Question

The Surat Session 1907 of the Indian National Congress is important because__________.

• A. the Muslim League supported the Indian National congress' demands put forward to the British
• B. there was an open clash between the Moderates and the Extremists and finally let to a split in Congress
• C. of declaration of Poorna Swaraj or complete Independence
• D. none of the above

Answer 1

The correct option is B there was an open clash between the Moderates and the Extremists and finally let to a split in Congress

At the Surat Split 1907, congress leaders split into two groups – moderates and extremists. The Rift between these two sections became apparent at the Banaras Session (1905) when some nationalist-led by Tilak denounced the method of the moderates and suggested passive resistance. They also advocated the boycott of British goods and government institutions. At the end of this session, Lokmanya Tilak, and his followers held a separate conference and announced the formation of the Extremist Party. However, they decided to work as a part of the Indian National Congress.