2nd Take Home Assessment, EMB 101

Due by 10 AM, March 29, 2021

Answer the following questions (all questions are of equal value) 2x10=20
Please restrict each answer between 700 to 1000 words

1. a. How did the British apply a “divide and rule” policy in Bengal? Explain.

OR

1. b. Provide a detailed analysis of the positive and negative impacts of British colonial rule
in Bengal.

2. a. Do you think that the Pakistan government’s decision to make Urdu as the single state
language was justified? Why was it important to keep Bangla as the state language?

OR
2. b. How did the pursuit of capitalist development lead to growing inequality between
East and West Pakistan, and the Bengali nationalist movement?

Plagiarism Warning

BRAC University requires students to act in an honest manner. Copying from another
student or copying from published or unpublished or electronic sources without
appropriate citations or quotations is plagiarism. Such dishonest practices will
automatically result in students getting zero marks. Additionally they will be reported to
the university authorities for further disciplinary actions. You should also note that
extensive quotation from the same source, even if properly acknowledged, does not
demonstrate your understanding. Such work cannot receive a high grade.