Arrange the following events that took place in the first decade of the 20th century in chronological order : 1. Indian National Congress, Bombay Session 2. Establishment of All India Muslim League 3. Paitition of Bengal 4. Indian National Congress, Surat Session Select the correct answer using the code given below,

The chronological sequence of these early 20th-century events is as follows: First, the Indian National Congress (INC) held its Bombay Session in 1904, presided over by Sir Henry Cotton. Second, the Partition of Bengal was announced by Lord Curzon in 1905, which triggered the Swadeshi and Boycott movements [4]. Third, the All India Muslim League was established in 1906 in Dhaka by leaders like the Aga Khan to safeguard Muslim interests [3]. Finally, the INC Surat Session took place in 1907, where the party famously split into the Moderates and the Extremists (Nationalists) due to ideological differences regarding the scope of the anti-partition movement [3]. Therefore, the correct order is 1 (1904), 3 (1905), 2 (1906), and 4 (1907), making Option 2 the correct choice.

Sources

1. [4] Modern India ,Bipin Chandra, History class XII (NCERT 1982 ed.)[Old NCERT] > Chapter 14: Nationalist Movement 1905—1918 > THE INDIAN NATIONAL CONGRESS, 1905-1914 > p. 247
2. [3] Rajiv Ahir. A Brief History of Modern India (2019 ed.). SPECTRUM. > Chapter 39: After Nehru... > 12. Lord Minto II 1905-1910 > p. 820
3. [1] History , class XII (Tamilnadu state board 2024 ed.) > Chapter 2: Rise of Extremism and Swadeshi Movement > Surat Split > p. 22
4. [2] Rajiv Ahir. A Brief History of Modern India (2019 ed.). SPECTRUM. > Chapter 12: Era of Militant Nationalism (1905-1909) > Split Takes Place > p. 274