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WBCS Preliminary Examination 2015 — General Studies · Question 44 of 200

Q44
Indian National MovementRise of Nationalism & the Congress
The major difference between the moderates and the extremists in the Congress session of 1907 was regarding
  1. a.Satyagraha
  2. b.Swaraj
  3. c.Education
  4. d.Boycott

Answer: (B) Swaraj

The Surat Split of 1907 was primarily over the question of Swaraj (self-rule). The Extremists, led by Bal Gangadhar Tilak, wanted to extend the Swaraj demand and Boycott movement across India, while the Moderates wanted to confine agitation to Bengal. The two factions also disagreed on the method (petition vs. pressure tactics).

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