ICSE-X-History

02: Growth of Nationalism

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    SECTION A
  • Qstn #1
    In what way did the land revenue charged by the British affect the Indian peasants?
    Ans : The British charged land revenue which the peasants were unable to pay. This made cultivation uneconomical.
  • Qstn #2
    How did moneylenders exploit farmers during the British rule?
    Ans : The moneylenders compelled the farmers to mortgage his land in order to pay the land revenue.
  • Qstn #3
    What was the role of Zamindars during the British rule?
    Ans : The Zamindars collected rents and paid it to the government, after keeping their own share.
  • Qstn #4
    Give a reason for the decline of cottage industries in India during the British rule.
    Ans : Machine-made goods, made in England were supplied in India. This hampered the cottage industries in India.
  • Qstn #5
    Why did the educated middle class people join the National Movement?
    Ans : The educated middle class people fully understood that under the British rule they could not make any progress in any field so they joined the National Movement.
  • Qstn #6
    Why did the Britishers build roads and railways?
    Ans : The Britishers build a network of roads and railways in order to promote their own commercial interest in India.
  • Qstn #7
    Name the British officer who promoted railway construction in India in the 19th century.
    Ans : Lord Dalhousie promoted railway construction in India in the 19th century.
  • Qstn #8
    How did the means of communication help to unite Indians against the Britishers?
    Ans : The Indians began to share their views with their fellow countrymen by sending and receiving letters through postal service.
  • Qstn #9
    Name the Act of Lord Lytton's regime which aimed at limiting the freedom of the Press.
    Ans : Vernacular Press Act.
  • Qstn #10
    Who passed the Vernacular Press Act ?
    Ans : Lord Lytton passed the Vernacular Press Act in 1878.
  • Qstn #11
    Why was the Vernacular Press Act passed ?
    Ans : The Vernacular Press Act was passed because the Vernacular Press criticized the irrational policies of the British rulers.
  • Qstn #12
    What was the principal objective of the Vernacular Press Act of Lord Lytton ?
    Ans : To prevent the Vernacular newspaper from criticising the Government and promoting political consciousness among the Indians.
  • Qstn #13
    What did Lord Ripon do against the British Policy of discrimination ?
    Ans : Lord Ripon during his Viceroyalty presented a bill, which gave the Indian Judges authority to hear cases against the Europeans offenders.
  • Qstn #14
    Who repealed the Vernacular Press Act ? What impact did the Act have on Indians?
    Ans : The Vernacular Act was repealed by Lord Ripon in 1882. It left deep scars of dissatisfaction and discontentment among people.