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Select the correct answers to the questions from the given options. (Do not copy the questions, write the correct answer only.)

1(x)2026

MCQModerate1 mark

In the town of Sundar Nagar, the local government decided to cut down a large number of trees to build a shopping mall. The children were upset because the trees provided a place to play. A group of school students decided to take action based on the lesson they had studied about the Early Nationalists. Which of the following actions are they NOT likely to adopt?

(a)Hold placards with the message 'Save Our Trees'.
(b)Write letters to the local newspapers expressing their concerns.
(c)Plant saplings to show their commitment to the environment.
(d)Forcibly prevent workers sent by the Government.

2(ii)2025

Short answerModerate2 marks

Imagine you are an Early Nationalist leader. Mention any two methods you would follow to fight against the British.

Select the correct answers to the questions from the given options. (Do not copy the questions, write the correct answer only.)

1(xi)2024

MCQEasy1 mark

Tina is inspired by the methods of the Early Nationalists and wants to follow them. She notices that the road leading to her school is damaged and has many potholes. Which of the following methods is she MOST LIKELY to follow, to solve this problem?

(a)Boycott the civic authorities
(b)Gather a group of students and protest
(c)Write a petition to the authorities highlighting the problem
(d)Block the entrance to the road

1(xi)2023

MCQEasy1 mark

Identify the Early Nationalist leader.

(a)Gopal Krishna Gokhale
(b)Bipin Chandra Pal
(c)Jyotiba Phule
(d)Bal Gangadhar Tilak

192021

MCQEasy1 mark

Which of the following statements about Early Nationalists is false?

(a)Their leaders were Dadabhai Naoroji and Gopal Krishna Gokhale
(b)They believed in constitutional means of protest.
(c)They wanted self-government under British rule
(d)They wanted to launch violent agitations against the British

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Answer briefly each of the questions (a) to (j):

2(b)2020

Short answerModerate2 marks

State any two methods adopted by the Early Nationalists in the National Movement.

2(b)2019

Short answerModerate2 marks

Name the two books that Dadabhai Naoroji authored explaining the "Drain of India’s Wealth".

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The second half of the 19th century witnessed the growth of a strong feeling of Nationalism. With reference to the statement, answer the following:

DifferenceHard4 marks

Explain briefly any three differences in the methods adopted between the Early Nationalists and Radicals, in the National Movement.

Objectives and Methods of Struggle of the Early Nationalists

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