DPS-Modern Indian School

Doha , Qatar
History Holiday Assignment
Class-X
Max. Marks-50

Time-2 hrs

1. Explain the term Doctrine of lapse. Name two states that fell victim to Dalhousies Doctrine
of Lapse.
2. What reason was given by the British for the partition of Bengal?

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3. Name any two leaders of the Home Rule Leagues in India. Why were these Leagues set up?
Explain its contribution in the Indian Freedom Struggle.

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4. Name any two political organisations set up in India before the Indian National Congress.
Mention the names of any two Presidents of the Indian National Congress in the 19th
century.

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5. Mention any two changes in the administration of British empire in India after 1857. (2)
6. Give two main features of the Indian economy in the 18th century.

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7. In which two ways, the British government disrupted the traditional Indian social and
economic relationship?

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8. What is meant by Ilbert Bill? What was its significance in the growth of Indian nationalism?
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9. How did the racial arrogance of British lead to the growth of national consciousness in the
latter half of the 19th century? Explain with examples.
10. Trace the growth of militant nationalism in India from 1905 to 1918.

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11. Explain the main differences between the Extremists and Moderates nationalist leaders in
India in the early years of 20th century. Examine the impact of the Extremists on the
nationalist movement.
Short Notes on (4 marks each)
1. Writing of History in Medieval India.
2. Growth of Urdu language and literature.
3. Dravidian literature growth and importance.
4. Growth of Sanskrit literature during the Gupta period.
5. Growth of Painting from ancient to Modern period.

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