Q6 · UPPSC Prelims 2025 · Set A · General Studies

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Which of the following events took place in the year 1911?1.Partition of Bengal revoked2.Transfer of capital from Calcutta to Delhi3.Lucknow pact between Congress and Muslim LeagueSelect the correct answer from the code given below:

A 1 and 2
B Only 3
C 2 and 3
D Only 1

Correct answer: (a) 1 and 2

Explanation

  1. A

    1 and 2

    1 and 2. Delhi Durbar 1911: Bengal partition (1905) was revoked and the capital was announced to move from Calcutta to Delhi. Both sit in 1911.

  2. B

    Only 3

    Only 3. The Lucknow Pact is 1916, not 1911.

  3. C

    2 and 3

    2 and 3. Capital shift is 1911; Lucknow Pact is 1916.

  4. D

    Only 1

    Only 1. The capital transfer is also 1911.

Summary. Official key is (a) 1 and 2. 1911: partition of Bengal undone and capital shifted to Delhi. Lucknow Pact is 1916.