Correct option is D
The correct answer is (d) January 26, 1930.
· Swaraj Day commemorates January 26, 1930, the day the Indian National Congress officially declared Purna Swaraj (Complete Independence) from British rule.
· The resolution for Purna Swaraj was adopted during the Lahore Session of the Congress in December 1929, with January 26, 1930 set as the day for the public proclamation of independence.
· This day was observed annually as Swaraj Day until India gained independence on August 15, 1947.
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· Lahore Session (1929): This session was presided over by Jawaharlal Nehru, and it was decided to pursue complete independence (Purna Swaraj) rather than Dominion status.
· Significance of January 26: This date was later chosen as Republic Day in 1950, to honor the original Swaraj Day.
· Purna Swaraj Resolution: Marked a turning point in the Indian freedom struggle, calling for full independence and inspiring mass participation.
· Republic Day (1950): Celebrates the adoption of the Indian Constitution on January 26, 1950, making India a sovereign republic.