ICSE solutions for History and Civics [English] Class 10 ICSE chapter 7 - First War of Independence: 1857 [Latest edition]

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?

State any two political causes responsible for the First War of Independence.

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 reforms advocated by the British which affected the religious traditions of the Indian people.

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.

The First War of Independence, 1857, led to several changes. With reference to this explain the rights granted to the Indian Princes and Chiefs.

Discuss about the growing unemployment under the British caused due to the 1857 revolt.

Numerous causes were at work in causing the great upsurge of 1857. With reference to this statement, explain the laws that interfered with the religious customs of the people.

With reference to the revolt of 1857 explain briefly about the British policy of racial discrimination.

The great rising of 1857 was an important event which produced far reaching results. Explain the following with reference to the great uprising the changes introduced in the administrative set-up of the British territories in India.

In the context of 1857 revolt, discuss about the subordination of Indian economy to British interests.

Discuss about the economic exploitation caused by the great rising of 1857.

Discuss how the unhapiness of the Indian aritisans and craftsmen became a factor for 1857 revolt.

 Explain the political causes that led to the uprising of 1857.

The First War of Independence of 1857 was the culmination of peoples’ dissatisfaction with the British rule. In this context, discuss about the economic causes.

The Revolt of 1857 can be attributed to many causes. Explain the military causes which led to the revolt of 1857.

Several factors led to the Revolt of 1857. With reference to this, explain about the discontentment of Sepoys.

Discuss about the resentment of the rulers of the native state against the British which was a major factor of 1857 Revolt.

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 about the changes introduced in the administrative set-up of the British territories in India.
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“The great rising of 1857 was an important event which produced for reaching results in India’s struggle for freedom”. In this context, explain about the reorganization of Army.

Answer the following:
(i) Name the lady in the picture shown.
(ii) Which proclamation was passed by this lady and when?