

The Lahore session of the Indian National Congress in December 1929 passed the momentous Purna Swaraj resolution under the presidency of Jawaharlal Nehru, unfurling the tricolor flag on the banks of the Ravi river on January 30, 1930. The Calcutta session of 1928 had issued a one-year ultimatum demanding dominion status. The Karachi session of 1931 endorsed fundamental rights and national economic policy. The Tripuri session witnessed ideological contests within the leadership.

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