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What was the Carlyle Circular and when was it issued in colonial India?

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. A decree to prevent political gathering during the World War I.
  2. A regulation to introduce English education in schools after 1857.
  3. A decree to restrict use of arms by Indian citizens of colonial India from 1919 onwards.
  4. A decree to prevent nationalist protests amongst students in educational institutions during the Partition of Bengal.

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: A decree to prevent nationalist protests amongst students in educational institutions during the Partition of Bengal.

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: D. A decree to prevent nationalist protests amongst students in educational institutions during the Partition of Bengal. šŸ“š Explanation: The Carlyle Circular was issued by the British government in October 1905 during the anti-partition agitation. it threatened to withdraw grants and recognition from schools whose students joined political protests. This was an attempt to suppress the youth participation in the Swadeshi movement. In response, Indian leaders established national schools to provide education outside of British control.