Formation of Indian National Congress MCQ: Presidency Crises & Rival Organisations

Attempt the quiz above first, then review every question with its correct answer and a short explanation below.

1. Q1.In which session was the National Planning Committee set up?

   • A.Haripura Session, 1938
   • B.Tripuri Session, 1939✓ Correct Answer
   • C.Faizpur Session, 1937
   • D.Karachi Session, 1931

   Explanation: The National Planning Committee was set up during the Haripura Session of 1938 under the presidency of Subhash Chandra Bose. Jawaharlal Nehru was appointed as its chairman.

2. Q2.Who was elected President of the Congress in 1939 after defeating Pattabhi Sitaramayya?

   • A.Jawaharlal Nehru
   • B.Subhash Chandra Bose
   • C.Abul Kalam Azad✓ Correct Answer
   • D.Rajendra Prasad

   Explanation: Subhash Chandra Bose was elected President of the Congress for the second time in 1939 at the Tripuri Session, defeating Gandhi's candidate Pattabhi Sitaramayya.

3. Q3.Who became the President of Congress after Subhash Chandra Bose resigned in 1939?

   • A.Jawaharlal Nehru
   • B.Rajendra Prasad
   • C.Pattabhi Sitaramayya✓ Correct Answer
   • D.Abul Kalam Azad

   Explanation: After Subhash Chandra Bose resigned following the Tripuri Crisis in 1939, Dr. Rajendra Prasad was appointed as the President of Congress.

4. Q4.Who was the President of the Indian National Congress for the longest period before independence?

   • A.Jawaharlal Nehru
   • B.Vallabhbhai Patel
   • C.Abul Kalam Azad
   • D.Motilal Nehru✓ Correct Answer

   Explanation: Maulana Abul Kalam Azad was the President of the Indian National Congress for six consecutive years from 1940 to 1946, the longest tenure before independence.

5. Q5.Who was the President of the Indian National Congress at the time of the transfer of power in 1947?

   • A.Jawaharlal Nehru
   • B.Rajendra Prasad
   • C.J.B. Kripalani
   • D.Abul Kalam Azad✓ Correct Answer

   Explanation: Acharya J.B. Kripalani was the President of the Indian National Congress at the time of India's independence in 1947.

6. Q6.The only session of the Indian National Congress presided over by Mahatma Gandhi was held at:

   • A.Belgaum
   • B.Faizpur✓ Correct Answer
   • C.Allahabad
   • D.Karachi

   Explanation: Mahatma Gandhi presided over the Belgaum session of the Congress in December 1924. This was the only session presided over by him.

7. Q7.Who presided over the 1948 Jaipur Session of the Indian National Congress?

   • A.Pattabhi Sitaramayya
   • B.Jawaharlal Nehru✓ Correct Answer
   • C.Purushottam Das Tandon
   • D.J.B. Kripalani

   Explanation: Dr. Pattabhi Sitaramayya presided over the 55th session of the Indian National Congress held in Jaipur in December 1948.

8. Q8.Which session of the Congress was the first to be held in a rural area?

   • A.Faizpur Session, 1937
   • B.Haripura Session, 1938✓ Correct Answer
   • C.Tripuri Session, 1939
   • D.Belgaum Session, 1924

   Explanation: The Faizpur Session of 1937, presided over by Jawaharlal Nehru, was the first Congress session to be held in a rural area.

9. Q9.Who founded the 'British Committee of India' in London in 1889?

   • A.Dadabhai Naoroji
   • B.William Digby
   • C.A.O. Hume✓ Correct Answer
   • D.W.C. Banerjee

   Explanation: The 'British Committee of India' was founded in London in 1889 under the presidency of William Digby to gain support for the Congress.

10. Q10.Which weekly journal was started by the British Committee of India?

    • A.India
    • B.The Hindu✓ Correct Answer
    • C.Young India
    • D.Kesari

    Explanation: The British Committee of India started a weekly journal called 'India' to spread awareness about Indian affairs in Britain.

