Examine the role of the Indian National Congress in the achievement of independence in India.

The question requires that candidates consider the interrelationship between the Indian National Congress and the achievement of independence in India. Candidates may refer to the speeches, resolutions and movements introduced by the Congress, such as passive resistance and Satyagraha, non-cooperation, Purna Swaraj, Civil Disobedience and the Quit India movements. The role and work of Congress in contesting elections and forming ministries pre-independence may be addressed. The importance of Congress leaders such as Gandhi, Nehru and Patel and their actions could be looked at. Other relevant interrelationships may be considered, for example decolonization, the Atlantic Charter supporting independence of colonies and the money Britain owed to India, playing a role in the achievement of independence, but with a focus on the issue in the question. Candidates’ opinions or conclusions will be presented clearly and supported by appropriate evidence.

The question required that candidates consider the interrelationship between the Indian National Congress (INC) and the achievement of independence in India. The few responses that were seen were rather narrative in approach with too much description of Gandhi's life and very little examination of the role of the INC.