Partition of Bengal (1905) Duration — UPSC Prelims PYQ 2014

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

1. the First World War when Indian troops were needed by the British and the partition was ended.
2. King George V abrogated Curzon’s Act at the Royal Darbar in Delhi in 1911
3. Gandhiji launched his Civil Disobedience Movement
4. the Partition of India, in 1947 when East Bengal became East Pakistan

Explanation

Option (b) is correct

• The Durbar of 1911 marked the succession of King George V. The 1911 Durbar was the only one that a sovereign, George V (King of the United Kingdom), attended.
• Two significant decisions taken at this Durbar were:
  • The shifting of the Imperial Capital from Calcutta to Delhi was announced.
  • The annulment of the partition of Bengal was announced.

Answer: (b) King George V abrogated Curzon’s Act at the Royal Darbar in Delhi in 1911; Difficulty Level: Easy