Question

Which of the following statements was the justification of the nationalists in opposing the Partition of Bengal?

1. (i) The Act was to divide the Bengalis on religious grounds
2. (ii) To disrupt nationalism in Bengal
3. (iii) To divide between Hindi and Bengali
4. (iv) The Act disregarded public opinion

• A. All
• B. 1, 2, 4
• C. 2, 4
• D. 1, 3

Answer 1

Answer:

B. 1, 2, 4

• The Partition of Bengal in 1905 was a turning point in the Indian freedom struggle. While the British government claimed the partition was for "administrative convenience," Indian nationalists saw through this and identified the actual political motives.