ICSE-X-HistCivics
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- #7-b-iWhat were the three personalities popularly known as?
- #7-b-iiWhich section of the Congress did they represent?
- #7-b-iiiMention two of their popular beliefs.
- #7-c [4]State any four methods that they advocated for the achievement of their aims.Ans : Four methods that were advocated by the Assertive Nationalists for the
achievement of their aims were:
(i) Swadeshi: Swadeshi means the use of goods which are produced by indigenous
industries. It aimed at making the country self-reliant and self-sufficient. The
assertive nationalists used Swadeshi as a tool not only to promote the Indian
industries but also to hit the British economic interests.
(ii) Boycott: The assertive nationalists stressed on the boycott of foreign goods in an
effort to boost local Indian industries. It also aimed at providing employment
opportunities to the people.
(iii)National Education: A national scheme of education was planned as an
alternative of the government-controlled universities.
(iv)Passive Resistance: The Assertive Nationalists followed the policy of non-
violent resistance and strong political action to achieve independence of the
country.
- Qstn #8The period between 1920 to 1947 was marked with major events and reforms that finally
led to us to our independence. In this context, answer the following questions:
- #8-a [3]State three provisions of the Gandhi Irwin pact as a result of the Civil Disobedience
Movement.Ans : Three provisions of the Gandhi Irwin pact were:
(i) The Congress agreed to suspend the Civil Disobedience Movement and
participate in the Second Round Table Conference.
(ii) The government agreed to withdraw all ordinances and end prosecutions.
(iii) It also agreed to release all political prisoners except those who were guilty
of violence.
- #8-b [3]How did the Congress and the Muslim League respond to the Cabinet Mission Plan?Ans : The Congress accepted the proposals of the Cabinet Mission Plan with some
reservations. It accepted the part of the Plan which declared the Constituent making
body as sovereign. It however wanted the grouping of Provinces as optional and not
compulsory.
The Muslim League accepted the Cabinet Mission Plan because it grouped the
Muslim majority provinces together which the League felt was a means to form a
separate state of Pakistan.
- #8-c [4]Mention any four clauses of the Cabinet Mission Plan.Ans : Four clauses of the Cabinet Mission Plan were:
(i) The Cabinet mission proposed the formation of the federal union of the
British Provinces and princely states in India. The Central Government was
to have control of the defence, foreign affairs and communications in the
country.
(ii) It was laid down that the Indian Union was to have its own executive and
legislature and Provinces had the power to enjoy complete autonomy for all
subjects other than union subjects.
(iii) The British Provinces were to be divided into groups. There were three
major groups and a province could opt out of any group and join another by a
majority of votes.
(iv) It proposed the setting up of a Constituent Assembly to frame the
Constitution of India. It was to consist of 389 members. The members were
to be elected by the Provincial Legislative Assemblies.
- Qstn #9The 1914 and 1939 Wars that engulfed almost the entire world were known as World Wars
due to its unprecedented impact and dimension. In this context, answer the following:
- #9-a [3]Explain the immediate cause of the First World War.Ans : The immediate cause of the First World War was the assassination of Archduke
Francis Ferdinand who was the heir to the throne of Austria and Hungary. He was
assassinated at the Bosnian capital of Sarajevo on 28 June 1914. The assassination
was planned by a secret society named ‘Black Hand’ which aimed at uniting all
Serbians into a single Serbian state. After his assassination, Austria served an
ultimatum to Serbia making eleven demands. Serbia accepted most demands but
refused some. As a result, Austria declared war on Serbia on 28 July 1914. Russia
supported Serbia and started making preparations for war. On 1 August 1914,
Germany declared war on Russia. On 4 August, Britain declared war on Germany.
Soon after many countries joined the war.
- #9-b [3]Explain the consequence of the Second World War with reference to the Cold War.Ans : USA and Soviet Union had fought together during the Second World War. But by the
end of the war, ideological differences began to appear between both nations. While
USA was following the capitalist model of economy, Soviet Union was following
communism. This resulted in ideological differences between them. Although both
countries did not engage in an actual fight with each other, there was uneasy
political tension between the two. Both countries followed policies to strengthen
themselves and to weaken the other. This period of uneasy tension and political
instability is known as the Cold War. Both countries formed alliances and began
piling up nuclear weapons. There were economic warfare, propagandas and proxy
wars between the two countries. Although USA and the Soviet Union never fought a
war with each other, they were extremely hostile to the other.
- #9-c [4]Mention any four terms of the treaty of Versailles which affected Germany after
World War I.Ans : Four terms of the treaty of Versailles which affected Germany after World War I
were:
(i) Germany was held guilty of aggression. She was required to pay a huge war
reparations of 33 billion dollars for the losses of the victorious nations.
(ii) The Rhine Valley in Germany was to be demilitarised, and German territory
to the west of Rhine was to be occupied by the Allied troops for 15 years.
(iii) Germany lost Alsace-Lorraine to France and Schleswig to Denmark and coal
mines in Saar, Germany, were given to France for 15 years.
(iv) The size of the German army and navy was restricted, and its air force and
submarines were banned.
- Qstn #10The horror of two World Wars, lead to the formation of United Nations Organisation, while
the formation of the Non Alignment Movement followed later. In this context, answer the
following:
- #10-a [3]Mention any three aims and objectives of the United Nations Organisation.Ans : Three aims and objectives of the United Nations Organisation were:
(i) To maintain international peace and security. It also aims to develop friendly
relations among nations.
(ii) It works towards achieving international cooperation in resolving
international, economic, social, cultural and humanitarian problems.
(iii) It aims to work diligently for establishing peaceful relations among countries.
- #10-b [3]Explain any three functions of the Security Council.Ans : Three functions of the Security Council are:
(iv) To maintain international peace and security
(v) To investigate any dispute or situation which might lead to international
tension or conflicts
(vi) To establish plans for the establishment of a system to regulate armaments