In which of the following years did Lord Curzon announce the partition of Bengal?
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e. 1905.
Lord Curzon announced the partition of Bengal on July 19, 1905 . The partition was officially implemented on October 16, 1905, separating the region into Hindu-majority West Bengal and Muslim-majority East Bengal and Assam.
This decision was primarily motivated by administrative reasons cited by the British, though it was widely perceived as a 'divide and rule' strategy to weaken the growing nationalist movement in Bengal .
The announcement sparked significant protests and led to the Swadeshi Movement, ultimately resulting in the partition's annulment in 1911.