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

1. Identify the person in the given picture. Name the organisation formed by him. State any two beliefs of this organisation with regard to the upliftment of women.
2. Mention his contribution to the growth of the Indian National movement.
3. How did the socio-religious reform movements of the 19th century act as pioneers of Indian Nationalism?

Imagine you are a member of Brahma Samaj. Elaborate what convinced you to join the Brahma Samaj and how are you influenced by Raja Rammohan Roy.

Methods used by Early Nationalists were ______.

What were the 3P’s of the Early Nationalists?

Which of the following was the aim of the Early Nationalists?

Which of the following statement(s) is/are related to the aims of the Indian National Congress in the early phases?

1. Eradication of all possible race, creed or provincial prejudices among Indians.
2. Organising public opinion against the British.
3. Formulation of popular demands.
4. Organisation of a violent struggle for the political emancipation of India.

Early Nationalists demanded which of the following Civil rights?

Which of the following was a demand of the Early Nationalists?

Although the First War of Independence of 1857 failed, it had important consequences for India. In this context, answer the following questions:

1. How did the Uprising give rise to nationalism in India?
2. How did the end of the East India Company’s rule bring in grave economic perils in India?
3. State how the British Government tried to pacify the feelings of Indians with regard to:
   1. their religious practices.
   2. the Princely States.

What were the two methods adopted by the Early Nationalists in the freedom struggle?

What was the Khilafat Movement

State any two provisions of the Rowlatt Act passed by the government in 1919.

With reference to the Union Legislature, answer the following questions:

Give reasons to justify why the Lok Sabha is considered to be more powerful than the Rajya Sabha.

Through various national movements, Gandhiji mobilised public support to win freedom for India. In this context, state the following:

Any three causes for Gandhiji to launch the Non-Cooperation Movement.

What is the required quorum to hold a meeting of the Lok Sabha?

Mention one provision of the Constitution which clearly establishes the supremacy of the Lok Sabha with regard to money bills.

What happens if a Vote of No-confidence is passed against a Minister in the Lok Sabha?

What is the meaning of 'Fascism'?

What were the two basic reasons responsible for the Surat Split in 1907 between the Early Nationalists and the Assertive Nationalists?

Name the leaders of the Khilafat movement that was launched in India to champion the cause of the Caliph of Turkey.