Association before congress 1 Flashcards
What year was the first session of the Indian National Congress (INC) held?
1885
Attended by 72 delegates in Bombay, with W.C. Bannerjee as the first Congress President.
Who presided over the INC in 1886?
Dadabhai Naoroji
He oversaw the merger of INC with the National Conference.
Who was the first Muslim President of the INC?
Badruddin Tyabji
He appealed to Muslims to join the INC in 1887.
Who was the first Englishman to become INC President?
George Yule
He was elected in 1888 in Allahabad.
What significant event occurred in 1896 during the INC session?
‘Vande Mataram’ was sung for the first time by Rabindranath Tagore.
What movement was formally proclaimed in 1905?
The Swadeshi Movement
It promoted the boycott of foreign goods and the use of Indian products.
What resolutions were adopted in 1906 under Dadabhai Naoroji’s presidency?
Resolutions on Swaraj, Boycott Movement, Swadeshi, and National Education.
What significant split occurred in the INC in 1907?
The split between Moderates and Extremists
The session was adjourned in Surat.
What criticism did M.A. Jinnah express in 1910?
He criticized the separate electorate system introduced by the Indian Councils Act, 1909.
What song was sung for the first time in a Congress session in 1911?
‘Jana Gana Mana’
This marked the beginnings of national unity.
What change occurred in the INC constitution in 1915?
The constitution was altered to admit delegates from the extremist section.