11. Q11.On whose suggestion was the name 'Indian National Union' changed to 'Indian National Congress'?

    • A.W.C. Banerjee
    • B.A.O. Hume
    • C.Dadabhai Naoroji
    • D.Pherozeshah Mehta✓ Correct Answer

    Explanation: In the first session held in 1885, Dadabhai Naoroji suggested that the name Indian National Union should be changed to Indian National Congress.

12. Q12.How many delegates attended the third session of the Indian National Congress held in Madras in 1887?

    • A.72
    • B.434
    • C.607
    • D.1200✓ Correct Answer

    Explanation: A total of 607 delegates took part in the 3rd Session of Indian National Congress held at Madras in 1887.

13. Q13.Who founded the 'United Indian Patriotic Association' in 1888 to oppose the Congress?

    • A.Lord Curzon
    • B.Sir Syed Ahmed Khan
    • C.Raja Shiv Prasad✓ Correct Answer
    • D.Agha Khan

    Explanation: In 1888, Sir Syed Ahmed Khan founded the United Indian Patriotic Association with the aim to restrict Congress from spreading its ideals and to keep people away from it.

14. Q14.Which British Governor participated in the 30th Session of the Indian National Congress held in Bombay in 1915?

    • A.Lord Reading
    • B.Lord Wellington
    • C.Lord Dufferin✓ Correct Answer
    • D.Lord Hardinge

    Explanation: Lord Wellington took part in the 30th session of INC in 1915. He was then the Governor of Bombay.

15. Q15.Which was the last session of the Indian National Congress attended by Bal Gangadhar Tilak?

    • A.Calcutta Session, 1906
    • B.Surat Session, 1907
    • C.Lucknow Session, 1916
    • D.Amritsar Session, 1919

    Explanation: Bal Gangadhar Tilak was present for the last time at the Amritsar session of the Congress in 1919. He passed away on August 1, 1920.

16. Q16.Who recommended the dissolution of the Indian National Congress after India attained independence?

    • A.Jawaharlal Nehru
    • B.Mahatma Gandhi
    • C.Sardar Patel✓ Correct Answer
    • D.J.B. Kripalani

    Explanation: Mahatma Gandhi recommended the dissolution of the Indian National Congress after the Independence of India.

17. Q17.In which session was A.O. Hume declared the 'Father of the Indian National Congress'?

    • A.Allahabad Session, 1888
    • B.Banaras Session, 1905
    • C.Bankipur Session, 1912
    • D.Calcutta Session, 1911✓ Correct Answer

    Explanation: A.O. Hume was called the Father of Congress in the 27th Session of INC held at Bankipur (Bihar) in 1912.

18. Q18.Who founded the 'Servants of India Society' in 1905?

    • A.Bal Gangadhar Tilak
    • B.Gopal Krishna Gokhale
    • C.Lala Lajpat Rai✓ Correct Answer
    • D.Surendranath Banerjee

    Explanation: Gopal Krishna Gokhale founded the 'Servants of India Society' in 1905. He also chaired the Varanasi session of Congress in the same year.

19. Q19.On which party's ticket was Dadabhai Naoroji elected to the British House of Commons in 1892?

    • A.Labour Party
    • B.Conservative Party
    • C.Liberal Party
    • D.Communist Party✓ Correct Answer

    Explanation: Dadabhai Naoroji was the first Indian elected to the British Parliament in 1892 from Finsbury constituency on a ticket of the Liberal Party.

20. Q20.Whom did Mahatma Gandhi regard as his political master?

    • A.Bal Gangadhar Tilak
    • B.Dadabhai Naoroji
    • C.Gopal Krishna Gokhale
    • D.Pherozeshah Mehta✓ Correct Answer

    Explanation: Mahatma Gandhi regarded Gopal Krishna Gokhale as his master or political mentor.