Morning Star solutions for टोटल हिस्ट्री एण्ड सिविक्स [अंग्रेजी] कक्षा १० आईसीएसई chapter 2 - Growth of Nationalism [Latest edition]

Nationalism is defined as feeling of oneness that emerges when people living in a common territory share the same

1. historical background;
2. political background;
3. cultural values;
4. religion

How did the socio-religious reform movements of the 19th century act as pioneers of Indian Nationalism?

1. They proclaimed the superiority of Indian culture and civilisation.
2. They believed that British rule in India would lead to a society based on equality and equanimity.
3. They created a consciousness of a new society devoid of privileges based on caste, creed or religion.

Ilbert Bill proposed to be introduced in 1883 during the reign of Lord Ripon advocated which of the following?

The first meeting/session of the Indian National Congress was held at ______.

Who presided over the first Session of Indian National Congress?

W. C. Bonnerjee : Mumbai : : Dadabhai Naoroji : ______.

Why did Lord Dufferin favour the formation of the Congress?

Choose the options that do not apply to the immediate objectives of the Indian National Congress.

P: To prevent friendly relations between nationalist political workers from different parts of the country.

Q: To incite the masses against the British officials.

R: To formulate popular demands and present them before the government.

S: To promote national unity by encouraging Swadeshi.

Sakshi was given an assignment to study in detail about the evil practice of ‘Sati’ in India. While doing so, she came to know that this practice was abolished by William Bentinck, the Governor-General of India in 1829. Who was the Indian social reformer whose efforts led to the abolition of this evil practice?

He considered the caste system prevalent in India an epitome of slavery. In one of his famous books he described the hardships felt by the lower castes. Who was he?

He was the first to preach ‘Swadeshi’ and ‘India for the Indians’. Who was he?

He was a great humanist who believed that service to mankind was service to God. Who was he?

Select the option that shows the correct relationship between Statements (I) and (II).

(I): Although India had a long history going back many centuries, it was never a single nation and comprised many kingdoms.

(II): The feeling of nationalism emerged during the British rule, mainly as a reaction to the British rule.

Select the option that shows the correct relationship between Statements (I) and (II).

(I) The British government took a large part of the farmers' produce in the form of land revenue and other taxes.

(II) The farmers were led into the clutches of landlords and moneylenders.

Select the option that shows the correct relationship between Statements (I) and (II).

(I) All sections of Indian society gradually realised that their economic salvation lay in freeing themselves from the yoke of British rule.

(II) All sections of society came together on one platform to work towards their salvation.

Select the option that shows the correct relationship between Statements (I) and (II).

(I) The social reformers launched a crusade against socio-religious evils prevalent in Indian society in the 19th century.

(II) Many newspapers and magazines in vernacular languages were launched.

Select the option that shows the correct relationship between Statements (I) and (II).

(I) Various political associations were formed in India by the second half of the 19th century to protect and promote the general public interests.

(II) The Indian National Congress was the first political association to be established in India.

State two reasons for the development of nationalism in the late 19th century.

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

 Who passed the Vernacular Act?

Why was the Vernacular Press Act passed?

Who repealed the Vernacular Press Act in 1882?

What impact did the Vernacular Press Act have on Indians?

Name any two prominent newspapers of the 19th century which played a significant role in arousing national sentiment among the Indians.

State any two issues that the socio-religious reform movements worked for.

Name any two socio-religious reformers who prepared the ground for national movement.

Write a short note on Raja Rammohan Roy’s approach to religion.

Name the organisation founded by Raja Rammohan Roy. Why did he establish this organisation?

Write a short note on the Ideals of Arya Samaj founded by Swami Dayanand Saraswati.

Name the organisation founded by Swami Vivekananda and its ideals.

Read the excerpt, from a British newspaper, given below and answer the question that follows:

Which Bill is being proposed by the Viceroy to in the above excerpt? What was its implication on the Indian judicial system?

Mention two main objectives of the Indian Association.

Mention the regional association that the nationalist was associated with:

Surendranath Banerjee

Mention the regional association that the nationalist was associated with:

Dadabhai Naoroji

Various factors led to the rise and growth of nationalism in India in the 19^th century. In this context, explain the role of the following:

1. Economic Exploitation.
2. Repressive Colonial Policies.
3. The Press.

1. Identify the person in the given picture. Name the organisation formed by him. State any two beliefs of this organisation with regard to the upliftment of women.
2. Mention his contribution to the growth of the Indian National movement.
3. How did the socio-religious reform movements of the 19th century act as pioneers of Indian Nationalism?

Read the excerpt given below and answer the question that follows:

1. What term is used to describe the East India Company’s act of running India’s trade and finance from the city of London? How did it work?
2. What was its impact on the artisans and craftsmen?
3. The author has described the East India Company’s act as ‘Corporate violence’. What term was used by Dadabhai Naoroji for such an act? Describe how it worked?

1. Identify the person in the given picture. Name the organisation formed by him. State any two beliefs of this organisation with regard to the opposition of social evils.
2. Mention his contribution to the spread of education in India. 
3. State one basic difference between Raja Rammohan Roy and the person in the picture.

With reference to Nationalism and the birth of the Indian National Congress, explain each of the following:

1. Role of Swami Vivekananda.
2. State any three objectives of the Indian National Congress.
3. Role of Dadabhai Naoroji.

The establishment of the Indian National Congress was a significant event in the development of the national movement in India. In this context:

1. What was the name of the Indian National Congress before it got this name? Who gave it its present name? Where was it established, and who was its founder?
2. Why did Lord Dufferin favour the formation of the Indian National Congress?
3. What was the nature of the political associations formed before the Indian National Congress was established? Name any two associations which acted as the forerunners of the Indian National Congress.