Consider the following statements regarding the Surat Split of 1907:
1. It occurred due to differences between the moderates and extremists within the Indian National Congress .
2. It resulted in the exclusion of the extremists from the Indian National Congress, weakening the organization.
3. It led to the formation of the All India Muslim League.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2, and 3

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Consider the following statements regarding the Surat Split of 1907:
1. It occurred due to differences between the moderates and extremists within the Indian National Congress .
2. It resulted in the exclusion of the extremists from the Indian National Congress, weakening the organization.
3. It led to the formation of the All India Muslim League.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2, and 3

ONLiNE UPSC · Accepted Answer

Statement 1 is correct: The Surat Split of 1907 was primarily due to the differences between the moderate faction, led by Gopal Krishna Gokhale, and the extremist faction, led by Bal Gangadhar Tilak. These differences were over methods of protest and strategies against British rule, leading to a divide within the Congress.

Statement 2 is correct: The split resulted in the extremists being marginalized and excluded from key leadership positions within the Indian National Congress. This weakened the Congress temporarily, as the moderate faction gained dominance, and led to a period of inactivity for the INC.

Statement 3 is not correct: The Surat Split did not lead to the formation of the All India Muslim League, which was founded in 1906.

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Consider the following statements regarding the Surat Split of 1907: 1. It occurred due to differences between the moderates and extremists within the Indian National Congress . 2. It resulted in the exclusion of the extremists from the Indian National Congress, weakening the organization. 3. It led to the formation of the All India Muslim League. Which of the above statements is/are correct? (a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 and 3 only (c) 1 and 3 only (d) 1, 2, and 3