(English Medium) ICSE Class 10 - CISCE Question Bank Solutions for History and Civics for The First War of Independence, 1857

Imagine you were present when the rulers of Indian states met at a common place before the Uprising of 1857. Each ruler voiced his grievance against the British. Make a list of the grievances of each of the rulers.

Numerous causes gave rise to the First War of Independence and its consequences led to several changes in the British Government in India. In this context, answer the following:

Explain any three political causes of the Revolt of 1857.

Numerous causes gave rise to the First War of Independence and its consequences led to several changes in the British Government in India. In this context, answer the following:

Briefly explain the immediate cause of the Great Revolt.

Numerous causes gave rise to the First War of Independence and its consequences led to several change in the British Government in India. In this context, answer the following:

State any four changes in the administration of the British Government as a consequence of the Revolt.

With reference to the Two Major World wars in the 20th century, answer the following questions:

Explain briefly the causes of World War I with reference to Nationalism and Imperialism.

With reference to the Two Major World wars in the 20th century, answer the following questions:

Explain briefly the territorial rearrangements as a result of World War I.

Mention any two objectives of the Indian National Army

The 1914 and 1939 Wars that engulfed almost the entire world were known as World Wars due to its unprecedented impact and dimension. In this context, answer the following

Explain the immediate cause of the First World War.

Explain the causes of the Great Revolt of 1857 with reference to the following:

Any three political causes

Explain the causes of the Great Revolt of 1857 with reference to the following:

Any three military causes

State any two political causes responsible for the First War of Independence.

Which is called India’s first war of independence?

Who were the first to revolt against the British?

Name two famous Indian leaders of the revolt of 1857.

Under what pretext was Oudh annexed to the Company’s dominion?

Why was the ‘war of 1857’ hailed as the first war of National Independence?

Name the policy used by Lord Dalhousie for the extension of British territories in India.

The Act of 1858 ended the East India Company’s rule and the Government of India was transferred to the British Queen. Who became the first Viceroy under this Act?
Or
Who was the first Viceroy of India?

What is meant by ‘Doctrine of Lapse’?

What happened to the Mughal Emperor, Bahadur Shah Zafar, after the Revolt of 1857?