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

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

What changes did Western education bring about in the traditional Indian outlook?

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

The English language acted as a link language among the Indians. Explain.

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In the context of the causes of the rise of Indian nationalism, answer the following question:

How did the British administrative system indirectly create conditions favourable for the growth of Indian nationalism?

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Examine the role of modern transport and communication in fostering unity and nationalism among the people.

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How did the rediscovery of India’s glorious past prepare the ground for the growth of the national spirit among the Indians?

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What was the role of vernacular press and literature in the rise of Indian nationalism?

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How did the British economic policies lead to the growth of Indian nationalism?

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Mention the discriminatory policies that were greatly resented by the Indian intellectuals.

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In the context of the Indian National Congress, answer the following question:

Briefly discuss the Ilbert Bill controversy and show how it hastened the establishment of the Indian National Congress.

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In the context of the Indian National Congress, answer the following question:

What role did A. O. Hume play in the establishment of the Indian National Congress?

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In the context of the Indian National Congress, answer the following question:

Mention the main aims of the Congress.

This is the picture of a person who was dismissed from the Indian Civil Service by the British on flimsy grounds.

Identify the person in the picture.

This is the picture of a person who was dismissed from the Indian Civil Service by the British on flimsy grounds.

Name the conference that he held in 1883.

This is the picture of a person who was dismissed from the Indian Civil Service by the British on flimsy grounds.

What was the outcome of the conference?

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What were the main aims of the Indian National Congress?

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Who is the nominal executive head of the government of India?

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The President can be removed from office by a procedure known as ____________.

With reference to the functions of the Parliament, explain the following:

Control over the executive

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With reference to the functions of the Parliament, explain the following: Judicial functions

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The President appoints the judges of the ____________ Court and the ___________ Court.