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ICSE Class 10 History and Civics

ICSE Class 10 History and Civics

Complete mock test covering World War periods and Indian Constitutional Development. Includes source-based and analytical questions.

2025-07-19
Pavan Pavan
ICSE Class 10 History Civics Grade 10

Duration

30 min

Questions

30

Marking

Negative

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What was the main cause of the First War of Independence in 1857?

A
Introduction of the new land revenue system
B
Enactment of the Vernacular Press Act
C
The use of the Enfield rifle cartridges
D
The Partition of Bengal

Which of the following was the first major rebellion against British rule in India?

A
The Indian National Congress
B
The First War of Independence
C
The Salt March
D
The Quit India Movement

Who was the leader of the First War of Independence in 1857?

A
Mangal Pandey
B
Rani Lakshmibai
C
Bahadur Shah Zafar
D
Tatya Tope

Which of the following events marked the beginning of the First War of Independence in 1857?

A
The revolt in Meerut
B
The rebellion in Kanpur
C
The battle of Plassey
D
The outbreak of cholera

What was the immediate result of the First War of Independence in 1857?

A
India became an independent nation
B
The British East India Company was dissolved
C
The Indian National Congress was formed
D
The British government introduced the Montagu-Chelmsford Reforms

Who was the leader of the revolt in Lucknow during the First War of Independence?

A
Nana Sahib
B
Begum Hazrat Mahal
C
Tatya Tope
D
Mangal Pandey

What was the main reason behind the failure of the First War of Independence in 1857?

A
Lack of unity among the rebels
B
Superior military tactics of the British
C
The strong support of the Indian princes to the British
D
The lack of arms and ammunition

Which of the following factors contributed to the growth of nationalism in India?

A
The rise of Western education
B
The influence of the British government
C
The economic exploitation by the British
D
All of the above

What was the main aim of the Indian National Congress when it was founded in 1885?

A
To demand full independence from Britain
B
To promote communal harmony
C
To work for political and constitutional reforms
D
To oppose the British administration

Which of the following leaders is associated with the formation of the Indian National Congress in 1885?

A
Lala Lajpat Rai
B
Dadabhai Naoroji
C
Allan Octavian Hume
D
Bal Gangadhar Tilak

Which of the following was a feature of the First Phase of the Indian National Movement (1885-1907)?

A
Moderate approach and demands for constitutional reforms
B
Militant approach and demand for complete independence
C
Focus on social reforms
D
Focus on economic nationalism

Which of the following was the main focus of the Second Phase of the Indian National Movement (1905-1916)?

A
Support for the British government
B
Demand for complete independence
C
Demand for Swaraj (self-rule)
D
Social reforms and economic policies

Which event marked the beginning of the Second Phase of the Indian National Movement?

A
Partition of Bengal
B
Formation of the Indian National Congress
C
The Quit India Movement
D
Jallianwala Bagh Massacre

Who is considered the leader of the Extremist faction during the Second Phase of the Indian National Movement?

A
Lala Lajpat Rai
B
Bal Gangadhar Tilak
C
Dadabhai Naoroji
D
Surendranath Banerjee

What was the main reason behind the Partition of Bengal in 1905?

A
To encourage communal division
B
To introduce a new taxation system
C
To build a new administrative system
D
To develop trade and commerce in Bengal

Who was the first President of the Indian National Congress?

A
Womesh Chunder Bonnerjee
B
Dadabhai Naoroji
C
Surendranath Banerjee
D
Annie Besant

Who introduced the 'Doctrine of Lapse' which led to the annexation of several states?

A
Lord Dalhousie
B
Lord Curzon
C
Lord Mountbatten
D
Lord Canning

Which of the following was a key feature of the Indian National Congress during the first phase?

A
Demand for complete independence
B
Demand for self-rule within the British Empire
C
Opposition to the British rule
D
Support for the British Empire

The Second Phase of the Indian National Movement is also known as the:

A
Moderate Phase
B
Extremist Phase
C
Non-cooperation Phase
D
Civil Disobedience Phase

Who led the Swadeshi Movement after the Partition of Bengal?

A
Bal Gangadhar Tilak
B
Subhas Chandra Bose
C
Lala Lajpat Rai
D
Bipin Chandra Pal

The Indian National Congress split into two factions in 1907 at the:

A
Surat Session
B
Lucknow Session
C
Calcutta Session
D
Delhi Session

Which of the following was the main reason for the failure of the First War of Independence?

A
Lack of unity among the rebels
B
Superior military strength of the British
C
Lack of support from the Indian rulers
D
All of the above

The Indian National Congress during the First Phase of the Indian National Movement was:

A
Militant and aggressive
B
Moderate and reformist
C
Radical and revolutionary
D
Indifferent and conservative

Who was known for the slogan 'Swaraj is my birthright'?

A
Subhas Chandra Bose
B
Bal Gangadhar Tilak
C
Lala Lajpat Rai
D
Mahatma Gandhi

Which of the following was the key demand of the Extremists during the Second Phase of the Indian National Movement?

A
Complete independence
B
Self-rule
C
Better treatment of Indians
D
Equal representation in the British Parliament

The Bengal Partition of 1905 was reversed in which year?

A
1911
B
1909
C
1912
D
1914

Who was the founder of the 'Servants of India Society'?

A
Bal Gangadhar Tilak
B
Gopal Krishna Gokhale
C
Subhas Chandra Bose
D
Lala Lajpat Rai

Which of the following was a key feature of the Indian National Congress after its split in 1907?

A
Moderate demands for reforms
B
Militant struggle for self-rule
C
Support for British colonial rule
D
Focus on social reforms

Who was the leader of the 'Swadeshi Movement' following the Partition of Bengal?

A
Bal Gangadhar Tilak
B
Bipin Chandra Pal
C
Lala Lajpat Rai
D
Subhas Chandra Bose

In which year was the 'Indian National Congress' formed?

A
1857
B
1885
C
1905
D
1917