Q36
On October 16, 1905, when the partition of Bengal was enforced, the great poet Rabindranath Tagore, to emphasise the unity of Bengal, suggested the programme of
A.
singing Bande Mataram
B.
tying of Rakhi on each other's wrists
AnswerC.
composing of patriotic songs
D.
establishing national educational institutions
Answer: Option B
Solution
Answer: Option B
Solution:
Rabindranath Tagore used Raksha Bandhan or Rakhi Utsav to symbolize unity between Hindus and Muslims. It was held in 1905 to prevent Bengal partition. Thousands of Hindus and Muslims came forward to support Tagore and tied Rakhi on each other's hand. The thread became the symbol of unity and harmony.