Question

What steps did the Nizam take to discourage the rising nationalism and the independence movements in Hyderabad?

• A. The Nizam did not take any steps to stop these movements.
• B. The singing of the popular nationalist song Vande Mataram was banned.
• C. The Nizam closed down schools and colleges to quell youth protests and movements against his rule.
• D. The Nizam restricted the distribution of circulars in Hyderabad.

Answer 1

Answer: (B), (C)

The correct options are
B The singing of the popular nationalist song Vande Mataram was banned.
C The Nizam closed down schools and colleges to quell youth protests and movements against his rule.

The Nizam of Hyderabad took several steps to make sure that his rule was not challenged. He banned the recitation and singing of the popular nationalist song, Vande Mataram. To quell the nationalist feelings and movements of the youth, the Nizam shut down schools and colleges. The Nizam also restricted the distribution of circulars in Hyderabad. Many basic rights and freedoms like the freedom of speech, association, press, and religious processions were denied to the people of Hyderabad.