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Who pioneered 'Rakhi Bandhan' festival during partition of Bengal?

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

Answer options

  1. Chittaranjan Das
  2. Rabindranath Tagore
  3. Pramathanath Mitra
  4. Pulin Behari Das

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Rabindranath Tagore

Explanation: The ‘Rakhi Bandhan’ festival during the Partition of Bengal (1905) was pioneered by Rabindranath Tagore to promote Hindu-Muslim unity. 📚 Other Information: ▪️ Tagore urged people to tie Rakhis as a symbol of brotherhood and solidarity. ▪️ It was part of the Swadeshi Movement protesting Bengal’s partition by Lord Curzon. ▪️ The event occurred on 16 October 1905, the official date of partition. ▪️ It reflected the emotional and cultural unity among Indians. ▪️ Tagore wrote patriotic songs like 'Banglar Mati, Banglar Jol' during this movement. ▪️ The festival helped mobilise masses in Bengal’s anti-partition movement. ▪️ It showed how art and culture were used as tools of resistance. ▪️ The act became a symbol of national harmony and unity.