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What was the direct cause of the rise of Extremism in the Indian National Movement?

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

Answer options

  1. The Govt. did not pay heed to moderates.
  2. Oppression by the Britishers on the Indians.
  3. The Partition of Bengal.
  4. Rise of revolutionary terrorism.

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: The Partition of Bengal.

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: C) The Partition of Bengal. šŸ“š Explanation: The direct and immediate cause of the rise of extremism in the Indian national movement was the Partition of Bengal in 1905. This move by Lord Curzon deeply angered the people and led to massive protests. It convinced many leaders that moderate methods of petitioning the British were not working. This event triggered the Swadeshi and Boycott movements, which were led by extremist leaders.