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Partition of Bengal and Swadeshi Movement

📆 October 18, 2024

Total Questions: 34

11. The Governor-General who partitioned Bengal? [U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2011]

Correct Answer: (a) Curzon
Solution:The partition of Bengal was announced on July 20, 1905 by the then Viceroy of India, Lord Curzon (1899-1905) and came into effect on October 16, 1905. Later on, the decision of partition of Bengal was suspended during the Delhi Durbar in 1911.

12. The Lieutenant Governor of Bengal at the time of Partition of Bengal was: [U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2014]

Correct Answer: (a) Sir Andrew Fraser
Solution:Sir Andrew Henderson Leith Fraser was an Indian Civil Servant who served as Lieutenant Governor of Bengal between 1903 and 1908. Sir Andrew Fraser was very actively involved in framing the Bengal partition.

13. Who among the following led the agitation against the partition of Bengal (1905)? [U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2011]

Correct Answer: (a) Surendranath Banerjee
Solution:Surendranath Banerjee led the agitation against the partition of Bengal (1905). Surendranath Banerjee, often referred to as the "Rastraguru," was one of the earliest leaders to champion the nationalist cause in India. Banerjee was deeply influenced by the liberal and nationalist ideas that swept through Europe in the 19th century. Banerjee was a pioneer in several spheres, including education, journalism, and politics. He became the second Indian to pass the prestigious Indian Civil Services (ICS) examination in 1869. He was a key figure in opposing the Partition of Bengal and promoting Swadeshi. His role in founding the Congress, and his tireless efforts for constitutional reforms make him a significant figure in India's journey towards independence.

14. Who has said about Bengal Partition, "The partition announcement fell like a bombshell"? [67th B.P.S.C. (Pre) (Re-Exam) 2022]

Correct Answer: (a) Surendra Nath Bannerjee
Solution:Regarding the partition of Bengal, Surendranath Banerjee had said, "Partition fell on us like a bomb." Partition of Bengal was happened in time of Lord Curzon. Surendranath Banerjee, often referred to as the "Rastraguru," was one of the earliest leaders to champion the nationalist cause in India. Banerjee was deeply influenced by the liberal and nationalist ideas that swept through Europe in the 19th century. Banerjee was a pioneer in several spheres, including education, journalism, and politics. He became the second Indian to pass the prestigious Indian Civil Services (ICS) examination in 1869. He was a key figure in opposing the Partition of Bengal and promoting Swadeshi. His role in founding the Congress, and his tireless efforts for constitutional reforms make him a significant figure in India's journey towards independence.

15. The 'Swadeshi' and Boycott' were adopted as methods of struggle for the first time during the: [I.A.S. (Pre) 2016]

Correct Answer: (a) Agitation against the Partition of Bengal
Solution:The Swadeshi and Boycott were adopted as methods of struggle for the first time during the agitation against the partition of Bengal. It was an economic strategy aimed at the British Empire against the partition of Bengal by Lord Curzon on 16 October, 1905.

16. The Swadeshi and Boycott were adopted the methods of struggle for the first time during the? [68th B.P.S.C. (Pre) 2022]

Correct Answer: (c) Partition of Bengal
Solution:Swadeshi and Boycott were adopted as the methods of struggle for the first time during the Bengal partition. After the formal proclamation of partition of Bengal on 20 July 1905 by Lord Curzon, Swadeshi movement was formally started on 7 August 1905 with the passing of the 'Boycott' resolution in a meeting at Calcutta Townhall.

17. Which movement was started as a reaction to the Partition of Bengal? [66th B.P.S.C. (Pre) 2020]

Correct Answer: (c) Swadeshi Movement
Solution:Swadeshi and Boycott were adopted as the methods of struggle for the first time during the Bengal partition. After the formal proclamation of partition of Bengal on 20 July 1905 by Lord Curzon, Swadeshi movement was formally started on 7 August 1905 with the passing of the 'Boycott' resolution in a meeting at Calcutta Townhall.

18. Consider the following statements: [I.A.S. (Pre) 2023]

Statement-I:
7th August is declared as the National Handloom Day.
Statement II:
It was in 1905 that the Swadeshi Movement was launched on the same day.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

Correct Answer: (a) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is the correct explanation for Statement-I
Solution:In India, 7th August is celebrated as National Handloom Day every year. It is celebrated in memory of Swadeshi Movement that was launched on 7th August, 1905. Hence, both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is the correct explanation for Statement-I.

19. What was the immediate cause for the launch of the Swadeshi Movement? [I.A.S. (Pre) 2010]

Correct Answer: (a) The partition of Bengal done by Lord Curzon
Solution:The Swadeshi movement was the outcome of Bengal partition. This concept was mainly presented by Aurobindo Ghosh, Tilak, Bipin Chandra Pal, and Lala Lajpat Rai. They wanted to implement Swadeshi Movement in the whole of India, but Moderates were against it.

20. Bengal was partitioned in 1905, but due to opposition it was again divided in – [46th B.P.S.C. (Pre) 2003]

Correct Answer: (b) 1911
Solution:A ceremonial welcome was organized on the arrival of King George V and Queen Mary at the Delhi Durbar in 1911, where they were presented to an assembled audience of Indian dignitaries and princes as the Emperor and Empress of India on 12 December, 1911. During Delhi Durbar on December 12, 1911, the King abolished the partition of Bengal and declared the transfer of the Indian capital from Calcutta to Delhi. As declared, Bengal was reorganized as the new province. Orissa and Bihar were separated from Bengal.
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