Which one of the following movements has contributed to a split in the Indian National Congress resulting in the emergence of ‘moderates’ and ‘extremists’?

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Correct answer: Swadeshi Movement. The Swadeshi Movement (1905–1908) was a key turning point in the history of the Indian National Congress that later led to a split between the moderates and extremists in the party . The movement, which was sparked by the partition of Bengal by the British in 1905, saw the rise of extremist leaders like Bal Gangadhar Tilak, who advocated for more radical measures to achieve self-rule, while the moderates, led by figures like Gopal Krishna Gokhale and Dadabhai Naoroji, supported gradual reforms within the British system. The differences over the approach to achieving independence eventually led to the split at the Surat Session of 1907. Modern History 87 51

Which one of the following movements has contributed to a split in the Indian National Congress resulting in the emergence of ‘moderates’ and ‘extremists’?

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