History & Civics
What measure did Lord Curzon take to reduce the 'influence of Bengal'?
- Partition of Bengal
- Swadeshi Movement
- Boycott Movement
- Bengal Land Act
Answer
Partition of Bengal
Reason — Lord Curzon ordered the Partition of Bengal in 1905 to weaken Bengal, which had become the centre of nationalist activities. Though the British gave administrative convenience as the official reason, the real aim was to reduce the political influence of Bengal and check the growth of nationalism.
Related Questions
The Partition of Bengal was annuled and a new scheme was implemented on which grounds?
- Religious
- Linguistic
- Cultural
- Traditional
Both, Early Nationalists and Assertive Nationalists spoke, wrote, and edited newspapers. Which section had a wider reach and why?
- Early Nationalists because they were well educated.
- Early Nationalists because they held official positions.
- Assertive Nationalists because they used Vernacular press as a medium.
- Assertive Nationalists because they used English language as a medium.
Assertive Nationalists adopted the policy of …………… to oppose the unjust acts of the British.
- entreat and beseech
- non-cooperation
- passive redressal
- prayers and petitions
Which of the following international events led to the rise of Assertive Nationalism?
- Victory of Japan over Russia
- Defeat of Britain in the Anglo-Afghan Wars
- Defeat of France in Ethopia
- Defeat of Germany in South Africa