The 'Hindi-Urdu controversy' of 1900 was raised during the Governor-Generalship of which Viceroy? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The 'Hindi-Urdu controversy' of 1900 was raised during the Governor-Generalship of which Viceroy?
A. Lord Hardinge
B. Lord Curzon
C. Lord Chelmsford
D. Lord Minto
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
During Lord Curzon's tenure, the Hindi-Urdu controversy arose when the government attempted to give Hindi equal status with Urdu in the United Provinces, alienating the Muslim elite.

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