Who was Rahmat Ali?

Mark scheme

Marking points from the official mark scheme (May/June 2019). The mark or mark type is shown in brackets.

1. [5-7] Level 3: Explains reasons (Five marks for one explanation, six marks for two explanations, seven marks for three explanations)
2. e.g.
3. 8 The erosion of Muslim identity and culture. Muslims were forbidden to eat beef and received harsh punishments if they slaughtered cows.
4. 8 Hindi was enforced as the official language and organised attacks were made on mosques. This made the Muslim community feel that their language and religion were being made worthless.
5. 8 Bande Matram, a nationalistic Hindu song, was adopted. It encouraged Hindus to expel Muslims from ‘Hindustan'. Singing of the song was made compulsory before the start of business every day in the provincial assemblies.
6. ∞ Another scheme, the Widdia Mandar scheme, indirectly aimed to convert all non-Hindus to Hinduism. It was introduced in all schools and colleges. It promoted Hindu myths and heroes, adopting them as national icons. Muslim groups felt it was an attempt to subvert their faith.
7. ∞ The Wardha scheme was a new educational policy that required students to bow before Gandhi's picture each day. Spinning cotton by hand was introduced into the school curriculum. Teaching was in Hindi with no religious education, which meant that Muslim students were at a disadvantage and again they felt this was a covert attempt at conversion by Congress.
8. [2-4] Level 2: Identifies reasons (One mark for each identification)
9. e.g.
10. ∞ The Widdia Mandar scheme was introduced
11. 08 The Bande Matram was adopted
12. ∞ Hindi enforced as the official language.
13. [1] Level 1: Simple statement (One mark for any simple statement)
14. e.g.
15. 08 The Muslim community were worried by the measures introduced during Congress rule.