Class 10 Second Phase of the National Movement (Radicals) Mock Test (ICSE)

Topics in Second Phase of the National Movement (Radicals)

• Partition of Bengal
• Surat Split
• Radicals: objectives and methods
• Tilak, Bipin Chandra Pal and Lala Lajpat Rai
• Muslim League
• Lucknow Pact

Second Phase of the National Movement (Radicals) practice questions with answers

1. Q1Multiple choice·1 mark
   Which of the following was a major significance of the Lucknow Pact of 1916?

   1. (a)It brought about unity between the Early Nationalists and Assertive Nationalists, and an understanding between the Congress and the Muslim League
   2. (b)It formally announced the Partition of Bengal
   3. (c)It led to the suspension of the Swadeshi and Boycott movement
   4. (d)It established the independent Dominion Status for India
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   1. Correct option: (a) It brought about unity between the Early Nationalists and Assertive Nationalists, and an understanding between the Congress and the Muslim League+1

   Answer: (a)
2. Q2Multiple choice·1 mark
   Which of the following prominent Assertive Nationalist leaders authored the book Gita Rahasya?

   1. (a)Lala Lajpat Rai
   2. (b)Bipin Chandra Pal
   3. (c)Aurobindo Ghosh
   4. (d)Bal Gangadhar Tilak
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   1. Correct option: (d) Bal Gangadhar Tilak+1

   Answer: (d)
3. Q3Multiple choice·1 mark
   The All-India Muslim League was founded in 1906 at which of the following places?

   1. (a)Aligarh
   2. (b)Calcutta
   3. (c)Dhaka
   4. (d)Lahore
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   1. Correct option: (c) Dhaka+1

   Answer: (c)
4. Q4Multiple choice·1 mark
   Who was the British Viceroy of India when the Partition of Bengal was announced in 1905?

   1. (a)Lord Hardinge
   2. (b)Lord Chelmsford
   3. (c)Lord Curzon
   4. (d)Lord Minto
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   1. Correct option: (c) Lord Curzon+1

   Answer: (c)
5. Q5Long answer·4 marks
   The Assertive Nationalists (Radicals) emerged with a more aggressive and direct approach towards the British rule. In this context, explain: (a) Two main objectives of the Radicals. (b) Two methods adopted by them during the freedom struggle.
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   1. (a) First objective, any one of: attainment of Swaraj (self-rule or independence); inculcating national pride, self-reliance (Atma Shakti) and courage among the people; arousing the masses and involving them in the national movement; ending the British economic exploitation of India; or any other valid objective.+1
   2. (a) Second objective, a different one from the same list.+1
   3. (b) First method, any one of: Swadeshi (use of Indian-made goods and promotion of Indian industries); boycott of British goods, institutions and titles; national education through national schools and colleges; passive resistance (refusal to obey unjust laws); mass agitation through public meetings, the press and festivals such as the Ganapati and Shivaji festivals; or any other valid method.+1
   4. (b) Second method, a different one from the same list.+1

   Answer: (a) Any two of: attainment of Swaraj; building national pride and self-reliance (Atma Shakti); arousing and involving the masses; ending British economic exploitation. (b) Any two of: Swadeshi; boycott of British goods and institutions; national education; passive resistance; mass agitation through meetings, the press and festivals.
6. Q6Long answer·4 marks
   The Assertive Nationalists (Radicals) introduced a vigorous phase in the Indian National Movement. With reference to their approach, answer the following: (a) State any two main objectives of the Assertive Nationalists. [2] (b) Mention any two methods adopted by them during the freedom struggle. [2]
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   1. (a) First objective, any one of: attainment of Swaraj (self-rule or independence); inculcating national pride, self-reliance (Atma Shakti) and courage among the people; arousing the masses and involving them in the national movement; ending the British economic exploitation of India; or any other valid objective.+1
   2. (a) Second objective, a different one from the same list.+1
   3. (b) First method, any one of: Swadeshi (use of Indian-made goods and promotion of Indian industries); boycott of British goods, institutions and titles; national education through national schools and colleges; passive resistance (refusal to obey unjust laws); mass agitation through public meetings, the press and festivals such as the Ganapati and Shivaji festivals; or any other valid method.+1
   4. (b) Second method, a different one from the same list.+1

   Answer: (a) Any two of: attainment of Swaraj; building national pride and self-reliance (Atma Shakti); arousing and involving the masses; ending British economic exploitation. (b) Any two of: Swadeshi; boycott of British goods and institutions; national education; passive resistance; mass agitation through meetings, the press and festivals.

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