Partition of Bengal held in ______.

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SSC CGL 2022 Tier-I Official Paper (Held On : 09 Dec 2022 Shift 4)

Answer 1

The Correct answer is 1905.Key Points

Partition of Bengal took place in 1905.
Lord Curzon was the one who divided it.
On October 16, 1905, the division of Bengal took effect.
The British used the partition of Bengal to carry out their divide and rule agenda in India.
One of the most prominent anti-partition movements was the Swadeshi movement.
In 1911, the Bengal Partition was abolished. Lord Hardinge II canceled it
Bengal was divided for the second time in 1947 as part of India's split.

Additional Information

Anti partition Movement:

Opposing the decision of dividing the state, people came out on the streets of Bengal in protest.
People showcased the Hindu-Muslim unity in various processions.
The day of partition was observed as 'National Day of Mourning'.
People came out on streets singing 'Bande Mataram' and 'Amar Sonar Bangla'.
On the day of Raksha Bandhan Hindus and the Muslims tied rakhis on the wrists of each other as a symbol of Brotherhood.