(English Medium) ICSE Class 10 - CISCE Question Bank Solutions for History and Civics

 Mention any two objectives of the Bombay Association and the Madras Native Association, which were formed in 1852.

 Why did the Britishers build roads and railways?

Name the British officer who promoted railway construction in India in the 19th century.

How did the means of communication help to unite Indians against the British?

Name the Act of Lord Lytton’s regime, which aims at limiting the freedom of the Press.

Why was the Vernacular Press Act passed?

What was the principal objective of the Vernacular Press act of Lord Lytton?

Who was Mr. A.O. Hume? What was his contribution towards Indian Nationalism?

 Name the political organisation founded by Mr. A. O. Hume.

When and by whom was the Indian National Congress founded?

When and where was the first session of the Indian National Congress held?

Who presided over the first session of the Indian National Congress and how many attended it?
Or
Name the first President of Indian National Congress

What were the characteristic features of the Indian National Congress in the beginning?

Name the organisation that merged with the Indian National Congress in 1886.

 Why is it said that in the beginning, the programme of the Congress was rather modest?

 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.