2021Q21Second Phase of the Indian National Movement: Partition of Bengal and Other Developments

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Which of the following was a nationalist perspective of the partition of Bengal?

Topic: Nationalist view of the Partition

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There was only Hindus in West Bengal.To divide the Hindus and Muslims.There were many riots in Bengal.It was an administrative necessity as Bengal was a large territory.

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(b) To divide the Hindus and Muslims..

Explanation

The Nationalists saw through Curzon’s stated reason. East Bengal would be Muslim-majority and West Bengal Hindu-majority, so the real purpose was to set the two communities against each other and to break the nationalist movement, which was strongest in Bengal. Option (d) is Curzon’s OFFICIAL justification — administrative convenience — and is exactly what the question contrasts with the nationalist view. Read such questions for WHOSE perspective is being asked.

In words

To divide the Hindus and Muslims..

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