The correct answer is: C. To commemorate Bihar’s separation from Bengal Presidency in 1912.
Bihar Diwas is celebrated on March 22 every year to commemorate the separation of Bihar from the Bengal Presidency in 1912. The day is a public holiday in Bihar and is marked with various cultural and educational events.
Bihar was a part of the Bengal Presidency from the time of the British East India Company until 1912. In 1912, the British government decided to partition Bengal into two provinces, Bihar and Orissa, and Bengal. The partition was done to appease the growing Hindu nationalist movement in Bengal.
The partition of Bengal was a controversial decision and was met with protests from both Hindus and Muslims. However, the partition was eventually implemented and Bihar became a separate province on March 22, 1912.
Bihar Diwas is a day to celebrate the rich history and culture of Bihar. It is also a day to remember the sacrifices made by the people of Bihar for their freedom.
Here is a brief explanation of each option:
- Option A: On this day, the State Reorganization Commission created Bihar. This is incorrect because the State Reorganization Commission was formed in 1953 and submitted its report in 1956. The report recommended the reorganization of states on linguistic lines. As a result of the report, several states were created, including Bihar. However, Bihar was not created on March 22, 1956.
- Option B: Bihar was carved out of United Provinces on this day in 1873. This is incorrect because Bihar was not carved out of United Provinces on March 22, 1873. Bihar was a part of the Bengal Presidency from the time of the British East India Company until 1912. In 1912, the British government decided to partition Bengal into two provinces, Bihar and Orissa, and Bengal. The partition was done to appease the growing Hindu nationalist movement in Bengal.
- Option C: To commemorate Bihar’s separation from Bengal Presidency in 1912. This is the correct answer. Bihar Diwas is celebrated on March 22 every year to commemorate the separation of Bihar from the Bengal Presidency in 1912. The day is a public holiday in Bihar and is marked with various cultural and educational events.
- Option D: To celebrate naming of Bihar in 12th century by Muslim rulers. This is incorrect because Bihar was not named in the 12th century by Muslim rulers. The name Bihar is derived from the Sanskrit word Vihara, which means “monastery”. Bihar was a major center of Buddhist learning in ancient India.