Which part of Bengal did Muslim leaders seek to gain during the partition of Bengal?
A
North Bengal
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B
East Bengal
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C
West Bengal
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D
South Bengal
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Solution
The correct option is B East Bengal Many Muslim leaders supported the Bengal Partition because they were expecting to gain East Bengal as the Muslim majority province.