With reference to the Civil Administration in 1905, which of the statements is/are correct?
- Lord Curzon decided to rearrange the provincial boundaries.
- A new province was constituted, called East Bengal and Assam.
Verified Answer
A. 1 only
B. Both 1 and 2
C. 2 only
D. Neither 1 nor 2
Explanation:
Both statements are correct. Lord Curzon, the Viceroy of India (1899-1905), initiated the partition of Bengal in 1905. This involved rearranging provincial boundaries and creating a new province named East Bengal and Assam.