The Indian National Congress formally took up the Swadeshi call in its Benaras session of 1905 under the presidentship of _________.
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e. Gopal Krishna Gokhale.
- In 1905, the Indian National Congress, led by Gopal Krishna Gokhale, publicly adopted the Swadeshi call during its Benaras session.
- This is untrue, though, because the Swadeshi movement was originally adopted in 1905 under the direction of **Annie Besant**, and it gained traction following Bengal's division.
- In contrast, Gokhale was a well-known social reformer and leader who was not directly connected to the Benaras session or the Swadeshi movement.