British India | MCQs

Explanation

British Indian Association was formed in 1851.

It was one of the first political associations in British India.

It established to promote Indian welfare and represent Indian interests to the British government.

Explanation

During the British Raj, Calcutta was the capital of India.

King George V proclaimed the transfer of the capital from Calcutta to Delhi

The capital's transfer on December 12, 1911,

Now New Dehli is the current capital city of India

Additional information:

Its Currency is the Indian Rupee.

Its official language is Hindi; and English.

It is located in the Continent of Asia.

Its national game is in Hockey.

Its Parliament is called Sansad.

Explanation

Lord Curzon divided Bengal into two provinces on 16-10-1905

on October 16, 1905, by Lord Curzon, the British colonial administrator of India at the time

The partition of Bengal was the most important event during the rule of Lord Curzon

The province was divided into West Bengal, which had a majority of Hindus,

and East Bengal, which had a majority of Muslims

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Explanation

The Proclamation was formally declared at a Durbar held at Allahabad, where Lord Canning read the Queen's Proclamation to the assembled Princes and the people of India.