(English Medium) ICSE Class 10 - CISCE Question Bank Solutions

Name the Indian language newspapers and literary books published in the early phase of Natioanlist Movement and disucss in brief about the role played by them in the growth of Indian Nationalism.

 How did the British react when the Indian National Congress was founded? Why did their attitude change later?

With reference to the growth of Indian Nationalism in the early phase, name a British viceroy who was very liberal in outlook and undid many repressive measures of his predecessor. Also discuss the role he played in the growth of Indian Nationalism.

What is stated about the Princely States in the Indian Independence Act 1947?

What last effort did Gandhiji make in order to prevent the partition of the country?

What were the views of the, Congress on partition of the country?

In what way did the outcome of the general elections in 1945-46 strengthen Jinnah’s demand for partition?

What is referred to as the ‘Great Calcutta Killing’?

How did Jinnah justify his stand to resort to ‘Direct Action’?

How were the borders of the two new Dominions to be demarcated according to the Indian Independence Act of 1947?

In terms of the Independence Act of 1947 Bengal and Punjab were also to be divided If the people so desired. In this connection explain what was done to determine the choice of the people.

The Muslim League decided to observe the Direct Action Day on 16th August, 1946. In this context briefly discuss about its result.

By pursuing Direct Action Plan, the Muslim League resorted to violent activities. Discuss.

What did congress leaders do when the Muslim League resorted to violent activities after pursuing Direct Action plan. How worst was the communal violence?

Describe briefly the events that led to Mr. Clement Attlee’s announcement of 20th February, 1947. With reference to this brief about the formation of Interim Government by the Congress on 2nd September, 1946.

Prime Minister Attlee’s announcement on February 20, 1947, was attempted to end the deadlock in India and marked the last fe w months of British Rule. In this context write short notes on Attlee’s announcement of 20th February, 1947.
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Mention any three salient features of the Atlee’s announcement.

How were the people of Punjab and Bengal affected by the communal riots?

In reference to the Indian Independence Act of 1947, discuss what happened to Princely States.

What was achieved by this ‘Treaty’of Peace without War’?

Lord Samuel described the Indian Independence Act as Treaty of Peace without War’. In this connection state why did Lord Samuel say so?