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

Answer the following question briefly:

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 introduction and spread of Western education

When the Charter Act of 1813 was passed a great controversy arose on the issue of education.
What was the controversy about?

When the Charter Act of 1813 was passed a great controversy arose on the issue of education.
How was it resolved?

The impact of Western ideas and education gave birth to a new awakening. Explain.

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Prior to the outbreak of the Revolt, Bahadur Shah Zafar lived in Delhi as a _________ of the British.

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The rumour regarding greased cartridges started in __________.

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Mangal Pandey was a sepoy at ___________ who refused to use the greased cartridges in 1857.

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The Revolt in __________ was led by Nana Saheb.

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_________ led the Revolt in Lucknow.

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Why did Nana Saheb fight against the British during the Revolt of 1857?

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

Identify the queen.

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

Name the city where Rani Laxmi Bai led the Revolt.

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The history of the Indian national movement is broadly categorized into_____

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_____________was an important assertive nationalist leader.

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Two Home Rule Leagues were formed in_________.

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What was the main aim of the Home Rule Leagues?

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With reference to the Lucknow Session of the Congress of 1916, answer the following question:

What was the Lucknow Pact?

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With reference to the Lucknow Session of the Congress of 1916, answer the following question:

What was the objective of the Lucknow Pact?

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With reference to the Lucknow Session of the Congress of 1916, answer the following question:

What were the results of Lucknow Pact?

This is the picture of a national leader

Which political organization did Muhammad Ali Jinnah join and when?