3. Bengal was partitioned to subdue nationalist sentiments and split the nationalist movement by crating rift between Hindus and Muslims
Q7. Consider the following statements
1. Lord Curzon issued the order to partition Bengal on 16 October, 1905.
2. Ease in administration was cited as the reason behind this decision but actually it was meant to curb the rising nationalist sentiments in Bengal.
3. The anti-partition movement was formally initiated in August, 1905.
Which of the above statement/s is/are correct?