ICSE ICSE Class 8 - CISCE Question Bank Solutions for History and Civics

With reference to the Subsidiary Alliance System perfected by Lord Wellesley, answer the following:

Discuss the disastrous effects of the Subsidiary Alliance on the Indian states.

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Dalhousie was a great expansionist and adopted a number of methods to build an all-India empire. In this context, answer the following question:

Mention the various methods adopted by Dalhousie and the territories annexed on the basis of these methods.

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Dalhousie was a great expansionist and adopted a number of methods to build an all-India empire. In this context, answer the following question:

Under what circumstances did a subordinate state automatically ‘lapse’ and pass into the hands of the British? How did the rulers react to this policy?

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Dalhousie was a great expansionist and adopted a number of methods to build an all-India empire. In this context, answer the following question:

Why did Nana Saheb become one of the leaders of the Revolt of 1857?

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With reference to the annexation of Awadh discuss:

The effects of the Subsidiary Alliance on the administration in Awadh

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With reference to the annexation of Awadh discuss:

The political scenario in India by 1856

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With reference to the annexation of Awadh discuss:

Any three factors responsible for the success of the British over their Indian rivals

Name the Governor-General.

What was the method adopted by Lord Dalhousie to subjugate the Indian territories?

Mention the terms and conditions under the Doctrine of Lapse method.

Did the Doctrine of Lapse method have an advantage for the Indian rulers? Why?

Match the Column:

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The Charter Act of 1813, directed the Company to spend ________ lakh rupees on the education of Indians.

State whether the following is true or false:

Lord Macaulay insisted that Western education should be imparted through the medium of vernacular languages.

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In what way would be westernized Indians help to promote the interests of British manufacturers?

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How did the knowledge of contemporary nationalist movements in Europe inspire the Indians?

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Mention any two positive effects of the introduction of English in the Indian educational system.

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How would the improved transport and communication system benefit the Indian later?

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The Charter Act of 1813 passed by the British Parliament was the first major step to introduce changes in the Indian system of education. In this context discuss:

The general directives issued to the Company in the Charter Act of 1813 and its inherent weakness

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The Charter Act of 1813 passed by the British Parliament was the first major step to introduce changes in the Indian system of education. In this context discuss:

The Great Debate over the content and medium of education