In 1905, Hindus and Muslims tied ‘Rakhi’ on each other’s hands to show their unity and their protest against the _________.
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is option 4 i.e. Partition of Bengal.
Hindus and Muslims tied ‘Rakhi’ on each other’s hands as a symbol of unity and brotherhood to protest against the Partition of Bengal by the British government. The partition, implemented by Lord Curzon, aimed to divide Bengal on religious lines—creating separate provinces for Hindus and Muslims. This move was widely seen as an attempt to “divide and rule” by sowing communal divisions. In response, nationalists like Rabindranath Tagore encouraged the Rakhi Bandhan movement, where people tied rakhi to strengthen the bond of unity across communities and resist British efforts to fragment Indian society.