Modern Indian History UPPSC 2005 GS-I
Question

Who among the following presided over the Karachi Session of the Indian National Congress?

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option D: Vallabhbhai Patel

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Vallabhbhai Patel”.

The Karachi Session of the Indian National Congress, held in 1931, was presided over by Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel.

The Karachi session is memorable for a resolution on Fundamental Rights and the National Economic Programme. The resolution guaranteed basic civil and political rights to the people.

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