Which one among the following statements is true about Lord Curzon?

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Q: 33 (NDA-I/2013)

Which one among the following statements is true about Lord Curzon?

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History

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NDA-I

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Option 1: The statement that Lord Curzon had full sympathy for the Congress is not true. Lord Curzon was known for his conservative and authoritarian approach, particularly in dealing with Indian nationalist movements.

Option 2: The statement that Lord Curzon introduced the Subsidiary Alliance is not true. The Subsidiary Alliance was introduced by Lord Wellesley in the early 19th century as a means to control the princely states in India.

Option 3: The statement that Lord Curzon succeeded Lord Canning as the Viceroy of India is not true. Lord Curzon served as the Viceroy of India from 1899 to 1905, while Lord Canning held the position from 1856 to 1862.

Option 4: The statement that Lord Curzon separated the divisions of Dacca, Chittagong, and Rajshahi from the province of Bengal and annexed them to Assam is true. As Viceroy, Lord Curzon implemented the Partition of Bengal in 1905, which involved dividing the province into two parts. The intention behind this partition was to weaken the growing influence of Bengali nationalism, but it was highly controversial and faced significant opposition. Ultimately, the partition was reversed in