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Arrange the following events in chronological order: (a) Formation of the Indian National Congress (1885), (b) Adoption of the first Indian Constitution (1948), (c) First general elections (1951‑52), (d) Partition of Bengal (1905).

medium 2 marks Class 8 · History · How, When and Where
Answer
a, d, b, c

The correct answer is a, d, b, c — Thus the chronological order is a, d, b, c.

Step-by-step solution

  1. Identify the year for each event: (a) 1885, (b) 1948, (c) 1951‑52, (d) 1905.
  2. List the years in ascending order: 1885, 1905, 1948, 1951‑52.
  3. Match each year back to its event code: 1885 → a, 1905 → d, 1948 → b, 1951‑52 → c.
  4. Thus the chronological order is a, d, b, c.
Common mistake: Mixing up the dates of the events

Concept tested: Chronological ordering of events

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