Morning Star solutions for Total History and Civics [English] Class 10 chapter 2 - Growth of Nationalism [Latest edition]

Nationalism is defined as feeling of oneness that emerges when people living in a common terriroty share the same

1. historical background;
2. political background;
3. cultural values;
4. religion

From the given list identify which of the following was NOT a factor leading to the growth of nationalism.

Which of the following did NOT contribute to the growth of nationalism in India in the early 20th century?

Which of the following was/were the beliefs of the Brahma Samaj with respect to religion?

1. Belief in Monotheism
2. Emphasis on rituals and prayers
3. Emphasis on prayer, meditation and charity
4. Emphasis on unity between people of all religions and creeds

How did the socio-religious reform movements of the 19th century act as pioneers of lndian Nationalism?

1. They proclaimed the superiority of Indian culture and civilisation.
2. They believed that British rule in India would lead to a society based on equality and equanimity.
3. They created a consciousness of a new society devoid of privileges based on caste, creed or religion.

Ilbert Bill proposed to be introduced in 1883 during the reign of Lord Riponadvocated which of the following?

The immediate forerunner of the Indian National Congress was ______.

From the given list, identify the aims of the Indian National Congress at its first session.

1. To promote friendly relations between nationalist political workers from different parts of the country.
2. To formulate policies for the government.
3. To train and organise public opinion in against the British.
4. To develop and consolidate the feelings of national unity irrespective of caste, religion or province.

Choose the correct option from the codes given below:

The first meeting/session of the Indian National Congress was held at ______.

Who presided over the first Session of Indian National Congress?

Where was the second session of the Indian National Congress held?

Why did Lord Dufferin favour the formation of the Congress?

Explain the term 'Nationalism'.

Why was the feeling of 'Nationalism' lacking among the Indiahs before the arrival of the British?

State two reasons for the development of nationalism in the late 19th century.

Give any two examples to indicate that the British followed the policy of economic exploitation in India.

Give two reasons for industrial stagnation during the British rule in India.

What role did the Press play in the National Movement?

 Who passed the Vernacular Act?

Why was the Vernacular Press Act passed?

Who repealed the Vernacular Press Act in 1882?

What impact did the Vernacular Press Act have on Indians?

Name any two prominent newspapers of the 19th century which played a significant role in arousing national sentiment among the Indians.

State any two issues that the socio-religious reform movements worked for.

Name any two socio-religious reformers who prepared the ground for national movement.

Write a short note on Raja Rammohan Roy's approach to religion.

Name the organisation founded by Raja Rammohan Roy.

Why did Raja Rammohan Roy establish the Brahma Samaj organisation?

What was the objective of the Ilbert Bill?

Why was the Ilbert Bill not passed?

Mention two main objectives of the Indian Association.

Mention the regional association that the nationalist was associated with:

Surendranath Banerjee

Mention the regional association that the nationalist was associated with:

Dadabhai Naoroji

Where, when and under whose presidentship was the second session of the Congress held?

Various factors led to the rise and growth of nationalism in India in the 19th century. In this context,· explain the role of each of the following:

1. Socio-religious reform movements.
2. Repressive Colonial Policies.
3. The Press.

With reference to nationalism and the birth of the Indian National Congress, explain each of the following:

1. Vernacular Press Act, 1878.
2. State any three objectives of the Indian National Congress.
3. Role of Dadabhai Naoroji.

The establishment of the Indian National Congress was a significant event in the development of the national movement in India. In this context:

1. What was the name of the Indian National Congress before it got this name? Who gave it its present name? Where was it established and who was its founder?
2. Why did Lord Dufferin favour the formation of the Indian National Congress?
3. What was the nature of the political associations formed before the Indian National Congress was established? Name any two associations which acted as the forerunners of the Indian National Congress.

Picture Study.

1. Identify the person in the given picture. Name the organisation formed by him. State any two beliefs of this organisation with regard to the upliftment of women.
2. Mention his contribution to the growth of the Indian National movement.
3. How did the socio-religious reform movements of the 19th century act as pioneers of Indian Nationalism?

Imagine you are a potter making water pitchers. List the difficulties that you are facing in the second half of the 19th century.

Imagine you are a member of Brahma Samaj. Elaborate what convinced you to join the Brahma Samaj and how are you influenced by Raja Rammohan Roy.

Suppose you were a high school student living in the second half of the 19th century. State how your routine of reading a newspaper every day created strong nationalist sentiments against the British.