A. Lord Minto
B. Lord Curzon
C. Lord Linlithgow
D. None of these
- Lord Curzon was the British Viceroy of India from 1899 to 1905; he focused on improving administration, railways, and education but also showed strong control and disrespect for Indian opinions.
- In 1905, he divided Bengal into two parts, saying it would make governance easier, but it angered many Indians who saw it as a way to break Hindu-Muslim unity, leading to strong protests.
- His actions increased Indian political awareness and helped grow the national movement, as more people started to demand self-rule and protest British policies.