Mahatma Gandhi's Return to Politics and Significant Events of 1929
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What was Mahatma Gandhi primarily focused on for several years after the Non-cooperation Movement ended?

  • Social reform work (correct)
  • Re-entering politics
  • Leading the peasant satyagraha in Bardoli
  • Participating in the Simon Commission
  • What was the significance of the Congress session in Lahore at the end of December 1929?

  • The beginning of the Non-cooperation Movement
  • The election of Mahatma Gandhi as President and the proclamation of 'Purna Swaraj'
  • The election of Jawaharlal Nehru as President and the proclamation of 'Purna Swaraj' (correct)
  • The launch of the Simon Commission
  • What was observed on 26 January 1930?

  • National Flag Day
  • Independence Day (correct)
  • Republic Day
  • Gandhi Jayanti
  • Who issued precise instructions on how to observe 'Independence Day' on 26 January 1930?

    <p>Mahatma Gandhi</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the name of the commission sent from England to enquire into conditions in India?

    <p>The Simon Commission</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the name of the city where the Congress held its annual session in December 1929?

    <p>Lahore</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the outcome of the Congress session in Lahore in December 1929?

    <p>The passing of the baton of leadership to the younger generation and the proclamation of 'Purna Swaraj'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Gandhiji suggest would be a good way to observe 'Independence Day'?

    <p>If the declaration of Independence is made by whole villages, whole cities even</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the purpose of hoisting the national flag on 'Independence Day'?

    <p>To mark the beginning of the celebrations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the main emphasis of the constructive work to be done on 'Independence Day'?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the significance of the pledge taken by the participants on 'Independence Day'?

    <p>To assert the right to freedom and self-governance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the traditional method suggested by Gandhiji to advertise the time of the meeting?

    <p>By beating of drums</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the underlying principle of the people's right to freedom and self-governance, as stated in the pledge?

    <p>That it is an inalienable right of all people</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Mahatma Gandhi's Return to Politics

    • After the Non-cooperation Movement, Gandhi focused on social reform work for several years before re-entering politics in 1928.
    • In 1928, Gandhi gave his blessings to the all-India campaign against the Simon Commission, but did not participate in it.

    Significant Events of 1929

    • The annual Congress session was held in Lahore in December 1929.
    • Jawaharlal Nehru was elected as President, marking the transfer of leadership to the younger generation.
    • The Congress proclaimed its commitment to "Purna Swaraj", or complete independence.

    Independence Day Celebrations

    • Independence Day was observed on 26 January 1930.
    • Gandhi issued instructions on how to observe the day, including hoisting the national flag and singing patriotic songs.
    • He suggested that declarations of Independence be made by entire villages and cities at the same minute, with synchronized meetings held across the country.

    Gandhiji's Suggestions for Celebrations

    • Gandhiji proposed advertising the meeting time using traditional drums.
    • Celebrations would commence with the hoisting of the national flag.

    Constructive Work and Pledge

    • The remaining day would be spent on constructive activities, such as: • Spinning • Service to 'untouchables' • Reunion of Hindus and Mussalmans • Prohibition work
    • Participants would take a pledge, affirming: • The inalienable right of Indians to have freedom and enjoy the fruits of their labor. • The right to alter or abolish a government that deprives people of these rights and oppresses them.

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    Discover the significant events of 1929 in Indian history, including Mahatma Gandhi's return to politics and the transfer of leadership to the younger generation in the Indian National Congress.

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