Q140
On what ground did the second split in the congress take place in 1918?
A.
Charter act of India
B.
Montague Chelmsford Declaration
AnswerC.
Morley Minto Reforms
D.
None of these
Answer: Option B
Solution
Answer: Option B
Solution:
The Congress in a special session (August 1918) criticized the August Declaration as “disappointing and unsatisfactory” and suggested important modifications. The Moderates, led by Surendra Nath Banerjee, supported the Declaration in a separate conference (November 1918).