🏛️ History & Art-CultureUPSC 2014British Policies in India

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

aThe First World War when Indian troops were needed by the British and the partition was ended.
bKing George V abrogated Curzon’s Act as the Royal Durbar in Delhi in 1911.
cGandhiji launched his Civil Disobedience Movement.
dThe Partition of India in 1947 when East Bengal became East Pakistan.
✓ Correct answer: b) King George V abrogated Curzon’s Act as the Royal Durbar in Delhi in 1911.
ExplanationPartition of Bengal (1905) was made public by the British Government in 1903 and partition came into force in October 1905. The reasons given by the British was that Bengal was too big to be administered and this division of Bengal into eastern and western Bengal would develop Assam.The Partition of Bengal was annulled during the visit of the Royal Majesties, George V and Queen Mary to India.King George V announced the abrogation in the Delhi Durbar in December , 1911. 52

Practice more History PYQs

Attempt a free 10-question quiz or browse the full History & Art-Culture previous-year-question bank with instant answers and explanations.

🏛️ History PYQs →