Correct Option
Assertion (A) states that the Partition of Bengal in 1905 brought to an end the moderates' role in the Indian freedom movement. This statement is false. While the Partition of Bengal (1905) and the subsequent Swadeshi movement saw the rise of Extremist influence, the Moderates continued to play a role in the Indian National Congress. They initially led the anti-partition agitation through constitutional methods and remained active within the Congress until their formal split with the Extremists in 1907. Their participation did not cease in 1905; they continued to advocate for reforms, even reuniting with the Extremists at the Lucknow Pact in 1916.
Reason (R) states that the Surat session of Indian National Congress separated the Extremists from the Moderates. This statement is true. The Surat Session of the Indian National Congress in 1907 was marked by a formal split between the Moderates and Extremists. This division stemmed from fundamental differences in ideology, methods of protest, and leadership within the Congress, significantly impacting the nationalist movement for several years.
Given that Assertion (A) is false and Reason (R) is true, option 4 is the correct choice.
Incorrect Options
Option 1 states that both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A. This is incorrect because Assertion (A) is false.
Option 2 states that both A and R are true but R is not a correct explanation of A. This is incorrect because Assertion (A) is false.
Option 3 states that A is true but R is false. This is incorrect because Assertion (A) is false and Reason (R) is true.