Question Paper

 Question Paper

Subject: History – Class 10
Chapter: Nationalism in India
Type: Competency-Based Questions

Q.1. (Case-based / Analytical)

Read the passage and answer the following:

"Gandhi’s idea of Satyagraha emphasized truth and non-violence. He believed that if the cause was true and the struggle was against injustice, then physical force was not necessary to fight the oppressor. This could win the support of the oppressor as well."

Q.1 (a) How did Gandhi’s idea of Satyagraha provide a new way of fighting colonial rule in India?

Q.2. (Application-based)

Imagine you are a member of the Congress Committee in 1921 when the Non-Cooperation Movement has just begun. Suggest two ways in which you would motivate people from your village to participate in the movement. Also explain how their participation would strengthen the struggle against British rule.

Q.3. (Evaluation-based / HOTS)

The Simon Commission was boycotted in India in 1928.
Q.3 (a) Why was it boycotted?
Q.3 (b) How did this boycott reflect the growth of nationalism in India?

 Model Answers

Answer 1 (Case-based / Analytical):

• Gandhi’s idea of Satyagraha taught that injustice could be fought without violence.
• It gave moral strength to the people, uniting farmers, workers, traders, women, and students.
• It made the British appear morally weak before the world.
• The use of truth and non-violence attracted mass participation and international sympathy for India’s struggle.

Answer 2 (Application-based):

As a Congress Committee member in 1921, I would:

1. Promote boycott of foreign goods – Encourage people to wear khadi and burn foreign cloth. This would weaken British industries.
2. Encourage withdrawal from British institutions – Motivate students to join national schools and people to support Indian-run panchayats. This would reduce British influence in everyday life.
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4.  By doing this, villagers would actively participate in the Non-Cooperation Movement, making the struggle stronger and more widespread.

Answer 3 (Evaluation-based / HOTS):

(a) Reasons for Boycott:

• The Simon Commission had no Indian members, which insulted Indian self-respect.
• It ignored the principle of “Indians for India.”

(b) Reflection of Nationalism:

• All political parties united to protest against it.
• The slogan “Simon Go Back” showed national anger.
• It reflected the maturity and unity of Indian nationalism against colonial rule.