Question

What was the main reason for the split in the Indian National Congress at Surat in 1907?
(a) Introduction of communalism into Indian politics by Lord Minto
(b) Extremists’ lack of faith in the capacity of the moderates to negotiate with the British Government
(c) Foundation of Muslim League
(d) Aurobindo Ghosh’s inability to be elected as the President of the Indian National Congress

Answer 1

The Congress split in 1907. The Moderates were opposed to the use of boycott. They felt that it involved the use of force. After the split the Congress came to be dominated by the Moderates with Tilak’s followers functioning from outside.
The two groups reunited in December 1915. Next year, the Congress and the Muslim League signed the Lucknow Pact and decided to work together for representative government in the country.
The correct option is B.

Answer 2

Answer:

Option (b) is the correct answer

Explanation:

• In 1907 the President of the Surat session of Congress was Rash Behari Ghosh.
• In the same year the Indian National Congress was split into two groups one is Moderators and second is Radicals.
• The Moderators group wanted to go against  britishers  with peace on  the other hand Radicals wanted to go violently against  britishers
• Demanding for the resolution of Swaraj and  make Lala Lajpat Rai to be the President of the INC  these were the two demands which came forward but moderators did not accept the demand.
• In place of Lala Lajpat Rai the moderators wanted Rash Behari Ghosh  to become the President of the 1907 INC session of Surat.
• These are the main reason for the split in the Indian National Congress at surat in 1907.