The first war of Independence of 1857 was a culmination of people's dissatisfaction with the British rule. In this context enumerate the following causes:
Economic causes
i. The most important cause of popular discontent was the British policy of economically exploiting India. This hurt all sections of society. The peasants suffered due to high revenue demands and the strict revenue collection policy.
ii. Artisans and craftsmen were ruined by the large-scale influx of cheap British manufactured goods into India which, in turn, made their hand-made goods uneconomical to produce.
iii. People who made a living by following religious and cultural pursuits lost their source of livelihood due to the withdrawal of royal patronage caused by the displacement of the old ruling classes.
What is meant by the term ' Veto Power' which is enjoyed by the permanent members of the Security Council?
The Civil Disobedience Movement was significant in the History of the National Movement. In this context write briefly on the following points:
The Gandhi-Irwin Pact.
With reference to the First World War answer the following questions:
Explain any three causes of the First World War.
The first war of Independence of 1857 was a culmination of people's dissatisfaction with the British rule. In this context enumerate the following causes:
Political causes
The Civil Disobedience Movement was significant in the History of the National Movement. In this context write briefly on the following points:
The Second Round Table Conference.
The first war of Independence of 1857 was a culmination of people's dissatisfaction with the British rule. In this context enumerate the following causes:
Military causes
The Civil Disobedience Movement was significant in the History of the National Movement. In this context write briefly on the following points:
The circumstances leading to the Civil Disobedience Movement.
