History & Civics
The Partition of Bengal was annuled and a new scheme was implemented on which grounds?
- Religious
- Linguistic
- Cultural
- Traditional
Answer
Linguistic
Reason — The Partition of Bengal was revoked in 1911, and a new scheme was introduced on linguistic grounds, not on religious grounds. Under this arrangement, Hindi, Oriya and Assamese-speaking areas were separated from Bengal to form separate administrative units.
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What measure did Lord Curzon take to reduce the 'influence of Bengal'?
- Partition of Bengal
- Swadeshi Movement
- Boycott Movement
- Bengal Land Act
Both, Early Nationalists and Assertive Nationalists spoke, wrote, and edited newspapers. Which section had a wider reach and why?
- Early Nationalists because they were well educated.
- Early Nationalists because they held official positions.
- Assertive Nationalists because they used Vernacular press as a medium.
- Assertive Nationalists because they used English language as a medium.
Assertive Nationalists adopted the policy of …………… to oppose the unjust acts of the British.
- entreat and beseech
- non-cooperation
- passive redressal
- prayers and petitions
Which of the following international events led to the rise of Assertive Nationalism?
- Victory of Japan over Russia
- Defeat of Britain in the Anglo-Afghan Wars
- Defeat of France in Ethopia
- Defeat of Germany in South Africa