Which of the following were intentions of British Indian rule behind the partition of Bengal?
1. To create a majority of Bengalis against non- Bengalis in the parent Bengal.
2. To keep Bengali, Oriya and Hindi speaking people together in the parent Bengal.
3. To create a majority of Muslims in the East Bengal.
Select the correct answer from the codes given below:
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 2 and 3 only
c) 1 and 3 only
d) 1, 2 and 3

Options

A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3

Answer

B

Explanation

The intention of British Indian rule behind the partition of Bengal was to keep Bengali, Oriya and Hindi speaking people together in the parent Bengal and to create a majority of Muslims in the East Bengal.