(a) Moderates:
1. Moderate leaders like Gopal Krishna Gokhale, Dadabhai Naoroji wanted to work within the framework of law and adopted constitutional methods.
2. They preferred a more gradual and persuasive approach of petitioning.
(b) Extremists:
1. Extremist leaders like Bal Gangadhar Tilak rejected constitutional methods as weak and advocated militant opposition to colonial rule.
2. They adopted radical ways of political agitation and believed their demands could be met by putting pressure on the government.
