Who was the Viceroy of India when Bengal was divided in 1905?

Lord Canning

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Lord Clive

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Lord Cornwallis

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Lord Curzon

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Solution

The correct option is D Lord Curzon
Lord Curzon was appointed the Viceroy of India in 1899. He declared that Bengal be divided to facilitate administration. However, this decision was in fact a part of the British policy of 'Divide and Rule' to manipulate differences between Hindus and Muslims and control the rising political activism in India.

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