Q. The 1929 Session of Indian National Congress is of significance in the history of the Freedom Movement because the (UPSC Prelims 2014)
Answer: Attainment of Poorna Swaraj was adopted as the goal of the Congress
Notes: The correct answer is [B] Attainment of Poorna Swaraj was adopted as the goal of the Congress.The 1929 Lahore Session is considered a major turning point in the Indian freedom struggle because it marked the transition from demanding "Dominion Status" (self-government within the British Empire) to demanding complete independence. Key Highlights of the 1929 Lahore Session:

• Leadership: The session was presided over by Jawaharlal Nehru, representing the rise of the younger, more radical wing of the Congress.
• The Resolution: On the banks of the river Ravi, the Congress passed the historic "Poorna Swaraj" (Complete Independence) resolution.
• Independence Day: It was decided that January 26, 1930, would be observed as the first "Independence Day" across India, with the tricolor flag being hoisted. This is the reason why January 26 was later chosen as Republic Day in 1950.
• Civil Disobedience: The session also authorized the Working Committee to launch a programme of Civil Disobedience, which eventually led to Gandhi’s Dandi March in 1930.

Why the other options are Incorrect:

• Self-Government [A]: The goal of "Swaraj" or self-government was first declared in the 1906 Calcutta Session (under Dadabhai Naoroji), but it did not mean complete independence at that time.
• Non-Cooperation Movement [C]: This movement was launched much earlier, following the 1920 Nagpur Session.
• Round Table Conference [D]: The Congress actually decided to boycott the First Round Table Conference during this session. The decision to participate (in the Second RTC) was only made later after the Gandhi-Irwin Pact of 1931.