The Partition of Bengal made by Lord Curzon in 1905 lasted until
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- Athe First World War when Indian troops were needed by the British and the partition was ended
- BKing George V abrogated Curzon's Act at the Royal Durbar in Delhi in 1911Correct
- CGandhiji launched his Civil Disobedience Movement
- Dthe Partition of India in 1947 when East Bengal became East Pakistan
Explanation
The Partition of Bengal was announced by Lord Curzon in July 1905 and came into effect in October 1905. It was a highly controversial act that led to widespread protests, including the Swadeshi and Boycott movements, uniting various sections of Indian society against British rule.
Due to the continuous and intense opposition, and to appease Indian sentiments, the British government decided to annul the partition. This annulment was officially declared by King George V at the Delhi Durbar on **December 12, 1911**. Along with the annulment, the capital of British India was shifted from Calcutta to Delhi.
Options A, C, and D are incorrect. The partition was not ended due to the First World War or Gandhiji's Civil Disobedience Movement (which started much later). It also didn't last until the Partition of India in 1947, as it was annulled in 1911.
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