ICSE Class 10

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

Objective

1. 1.
   In which year was Bengal partitioned into two parts, and who was responsible for this decision?

   1. A. 1905 by Lord Mountbatten
   2. B. 1905 by Lord Curzon
   3. C. 1911 by Lord Dalhousie
   4. D. 1907 by Lord Irwin
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2. 2.
   Which two newspapers were started by Bal Gangadhar Tilak to spread nationalist ideals?

   1. A. The Hindu and The Tribune.
   2. B. The Mahratta and The Kesari.
   3. C. Amrita Bazar Patrika and The Statesman.
   4. D. Young India and Harijan.
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3. 3.
   On which date was the official announcement made regarding the Partition of Bengal?

   1. A. 16th October, 1905
   2. B. 19th July, 1905
   3. C. 15th August, 1905
   4. D. 1st January, 1906
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4. 4.
   What initiative did Bal Gangadhar Tilak undertake to instil the spirit of nationalism in Indians?

   1. A. Establishing English-medium schools for the elite
   2. B. Organizing akharas and lathi clubs for physical training and discipline
   3. C. Promoting British cultural values to gain favor
   4. D. Advocating for gradual reforms through petitions
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5. 5.
   Which of the following groups of leaders constituted the radicals in the early years of the 20th century, advocating for radical nationalism in India?

   1. A. Mahatma Gandhi, Jawaharlal Nehru, and Sardar Patel
   2. B. Lala Lajpat Rai, Bal Gangadhar Tilak, and Bipin Chandra Pal
   3. C. Dadabhai Naoroji, Gopal Krishna Gokhale, and Surendranath Banerjee
   4. D. Subhas Chandra Bose, Bhagat Singh, and Rajendra Prasad
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6. 6.
   Why did Swadeshi become a watchword of the National Movement?

   1. A. It would make India self-sufficient.
   2. B. It would make Indian goods attractive for export.
   3. C. It would encourage trade.
   4. D. It would encourage British to buy Indian goods.
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7. 7.
   Early Nationalists: Educated middle class: Assertive Nationalists: ...?

   1. A. Youth and women
   2. B. The British nationals in India
   3. C. The masses
   4. D. The Civil servants
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8. 8.
   Which of the following methods was primarily used by the Assertive Nationalists to expand the social base of the Indian national movement?

   1. A. Promoting Western education among the elite
   2. B. Mobilizing the masses through public demonstrations, boycotts, and Swadeshi
   3. C. Relying solely on petitions to the British government
   4. D. Forming secret societies to avoid British detection
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9. 9.
   Which of the following factors contributed to the rise of aggressive nationalism in India during the colonial period?

   1. A. Improvement in the economic conditions of the masses
   2. B. Worsening of the economic conditions of the masses and exploitation of Indian resources
   3. C. Increased political representation for Indians in the British government
   4. D. Adoption of peaceful negotiations by the British administration
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10. 10.
    Which of the following were causes of the rise of extremism in the Indian national movement during the 20th century? Select TWO correct options from the list below.

    1. A. Success of the Moderates in achieving significant reforms
    2. B. Failure of the Moderates to achieve significant reforms
    3. C. Partition of Bengal in 1905
    4. D. Adoption of non-violent resistance by the British
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