Multiple choice

In ________ Lord Curzon issue an order for dividing the province of Bengal into two parts.

  1. 1909

  2. 1905

  3. 1918

  4. 1924

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B Correct answer
Explanation

Lord Curzon, the Viceroy of India, ordered the partition of Bengal in 1905. The partition divided the province into Muslim-majority East Bengal and Hindu-majority West Bengal, which was seen as a tactic of 'divide and rule' and sparked widespread opposition. 1909, 1918, and 1924 are incorrect years.