ICSE Class 10

General instructions: Answer all questions. Marks are shown in brackets [ ].

Objective

1. 1.
   Which of the following were constitutional demands made by the Early Nationalists?

   1. A. Establishment of a monarchy with an Indian king.
   2. B. Self-government with elected representatives and enlargement of Legislative Councils.
   3. C. Complete dissolution of all legislative bodies in India.
   4. D. Direct British rule without any Indian representation.
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2. 2.
   Methods used by Early Nationalists were.

   1. a. Assertive in their approach
   2. b. Constitutional within the framework of law.
   3. c. Non-violent but uncooperative to authority.
   4. d. Assertive in approach but within the framework of law.
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3. 3.
   Who authored the book ‘A Nation in Making’?

   1. A. Dadabhai Naoroji
   2. B. Surendranath Banerjee
   3. C. Gopal Krishna Gokhale
   4. D. Bal Gangadhar Tilak
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4. 4.
   Which two contributions are attributed to the Early Nationalists in shaping India’s national movement?

   1. A. Instilling national consciousness and promoting democracy and civil liberties.
   2. B. Leading armed rebellions and establishing revolutionary groups.
   3. C. Achieving immediate self-rule through mass protests.
   4. D. Advocating for complete British withdrawal without reforms.
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5. 5.
   The formation of the Swaraj Party in 1922 was primarily a response to which event?

   1. A. The Jallianwala Bagh massacre.
   2. B. The suspension of the Non-Cooperation Movement.
   3. C. The passing of the Rowlatt Act.
   4. D. The launch of the Civil Disobedience Movement.
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6. 6.
   Who authored the work 'Poverty and Un-British Rule in India', and who was the first Indian to pass the Indian Civil Service Examination?

   1. A. Bal Gangadhar Tilak authored the work, and Surendranath Banerjee was the first ICS.
   2. B. Dadabhai Naoroji authored the work, and Satyendranath Tagore was the first ICS.
   3. C. Gopal Krishna Gokhale authored the work, and Womesh Chunder Bonnerjee was the first ICS.
   4. D. Lala Lajpat Rai authored the work, and Rabindranath Tagore was the first ICS.
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7. 7.
   How did the Early Nationalists perceive British rule in India during the first phase of the Indian National Movement?

   1. A. They viewed it as oppressive and sought immediate overthrow through armed rebellion.
   2. B. They were loyalists who trusted British justice and concluded the first Congress session with cheers for the British.
   3. C. They considered British rule irrelevant and focused solely on social reforms.
   4. D. They demanded complete independence and rejected all British institutions.
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8. 8.
   Which Moderate leader was the first Indian to pass the Indian Civil Service Examination?

   1. A. Dadabhai Naoroji
   2. B. Gopal Krishna Gokhale
   3. C. Surendranath Banerjee
   4. D. Ferozeshah Mehta
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9. 9.
   In the context of the Indian National Movement, who were referred to as 'Pro-changers' and 'No-changers'?

   1. A. Pro-changers supported contesting elections under the Act of 1919; No-changers opposed elections and favored boycott.
   2. B. Pro-changers advocated for violent resistance; No-changers supported non-violent protests.
   3. C. Pro-changers were loyal to the British; No-changers demanded complete independence.
   4. D. Pro-changers favored cooperation with the Muslim League; No-changers opposed any alliances.
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10. 10.
    What was the primary goal of the East India Association, established by Dadabhai Naoroji in 1866?

    1. A. To promote British cultural dominance in India.
    2. B. To advocate for Indian rights and reforms in England.
    3. C. To establish a military alliance with Britain.
    4. D. To facilitate British trade monopolies in India.
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