The partition of Bengal, a significant event in British India, occurred in the year 1905.
This administrative decision was implemented by Lord Curzon, the Viceroy of India at the time, and led to widespread protests and the Swadeshi movement.
Statement I:
In 1866 Dadabhai Navroji organized the East India Association in London to discuss Indian questions to influence British Public opinion. Branches of the Association were organized in major Indian cities.
Statement II :
He showed that the poverty and economic backwardsness of India were not inherent in local conditions but were caused by colonial rule which was draining India of its wealth and capital.
In the light of the above statement, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below :