During the first decade of 20th century, which place was considered as nerve centre of Indian nationalism?

Correct option is D

The correct answer is (d) Bengal.
· During the first decade of the 20th century, Bengal was considered the nerve centre of Indian nationalism. The region played a crucial role in the national movement, particularly during the Swadeshi Movement (1905-1908) which emerged in response to the partition of Bengal by Lord Curzon in 1905.
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· The partition of Bengal in 1905 sparked widespread protests and marked the beginning of the Swadeshi Movement, where people boycotted British goods and promoted indigenous products.
· Bengal was home to influential nationalist leaders like Aurobindo Ghosh, Bal Gangadhar Tilak, and Bipin Chandra Pal.
· The intellectual and cultural renaissance in Bengal also contributed significantly to the rise of nationalism.