Question
Consider the following statements regarding the
Partition of Bengal (1905): I. The British separated Assam from Bengal in 1874 and later included Sylhet into Assam. II. Lord Curzon used the partition as a means to weaken Bengali nationalism. III. The British cited administrative efficiency as the primary reason for the partition. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? Which of the statements given above is/are correct?Solution
Sol. The British separated Assam from Bengal in 1874 and included Sylhet into Assam. The partition of Bengal, officially for administrative convenience, was actually a move by Lord Curzon to curb the growing influence of Bengali nationalists.
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