(English Medium) ICSE Class 10 - CISCE Question Bank Solutions

 Why was the British Government friendly with the Congress in its initial stage?

Name the Viceroy who was well-disposed towards the Congress when it was being established.

Give any two reasons to indicate that the revolt of 1857 was an important landmark in India’s struggle for freedom.

There were various factors that promoted the growth of Nationalism in India in the 19th century. Give the meaning of ‘Nationalism’ in this context.

What undue advantage did a moneylender have according to the land laws introduced by the British.

Give two reasons for industrial stagnation during the British rule in India.

Give two examples to show that the British followed the policy of discrimination against India.

What was Lord Lytton’s Vernacular Press Act of 1878?

Give two reasons for the resentment of the Indians against the British during Lord Lytton’s Viceroyalty.

How did the railways prove to be a blessing in disguise to Indians?

What role did the press play in fostering political ideas and patriotic sentiments among Indians in the National Movement?

What was the aim and purpose of Ilbert Bill?

 When was the Poona Sarvajanik Sabha founded and by whom? What were its objectives?

Discuss in brief how the Ilbert Bill controvery helped in the growth of Nationalism in India.

Briefly explain as to how the arms act infused the sense of national pride amongst the people of India.

In the context of growth of India Nationalism in the early phase, discuss the role of the Grand Durbar of 1877.

 “Development of means of transport and communication was the major factor in the rise of the National Movement in India.” Discuss.

Briefly explain the contribution of racial pride of the British rulers towards Indian nationalism.

“The vernacular press act was the main factor which infused the sense of national pride amongst the people of India.” Discuss.

Name the Indian language newspapers and literary books published in the early phase of Natioanlist Movement and disucss in brief about the role played by them in the growth of Indian Nationalism.