History & Civics
Read the two statements given below about the Partition of Bengal and select the option that shows the correct relationship between (A) and (B).
(A) The partition of Bengal was a mere readjustment of administrative boundaries.
(B) The nationalists believed that the Government did not intend to strike at the roots of Indian nationalism.
- (B) contradicts (A).
- (B) is the reason for (A).
- (A) is true, but (B) is false.
- (A) and (B) are independent of each other.
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Answer
(A) is true, but (B) is false.
Explanation — The Government justified the Partition of Bengal as a mere readjustment of administrative boundaries. However, the nationalists believed that the real motive was to curb the rising tide of nationalism and to strike at the roots of Indian nationalism. Therefore, Statement (A) is true (as the Government's stated justification), while Statement (B) is false.
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