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Question 81

The Partition of Bengal made by Lord Curzon in 1905 lasted until

AOptions

A) the First World War when Indian troops were needed by the British and the partition was ended

B) King George V abrogated Curzon's Act at the Royal Durbar in Delhi in 1911

C) Gandhiji launched his Civil Disobedience Movement

D) the Partition of India in 1947 when East Bengal became East Pakistan

BSolution

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.

CStrategy

For questions related to key historical events like the Partition of Bengal, focus on remembering the exact timeline, the reasons behind the event, and its eventual outcome along with the specific date/year of resolution. Pay attention to the actors involved in its resolution.

DSyllabus Analysis

This question is from Modern Indian History, specifically covering the period of the Indian National Movement and administrative actions by the British Raj.

EQuestion Analysis

Easy. This is a direct factual question about a significant event in Indian history and its resolution, which is generally well-covered in standard textbooks.