CHAPTER 17 THE FIRST WAR OF INDIAN INDEPENDENCE KSEEB SSLC CLASS 10 SOCIAL SCIENCE SOLUTIONS

CHAPTER 17 THE FIRST WAR OF INDIAN INDEPENDENCE KSEEB SSLC CLASS 10 SOCIAL SCIENCE SOLUTIONS

 

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CHAPTER 17 THE FIRST WAR OF INDIAN INDEPENDENCE (1857) KSEEB SSLC CLASS 10 SOCIAL SCIENCE SOLUTIONS

 

I Fill in the blanks with suitable words:

1. British historians refer to the 1857 revolt as ___________.
2. The policy brought into force by Dalhousie was _________.
3. ______ killed the British Major during the 1857 revolt.
4. Jhansi Rani fought aganist British and took ________ under her control.

ANSWERS.

1. British historians refer to the 1857 revolt as “The Sepoy Mutiny.”
2. The policy brought into force by Dalhousie was “Doctrine of Lapse.”
3. “Mangal Pandey” killed the British Major during the 1857 revolt.
4. Jhansi Rani fought against British and took “Gwalior” under her control.

II Discuss the following in groups and answer them:

1.What were the effects of the Doctrine of Lapse? Analyse.

Effects of the Doctrine of Lapse:

• Doctrine of Lapse ended the rights of Indian kings to pass on their kingdoms to adopted heirs.
• Led to annexation of Satara, Jaipur, Jhansi, Udaipur, and other kingdoms by the British.
• Nawabs lost their titles, leaving many soldiers unemployed.
• Resulted in widespread dissatisfaction among Indians, leading to the revolt of 1857.

2.The economic changes of the time were responsible for the 1857 revolt. How?

Economic changes and the 1857 revolt:

• Industrial revolution in England harmed Indian handicrafts and cottage industries.
• Loss of jobs in textile and wool industries due to British industrialization.
• Heavy taxation on Indian goods exported to England.
• Exploitation of farmers by landlords under the zamindari system.
• These economic grievances fueled resentment against British rule, contributing to the revolt.

3.What were the factors that disturbed the religious sentiments of the soldiers during the 1857 revolt?

Factors disturbing religious sentiments of soldiers in 1857:

• Rumor of cartridges greased with cow and pig fat, offending Hindu and Muslim beliefs.
• Forced crossing of oceans, contrary to religious beliefs of Indian soldiers.
• Lack of consideration for religious sensitivities by British officers.

4.What were the immediate causes for the First War of Independence?

Immediate causes of the First War of Independence:

• Introduction of new rifles with cartridges rumored to be greased with cow and pig fat.
• Rebellion sparked by refusal of Indian soldiers to use these cartridges.
• Revolt initiated by Mangal Pandey’s killing of a British official in Barrackpore.
• Subsequent refusal of Indian soldiers in Meerut to use the cartridges, leading to imprisonment and revolt.

5.Make a list of the reasons for the failure of the revolt.

. Reasons for the failure of the revolt:

• Limited geographical spread of the movement.
• Lack of unified purpose and leadership.
• Differences among Indian soldiers and loyalty of some provincial kings to the British.
• Absence of proper strategy, discipline, and direction.
• Loss of confidence due to arson and looting by some rebel soldiers.

6.What were the features of the declaration of the British Queen in 1858?

Features of the British Queen’s declaration in 1858:

• Acceptance of agreements made by the East India Company with Indian kings.
• Abandonment of ambitious expansion plans.
• Assurance of providing stable government and equality before law to Indians.
• Commitment to religious tolerance and non-interference in religious matters.
• Acknowledgment of the need for Indian support and confidence for peaceful rule.

 

 

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