What was the main reason for the split in the Indian National Congress at Surat in 1907?
Detailed Explanation:
Answer: Option 2 — Extremists' lack of faith in the capacity of the moderates to negotiate with the British Government
The Surat Split of 1907 occurred due to fundamental ideological differences between Moderates and Extremists. The Extremists (Tilak, Lal-Bal-Pal) rejected the Moderates' methods of petitions and constitutional agitation, believing they were ineffective in achieving Swaraj, especially after the 1905 Partition of Bengal failed to be reversed through moderate tactics.
The immediate trigger was the disagreement over Congress presidency — Extremists proposed Lala Lajpat Rai while Moderates insisted on Rash Behari Ghosh — leading to a complete organizational split at the Surat session.
Question 1 of 2 Surat Split (1907)
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