Q30. In which year did Lord Curzon carry out the Partition of Bengal?
[SSC MTS (2020 cycle) (5 October 2021, Shift 2)]
- (A) 1905
- (B) 1901
- (C) 1907
- (D) 1911
Answer: (A) 1905
Explanation: The correct option is “1905”. The Partition of Bengal came into force on 16 October 1905 under Lord Curzon. The announcement in July preceded implementation in October, a distinction frequently tested in history examinations.
Q29. Moved by the Swadeshi Movement, who painted Bharat Mata as an ascetic figure?
[SSC MTS (2020 cycle) (5 October 2021, Shift 1)]
- (A) Jyotirindranath Tagore
- (B) Abanindranath Tagore
- (C) Satyendranath Tagore
- (D) Dwijendranath Tagore
Answer: (B) Abanindranath Tagore
Explanation: The option “Abanindranath Tagore” is right. Abanindranath Tagore painted Bharat Mata during the Swadeshi period, representing the motherland through an ascetic female figure. The image reflected the movement’s cultural nationalism, in which paintings and symbols complemented the boycott of imported goods.
Q28. The Muslim League declared which date to be Direct Action Day?
[UPPCL Junior Engineer (Electrical) (8 September 2021, Shift 2)]
- (A) 17 September 1944
- (B) 15 December 1946
- (C) 16 August 1946
- (D) 18 November 1944
Answer: (C) 16 August 1946
Explanation: The answer is “16 August 1946”. The All-India Muslim League, led by Muhammad Ali Jinnah, designated 16 August 1946 as Direct Action Day amid disagreements over constitutional arrangements. The call was followed by severe communal violence in Calcutta, increasing tensions before independence.
Q27. The Partition of Bengal was annulled in which year?
[WBCS Prelims (22 August 2021)]
- (A) 1905
- (B) 1911
- (C) 1901
- (D) 1947
Answer: (B) 1911
Explanation: Here “1911” is correct. The annulment of Bengal’s 1905 partition was announced at the Delhi Durbar in December 1911 during King George V’s visit. Lord Hardinge was then Viceroy; the reversal followed sustained opposition and accompanied wider administrative reorganisation.
Q26. Who was responsible for the Partition of Bengal in 1905?
[SSC CHSL (2020 cycle) (12 August 2021, Shift 3)]
- (A) Lord Ripon
- (B) Lord Curzon
- (C) Lord Mayo
- (D) Lord Canning
Answer: (B) Lord Curzon
Explanation: The correct option is “Lord Curzon”. Lord Curzon, Viceroy from 1899 to 1905, pursued Bengal’s partition. The plan was announced in July and implemented on 16 October 1905. The agitation encouraged organised boycotts, nationalist education and support for indigenous manufacture.
Q25. When did the Swadeshi Movement begin?
[RRB NTPC CBT-I (23 February 2021, Shift 1)]
- (A) 1847
- (B) 1881
- (C) 1921
- (D) 1905
Answer: (D) 1905
Explanation: The option “1905” is right. The Swadeshi movement grew from opposition to the 1905 Partition of Bengal. It promoted Indian-made goods, boycotts of foreign products, self-reliance and national education. These tactics allowed nationalist politics to reach beyond legislative petitions.
Q24. The Lucknow Pact of 1916 brought together Congress moderates, radicals and which party?
[RRB NTPC CBT-I (16 January 2021, Shift 1)]
- (A) Muslim League
- (B) British government
- (C) Communist Party
- (D) Swaraj Party
Answer: (A) Muslim League
Explanation: The answer is “Muslim League”. The Lucknow Pact was agreed in 1916 between the Indian National Congress and the All-India Muslim League. It presented common constitutional demands and involved Congress recognition of separate Muslim electorates, though political disagreements later returned.
Q23. Which political party began a Direct Action campaign on 16 August 1946?
[DDA Stenographer Grade D (13 December 2020, Shift 2)]
- (A) Communist Party
- (B) Muslim League
- (C) Hindu Mahasabha
- (D) Indian National Congress
Answer: (B) Muslim League
Explanation: Here “Muslim League” is correct. The All-India Muslim League, led by Muhammad Ali Jinnah, designated 16 August 1946 as Direct Action Day amid disagreements over constitutional arrangements. The call was followed by severe communal violence in Calcutta, increasing tensions before independence.
Q22. Who was the Viceroy during the Partition of Bengal in 1905?
[Delhi Police Constable (10 December 2020, Shift 1)]
- (A) Lord Canning
- (B) Lord Curzon
- (C) Lord Wellesley
- (D) Lord Cornwallis
Answer: (B) Lord Curzon
Explanation: The correct option is “Lord Curzon”. Lord Curzon, Viceroy from 1899 to 1905, pursued Bengal’s partition. The plan was announced in July and implemented on 16 October 1905. Nationalists challenged the measure as divisive despite the British argument about administrative efficiency.
Q21. Which British Viceroy carried out the Partition of Bengal in 1905?
[Delhi Police Constable (8 December 2020, Shift 1)]
- (A) Lord Irwin
- (B) Lord Curzon
- (C) Lord Hardinge
- (D) Lord Chelmsford
Answer: (B) Lord Curzon
Explanation: The option “Lord Curzon” is right. Lord Curzon, Viceroy from 1899 to 1905, pursued Bengal’s partition. The plan was announced in July and implemented on 16 October 1905. Widespread resistance gave rise to Swadeshi and boycott campaigning, and the measure was later annulled.
