(English Medium) ICSE Class 10 - CISCE Question Bank Solutions for History and Civics

 In the context of the High Court, discuss the power of superintendence.

Which is called India’s first war of independence?

Who were the first to revolt against the British?

Name two famous Indian leaders of the revolt of 1857.

Under what pretext was Oudh annexed to the Company’s dominion?

Why was the ‘war of 1857’ hailed as the first war of National Independence?

Name the policy used by Lord Dalhousie for the extension of British territories in India.

The Act of 1858 ended the East India Company’s rule and the Government of India was transferred to the British Queen. Who became the first Viceroy under this Act?
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Who was the first Viceroy of India?

What is meant by ‘Doctrine of Lapse’?

What happened to the Mughal Emperor, Bahadur Shah Zafar, after the Revolt of 1857?

What was Nana Saheb’s grievance against the British?

Why did the ‘Doctrine of Lapse’, become a political cause for the result of 1857?

Why did the Indian craftsmen and artisans start resenting the British Rule? Give two reasons.

Mention any two social evils that existed in India during the 19th century. What measures did the British Government take to stop them.

“The introduction of Enfield Rifles was the major factor in causing the great upsurge of 1857.” Discuss.

What was the General Service Enlistment Act?

State the immediate cause for the revolt of 1857.

 The great rising of 1857 was an important event which produced far reaching results. Explain the Rise of Nationalism, with reference to the great uprising.

 In context to the various factors responsible for causing the great upsurge of 1857, discuss about the introduction of Railways and Telegraphs.

With reference to the British rule in India, mention two economic factors, which became the causes of the First War of Independence, 1857.