A. 1858
B. 1867
C. 1877
D. 1888
🧠 Explanation:
The Urdu-Hindi Controversy of 1867 was a pivotal dispute in British India, highlighting linguistic and cultural divides. It began when Hindus pushed for Hindi in Devanagari script to replace Urdu in Persian script as the official language in northern India. This sparked tensions, as Urdu was associated with Muslim identity. The controversy deepened the two-nation theory, fueling Muslim demands for cultural recognition. It marked a turning point in India’s socio-political landscape, intensifying communal differences and shaping the trajectory of the independence movement, with lasting impacts on linguistic and national identity debates.
