Q1. What is most significant regarding partition of Bengal in 1905?
(a) The English undertook partition without consulting the local population
(b) The English established that they were strong people
(c) Muslims were separated from other people
(d) This paved the way for involvement of people in national movement
(UPSC Prelims 1984)
Answer: (d) This paved the way for involvement of people in national movement
Explanation: The partition of Bengal triggered widespread protests, leading to the Swadeshi Movement and mass political awakening. It marked a turning point in India’s freedom struggle, with active public participation.
Q2. The partition of Bengal was undertaken with the view of
(a) Suppressing the revolt arisen
(b) Satisfying the Hindus and the Muslims
(c) Meeting the demand by the Hindus and the Muslims for a separate State
(d) Dividing the Hindus of the West and the East Bengal and increasing Hindu-Muslim tensions
(UPSC Prelims 1985)
Answer: (d) Dividing the Hindus of the West and the East Bengal and increasing Hindu-Muslim tensions
Explanation: The 1905 partition of Bengal was a colonial strategy to divide and rule, aiming to split Hindu communities and foster communal tensions, thereby weakening nationalist movements.