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Who was the President of the Indian National Congress during the 'Surat Split' of 1907?

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

Answer options

  1. Dadabhai Naoroji
  2. Rash Behari Ghosh
  3. Gopal Krishna Gokhale
  4. Bal Gangadhar Tilak

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Rash Behari Ghosh

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: (B) Rash Behari Ghosh šŸ“š Explanation: The Surat Session of 1907 is famous for the 'Surat Split', where the Indian National Congress divided into two groups: the Moderates and the Extremists. The session was presided over by Rash Behari Ghosh. The split occurred due to disagreements over the methods of protest against British rule. The Moderates believed in constitutional means, while the Extremists (led by Lal-Bal-Pal) advocated for more radical actions like boycott and mass agitation.