Nationalism in India: Class 10 Social Studies Q&A
11 free answers on Nationalism in India (Social Studies) for Class 10 students, across CBSE, ICSE and State boards. Includes questions such as “Why did political leaders differ sharply over the question of separate electorates?”, “Compare the images of Bharat Mata in this chapter with the image of Germania in Chapter 1.”, “Write a newspaper report on a) The Jallianwala Bagh massacre”.
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Why did political leaders differ sharply over the question of separate electorates?
Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, who organised the Dalits into the Depressed Classes Association in 1930, clashed with Mahatma Gandhi at the second Round Table Conference by demanding separate electorates for Dalits. When the British government conceded Ambedkar’s demand, Gandhiji began a fast unto death. He believed that separate electorates for Dalits would slow down the process of their integration into society. Ambedkar ultimately accepted Gandhiji’s position, and the result was the
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Imagine you are a woman participating in the Civil Disobedience Movement. Explain what the experience meant to your life.
Students are advised to put themselves in the shoes of women and share the experience.
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Discuss the Salt March to make clear why it was an effective symbol of resistance against colonialism.
Mahatma Gandhi found in salt a powerful symbol that could unite the nation. On 31 January 1930, he sent a letter to Viceroy Irwin stating eleven demands. Some of these were of general interest; others were specific demands of different classes, from industrialists to peasants. The idea was to make the demands wide-ranging so that all classes within Indian society could identify with them and everyone could be brought together in a united campaign. The most stirring of all was the dema
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List all the different social groups which joined the Non-Cooperation Movement of 1921. Then choose any three and write about their hopes and struggles to show why they joined the movement.
Below is the list of different social groups that joined the Non-Cooperation Movement and their struggles. Middle-class Participation in Cities Thousands of students left government-controlled schools and colleges, headmasters and teachers resigned, and lawyers gave up their legal practices. The council elections were boycotted in most provinces, except Madras, where the Justice Party, the party of the non-Brahmans, felt that entering
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Compare the images of Bharat Mata in this chapter with the image of Germania in Chapter 1.
Germania: Symbol of Germany The image was painted by Philip Veit in 1848. Carrying a sword in one hand and flag in another hand Germania is wearing a crown of oak leaves, as the German oak stands for heroism. Bharat Mata: Symbol of India Painted by Abanindranath Tagore in 1905</stron
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Write a newspaper report on a) The Jallianwala Bagh massacre
On 13 April, the infamous Jallianwalla Bagh incident took place. On that day, a large crowd was gathered in the enclosed ground of Jallianwalla Bagh. Some came to protest against the government’s new repressive measures. Others had come to attend the annual Baisakhi fair. Being from outside the city, many villagers were unaware of the martial law that had been imposed. Dyer entered the area, blocked the exit points, and opened fire on the crowd, killing hundreds. His objective,
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What is meant by the idea of Satyagraha?
The idea of Satyagraha emphasised the power of truth and the need to search for truth. It suggested that if the cause was true, if the struggle was against injustice, then physical force was not necessary to fight the oppressor. Without seeking vengeance or being aggressive, a satyagrahi could win the battle through nonviolence. This could be done by appealing to the conscience of the oppressor. People – including the oppressors – had to be persuaded to see the truth inste
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Why Gandhiji decided to withdraw the Non-Cooperation Movement?
In February 1922, Mahatma Gandhi decided to withdraw the Non-Cooperation Movement. He felt the movement was turning violent in many places and satyagrahis needed to be properly trained before they would be ready for mass struggles.
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Why were Indians outraged by the Rowlatt Act?
Rowlatt Act was introduced in 1919. This act was hurriedly passed through the Imperial Legislative Council, although it was completely opposed by Indian members. It had given the government enormous powers to repress political activities. It allowed the detention of political prisoners without trial for two years.
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How the First World War helped in the growth of the National Movement in India?
War created a new political and economic situation. The war led to a huge increase in defence expenditure which was financed by war loans and increasing taxes. Custom duties were increased, and income tax was introduced. Forced recruitment in villages caused widespread anger. Crops failed; this resulted in an acute shortage of food. 12 to 13 million people died due to famin
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Why the growth of nationalism in the colonies is linked to an anti-colonial movement?
People began discovering their unity in the process of their struggle with colonialism. The sense of being oppressed under colonialism provided a shared bond that tied many different groups together. But each class and group felt the effects of colonialism differently. Their experiences were varied, and their notions of freedom were not always the same. The Congress under Mahatma Gandhi tried to forge these groups together w