Correct option is A
The Correct Answer is: (a) 1911
Explanation:
The Partition of Bengal was carried out by Lord Curzon in 1905 with the stated aim of improving administrative efficiency.
However, the real motive was to divide and weaken nationalist sentiments by separating Hindus and Muslims in Bengal.
This reversal was announced during the Delhi Durbar in 1911, where it was also declared that the capital would be shifted from Calcutta to Delhi.
Information Booster:
Key leaders: Bal Gangadhar Tilak, Bipin Chandra Pal, Aurobindo Ghosh
Swadeshi Movement: Emerged as a response to the partition
Boycott of foreign goods and promotion of indigenous industries became popular
Additional Information:
1909 – Related to Morley-Minto Reforms.
1906 – The Muslim League was founded.
1919 – Montagu-Chelmsford Reforms and Jallianwala Bagh Massacre.
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