2014 Q. Set A
Modern History
Freedom Struggle

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

Answer Key & Explanation

Answer: B

The correct answer is Option B.

Explanation: The Partition of Bengal was announced by Lord Curzon in 1905.

  • Due to massive protests (Swadeshi Movement), it was annulled (cancelled) at the Delhi Durbar in 1911 by King George V.
  • At the same Durbar, the capital was shifted from Calcutta to Delhi.

Value Addition

  • Hardinge II: Viceroy during the 1911 Durbar.
  • Reason for annulment: To curb the rising revolutionary terrorism and appease moderate nationalists.

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