INDIAN HISTORY

HISTORY

MODERN INDIA

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On October 16, 1905, when the partition of Bengal was enforced, the great poet Rabindranath Tagore, to emphasise the unity of Bengal, Suggested the programme of
A
singing Bande Mataram
B
tying of Rakhi on each other’s wrists
C
composing of patriotic songs
D
establishing national educational institutions
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Rabindranath Tagore used Raksha Bandhan or Rakhi Utsav to symbolize unity between Hindus and Muslims. It was held in 1905 to prevent Bengal partition.

Detailed explanation-2: -On the suggestion of Rabindra Nath Tagore, the date of partition of Bengal (October 16, 1905) was celebrated as ? Notes: The Partition of Bengal was announced on 20 July 1905 by Lord Curzon, the then Viceroy of India and commenced on 16th October 1905.

Detailed explanation-3: -Three months after the Viceroy of British India, Lord Curzon, announced his decision to split Bengal, the partition and implemented on 16 October 1905 announced on 19 July 1905.

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