Q. The large scale expression of the Militant nationalism for the first time, was against:
(a) Seditious Meetings Act, 1907.
(b) Partition of Bengal, 1905.
(c) The Indian Council Act, 1892.
(d) Official Secrets Act, 1904.
Ans: (b) Partition of Bengal, 1905.
Explanation: The correct answer is (b) Partition of Bengal, 1905.
The large-scale expression of militant nationalism in India for the first time was primarily directed against the partition of Bengal in 1905. The partition was seen as a deliberate attempt by the British government to weaken the growing nationalist movement in Bengal by dividing the province along communal lines. The decision sparked widespread protests and agitations throughout the country.
The partition of Bengal was met with strong opposition from various sections of society, including political leaders, intellectuals, and the general public. The Swadeshi movement, which advocated the use of indigenous goods and boycotting British products, gained momentum as a form of protest against the partition. The movement saw large-scale demonstrations, boycotts, and acts of civil disobedience.
While acts like the Seditious Meetings Act, Indian Council Act, and Official Secrets Act were also met with resistance and criticism by nationalists, it was the partition of Bengal that marked a significant turning point and gave rise to a more militant form of nationalism in India.
Therefore, the correct answer is (b) Partition of Bengal, 1905.
