Question

Mahatma Gandhi was elected as the President of the Indian National Congress only once. In which of the following sessions did it happen?

1. Amritsar Session 1919
2. Belgaum Session 1924
3. Lahore Session 1929
4. Lucknow Session 1936

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 2 : Belgaum Session 1924

The correct answer is Belgaum Session 1924.

• Belgaum Session 1924:
  • It was the 39th session of the Indian National Congress.
  • It was the only session chaired by Mahatma Gandhi.
  • It is here that spinning was made the mainstay of activity and Gandhi declared Non-violent non-cooperation as a means to attain political freedom.​

Session	Year	President
Amritsar Session	1919	Motilal Nehru
Lahore Session	1929	Jawahar Lal Nehru
Lucknow Session	1936	Jawahar Lal Nehru