Consider the following statements: 1. The objective behind the Partition of Bengal, 1905 was to weaken the rising sentiments of nationalism. 2. Partition of Bengal began a transformation of the India National Congress from a middle-class pressure group into a nationwide mass movement. 3. Partition of Bengal suppressed the rising sentiments of the nationalism. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements: 1. The objective behind the Partiti

1.	Consider the following statements: 1. The objective behind the Partition of Bengal, 1905 was to weaken the rising sentiments of nationalism. 2. Partition of Bengal began a transformation of the India National Congress from a middle-class pressure group into a nationwide mass movement. 3. Partition of Bengal suppressed the rising sentiments of the nationalism. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
A.	1 only
B.	2 only
C.	1 and 2 only
D.	1, 2 and 3
Answer» D. 1, 2 and 3