UPSC Prelims 2002 Q102: Modern History – Early Nationalism & Indian National Congress (1885 - 1915)
- (a) Laikat Hossain led the Muslim peasants of Barisal in their agitations
- (b) In 1898, the scheme of national education was formulated by Satish Chandra Mukherjee
- (c) The Bengal National College was founded in 1906 with Aurobindo as the Principal
- (d) Tagore preached the cult of Atmasakti, the main plank of which was social and economic regeneration of the villages
Answer: (a) Laikat Hossain led the Muslim peasants of Barisal in their agitations
Explanation
Swadeshi movement: the statement that is NOT correct
| Statement | Verdict |
|---|---|
| Liaquat Hossain led the Muslim peasants of Barisal | Not correct — the Barisal agitations were led by Ashwini Kumar Dutt through the Swadesh Bandhab Samiti |
| In 1898 Satish Chandra Mukherjee formulated the national education scheme | Correct as to the person; the Dawn Society worked on national education |
| Bengal National College founded in 1906 with Aurobindo as Principal | Correct — Aurobindo was its first Principal |
| Tagore preached Atmasakti | Correct — self-reliance and village regeneration |
The question asks for the statement that is NOT correct. The Barisal movement among the peasants was led by Ashwini Kumar Dutt, not by Liaquat Hossain. The Bengal National College (1906) had Aurobindo as Principal, and Tagore's Atmasakti stressed the social and economic regeneration of villages. The bank had dropped the word NOT and misprinted the year 1898 as 1989; both are restored.
Answer: (a) Laikat Hossain led the Muslim peasants of Barisal in their agitations.
Why each option is right or wrong
- (a) CORRECT. This is the false statement; Ashwini Kumar Dutt led the Barisal agitations.
- (b) Incorrect. This statement is accurate about the national education scheme.
- (c) Incorrect. This statement is accurate; Aurobindo was the first Principal.
- (d) Incorrect. This statement is accurate; Atmasakti meant village regeneration.
Key point
Swadeshi leaders: Ashwini Kumar Dutt (Barisal), Aurobindo (National College), Tagore (Atmasakti), Satish Chandra Mukherjee (Dawn Society).
Remember
Barisal Swadeshi: Ashwini Kumar Dutt and the Swadesh Bandhab Samiti.
Common mistakes
- Reading the stem as 'correct' and choosing a true statement such as (c).
- Crediting Liaquat Hossain with the Barisal peasant movement.
- Mixing the Bengal National College with the Calcutta University.
Exam tip
Find the leader-region pair that is out of place: Barisal belongs to Ashwini Kumar Dutt.
Sources
- Bipan Chandra — India's Struggle for Independence
- Sumit Sarkar — The Swadeshi Movement in Bengal