CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Pakistan Affairs (P.A)
1905 - Partition Politics - Partition of Bengal
Which court's jurisdiction was left undisturbed by the 1905 arrangement?
A. Allahabad High Court
B. Calcutta High Court
C. Bombay High Court
D. Lahore High Court
Correct Answer: B
The jurisdiction of the Calcutta High Court was retained despite the creation of the new province.
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1905 - Partition Politics - Partition of Bengal
Most of which industry, except the Darjeeling portion, came under Eastern Bengal and Assam?
A. Tea industry
B. Coal industry
C. Cotton industry
D. Shipbuilding industry
Correct Answer: A
Almost the entire tea industry, except Darjeeling, came within the new province.
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1905 - Partition Politics - Partition of Bengal
Which major crop-producing region was largely brought under one administration in Eastern Bengal and Assam?
A. Cotton-growing area
B. Wheat-growing area
C. Jute-growing area
D. Coffee-growing area
Correct Answer: C
A large share of the jute-growing belt was brought into the new province.
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1905 - Partition Politics - Partition of Bengal
The population of the remaining Bengal after partition was approximately:
A. 31 million
B. 42 million
C. 54 million
D. 78.5 million
Correct Answer: C
The residual Bengal had approximately 54 million inhabitants.
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1905 - Partition Politics - Partition of Bengal
After the partition, the remaining Bengal had an approximate area of:
A. 106,540 square miles
B. 141,580 square miles
C. 189,000 square miles
D. 70,000 square miles
Correct Answer: B
The remaining Bengal was estimated at about 141,580 square miles.
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1905 - Partition Politics - Partition of Bengal
Approximately how many Hindus lived in Eastern Bengal and Assam?
A. 9 million
B. 12 million
C. 18 million
D. 31 million
Correct Answer: B
The Hindu population of the new province was approximately 12 million.
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1905 - Partition Politics - Partition of Bengal
Approximately how many Muslims lived in Eastern Bengal and Assam?
A. 9 million
B. 12 million
C. 18 million
D. 42 million
Correct Answer: C
The official demographic estimate placed the Muslim population at about 18 million.
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1905 - Partition Politics - Partition of Bengal
Which community formed the majority in Eastern Bengal and Assam?
A. Muslims
B. Hindus
C. Sikhs
D. Christians
Correct Answer: A
The new province contained approximately 18 million Muslims and 12 million Hindus.
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1905 - Partition Politics - Partition of Bengal
What was the approximate population of Eastern Bengal and Assam?
A. 18 million
B. 31 million
C. 54 million
D. 78.5 million
Correct Answer: B
Eastern Bengal and Assam had a population of roughly 31 million.
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1905 - Partition Politics - Partition of Bengal
What was the approximate area of Eastern Bengal and Assam?
A. 70,000 square miles
B. 106,540 square miles
C. 141,580 square miles
D. 189,000 square miles
Correct Answer: B
The new province covered approximately 106,540 square miles.
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1905 - Partition Politics - Partition of Bengal
Which princely territory was included in the new province?
A. Kashmir
B. Hill Tripura
C. Hyderabad
D. Mysore
Correct Answer: B
The state of Hill Tripura formed part of the new provincial arrangement.
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1905 - Partition Politics - Partition of Bengal
Which area was excluded from the Rajshahi Division when it joined the new province?
A. Malda
B. Darjeeling
C. Sylhet
D. Rangpur
Correct Answer: B
The Rajshahi Division was transferred to the new province excluding Darjeeling.
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1905 - Partition Politics - Partition of Bengal
Which district was added to Eastern Bengal and Assam separately from the listed divisions?
A. Sambalpur
B. Malda
C. Darjeeling
D. Patna
Correct Answer: B
Malda district was amalgamated with Assam and the eastern Bengal divisions in the new province.
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1905 - Partition Politics - Partition of Bengal
Which divisions were included in Eastern Bengal and Assam?
A. Chittagong, Dhaka and Rajshahi
B. Presidency, Burdwan and Bihar
C. Punjab, Sindh and Assam
D. Bombay, Madras and Orissa
Correct Answer: A
The new province included the divisions of Chittagong, Dhaka and Rajshahi, with specified adjustments.
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1905 - Partition Politics - Partition of Bengal
Before becoming Lieutenant Governor, Bampfylde Fuller served as:
A. Chief Commissioner of Assam
B. Governor of Bombay
C. Lieutenant Governor of Punjab
D. Chief Justice of Calcutta
Correct Answer: A
Fuller was Chief Commissioner of Assam from 1902 to 1905.
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1905 - Partition Politics - Partition of Bengal
Who was the first Lieutenant Governor of Eastern Bengal and Assam?
A. Sir Lancelot Hare
B. Sir Joseph Bampfylde Fuller
C. Lord Carmichael
D. Sir Andrew Fraser
Correct Answer: B
Sir Joseph Bampfylde Fuller became the first Lieutenant Governor on 16 October 1905.
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1905 - Partition Politics - Partition of Bengal
The new province of Eastern Bengal and Assam was administered by a:
A. Governor-General
B. Lieutenant Governor
C. Chief Minister
D. Resident
Correct Answer: B
The province was placed under a Lieutenant Governor with a separate provincial administration.
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1905 - Partition Politics - Partition of Bengal
Which city served as a subsidiary headquarters of Eastern Bengal and Assam?
A. Chittagong
B. Patna
C. Cuttack
D. Darjeeling
Correct Answer: A
Chittagong was designated as a subsidiary headquarters.
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1905 - Partition Politics - Partition of Bengal
What was the capital of Eastern Bengal and Assam?
A. Calcutta
B. Chittagong
C. Dhaka
D. Shillong
Correct Answer: C
Dhaka became the capital of the new province.
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1905 - Partition Politics - Partition of Bengal
What was the official name of the new province created in 1905?
A. East Bengal
B. Eastern Bengal and Assam
C. Bengal and Bihar
D. United Bengal
Correct Answer: B
The new province was formally called Eastern Bengal and Assam.