Partition of Bengal held in ___________.

Correct option is C

The correct answer is 1905.
The Partition of Bengal was carried out on 16th October 1905 by Lord Curzon, then Viceroy of India. The reason given for the partition was administrative convenience, as Bengal was a large and populous province. However, it was widely seen as an attempt to divide the Bengali-speaking Hindus and Muslims and weaken the growing nationalist movement in Bengal.

Information Booster:

• Lord Curzon: The Viceroy of India responsible for implementing the partition.
• Aim of Partition: Officially for administrative efficiency, but the real intent was to create religious and social division.
• Impact: It sparked widespread protests and marked the beginning of the Swadeshi Movement, aimed at boycotting British goods and promoting Indian industries.
• Annulment: The partition was annulled in 1911 due to the strong opposition and protests from the Indian population.