Q. The Partition of Bengal made by Lord Curzon in 1905 lasted until
(a) the First World War when Indian troops were needed by the British and the partition was ended
(b) King George V abrogated Curzon’s Act at the Royal Durbar in Delhi in 1911
(c) Gandhiji launched his Civil Disobedience Movement
(d) the Partition of India in 1947 when East Bengal became East Pakistan
Ans: (b) King George V abrogated Curzon’s Act at the Royal Durbar in Delhi in 1911
Explanation: The Partition of Bengal made by Lord Curzon in 1905 lasted until (b) King George V abrogated Curzon’s Act at the Royal Durbar in Delhi in 1911.
The partition of Bengal in 1905 was a political administrative division of the Bengal Presidency of British India. It was a controversial move by Lord Curzon, the then Viceroy of India, that aimed to divide the province along religious lines and weaken the growing nationalist movement in the region.
The partition faced strong opposition and widespread protests from various sections of society. Eventually, due to the mounting pressure and criticism, the partition of Bengal was annulled in 1911. During the Royal Durbar held in Delhi in 1911 to celebrate the coronation of King George V, the announcement was made to reunite Bengal.
The decision to annul the partition was primarily driven by political considerations and the need to address the growing discontent and nationalist sentiments in Bengal. The move to reunite Bengal was seen as a concession to the demands of the Indian nationalists and a step towards appeasing the population.
Therefore, the correct answer is (b) King George V abrogated Curzon’s Act at the Royal Durbar in Delhi in 1911.
