The Partition of Bengal

Q. The Partition of Bengal was undertaken with ulterior motives and infuriated people all over India. Explain the statement citing the causes and impact of the partition.

Q. Before its partition in 1905, Bengal was the biggest province of British India and it included parts of ______ and ______.

1. Assam
2. Bihar
3. Orissa
4. Uttar Pradesh

Q. Which of these people opposed the partition of Bengal?

1. Moderates of the Indian National Congress.
2. Radicals or Extremists of the Indian National Congress.
3. The British people.
4. The British Government.

Q. The Bengal partition triggered the ________.

1. Swadeshi movement
2. Quit India movement
3. Salt satyagraha
4. Non-cooperation movement

Q. In 1905 CE, Bengal was partitioned by ______.

1. Viceroy Litton
2. Viceroy Curzon
3. Lord Canning
4. Viceroy Wavell

Q. When Lord Curzon partitioned the Bengal presidency into two parts, Eastern Bengal with Muslim majority was merged with Assam.

1. False
2. True