The Partition of Bengal made by Lord Curzon in 1905 lasted untill
1) The First World War, when Indian troops were needed by the British and the partition,was ended
2) King George V abrogated Curzon’s Act at the Royal Durbar in Delhi in 1911
3) Gandhi launched his Civil Disobedience Movement
4) The Partition of India in 1947 when East Bengal became East Pakistan
The correct answer is King George V abrogated Curzon’s Act at the Royal Durbar in Delhi in 1911 .
The correct answer to the question “The Partition of Bengal made by Lord Curzon in 1905 lasted until” is 2) King George V abrogated Curzon’s Act at the Royal Durbar in Delhi in 1911.
The Partition of Bengal was a controversial administrative decision made by Lord Curzon, the then Viceroy of India, in 1905. The decision involved the partition of the Bengal Presidency into two parts – East Bengal and Assam with its capital in Dhaka, and West Bengal with its capital in Kolkata. The aim of the partition was to weaken the growing Indian nationalist movement by dividing Bengal along religious lines, with Hindus in the west and Muslims in the east.
The Partition of Bengal was met with widespread protests and agitation, particularly from the Indian National Congress and the Indian Muslim League. The protests continued for several years, and the movement against the partition eventually led to its revocation in 1911.
King George V, during his visit to India for the Delhi Durbar in December 1911, announced the annulment of the Partition of Bengal. The decision was hailed by Indian nationalists and was seen as a victory for the Indian national movement. The annulment of the partition also led to the reunification of Bengal, with Kolkata becoming the capital of the reunited province.
It is important for students preparing for competitive exams to have a good understanding of the history of Indian politics and governance, particularly during the colonial period. This includes knowledge of the various administrative decisions made by the British, their impact on Indian society and politics, and the role of Indian nationalists in resisting British colonial rule. To achieve this, students can study reliable sources and engage in diligent research.