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

Give two reasons for industrial stagnation during the British rule in India.

Give two examples to show that the British followed the policy of discrimination against India.

What was Lord Lytton’s Vernacular Press Act of 1878?

Give two reasons for the resentment of the Indians against the British during Lord Lytton’s Viceroyalty.

How did the railways prove to be a blessing in disguise to Indians?

What role did the press play in fostering political ideas and patriotic sentiments among Indians in the National Movement?

What was the aim and purpose of Ilbert Bill?

 When was the Poona Sarvajanik Sabha founded and by whom? What were its objectives?

Discuss in brief how the Ilbert Bill controvery helped in the growth of Nationalism in India.

Briefly explain as to how the arms act infused the sense of national pride amongst the people of India.

In the context of growth of India Nationalism in the early phase, discuss the role of the Grand Durbar of 1877.

 “Development of means of transport and communication was the major factor in the rise of the National Movement in India.” Discuss.

Briefly explain the contribution of racial pride of the British rulers towards Indian nationalism.

“The vernacular press act was the main factor which infused the sense of national pride amongst the people of India.” Discuss.

Name the Indian language newspapers and literary books published in the early phase of Natioanlist Movement and disucss in brief about the role played by them in the growth of Indian Nationalism.

 How did the British react when the Indian National Congress was founded? Why did their attitude change later?

With reference to the growth of Indian Nationalism in the early phase, name a British viceroy who was very liberal in outlook and undid many repressive measures of his predecessor. Also discuss the role he played in the growth of Indian Nationalism.

What is stated about the Princely States in the Indian Independence Act 1947?

What last effort did Gandhiji make in order to prevent the partition of the country?

What were the views of the, Congress on partition of the country?