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

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In the context of the Revolt of 1857, answer the following question:

Mention any three economic factors that led to the outbreak of the Great Revolt.

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In the context of the Revolt of 1857, answer the following question:

Explain briefly any four social and religious causes that led to the Revolt of 1857.

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In the context of the military causes of the Revolt of 1857. answer the following question:

Mention any three grievances that the sepoys had against their British masters.

In the context of the military causes of the Revolt of 1857. answer the following question:

How did the Act pass in 1856 by the British hurt the sentiments of the Hindu sepoys?

This is the picture of the queen who led the Revolt in Central India.

What were the economic causes of the Revolt of 1857?

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Modern Indian nationalism arose to meet the challenge of _________.

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Exploitation of India by the British was direct and harsh before 1857; after 1857 it became ___________ and ___________.

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The _______ Rebellion was an armed rebellion of the Sikhs against the British policy of divide and rule.

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A.O. Hume laid the foundation of the _______________ in December 1885.

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_____________ approved the Ilbert Bill.

State whether the following is true or false:

The Revolt of 1857 had failed to rid India of foreign rule

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Racial arrogance and racial discrimination by the British caused great resentment among Indian intellectuals.

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The Ilbert Bill had to be amended as the European reacted violently to it.

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Western education and modern ideas could not bring the Indians together.

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A.O. Hume was not supported by nationalist Indian leaders.

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Define nationalism

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Name any two Western scholars who researched the Indian past and rediscovered its rich heritage.

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How did the British economic policies in India transform India into an agricultural colony?

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Why was the Ilbert Bill introduced and by whom?

There were many factors that led to the rise of nationalism in India. In light of this statement, answer the following question:

In what way did the Revolt of 1857 impact the rise of nationalism in India?