Practice Chapter 3 - Glimpses of the Past - 2.3 | Module 2: Honeydew - Prose Deep Dive (Part 1) | CBSE 8 English
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Chapter 3 - Glimpses of the Past

2.3 - Chapter 3 - Glimpses of the Past

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Question 1 Easy

What justification did the British give for colonization?

💡 Hint: Think about how they viewed themselves in relation to India.

Question 2 Easy

Name one consequence of the Doctrine of Lapse.

💡 Hint: What happened to Indian rulers under this policy?

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Question 1

What was the primary justification given by the British for their rule over India?

Civilizing mission
Economic gain
Cultural exchange

💡 Hint: Think about their perspective on cultural superiority.

Question 2

True or False: The British government viewed Indian resistance as legitimate grievances.

True
False

💡 Hint: Recall their dismissal of Indian sentiments.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Evaluate how understanding multiple perspectives can change our interpretation of a historical event.

💡 Hint: Consider what happens if we only hear one side of the story.

Challenge 2 Hard

Critically analyze the long-term effects of British economic policies on Indian society even beyond 1857.

💡 Hint: Think about how these policies affected future generations.

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