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On the outline map of India. Locate and label the following with suitable symbols. (A) The place associate with the Cotton mill workers Satyagraha. (B) The place where the Congress session took place in 1927.
(A) The place associated with the Cotton Mill Workers’ Satyagraha was Ahmedabad in Gujarat. Mahatma Gandhi led this movement in 1918 to support mill workers demanding better wages and working conditions, marking an important step in India’s non-violent struggle for labour rights and social justice.Read more
(A) The place associated with the Cotton Mill Workers’ Satyagraha was Ahmedabad in Gujarat. Mahatma Gandhi led this movement in 1918 to support mill workers demanding better wages and working conditions, marking an important step in India’s non-violent struggle for labour rights and social justice.
(B) The Congress session of 1927 took place at Madras (now Chennai). In this session, the demand for complete independence (Purna Swaraj) was discussed, and Congress strongly opposed British policies. It also marked a growing unity and assertiveness in India’s national movement under Gandhian influence.
See lessWhich of the following was a major effect of the Industrial Revolution on European trade during the 19th century?
The correct answer is B. During the 19th century, the Industrial Revolution caused a surge in European manufacturing. Factories needed more raw materials and consumers for finished goods. Consequently, European nations expanded trade networks, sought new markets, and increased their economic influenRead more
The correct answer is B. During the 19th century, the Industrial Revolution caused a surge in European manufacturing. Factories needed more raw materials and consumers for finished goods. Consequently, European nations expanded trade networks, sought new markets, and increased their economic influence globally, which also intensified colonial expansion and competition.
See lessLouise-Sebastien Mercier proclaimed “Tremble, therefore, tyrants of the world! Tremble before the virtual writer!” Who are referred to as the tyrants in this context?
The correct answer is B. In the statement, Mercier calls absolutist institutions—monarchies and the church—“tyrants of the world.” He emphasized the power of writers to influence society and challenge these institutions. Through books and ideas, writers could inspire reform and question traditionalRead more
The correct answer is B. In the statement, Mercier calls absolutist institutions—monarchies and the church—“tyrants of the world.” He emphasized the power of writers to influence society and challenge these institutions. Through books and ideas, writers could inspire reform and question traditional authority, threatening the control of these tyrannical powers.
See less“The nineteenth century was a period of great economic, political, and social transformation in the world.” Explain this statement with suitable examples.
The nineteenth century marked major world transformations: Economically: Industrial Revolution increased production and global trade. Politically: Nationalism led to unifications of Italy and Germany. Socially: Rise of urban working classes and reform movements. These changes modernized the world, sRead more
The nineteenth century marked major world transformations:
- Economically: Industrial Revolution increased production and global trade.
- Politically: Nationalism led to unifications of Italy and Germany.
- Socially: Rise of urban working classes and reform movements.
See lessThese changes modernized the world, strengthened global links, and reshaped traditional economies and societies into more interconnected and industrialized systems.
“Technology played a crucial role in linking distant regions of the world in the nineteenth century.” Explain with any two suitable examples.
Steam engine: Powered ships and trains, enabling faster movement of goods and people, boosting international trade and travel. Telegraph: Allowed near-instant communication across continents, connecting governments, businesses, and individuals, and strengthening political, social, and economic tiesRead more
- Steam engine: Powered ships and trains, enabling faster movement of goods and people, boosting international trade and travel.
- Telegraph: Allowed near-instant communication across continents, connecting governments, businesses, and individuals, and strengthening political, social, and economic ties worldwide.
- Railways: Expanded inland transportation, linking remote regions to ports and cities, facilitating trade, migration, and cultural exchange, and integrating regional economies into a global network.
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