In the context of the Indian freedom struggle, 16th October 1905 is well known for which one of the following reasons?
A
The formal proclamation of Swadeshi Movement was made in Calcutta town hall
B
Partition of Bengal took effect
C
Dadabhai Naoroji declared that the goal of Indian National Congress was Swaraj
D
Lokmanya Tilak started Swadeshi Movement in Poona
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation
1. The date 16th October 1905 is a significant date in the Indian freedom struggle.
2. This was the day that the Partition of Bengal, announced earlier by Lord Curzon, formally took effect.
3. The day was observed as a day of mourning and protest throughout Bengal, marked by hartals, fasting, and processions. It intensified the ongoing Swadeshi Movement.
4. The formal proclamation of the Swadeshi Movement happened earlier (August 1905). Dadabhai Naoroji declared Swaraj as the goal in 1906. Tilak was active in Swadeshi, but the specific event marking this date is the partition implementation.