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Read the statements given below and select the option that shows the correct relationship between (A) and (R).

Assertion (A): Lord Curzon partitioned Bengal in 1905.

Reason (R): The Nationalists felt that the British wanted to divide the Hindus and the Muslims.

  1. (A) is true and (R) is false.
  2. (R) is true but (A) is false.
  3. Both (A) and (R) are independent of each other.
  4. (A) is the reason for (R).

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Answer

(A) is the reason for (R).

Explanation — The main aim of the British in partitioning Bengal in 1905 was to weaken the strong nationalist sentiments in the region by creating disunity between the Hindus and the Muslims and to weaken Bengal as the centre of political activities.

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