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

Why did Lord Dufferin favour the formation of the Congress?

The Great Outbreak of 1857 brought about important changes in the character of Indian administration and the future development of the country In this context, discuss:

1. The changes introduced in the administrative set-up of the British territories in India.
2. The changes in the Army.
3. The changes in the relationship with the Princely States.

Which of the following was an achievement of Assertive Nationalists?

Name any two writs issued by the Supreme Court.

What is meant by Lok Adalats?

Name the two Presidents under whom the first two sessions of the Indian National Congress were held.

Name the nationalist who said ‘Swaraj is my birthright and I shall have it’. State any two of his contributions to the National Movement.

Mention one reason to state that the Lok Adalat has its own advantage.

Name the two main associations that were the precursors of the Indian National Congress.

Give the names of two leaders who led the Home Rule Movement in India.

The conflict between two sections of the Congress came to surface in its Session in 1906 at Calcutta. In this context, explain the following:

The Split in the Congress

The conflict between two sections of the Congress came to surface in its Session in 1906 at Calcutta. In this context, explain the following:

With reference to the picture given below, answer the following:

1) What were the three personalities popularly known as?

2) Which section of the Congress did they represent?

3) Mention two of their popular beliefs.

The conflict between two sections of the Congress came to surface in its Session in 1906 at Calcutta. In this context, explain the following:

State any four methods that they advocated for the achievement of their aims.

Mention any two contributions of the INA to the National Movement.

Who founded the Home rule League in India? What was its objective?

With reference to the growth of National consciousness in India, explain each of the following:

The immediate objectives of the Indian National Congress.

Mention two important contributions of Lala Lajpat Rai.

With reference to the Supreme Court, explain its functions stated below:

As a guardian of Fundamental Rights.

Name the courts that are empowered to issue writs for the enforcement of Fundamental Rights.

The early Congressmen were liberal in their views and programmes. This led to the rise of
radical nationalists who demanded more forceful action against the British. In this context,
discuss the following:

Reasons why the early Congressmen were called ‘Moderates’