Second Phase (1905‑1916) – Partition of Bengal, Surat Split, extremist leaders, Muslim League & Lucknow Pact Quiz - ICSE Class 10 History & Civics

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1. The Partition of Bengal in 1905 was officially announced on which date?

   1. July 19, 1905
   2. August 16, 1905
   3. October 16, 1905
   4. November 1, 1905
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   Answer: C. October 16, 1905

   While the proposal for partition was made in December 1903 and announced in July 1905, the actual implementation and enforcement of the partition took effect on October 16, 1905. This date marked the beginning of the Swadeshi movement.

2. The concept of 'Swaraj' as propagated by Extremist leaders like Bal Gangadhar Tilak can be best understood as:

   1. Self-governance or complete self-rule
   2. Dominion status within the British Empire
   3. Autonomy in cultural and religious matters
   4. Limited self-government in local bodies
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   Answer: A. Self-governance or complete self-rule

   Tilak's famous declaration 'Swaraj is my birthright' implied a demand for complete political independence and self-rule, not merely dominion status or limited autonomy. It represented a radical departure from the Moderate approach.

3. The 'Barisal Conference incident' of 1906, where police lathis were used against delegates and volunteers of the Indian National Congress, became a symbol of:

   1. The success of the Swadeshi movement
   2. The repression faced by the nationalist movement
   3. The unity between Hindus and Muslims
   4. The compromise reached between Moderates and Extremists
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   Answer: B. The repression faced by the nationalist movement

   The brutal handling of the Barisal Conference delegates by the police highlighted the British administration's willingness to use force against nationalist gatherings and became a rallying point for anti-British sentiment, further fueling the Swadeshi movement.

4. The 'Annulment of the Partition of Bengal' in 1911 was largely seen as:

   1. A victory for the Moderate methods of negotiation
   2. A concession to the pressure of the Extremist agitation
   3. A result of the Muslim League's lobbying
   4. A sign of weakening British resolve
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   Answer: B. A concession to the pressure of the Extremist agitation

   The annulment of the Partition of Bengal in 1911 was a direct response to the sustained and often violent protests, boycotts, and unrest that followed the partition, demonstrating the effectiveness of mass agitation championed by the Extremists.

5. The 'Reunion of Congress and League' at Lucknow in 1916 was a direct result of:

   1. The growing frustration with British colonial policies and the anticipation of political reforms
   2. The success of the Home Rule movement
   3. The outbreak of World War I
   4. All of the above
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   Answer: D. All of the above

   The reunion was influenced by multiple factors: the political climate created by the Home Rule movement, the opportunity presented by the First World War to press demands on the British, and the overarching desire for self-governance that united the Congress and the League.

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