Which session of the congress led to the divide between extremists and moderates in 1907?

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Answer 1

The correct answer is Surat.

Key Points

The Surat split was a major setback for the Indian National Congress. In fact, the distinction between moderates and extremists provided an opportunity for the British.
- Moderates and extremists settled their differences for a year, but in 1907 the two groups split permanently.
- The Moderates were quite reluctant to pass the resolution demanding Swaraj. The Arya-Samaj concept of Swaraj and Swadeshi was the hallmark of the program of the extremists.

Important Points

At the Surat session of the INC, the extremists wanted Lala Lajpat Rai to be the presidential candidate, while the moderates were in support of Ras Behari Ghosh.
Surat was a victory for the British policy of divide, divide and rule, and not long after, the British believed they were in control of the affairs of the moderates over the Congress.
The extremists were to be repressed, although mildly in the first phase, with the aim being to intimidate the moderates.