Consider the following Statements: Robert Clive was appointed Governor of Bengal in 1764. Nadir Shah invaded Bengal Bangla Desh was written by George Harrison to spread awareness of the Bengali Struggle Which of the following statement(s) is/are true?

Category: Miscellaneous Indian Gk

Hint: Consider the historical context and the specific events related to Bengal.

Correct Answer: C) Only 3,.

Exam Relevance: UPSC, SSC, Civil Services, Bank PO

Difficulty: Moderate

Explanations:

The question involves evaluating the historical accuracy of three statements related to Bengal. Let's break down each statement:

1. Robert Clive was appointed Governor of Bengal in 1764.

This statement is incorrect. Robert Clive, also known as Clive of India, was a British military and political leader who played a significant role in establishing British rule in India. He was appointed Governor of Bengal, but not in 1764. Clive was appointed Governor of Bengal in 1757 after the Battle of Plassey, which marked the beginning of British rule in India. He served as Governor until 1760 and then again from 1765 to 1767. The year 1764 is not associated with his appointment as Governor of Bengal.

2. Nadir Shah invaded Bengal.

This statement is also incorrect. Nadir Shah was the Shah of Persia (modern-day Iran) from 1736 to 1747. He is known for his military campaigns and the establishment of the Afsharid Empire. Nadir Shah invaded India in 1739 and sacked Delhi, but he did not specifically invade Bengal. The invasion of Bengal by a foreign ruler is more commonly associated with the Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb and later with the British East India Company.

3. "Bangla Desh" was written by George Harrison to spread awareness of the Bengali struggle.

This statement is correct. George Harrison, a member of the Beatles, wrote the song "Bangla Desh" in 1971 to raise awareness about the humanitarian crisis in East Pakistan (now Bangladesh) during the Bangladesh Liberation War. The song was part of a broader effort to support the Bengali people and draw international attention to their plight. The song was released as a single and was also performed at the Concert for Bangladesh, which was organized to raise funds for the refugees of the war.

Given the historical context and the accuracy of the statements, the correct answer is that only the third statement is true. The first two statements are historically inaccurate, while the third statement is a well-documented fact about George Harrison's contribution to raising awareness about the Bengali struggle.

Option Analysis:

Option A: This option is incorrect because Robert Clive was not appointed Governor of Bengal in 1764, and Nadir Shah's invasion of Bengal is not historically accurate. The correct statement is only the third one about George Harrison's song "Bangla Desh."
Option B: This option is incorrect because Nadir Shah did not invade Bengal, and the statement about Robert Clive is also incorrect. The only true statement is the third one about George Harrison's song "Bangla Desh."
Option C: This option is correct because the only true statement is the third one about George Harrison's song "Bangla Desh," which was written to raise awareness about the Bengali struggle. The other two statements are historically inaccurate.
Option D: This option is incorrect because it includes the first two statements, which are historically inaccurate. The only true statement is the third one about George Harrison's song "Bangla Desh."

Mnemonic: RNB: Robert Clive, Nadir Shah, Bangla Desh

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