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In which year did the Indian National Congress split between Moderates and Extremist?

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. 1907
  2. 1908
  3. 1909
  4. 1910

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: 1907

Explanation: The correct answer is A. 1907. The Indian National Congress (INC) split into Moderates and Extremists in the year 1907, during the Surat Session of the Congress. The division occurred due to ideological differences between the two groups. The Moderates, led by leaders like Gopal Krishna Gokhale, believed in gradual reforms through petitions, resolutions, and dialogue with the British government. The Extremists, led by Bal Gangadhar Tilak, Lala Lajpat Rai, and Bipin Chandra Pal, advocated for a more assertive and direct approach including protests, boycotts, and swadeshi to attain self-rule (Swaraj).