Question

What were the initial programmes of the agitation of the partition of Bengal?

Answer 1

The agitation brought about bona fide awakening through its programmes such as the Boycott Movements and Swadeshi,

involvement of masses in this movement, involving youth and women, popularizing the perception of National Education, intensifying the bonds between Muslims and Hindus even though attempts by the British to illustrate a wedge between the 2 communities.

Answer 2

Partiton of Bengal: Partition of Bengal was done by Lord Curzon in the year 1905.

Reason: To increase the efficiency of administration.

Initial programmes of agitation:

• Swadeshi movement: People used goods that were produced in India
• Boycott movement: Refused to buy or sell British goods.

The people agitated against the partition of Bengal because, they thought that the spirit of unity was dissolved.