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Which British Viceroy is associated with the 'Partition of Bengal' in 1905?

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. Lord Curzon
  2. Lord Minto
  3. Lord Hardinge
  4. Lord Chelmsford

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Lord Curzon

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: A) Lord Curzon šŸ“š Explanation: Lord Curzon implemented the partition of Bengal on the pretext of administrative convenience, though the real motive was to weaken the nationalist movement. This move led to widespread protests and the birth of the Swadeshi and Boycott movements. The partition was eventually annulled in 1911 during the Delhi Durbar.