At which Indian National Congress session in 1907 did the Surat Split occur, dividing the party into Moderates and Radicals?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A. Surat Session
- Step 1: The split happened at the Surat session of 1907, where Rash Behari Ghosh was chosen as president. Moderates favoured deliberation, while Radicals resorted to agitation, strikes and boycotts; disorder at the session led to shoe-throwing and chair-throwing. Answer: Surat Session. Why not the others: Calcutta Session, Banaras Session and Madras Session don't fit.
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