Statement-I is true. The 1907 Surat session of the Indian National Congress was indeed presided over by Rash Behari Ghosh. Statement-II is true. The 1907 Surat session is historically significant for the split between the Moderates and the Extremists factions of the Congress. Statement-III is false. The reunion of the Moderates and Extremists occurred at the 1916 Lucknow session. However, the President of the 1916 Lucknow session was Ambica Charan Mazumdar, not S.P. Sinha. S.P. Sinha presided over the 1915 Bombay session.
Choose the correct option after reading following statements: Statement-I : In 1907, Congress's Annual Session was presided by Rash Behari Ghosh Statement-II : In this session, Congress got divided into two groups (Moderates and Extremists) Statement-III : In Congress's Annual Session of 1916, two groups (Moderates and Extremists) got united. This session was presided by S. P. Sinha
Asked in CGPSC Prelims Exam 2021 · Topic: Moderates and Extremists in Congress (The Surat Split (1907) and its immediate aftermath)
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Answer: C. Statement-I, II are true but Statement-III is false
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