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WBCS Main Examination 2023 — Paper III: General Studies I · Question 78 of 200

Q78
Indian National MovementPartition of Bengal, Swadeshi & Home Rule
During which Governor General's reign, the partition of Bengal was declared in 1905?
  1. a.Lord Curzon
  2. b.Lord Wellesley
  3. c.Lord Amherst
  4. d.Lord William Bentinck

Answer: (A) Lord Curzon

The Partition of Bengal was announced in July 1905 and took effect on 16 October 1905 under Viceroy Lord Curzon, provoking the Swadeshi movement. Wellesley, Amherst and Bentinck held office in the early 19th century.

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