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“Purna Swaraj” as the goal of nationalism in India was aimed to achieve ________ .

Options

A

Partial freedom

B

Complete independence

C

Indian identity

D

Partition

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Correct Answer :

Option B

Complete independence

Solution :

The correct option is Complete independence.

Explanation:
The term "Purna Swaraj" is derived from Sanskrit, where "Purna" means "complete" and "Swaraj" means "self-rule" or "independence". Therefore, the literal meaning of Purna Swaraj is complete independence.
Historically, this was a pivotal declaration in the Indian independence movement. During the Lahore Session of the Indian National Congress in December 1929, under the presidency of Jawaharlal Nehru, the Congress passed the historic resolution demanding "Purna Swaraj" (Complete Independence) from British rule, shifting away from the earlier goal of seeking dominion status (partial freedom/autonomy within the British Empire).
This resolution was publicly declared on January 26, 1930, which was celebrated as the first Independence Day in colonial India, cementing the goal of the nationalist movement as absolute and complete sovereignty.

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