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UPSC 2016: 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
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Not attemptedCorrect Answer: (b) Extremists’ lack of faith in the capacity of the moderates to negotiate with the British Government
At the Surat session the Extremists broke away because they no longer trusted the Moderates’ constitutional, petition-based methods and doubted their ability to win concessions from the British Government; this ideological rift was the main cause of the split, not communal policies, the Muslim League’s creation, or Aurobindo’s presidency. Therefore option (b) is correct. ([vajiramandravi.com](https://vajiramandravi.com/upsc-exam/what-was-the-main-reason-for-the-split-in-the-indian-national-congress-at-surat-in-1907/?utm_source=openai))
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This question was asked in UPSC CSE Prelims 2016, GS Paper 1, as Question 92. It falls under Modern History > Early Nationalism & Indian National Congress (1885-1915).
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