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What was the main reason behind the Partition of Bengal in 1905?
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The main reason was to improve administrative efficiency by dividing the large and populous province of Bengal into two separate provinces.
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Who was the Viceroy of India responsible for the Partition of Bengal in 1905?
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Lord Curzon was the Viceroy of India who implemented the partition.
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How did the Indian population react to the Partition of Bengal?
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The partition was met with widespread opposition and protests by the Indian population.
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What was the Swadeshi Movement, and how was it related to the Partition of Bengal?
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The Swadeshi Movement was a nationalist movement advocating for the use of Indian goods and boycotting British products, launched in response to the Partition of Bengal.
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Was the Partition of Bengal ever reversed? If so, when?
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Yes, the partition was annulled in 1911.
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Which two provinces were created as a result of the Partition of Bengal?
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The provinces of Eastern Bengal and Assam, and Western Bengal were created.
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What role did Indian newspapers play during the Partition of Bengal movement?
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Indian newspapers played a crucial role in mobilizing public opinion against the partition and spreading the Swadeshi Movement.
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Which major Indian leader prominently opposed the Partition of Bengal?
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Rabindranath Tagore was one of the prominent leaders who opposed the partition.
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How did the Partition of Bengal impact Hindu-Muslim relations?
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The partition intensified communal tensions between Hindus and Muslims, as it appeared to favor Muslims in Eastern Bengal.
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What was the official reason given by the British for the Partition of Bengal?
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The official reason was administrative efficiency due to the large size of Bengal, which posed governance challenges.
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What significant cultural or symbolic event was associated with the protest against the Partition of Bengal?
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The tying of rakhi or threads by Hindus and Muslims signified unity against the partition.
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What were 'Banga Bhanga' protests?
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'Banga Bhanga' translates to the protests against the Division of Bengal. These were mass protests rejecting the partition.
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Who led the Swadeshi Movement in Madras as a reaction to the partition?
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Subramania Bharati led the Swadeshi Movement in Madras, promoting nationalist ideas.
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How did the British authorities view the backlash against the partition?
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The British were surprised by the intensity and scale of the backlash, which they did not anticipate.
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What were the political implications of the annulment of the Partition of Bengal?
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The annulment in 1911 was seen as a victory for Indian nationalism and showed the power of organized protest.
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