Chapter 15 Framing the Constitution The Beginning of a New Era Question 1. What were the ideals expressed in the Objectives Resolution ? Solution : The “Objectives Resolution” outlined the ideals of the Constitution of Independent India as mentioned below :...
Chapter 14 Understanding Partition Politics, Memories, Experiences Question 1. What did the Muslim League demand through its resolution of 1940? Solution : The resolution of 23 March 1940, demanded a measure of autonomy for the Muslim- majority areas of the...
Chapter 13 Mahatma Gandhi and the Nationalist Movement Civil Disobedience and Beyond Question 1. How did Mahatma Gandhi seek to identify with the common people ? Solution : Mahatma Gandhi was appreciated by the people because he dressed like them, lived like them, and...
Chapter 12 Colonial Cities Urbanisation, Planning and Architecture Question 1. To what extent are census data useful in reconstructing patterns of urbanisation in the colonial context ? Solution : The census data are useful in reconstructing patterns of urbanisation...
Chapter 11 Rebels and the Raj The Revolt of 1857 and its Representations Question 1. Why did the mutinous sepoys in many places turn to erstwhile rulers to provide leadership to the revolt ? Solution : The mutinous sepoys in many places turn to erstwhile rulers to...
