Presided over by Dadabhai Naoroji, the 1906 Calcutta session was significant as it officially endorsed the goals championed by the Extremist faction to a large extent. Resolutions were passed on Swadeshi (use of indigenous goods), Boycott (of British goods), National Education, and Swaraj (Self-Government), which was declared as the goal of the Congress. While the interpretations of 'Swaraj' differed between Moderates and Extremists, its declaration marked a shift towards more assertive nationalist objectives.
Dadabhai Naoroji, as the President of this session, declared Swaraj (self-government) as the objective of the Congress. marks a turning point in the history of the congress, because
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Answer: C. it adopted the resolutions regarding Boycott, Swadeshi, National Education and Self Govern‐ ment.
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