Question

UPSC Prelims 2014 Question:

The Partition of Bengal made by Lord Curzon in 1905 lasted until

1. The First World War when Indian troops were needed by the British and the partition was ended.
2. King George V abrogated Curzon's Act as the Royal Durbar in Delhi in 1911
3. Gandhiji launched his Civil Disobedience Movement.
4. The Partition of India in 1947 when East Bengal became East Pakistan.

Answer (Detailed Solution Below)

Option 2: King George V abrogated Curzon's Act as the Royal Durbar in Delhi in 1911

Detailed Solution

Explanation:

In 1911, the Government announced the cancellation of the partition of Bengal. It was done upon the visit of King George V.
The Western and Eastern Bengals were to be reunited, while a new province consisting of Bihar and Orissa was to be created.
At the same time the seat of the Central Government was to be shifted from Calcutta to Delhi.

Therefore, option (2) is the correct answer.

Subject: History | Indian National Movement

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