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      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?
      A I & II only Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      B II & III only Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      C I & III only Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      D All of the above Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

      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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