Morning Star solutions for Total History and Civics [English] Class 10 chapter 4 - Second Phase of the Indian National Movement [Latest edition]

What measure did Lord Curzon take to reduce the 'influence of Bengal'?

What justification did Lord Curzon give to the Indians for the Partition of Bengal?

The Partition of Bengal was annuled and a new scheme was implemented on which grounds?

Both, Early Nationalists and Assertive Nationalists spoke, wrote, and edited newspapers. Which section had a wider reach and why?

Assertive Nationalists adopted the policy of ______ to oppose the unjust acts of the British.

Which of the following was an achievement of Assertive Nationalists?

Which of the following international events led to the rise of Assertive Nationalism?

Early Nationalists : Ideas of western philosophers : : Assertive Nationalists : ___?___.

Early Nationalists : Educated middle class : : Assertive Nationalists : ___?___

Who among the following was NOT an Assertive Nationalist leader?

Why did Swadeshi become a watchword of the National Movement?

The split in the Congress occured due to differences between the Early Nationalists and Assertive Nationalists. Which of the following was NOT an issue?

Who wrote the Vande Mataram?

State the reaction of the masses to the proclamation . of the Partition of Bengal.

Name any two prominent leaders of Anti-Partition agitation of Bengal.

Name the song composed by Rabindranath Tagore during the Anti-partition agitation.

Who were Assertive Nationalists? Why were they so called?

Name three prominent Assertive Nationalist leaders.

What was the aim of the Assertive Nationalists as far as the National Movement was concerned?

How did the Assertive Nationalists expand the social base of the National Movement?

What were the two methods adopted by the Assertive Nationalists in the freedom struggle?

Mention any two causes for the rise of Assertive Nationalism.

Why did the educated Indians tum against the British?

List any two international events that shattered the myth of European superiority.

Mention any two measures that show that Lord Curzon's policies were repressive.

Name the two books written by Bal Gangadhar Tilak.

When and why did Tilak leave the Indian National Congress?

Why did Tilak revive Ganapati and Shivaji festivals?

Mention any two contributions of Bipin Chandra Pal?

Mention any two achievements of the Assertive Nationalists.

One of Lord Curzon's administrative measures that resulted in a strong resentment from the masses was the partition of Bengal in 1905. In this context, answer the following questions:

1. What was Lord Curzon's argument in favour of the partition of Bengal? How did the nationalists interpret Lord Curzon's motives?
2. How did the people react to the partition of Bengal?
3. What was the impact of the Anti-Partition Movement?

With reference to the Surat Split of 1907, answer the following questions:

1. What were the issues on which the two wings of the Congress had differences of opinion? How did the British exploit the differences between the Early Nationalists and the Assertive Nationalists?
2. What was the effect of the split between the two wings of the Congress on the National Movement?
3. Why did the Assertive Nationalists adopt the policy of non-cooperation with the British Government? Name the Assertive Nationalist leader who organised akharas and lathi clubs. Why were these organised?

In the second phase of the national movement, there emerged a new younger group of leaders within the Congress who did not agree with the old leadership. In this context, answer the following questions:

1. Differentiate between the Early Nationalists and the Assertive Nationalists in their objectives and achievements, stating one objective and two achievements of each wing of the Congress.
2. Name the Assertive leader known as the forerunner of Gandhiji. Why is the person known as the forerunner of Gandhiji?
3. Explain how the repressive policies of Lord Curzon and the influence of International events led to the Assertive nationalism.

Bipin Chandra Pal was said to be "One of the mightiest prophets of nationalism." In this context:

1. Mention his political aims.
2. State his ideas on National Education.
3. What remedies did he propose to eradicate India's poverty and unemployment?

Study the pictures given below and answer the questions that follow:

1. Identify the persons 'A' and 'B' given above. To which section of the Congress did each belong and what were their ultimate objectives?
2. Highlight three different methods of struggle adopted by each section of the Congress.
3. State two contributions of persons 'A' and 'B' to the freedom struggle.

Study the picture given here and answer the following questions:

1. Name the leader. State any three of his political beliefs.
2. State the means he employed to arouse nationalistic passions.
3. In what ways was he the forerunner of Gandhiji?

Imagine you are a student who witnessed the protest movement organised by the people of Bengal on October 16, 1905. How did the people react to the Partition of Bengal and what was its impact?

Imagine that you met one of the Assertive Nationalists. After talking to him, you realised the difference in the methods adopted by them and the Early Nationalists. State three of these differences.

Suppose you are a follower of one of the Assertive Nationalist leaders. How would you justify the methods adopted by the Assertive Nationalists to achieve their goal of attainment of .Swaraj?

If you were asked to enact the role of one of the Assertive Nationalist leaders on the occasion of Independence Day, whom would you choose and why?