Partition of Bengal
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Q. What was the main reason for the partition of Bengal?
- The British wanted to simplify the administrative system.
- The British wanted to foster disunity among Indians.
- Due to the difference in the culture of the East and West Bengal.
- Majority of the people in Bengal wanted the partition on the basis of religion.
Q. What do you understand by Nationalism?
- Feeling of belongingness to one's own nation.
- Feeling of belongingness to one's own parents.
- Feeling of belongingness to one's own state.
- Feeling of belongingness to one's own home.
Q. Which British viceroy was responsible for the partition of Bengal?
- Lord Canning
- Lord Cornwallis
- Lord Curzon
- Lord Mountbatten
Q. Who was the Viceroy of India when Bengal was divided in 1905?
- Lord Canning
- Lord Clive
- Lord Cornwallis
- Lord Curzon
Q. When was Bengal partitioned?
- October 16, 1906
- October 6, 1905
- October 26, 1905
- October 16, 1905
Q. The British government, realising that they lacked the military strength to control the situation, announced early in 1947 that they would leave India no later than June 1948. The idea was to try to shock the Indians into adopting a more responsible attitude. Lord Louis Mountbatten was sent as the new viceroy, and he soon decided that partition was the only way to avoid civil war. He realised that there would probably be bloodshed whatever solution was tried, but felt that partition would produce less violence than if Britain tried to insist on the Muslims remaining part of India. Within six weeks Mountbatten had worked out a plan for dividing the country up and for the British withdrawal. This was accepted by Jinnah and Nehru, although M. K. Gandhi, known as the Mahatma (Great Soul), the other highly respected Congress leader, who believed in non-violence, was still hoping for a united India. Afraid that delay would cause more violence, Mountbatten brought the date for British withdrawal forward to August 1947.
(Source: Norman Lowe, “Mastering Modern World History”)
Which of the following statements are true?
(Note: The question can have multiple correct options)
[2 marks]
(Source: Norman Lowe, “Mastering Modern World History”)
Which of the following statements are true?
(Note: The question can have multiple correct options)
[2 marks]
- India was given independence before the Second World War.
- Lord Mountbatten came to India to replace Lord Wavell.
- Lord Mountbatten was the first governor-general of independent India.
- India was partitioned on 15 August 1948.
Q. Muslim leaders supported the Bengal partition because they were expecting to gain as the Muslim majority province.
- North Bengal
- East Bengal
- West Bengal
- South Bengal
Q. When was Bengal officially divided?
- 19 July 1905
- 19 October 1900
- 16 October 1905
- 18 October 1905
Q. The Partition of Bengal took place in which year?
- 1905
Q. ________ decided to partition Bengal in 1905.
- Lord Curzon
- Lord Dalhousie
- Lord Minto
- Lord Canning
Q. Which of the following places was the administrative centre of the British in India?
- Bombay
- Calcutta
- Madras
- Poona
Q. In which year did the government withdraw the partition of Bengal?
- 1908
- 1909
- 1910
- 1911
Q. Assertion (A): In 1905, Bengal witnessed a strong anti-British sentiment and uprising.
Reason (R): The eastern part of the divided Bengal had a Hindu-majority population, and the western part, a Muslim-majority population.
Based on the statement mentioned, choose the most appropriate option below.
Reason (R): The eastern part of the divided Bengal had a Hindu-majority population, and the western part, a Muslim-majority population.
Based on the statement mentioned, choose the most appropriate option below.
- Both A and R are true but R is not the explanation of A.
- A is true but R is false.
- A is false but R is true.
- Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
Q. Who suggested the idea of celebration of the Rakshabandhan as a protest against the partition of Bengal?
- Rabindranath Tagore
- Dadabhai Navoroji
- Surendranatha Banerjee
- Balagangadhar Tilak
Q. Given below are two statements about the partition of Bengal in 1905. Read the statements and identify the most suitable option:
Statement 1 (S1): Eastern part of Bengal had Hindu-majority population.
Statement 2 (S2): Western part of Bengal had Muslim-majority population.
Statement 1 (S1): Eastern part of Bengal had Hindu-majority population.
Statement 2 (S2): Western part of Bengal had Muslim-majority population.
- Only S1 is true.
- Both S1 and S2 are true.
- Both S1 and S2 are false.
- Only S2 is true.
Q. When was the Muslim League founded?
- 1906
- 1907
- 1908
- 1905
Q. S1: Lord Curzon divided Bengal into two parts.
S2: Lord Curzon controlled the Freedom of the press and the local self-government.
S3: Lord Curzon privatised all the educational institutes.
Select whether the above statements are true or false:
S2: Lord Curzon controlled the Freedom of the press and the local self-government.
S3: Lord Curzon privatised all the educational institutes.
Select whether the above statements are true or false:
- S1, S2, S3 are True.
- S1 and S2 are True, but S3 is False.
- S1 and S3 is True, but S2 is False.
- S2 and S3 is True, but S1 is False.
Q. Which part of Bengal did Muslim leaders seek to gain during the partition of Bengal?
- North Bengal
- East Bengal
- South Bengal
- West Bengal
Q. In the original plan of Lord Curzon to partition Bengal, which of the following regions was/were supposed to fall in East Bengal?
- Assam
- Bangladesh
- Bihar
- Odisha
Q. During the anti-partition movement, how did Indians show unity and brotherhood in spite of the British attempt to divide based on religion?
- Indians called for the boycott of British goods and publicly burnt them.
- Indians participated in Rakshabandhan celebrations.
- Indians gained representation in the legislative assembly to overturn the partition.
- Indians intensified their political movements, new organisations like the Muslims League was formed.
Q. After the partition of Bengal, several types of leaders emerged. Which of the following did NOT emerge due to partition?
- Militant Nationalist
- Communists
- Revolutionary terrorist
- Constructive Swadeshis
Q. Which cities were called the presidency cities in the 19 th century India. Mention any two features of these cities
Q. Who planned the Partition of Bengal in 1905?
- Viceroy Lord Lytton
- Radicals
- Moderates
- Viceroy Lord Curzon
Q. Consider the following statements.
A-Bengal was partitioned on October 16, 1909, by Viceroy Lord Curzon.
B-The plan was to carve out modern-day Bihar and Odisha as East Bengal.
Identify the wrong statement(s).
A-Bengal was partitioned on October 16, 1909, by Viceroy Lord Curzon.
B-The plan was to carve out modern-day Bihar and Odisha as East Bengal.
Identify the wrong statement(s).
- A only
- Both A & B
- Neither A nor B
- B only
Q. The All India Muslim League was founded under the leadership of _____________.
- Maulana Mohmmed Ali
- Hasan Imam and Mazhar ul Haque
- Agha Khan and Mohsin ul Mulk
- Hakim Ajmal Khan and Zafar Ali Khan
Q. The constitution of the Muslim league was accepted at a meeting held at __________ on December 29, 1907.
- Karachi
- Lahore
- Amritsar
- Dacca
Q. Who presided over the first regular session of the Muslim League in 1908?
Q. Match the following.
- 1905
- Sepoy Mutiny
- Partition of Bengal
- Muslim League
- 1906
- 1847
Q. In which year was Bengal partitioned?
- 1935
- 1947
- 1975
- 1905
Q. When was the Muslim League formally formed? Who presided over its session at Dhaka?