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Where did Mahatma Gandhi preside over the annual session of the Indian National Congress for the first and the last time?
Question

Where did Mahatma Gandhi preside over the annual session of the Indian National Congress for the first and the last time?

A.

Surat

B.

Nagpur

C.

Tripura

D.

Belgaum

Correct option is D

The correct answer is (d) Belgaum

  • Mahatma Gandhi presided over the annual session of the Indian National Congress only once, and that was at Belgaum in 1924.

  • This was the 39th session of the Congress, and it was significant as it reflected Gandhi's growing influence in the national movement and his commitment to non-violence and mass participation.

Information Booster:

  • Year: 1924

  • Location: Belgaum, present-day Karnataka

  • Key Focus: Hindu-Muslim unity, promotion of khadi, and non-violent methods

  • Gandhi avoided regular leadership roles but agreed to preside over the session to unify factions within the party

  • It was the first and last time he held the position of Congress President

Why Other Options Are Incorrect:

  • (a) Surat: Site of the 1907 Surat Split, not related to Gandhi’s presidency

  • (b) Nagpur: Hosted the 1920 session under C. Vijayaraghavachariar

  • (c) Tripura: There was no INC session held at a place called Tripura during that time

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