The Surat split occurred primarily due to ideological differences regarding strategy and goals between the Moderates (led by leaders like Gopal Krishna Gokhale) and the Extremists (led by leaders like Bal Gangadhar Tilak, Lala Lajpat Rai, and Bipin Chandra Pal - the 'Lal Bal Pal' trio).
What was the main reason for the split in the Indian National Congress at Surat in 1907?
Asked in UPSC IAS 2016 · Topic: Moderates and Extremists in Congress (The Surat Split (1907) and its immediate aftermath)
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Answer: B. Extremists' lack of faith in the capacity of the moderates to negotiate with the British Govern‐ ment
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