(English Medium) ICSE Class 10 - CISCE Question Bank Solutions

When and where was the first session of the Indian National Congress held?

Who presided over the first session of the Indian National Congress and how many attended it?
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Name the first President of Indian National Congress

What were the characteristic features of the Indian National Congress in the beginning?

Name the organisation that merged with the Indian National Congress in 1886.

 Why is it said that in the beginning, the programme of the Congress was rather modest?

 Why was the British Government friendly with the Congress in its initial stage?

Name the Viceroy who was well-disposed towards the Congress when it was being established.

Give any two reasons to indicate that the revolt of 1857 was an important landmark in India’s struggle for freedom.

There were various factors that promoted the growth of Nationalism in India in the 19th century. Give the meaning of ‘Nationalism’ in this context.

What undue advantage did a moneylender have according to the land laws introduced by the British.

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.