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

The Revolt of 1857 was the beginning of the independence struggle against the colonial rule of the British. With reference to the consequences of the Revolt, answer the following:

Mention any four changes made in the army after the Revolt.

Look at the picture given and answer the following question:

Mention any four provisions of the Indian Independence Act of 1947.

Who made the amendment which resulted in the below headline?

Identify the exclusive powers of the Rajya Sabha:

P: Can introduce a new All India Service

Q: Can impeach the President

R: Can never be dissolved as a whole

S: Can introduce a Money Bill

Which category of power is being exercised by the President in the following:

1. Approval of Bills.
2. Appointment of the Supreme Court judges.

The Union Legislature of India is not only the law-making body, but the center of all democratic political process. With reference to the Parliament, answer the following question:

Mention any four legislative powers of the Parliament.

The Indian Rebellion of 1857 was a major uprising against the rule of the British East India Company, which functioned as a sovereign power on behalf of the British Crown. With reference to this, answer the following question:

How did the failure of this revolt impact the Mughals and the Peshwas?

The Indian Rebellion of 1857 was a major uprising against the rule of the British East India Company, which functioned as a sovereign power on behalf of the British Crown. With reference to this, answer the following question:

The India army was reorganised after 1858, to prevent the reoccurrence of another uprising. Analyse this statement by stating any four changes made in the army after the Revolt.

Nationalism refers to the feeling of oneness that emerges when people consider themselves as one nation. With reference to the growth of nationalism, answer the following:

1. Name the first President of the Congress.
2. Mention any two of its objectives.

Which of the following was the result of the Great Uprising of 1857?

Under the Government of India Act 1858, who gave up the direct administration of India?

State any two consequences of the disbanding of the armies of the annexed States by the British.

What impact did the Uprising of 1857 have on the Peshwaship?

Study the picture and answer the following questions:

1. Identify the person in the picture. Name the proclamation made by her in 1858.
2. Where and by whom was this proclamation made public?
3. What assurance did this proclamation give to the Indian people regarding
   1. religious freedom and
   2. appointment to public offices?

Why did Lord Dufferin favour the formation of the Congress?

The Great Outbreak of 1857 brought about important changes in the character of Indian administration and the future development of the country In this context, discuss:

1. The changes introduced in the administrative set-up of the British territories in India.
2. The changes in the Army.
3. The changes in the relationship with the Princely States.

Which of the following was an achievement of Assertive Nationalists?

Name any two writs issued by the Supreme Court.

What is meant by Lok Adalats?

Name the two Presidents under whom the first two sessions of the Indian National Congress were held.