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Subject: Modern History Chapter: The Extremism And Swadeshi Movement (1905-1918)

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Question 86

The Partition of Bengal made by Lord Curzon in 1905 lasted until

Choose one answer Athe First World War when Indian troops were needed by the British and the partition was ended BKing George V abrogated Curzon's Act at the Royal Durbar in Delhi in 1911 CGandhiji launched his Civil Disobedience Movement Dthe Partition of India in 1947 when East Bengal became East Pakistan

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Correct answer: B

Correct Option: B Explanation: The 1905 partition of Bengal was annulled by the British Crown at the 1911 Delhi Durbar, against the backdrop of Swadeshi agitation. Option-wise Analysis: A: Incorrect - It ended before World War I, not because Indian troops were needed during the war. B: Correct - Correct: King George V announced its annulment at the Delhi Durbar in 1911. C: Incorrect - Civil Disobedience began in 1930, decades after annulment. D: Incorrect - It did not remain legally in force until the separate 1947 partition.

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