West Bengal Police Constable Special Mock Test

Modern History - Partition of Bengal

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1) What was a key cultural outcome of the anti-partition movement in Bengal?

A) Adoption of Western culture in Bengal

B) Decline of Bengali cultural expressions

C) Renaissance in Bengali literature and art

D) Development of new industrial techniques

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2) The annulment of the partition was viewed by the British as:

A) A strategic move to gain Indian support in World War I

B) An opportunity to enhance British economic interests

C) A failure to suppress Indian nationalism

D) A successful administrative reform

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3) Which year marked the beginning of the Swadeshi Movement?

A) 1905

B) 1947

C) 1911

D) 1920

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4) Which of the following was NOT a part of the Swadeshi Movement?

A) Promotion of local industries

B) Armed resistance against the British

C) Revival of traditional crafts

D) Encouragement of indigenous education

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5) What was the British government's long-term goal with the partition, according to critics?

A) To modernize administration

B) To suppress Indian nationalism by dividing communities

C) To enhance cultural exchanges

D) To promote economic growth

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6) How did the cultural identity of Bengal transform post-partition?

A) Reduction in cultural output

B) Integration with Western cultural practices

C) Adoption of a more global culture

D) Increased emphasis on Bengali nationalism

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7) Which cultural aspect was particularly affected by the Partition of Bengal?

A) Music

B) Art

C) Language

D) Cuisine

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8) Which book provides a comprehensive view of the Partition of Bengal?

A) Freedom at Midnight by Dominique Lapierre and Larry Collins

B) The Discovery of India by Jawaharlal Nehru

C) Modern India by Sumit Sarkar

D) India's Struggle for Independence by Bipan Chandra

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9) How did the British government attempt to appease the Bengali population following the partition?

A) By promoting Bengali culture

B) By moving the capital from Calcutta to Delhi

C) By investing in infrastructure in Eastern Bengal

D) By increasing the representation of Bengalis in the government

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10) How did the British justify the Partition of Bengal?

A) As a measure to improve administrative efficiency

B) To enhance agricultural productivity

C) To encourage industrial growth

D) To promote communal harmony

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