Sessions of the Indian National Congress (1885–1947): Complete Notes with Presidents, Resolutions, Significance & PYQs

Overview

Sessions of the Indian National Congress (1885–1947)

The Indian National Congress (INC), founded in 1885, played a pivotal role in India's freedom struggle. Various annual sessions of the Congress witnessed important resolutions, ideological developments, and leadership changes that shaped the course of the national movement.

These notes provide a comprehensive coverage of major Congress sessions, important presidents, moderate and extremist phases, the Gandhian era, Purna Swaraj Resolution, Fundamental Rights Resolution, Subhas Chandra Bose's leadership, and previous year questions frequently asked in SSC, Railway, UPSC, CDS, CAPF, and State PCS examinations.

Topics Covered

• Introduction to the Indian National Congress
• Formation and Objectives of INC
• Moderate Phase (1885–1905)
• Rise of Extremism and Surat Split (1907)
• Home Rule Movement and Lucknow Session (1916)
• Gandhian Era and Non-Cooperation Movement
• Important Sessions During the 1920s
• Lahore Session (1929) and Purna Swaraj Resolution
• Karachi Session (1931) and Fundamental Rights
• Subhas Chandra Bose and Congress Sessions
• Sessions During World War II and Independence
• Important Presidents of INC
• Chronological List of Congress Sessions
• Previous Year Questions (SSC, Railway & UPSC)