Q. On which date, Partition of Bengal was effected in 1905?
Answer: 16 October, 1905
Notes: Partition of Bengal into largely Muslim East and predominantly Hindu West was announced in July 1905, and effected on 16 October 1905, under Viceroy Lord Curzon on the excuse of facilitating better administration. The real purpose was to drive a wedge between the Hindus and Muslims. They were successful to great extent as the All India Muslim League, was formed in very next year in 1906.