Loading...
UPSC 2009: In the context of the Indian freedom struggle, 16th October 1905 is well known for which one of the following reasons?
(a)The formal proclamation of Swadeshi Movement was made in Calcutta town hall
(b)Partition of Bengal took effect
(c)Dadabhai Naoroji declared that the goal of Indian National Congress was Swaraj
(d)Lokmanya Tilak started Swadeshi Movement in Poona
Attempt This Question
Not attemptedCorrect Answer: (b) Partition of Bengal took effect
The partition of Bengal ordered by Lord Curzon actually came into force on 16 October 1905, making that date famous in the freedom-struggle chronology. The Swadeshi resolution in Calcutta Town Hall had been earlier (7 August 1905), while the other events occurred in different years. ([britannica.com](https://www.britannica.com/event/Partition-of-Bengal?utm_source=openai))
Related Current Affairs
Related UPSC Questions
More from Early Nationalism & Indian National Congress (1885-1915)
2008easy
Who among the following rejected the title of Knighthood and refused to accept a position in the Council of the Secretary of State for India?
2008easy
Where was the First Session of the Indian National Congress held in December 1885?
2010easy
What was the immediate cause for the launch of the Swadeshi movement?
Related Modern History Topics
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the correct answer to this UPSC 2009 Modern History question?▼
The correct answer is option (b): Partition of Bengal took effect. Watch the detailed video explanation in our Sherlocking Prelims course on UnlockIAS.
Which year was this Early Nationalism & Indian National Congress (1885-1915) question asked in UPSC Prelims?▼
This question was asked in UPSC CSE Prelims 2009, GS Paper 1, as Question 60. It falls under Modern History > Early Nationalism & Indian National Congress (1885-1915).
What is the difficulty level of this UPSC question?▼
This question is rated "easy". It tests basic recall and most well-prepared aspirants should answer it correctly.
How many UPSC Prelims questions have been asked from Early Nationalism & Indian National Congress (1885-1915)?▼
UPSC has asked 32 questions from Early Nationalism & Indian National Congress (1885-1915) (under Modern History) across multiple years. Visit the topic page to see the full list and year-wise trends.