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Which one of the following pairs is not correctly matched ?
Explanation
The transfer of India's capital from Calcutta to Delhi is incorrectly matched with 1909. Historical records confirm that the decision to shift the capital was announced by King George V during the Delhi Durbar in December 1911 [c2][t1]. The actual transfer took place in 1912 [t1][t3]. The other pairs are historically accurate: the Partition of Bengal was implemented in 1905 under Lord Curzon [c3][t3]; the All-India Muslim League was founded in Dacca on December 30, 1906 [c5][t6]; and the Surat Split, which saw the Indian National Congress divide into Moderates and Extremists, occurred in 1907 [t1]. The 1911 announcement also included the annulment of the Bengal partition as a measure to curb revolutionary activities and appease political sentiments [c1].
Sources
- [1] Rajiv Ahir. A Brief History of Modern India (2019 ed.). SPECTRUM. > Chapter 12: Era of Militant Nationalism (1905-1909) > Annulment of Partition > p. 269
- [2] Rajiv Ahir. A Brief History of Modern India (2019 ed.). SPECTRUM. > Chapter 39: After Nehru... > 13. Lord Hardinge II 1910-1916 > p. 820
- [3] Rajiv Ahir. A Brief History of Modern India (2019 ed.). SPECTRUM. > Chapter 12: Era of Militant Nationalism (1905-1909) > Partition of Bengal to Divide People > p. 261
- [4] Rajiv Ahir. A Brief History of Modern India (2019 ed.). SPECTRUM. > Chapter 12: Era of Militant Nationalism (1905-1909) > Extent of Mass Participation > p. 268