UPSC History Indian National Movement Question Bank Modern History & Indian National Movement - II

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    Consider the following statements:
    1. The objective behind the Partition of Bengal, 1905 was to weaken the rising sentiments of nationalism.
    2. Partition of Bengal began a transformation of the India National Congress from a middle-class pressure group into a nationwide mass movement.
    3. Partition of Bengal suppressed the rising sentiments of the nationalism.
    Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?

    A)  1 only                    

    B)  2 only

    C)  1 and 2 only               

    D)  1, 2 and 3

    Correct Answer: C

    Solution :

     The objective behind the 'Partition of Bengal' was to weaken the rising sentiments of nationalism and the partition was made on pretension of administrative control. But the English could not suppress the rising sentiments of nationalism, rather it contributed in uniting people. Besides, the partition of Bengal began a transformation of the Indian National Congress from a middle-class pressure group into a nationwide mass movement.


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