In which of the following Indian National Congress (INC) sessions was the National Anthem sung for the first time?

Correct option is B

The correct answer is (b) 1911, Kolkata.
· The Indian National Anthem, "Jana Gana Mana," was sung for the first time at the Kolkata (then Calcutta) session of the Indian National Congress on December 27, 1911.
· It was composed by Rabindranath Tagore and later adopted as the National Anthem of India on January 24, 1950.
· The song was written in highly Sanskritized Bengali and reflects the diverse cultural heritage of India.
Information Booster:
· 1916, Lucknow : Known for the Lucknow Pact between the Congress and the Muslim League, not for the singing of the National Anthem.
· 1917, Kolkata : No significant event related to the National Anthem occurred during this session.
· 1907, Surat : Known for the Surat Split where the Congress party split into the Extremists and the Moderates, not related to the National Anthem.