Partition of Bengal and Swadeshi Movement

Total Questions: 34

31. Who among the following had founded the ‘Indian Society of Oriental Art’ to revive ancient art traditions of India? [U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2007]

Correct Answer: (a) Abanindranath Tagore
Solution:First Indian artist to gain international recognition, Abanindranath Tagore was the principal artist and founder of ‘Indian Society of Oriental Art’. His elder brother Gaganendranath Tagore were also artists. He was a major exponent of Swadeshi values in Indian art and inspired the new life in Indian School of Art.

32. Which of the statement is not correct regarding ‘Swadeshi Movement’? [U.P. Lower Sub. (Pre) 2002]

Correct Answer: (d) It was limited to Bengal.
Solution:The Swadeshi Movement influenced only some specific Muslims of society. For the first time, women took part in any movement actively. They came outside their houses, demonstrated in the rally, and sat to protest. But this movement did not influence the farmers of Bengal. Barisal was an exception to it. This movement affected only high and middle-class people of the society. Swadeshi Movement was not only limited to Bengal but also leaders like Lala Lajpat Rai, Tilak, and Arvindo Ghosh actively participated, and they started to spread it all over the country. In this way, option (d) is incorrect.

33. The Swadeshi Movement took place in India during - [63rd B.P.S.C. (Pre) 2017]

Correct Answer: (b) The anti-Bengal partition agitation
Solution:The Swadeshi Movement influenced only some specific Muslims of society. For the first time, women took part in any movement actively. They came outside their houses, demonstrated in the rally, and sat to protest. But this movement did not influence the farmers of Bengal. Barisal was an exception to it. This movement affected only high and middle-class people of the society. Swadeshi Movement was not only limited to Bengal but also leaders like Lala Lajpat Rai, Tilak, and Arvindo Ghosh actively participated, and they started to spread it all over the country. In this way, option (d) is incorrect.

34. Which of the following occurred last: [U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2000]

Correct Answer: (b) Partition of Bengal
Solution:In the above-mentioned events, the event of Permanent Settlement of Bengal was introduced by Lord Cornwallis in 1793. Subsidiary Alliance was a system of the rulers which was introduced by Lord Wellesley in India. The Doctrine of Lapse was an annexation policy purportedly devised by Lord Dalhousie, who was the Governor-General of India in 1848-56. From the above option, the partition of Bengal was the last event announced in July, 1905 by Lord Curzon.