Study Set Content:
What was the final name of the new province after considering objections from The European Tea Planters’ Association in Assam?
The final name of the new province became ‘Eastern Bengal and Assam.’
Who became the Lieutenant Governor of ‘Eastern Bengal and Assam’ after its formation?
The then Commissioner of Assam, Fuller, became the Lieutenant Governor of ‘Eastern Bengal and Assam.’
When was ‘Eastern Bengal and Assam’ officially formed as a province under a Lieutenant Governor?
It officially became a province under a Lieutenant Governor on 16th October, 1905.
What was the attitude of ‘Jorhat Sarbajanik Sabha’ and ‘Assam Association’ towards the partition of Bengal?
The attitude of ‘Jorhat Sarbajanik Sabha’ and ‘Assam Association’ was flexible towards the partition of Bengal. They supported the partition expecting certain benefits out of it.
What did these leaders do in response to the proposed partition?
These leaders were against the partition and made propaganda among the Assamese to protest against it.
How did the Swadeshi movement affect Assam?
The effect of the Swadeshi movement extended up to Assam. Its influence was seen mainly in Dhubri, Gauripur, Goalpara, Guwahati, Tezpur, Dibrugarh etc. towns of the Brahmaputra Valley.
What materials did the people of Assam use for their clothing instead of foreign cloths?
The people of Assam used local andi, muga, cotton and khadi cloths instead of foreign cloths.
What did a group of students in Guwahati do to support the Swadeshi movement?
A group of students in Guwahati worked as labour in dock twice in a week and donated the money they earned to the fund of Swadeshi movement.
Who wrote the revolutionary drama 'Bandini Bharat'?
Ambikagiri Raychoudhury wrote the revolutionary drama 'Bandini Bharat'.
What happened to the manuscript of 'Bandini Bharat' during its performance at Cotton Collegiate High School?
The manuscript of 'Bandini Bharat' was lifted by the police while it was being performed on stage.
Who helped Ambikagiri establish a revolutionary organization called Sewa Sangha?
Revolutionary activists Khudiram Bose, Barindra Ghose, Ullash Kar Dutta etc. from Calcutta helped Ambikagiri establish Sewa Sangha.
Who was the target of the bomb planted on Guwahati-Shillong road on 7 Sept, 1906?
The target of the bomb was J. B. Fuller.
Who was interrogated by the police as the prime suspect of the case?
Ambikagiri was interrogated by the police as the prime suspect of the case.
How long did Ambikagiri have to stay at Barpeta as a prisoner?
Ambikagiri had to stay at Barpeta as a prisoner up to 1914.
What did the British Government do to keep aside Brahmaputra valley people from Swadeshi movement's influence?
The British Government took up some welfare activities such as introducing Assamese language and literature in Calcutta University's entrance exam syllabus, opening bachelor degrees in all departments in Cotton College, reintroducing Moujadary system in Brahmaputra Valley, and introducing a 20 point settlement of land.
What was the Swadeshi movement?
The Swadeshi movement was a part of the Indian independence struggle that promoted Indian-made goods and boycotted British goods. It became popular in the Surma Valley under the leadership of the Surma Valley Association.
Where were National Schools set up as a result of the Swadeshi movement?
National Schools were set up at Sylhet, Habiganj, Srimangal, Lakhai, Baniachang, Karimganj, Silchar, and other places.
What was the Non-cooperation Movement?
The Non-cooperation Movement (Asahayog Andolan) was a major event in the Indian struggle for independence. This movement started in 1920 and lasted through 1922. Under Mahatma Gandhi’s leadership, it aimed to get rid of British rule through non-violence (ahinsa).
Who supported the Non-cooperation Movement?
The Non-cooperation Movement was supported by the Indian National Congress.
Who led the section of the Association that felt it should retain its separate identity?
The section of the Association was led by Ganga Gobinda Barua, Tara Prasad Chaliha, Ghanashyam Barua and Chandradhar Barua.
