Trade Union Congress in 1920.
Exercises
sort Answer Questions
Why is October 16, 1905 regarded as an important day in the history of Indian
National Movement?
Who composed the Bande Mataram? State the reaction of the masses to the proclamation
of the Partition of Bengal.
Name any two prominent leaders of Anti-Partition agitation of Bengal. Name the song
composed by Rabindranath Tagore during the Anti-partition agitation.
Who were Assertive Nationalists? Why were they so called?
Name three prominent Assertive Nationalist leaders. What was the aim of the Assertive
Nationalists as far as the national movement was concerned?
How did the Assertive Nationalists expand the social base of the national movement?
What were the two methods adopted by the Assertive Nationalists in the freedom struggle?
Mention any one reason for the rise of Assertive Nationalism. Why did the educated
Indians turn against the British?
Second Phase of the Indian National Movement
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The Partition of Bengal was the decision of separating eastern parts of Bengal from rest of Bengal. It was announced on 19 July 1905 by the Viceroy of India, Lord Curzon and on October 16, 1905, the partition formally came into force. It was observed as day of mourning throughout Bengal. People fasted, bathed in the Ganga and walked barefoot in processions singing Bande Mataram. People tied rakhis on each other’s hands as a symbol of unity of the two halves of Bengal.
Bankim Chandra Chatterjee composed the Vande Mataram. Question 6: Why was 16th October 1905 observed as Raksha Bandhan Day? Answer: 16th October 1905 was observed as Raksha Bandhan Day because it signified brotherhood between people of East and West Bengal.
Amar Sonar Bengla' was the song composed by Rabindranath Tagore during the anti-partition agitation.
A section of the Congress was called the Assertives because they were more radical in their demands and believed in a more Assertive form of nationalism.
Aim of the Assertive Nationalists were: To involve larger number of Indians in administering their country. To end Britian's economic exploitation of India. Attainment of 'Swaraj' or complete independence