Practicing Success
Who among the following British Viceroys partitioned Bengal in 1905? |
Lord Lytton Lord Hardinge Lord Curzon Lord Irwin |
Lord Curzon |
The correct answer is Option 3- Lord Curzon Lord Curzon partitioned Bengal in 1905. The partition of Bengal was a highly controversial decision that was opposed by many Indians, including both Hindus and Muslims. The partition was widely seen as an attempt by the British to divide and weaken the Indian nationalist movement. The partition was reversed in 1911, but it had a lasting impact on Indian politics. It helped to galvanize the Indian nationalist movement and led to the rise of new leaders, such as Mahatma Gandhi and Rabindranath Tagore. |