Science (English Medium) Class 12 - CBSE Question Bank Solutions for History

Read the following excerpt carefully and answer the question :

On 5 April 1930, Mahatma Gandhi spoke at Dandi: When I left Sabarmati with my companions for this seaside hamlet of Dandi, I was not certain in my mind that we would be allowed to reach this place. Even while I was at Sabarmati there was a rumour that I might be arrested. I had thought that the Government might perhaps let my party come as far as Dandi, but not me certainly. If someone says that this betrays imperfect faith on my part, I shall not deny the charge. That I have reached here is in no small measure due to the power of peace and non-violence: that power is universally felt. The Government may, if it wishes, congratulate itself on acting as it has done, for it could have arrested every one of us. In saying that it did not have the courage to arrest this army of peace, we praise it. It felt ashamed to arrest such an army. He is a civilized man who feels ashamed to do anything which his neighbours would disapprove of. The Government deserves to be congratulated on not arresting us, even if it desisted only from fear of world opinion. Tomorrow we shall break the salt tax law. Whether the Government will tolerate that is a different question. It may not tolerate it, but it deserves congratulation for the patience and forbearance it has displayed in regard to this party. What if I and all the eminent leaders in Gujarat and in the rest of the country are arrested? This movement is based on the faith that when a whole nation is roused and on the march no leader is necessary.

Consider the following statements:

a) Gandhi declared on 5^th April that on 6^th April he will break the salt law

b) He chose 6^th April because on this day Poorna Swarajya resolution was passed.

Choose the correct option:

‘Gandhiji had mobilized a wider discontentment against the British rule in the Salt Satyagraha.’ Elucidate the statement with suitable examples

What was the source of cotton after American Civil War break out?

Identify the ruler of the Satavahana dynasty with the help of the following information:

Which one among the following dynasties built the Hiriya canal?

1. François Bernier was closely associated with Prince Dara Shukoh.
2. Bernier travelled to several parts of the country, and wrote accounts.
3. He dedicated his major writing to the king of France and Aurangzeb.

Describe any three features of the Harrapan drainage system.

Describe the features of water resources of the Vijayanagar empire.

On the given political map of India, locate and label the following with appropriate symbols:

1. Amravati - A Stupa
2. Rakhigarhi - Indus Valley Site
3. Agra - Territory Under the Control of Mughals
   OR
   Vijayanagar - Capital of Vijayanagar empire

On the same outline map, two places have been marked as ‘A and B' as the centres of the Revolt of 1857 Identify them and write their correct names on the lines drawn near them.

Explain the provisions of Irwin-Gandhi pact.

Why was Irwin-Gandhi's pact criticised by the radical nationalists?

Describe the role of Gandhiji as a social reformer and as a Political leader.

"The paintings in the Mughal Chronicles possess special powers to communicate ideas about the power of king and kingdom." Give arguments to support the statement.

On the given political outline map of India mark and label of the follow with appropriate symbol:

The place where Salt Law was broken by Gandhiji.

Explain the significance of the Congress session held at Lahore in the end of 1929.

'The Revolt of 1857 was seen as a war that glorified the co-existence of different communities.' Explain the statement with examples.

Which of the following countries 'Duarte Barbosa' belonged to?

Which of the following countries 'Duarte Barbosa' belonged to?

Arrange the following in chronological order and select the correct order from the following options:

1. Santhal Rebellion
2. Riots in Deccan Villages
3. Permanent Settlement in Bengal
4. First Revenue Settlement in Bombay Deccan

Who among the following demanded justice for women, not reserved seats or separate electorates in the Constituent Assembly?