In which year was the partition of Bengal announced by Lord Curzon, the then Viceroy of India?​

Correct option is C

The correct answer is (C) 1905

The Partition of Bengal was announced on July 19, 1905by Lord Curzon, the Viceroy of India. The partition was implemented onOctober 16, 1905. 

Explanation

• The partition separated the eastern and western parts of Bengal. The eastern part was predominantly Muslim, while the western part was predominantly Hindu. 
• The stated reason for the partition was to make administration easier. However, the actual reason was to weaken the growing nationalism in Bengal and divide the Muslims and Hindus. 
• The partition caused widespread political unrest in Bengal. People protested by boycotting British goods and promoting swadeshi. 
• The partition was annulled in1911 by Lord Hardinge. However, the partition had already succeeded in creating a communal divide between the Muslims and Hindus of Bengal.