Question

After the Congress Resolution (1929) to fight for Purna-Swaraj, 'Independence Day' was observed on
1. 15 August 1930
2. 26 January 1930
3. 1 January 1930
4. 2 October 1930

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 2 : 26 January 1930

• ​The Indian National Congress on 19 December 1929, passed 'Purna Swaraj' at its Lahore session.
• 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'.