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1905 - Partition Politics - Partition of Bengal
Which statement best describes a long-term effect of the 1905 partition?
A. It strengthened both mass nationalism and Muslim political organisation
B. It ended all communal politics
C. It permanently ended Congress activity
D. It immediately created Pakistan
Correct Answer: A
The agitation expanded nationalist methods, while Muslim support for the new province encouraged separate political organisation.
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1905 - Partition Politics - Partition of Bengal
What was the formal date for ending the partition and reuniting Bengal?
A. 1 April 1912
B. 12 December 1911
C. 16 October 1905
D. 30 December 1906
Correct Answer: A
The formal ending of the arrangement and reunification of Bengal was fixed for 1 April 1912.
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1905 - Partition Politics - Partition of Bengal
Who became the first Governor of reunified Bengal?
A. Lord Carmichael
B. Lord Curzon
C. Bampfylde Fuller
D. Sir Lancelot Hare
Correct Answer: A
Lord Carmichael was chosen as the first Governor of the reunified Bengal province.
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1905 - Partition Politics - Partition of Bengal
What administrative status did Assam regain after annulment?
A. Chief Commissionership
B. Presidency under a Governor
C. Princely state
D. Independent dominion
Correct Answer: A
Assam reverted to its earlier status as a Chief Commissioner's province.
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1905 - Partition Politics - Partition of Bengal
Which territories were separated to form a new province after annulment?
A. Bihar, Orissa and Chhota Nagpur
B. Punjab, Sindh and Balochistan
C. Assam, Sylhet and Tripura
D. Bombay, Madras and Mysore
Correct Answer: A
Bihar, Orissa and Chhota Nagpur were separated from Bengal into a new Lieutenant Governor's province.
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1905 - Partition Politics - Partition of Bengal
After annulment, the Bengali-speaking divisions were:
A. Reunited into Bengal
B. Merged with Punjab
C. Made part of Burma
D. Placed under Assam
Correct Answer: A
The Presidency, Burdwan, Dhaka, Rajshahi and Chittagong divisions were reunited.
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1905 - Partition Politics - Partition of Bengal
Which major administrative change accompanied the annulment?
A. Transfer of the imperial capital from Calcutta to Delhi
B. Transfer of the capital to Dhaka
C. Transfer of the capital to Bombay
D. Abolition of the Viceroy's office
Correct Answer: A
The British Indian capital was shifted from Calcutta to Delhi.
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1905 - Partition Politics - Partition of Bengal
On which date was the annulment publicly announced?
A. 12 December 1911
B. 19 July 1905
C. 16 October 1905
D. 1 April 1912
Correct Answer: A
King George V announced the annulment and capital transfer on 12 December 1911.
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1905 - Partition Politics - Partition of Bengal
The annulment was announced at the:
A. Delhi Coronation Durbar
B. Simla Conference
C. Round Table Conference
D. Lucknow Pact meeting
Correct Answer: A
The royal announcement was made during the Delhi Durbar in December 1911.
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1905 - Partition Politics - Partition of Bengal
Who announced the annulment of the Partition of Bengal?
A. King George V
B. Queen Victoria
C. Edward VIII
D. Lord Curzon
Correct Answer: A
King George V announced the reversal at the Delhi Coronation Durbar.
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1905 - Partition Politics - Partition of Bengal
Who succeeded Lord Minto as Viceroy in 1910?
A. Lord Hardinge
B. Lord Curzon
C. Lord Ripon
D. Lord Chelmsford
Correct Answer: A
Lord Charles Hardinge succeeded Minto and supervised the reversal of the partition.
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1905 - Partition Politics - Partition of Bengal
The Comilla riot was followed by a similar disturbance at Jamalpur in:
A. April 1907
B. July 1905
C. December 1908
D. January 1911
Correct Answer: A
The Jamalpur riot followed in April 1907.
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1905 - Partition Politics - Partition of Bengal
Communal riots associated with deteriorating relations occurred at Comilla in:
A. March 1907
B. October 1905
C. December 1906
D. April 1912
Correct Answer: A
A serious riot broke out at Comilla in March 1907.
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1905 - Partition Politics - Partition of Bengal
Who served as the last Lieutenant Governor of Eastern Bengal and Assam?
A. Sir Lancelot Hare
B. Bampfylde Fuller
C. Lord Carmichael
D. Lord Hardinge
Correct Answer: A
Sir Lancelot Hare served as the last Lieutenant Governor of the province from 1906 to 1911.
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1905 - Partition Politics - Partition of Bengal
Why did Bampfylde Fuller resign in August 1906?
A. The central government rejected his proposal to cancel affiliations of two Sirajganj schools
B. He was elected to Congress
C. The province was immediately annulled
D. He became Viceroy
Correct Answer: A
Fuller resigned after the Government of India rejected his severe recommendation against two schools involved in agitation.
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1905 - Partition Politics - Partition of Bengal
The Partition of Bengal is widely considered to have hastened the birth of:
A. All India Muslim League
B. Unionist Party
C. Khilafat Committee
D. Pakistan People's Party
Correct Answer: A
The new political environment and fear of losing the province encouraged Muslim political organisation at the all-India level.
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1905 - Partition Politics - Partition of Bengal
Which factor made some Muslims fear economic domination during the Swadeshi period?
A. Hindu predominance in trade and industry
B. British withdrawal from Bengal
C. Abolition of zamindari in 1905
D. End of jute cultivation
Correct Answer: A
Muslim observers feared that established Hindu commercial strength could lead to economic marginalisation.
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1905 - Partition Politics - Partition of Bengal
Which constitutional reform later introduced separate Muslim electorates?
A. Morley-Minto Reforms of 1909
B. Montagu-Chelmsford Reforms of 1919
C. Government of India Act 1935
D. Indian Independence Act 1947
Correct Answer: A
The Indian Councils Act 1909, known as the Morley-Minto Reforms, established separate Muslim electorates.
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1905 - Partition Politics - Partition of Bengal
Where was the 1906 Muslim political gathering hosted?
A. Shahbag, Dhaka
B. Lahore Fort
C. Bombay Town Hall
D. Peshawar
Correct Answer: A
The conference was held at the Nawab family's garden-house at Shahbag in Dhaka.
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1905 - Partition Politics - Partition of Bengal
The formation of the Muslim League followed the meeting of which organisation in Dhaka?
A. All India Mohammedan Educational Conference
B. Indian National Congress
C. Home Rule League
D. Servants of India Society
Correct Answer: A
Muslim leaders attending the All India Mohammedan Educational Conference created the League on the final day.