The British Indian government announced the partition of Bengal in 1905 because of ___________ ?
Correct answer: C. Administrative requirements
- A. Muslim's demand
- B. Hindu's demand
- C. Administrative requirements
- D. Financial constraints
Explanation
The British presented the 1905 partition primarily as an administrative measure because Bengal was too large to govern efficiently. Muslim political support was a consequence and advantage of the division, not its stated official reason.
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The Partition of Bengal in 1905 divided Bengal under Lord Curzon, creating Eastern Bengal and Assam and a reduced Bengal province. The topic covers the official reasons, Muslim and Hindu responses, the Swadeshi and boycott movements, annulment in 1911 and the partition’s effect on Muslim political organisation.
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