British Colonial Strategy in Bengal

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What was the primary stated reason given by the colonial government for the partition of Bengal in 1905?

To promote the development of lower-Bengal (modern-day Bangladesh) and the backward Assam region
To weaken the emerging Bengali nationalism under the Hindu Bhadraloks in Kolkata
To relieve the administrative burden of governing a united Bengal (correct)
To create a separate Muslim-majority province in Eastern Bengal

Which of the following best describes the demographic changes brought about by the partition of Bengal in 1905?

Both the 'Eastern Bengal & Assam' and 'Bengal Presidency' provinces had a Muslim majority population
The newly created 'Eastern Bengal & Assam' province had a Muslim majority, while the remaining 'Bengal Presidency' had a Hindu majority (correct)
The partition did not significantly alter the demographic composition of the two provinces
The 'Eastern Bengal & Assam' province had an equal number of Hindus and Muslims, while the 'Bengal Presidency' remained Hindu-majority

What was the primary socio-economic impact of the partition of Bengal on the Muslim population?

It had no significant impact on the socio-economic conditions of the Muslim population
It intensified the clash of interests between the Hindu Bhadralok-Zamindar alliance and the Muslim Jutdar-Ulema-Ryots league (correct)
It led to a significant improvement in the economic and educational status of the Muslim population
It resulted in a decline in the political influence of the Muslim elite and the Ulema class

Which of the following events was a direct consequence of the partition of Bengal in 1905?

The formation of the All India Muslim League (D) Signup and view all the answers

How did the Muslim population of Bengal initially react to the partition of 1905?

They welcomed the partition as it created a Muslim-majority province in Eastern Bengal (B) Signup and view all the answers

What was the impact of the partition of Bengal on the education system in the region?

It led to the establishment of new educational institutions, particularly in the Muslim-majority Eastern Bengal province (A) Signup and view all the answers

What was Lord Curzon's primary objective in partitioning Bengal?

To create a separate Mohammedan province (D) Signup and view all the answers

How did the British encourage the communalization of politics in India?

By inciting Hindus and Muslims to form their own political parties (A) Signup and view all the answers

What was the impact of the partition of Bengal on the Muslim population?

It led to the formation of the All India Muslim League (D) Signup and view all the answers

Why did the British consider Bengal to be the nerve center of Indian nationalism?

It was the center of growing Bengali nationalism (D) Signup and view all the answers

How did the partition of Bengal affect the education system in the region?

It had no significant impact on the education system (C) Signup and view all the answers

What was Lord Curzon's view on the political aspirations of the Indian people?

He believed they were too illiterate to have any political aspirations (A) Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary reason for the Hindu opposition to the partition of Bengal?

The partition threatened their control over Bengal's commerce and rural life. (A) Signup and view all the answers

What impact did the partition have on Dhaka?

Dhaka became the provincial capital of the newly formed Eastern Bengal and Assam province. (D) Signup and view all the answers

How did the Muslim population of East Bengal react to the partition?

They welcomed the partition and anticipated new development activities. (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which significant event took place in Dhaka after the partition?

The founding of the All India Muslim League. (A) Signup and view all the answers

What type of infrastructure development took place in Dhaka after the partition?

Several important administrative buildings and colonial-style bungalows were constructed. (C) Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary objective behind the partition of Bengal?

To establish a Muslim-majority province for administrative convenience. (B) Signup and view all the answers