Curzon's Partition Plan — Prelims Questions

Which of the following was NOT a stated administrative reason for Lord Curzon's Partition of Bengal in 1905?

The new province of 'East Bengal and Assam', formed after the 1905 Partition of Bengal, had its capital at:

Consider the following statements regarding Lord Curzon's Partition Plan: 1. It aimed to strengthen Bengali nationalism by creating a more cohesive administrative unit. 2. The plan was implemented through a legislative act passed by the Imperial Legislative Council. 3. The Swadeshi and Boycott movements were direct consequences of the partition. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Which of the following was a key mechanism employed by Curzon's Partition Plan to weaken Bengali nationalism?

The Bengal Presidency, prior to its partition in 1905, encompassed an area of approximately: