Karachi Session of Congress MCQs with Explanations
About the Topic: Karachi Session of Congress is an important Modern History topic covering the 1931 Congress Session, Fundamental Rights Resolution and National Economic Programme. Practice MCQ Questions with answers and explanations.
Who among the following presided over the Karachi Session of the Indian National Congress?
Correct Answer:
(D)
Vallabhbhai Patel
To approve the Gandhi-Irwin Pact on March 26-31, 1931 the Karachi Session of Congress took place in the leadership of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. Congress passed the resolutions related to Fundamental Rights and the national economic programme for the first time in this session. While getting opposed by few people in the session, Gandhi said “Gandhi can die but Gandhism can’t” It was the first time when the Congress described the term ‘Complete Independence’.
Ques: 2
Who among the following drafted the resolution on fundamental rights for the Karachi Session of Congress in 1931?
Correct Answer:
(B) Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru
Jawaharlal Nehru with the help of M.N. Roy drafted the resolution on Fundamental Rights and National economic programmes for the Karachi Session of Congress in 1931.
Ques: 3
Who of the following had regarded the Karachi Session of Indian National Congress (1931) as the ‘pinnacle of Mahatma Gandhi’s popularity ‘and prestige’?
Correct Answer:
(A) S.C. Bose
Subhash Chandra Bose regarded the Karachi Session of Indian National Congress as the ‘pinnacle of Mahatma Gandhi’s popularity and prestige.
Ques: 4
The Karachi session of congress (1931):
Approved Delhi Pact
Elected Nehru as the President
Adopted resolution on Poorna Swaraj
Adopted resolution on National Economic Programme
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
Correct Answer:
(C) 1 and 4 only
In March 1931, a special session of the Congress was held at Karachi to endorse the Gandhi-Irwin or Delhi Pact.
The Karachi session was presided by Sardar Patel. While disapproving of and dissociating itself from political violence, the congress admired the ‘bravery’ and ‘sacrifice’ of the three martyrs.
Highlights of the session:
The Delhi Pact was endorsed
The goal of Purna Swaraj was reiterated
Two resolutions were adopted- one on Fundamental Rights and the other on National Economic Programme- which made the session particularly memorable.
Ques: 5
Which of the following statements about the resolution adopted in the Karachi session of the Indian National Congress with regard to fundamental rights and economic policy is/are correct ?
1. It was opposed by Ambalal Sarabhai.
2. Its 20 points included demands for civil liberties and adult suffrage.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
Correct Answer:
(C) Both 1 and 2
The resolution was opposed by Ambalal Sarabhai. Ambalal Sarabhai was a prominent industrialist and philanthropist who had connections with Mahatma Gandhi.
The Karachi Resolution on Fundamental Rights was comprehensive. It listed several fundamental rights that should be guaranteed in independent India. These included:
Freedom of speech and expression
Freedom of assembly and association
Freedom of religion
Protection of culture, language, and script
Equality before the law