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Question 1: In the context of the 'Age of Industrialization', what was the term used for the system where merchants in the countryside provided money to peasants and artisans to produce goods for the international market?
- The Guild System
- The Assembly Line system
- The Proto-industrial system โ correct
- The Factory System
Explanation: The proto-industrial system refers to the phase before the factory system, where merchants supplied raw materials to rural households to produce goods, bypassing urban craft guilds.
Question 2: What was the main focus of the 'Age of Industrialization' chapter in Class 10 History?
- Nationalist movements and unification
- Rise of factories and new technologies โ correct
- Development of print culture
- Global trade routes and exploration
Explanation: The chapter focuses on the transition from hand labor to machine production, the rise of the factory system, and the impact of industrialization on workers and society.
Question 3: Who is the author of the famous Hindi novel 'Godan', which depicts rural Indian life?
- Sarat Chandra Chattopadhyay
- Premchand โ correct
- Rabindranath Tagore
- Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay
Explanation: Munshi Premchand is the celebrated author of 'Godan', a novel that provides a deep insight into the lives of Indian peasants and their struggles during the colonial period.
Question 4: Which British act in 1919, allowing detention without trial, led to nationwide protests in India?
- Press Act
- Government of India Act
- Indian Councils Act
- Rowlatt Act โ correct
Explanation: The Rowlatt Act of 1919 gave the British government enormous powers to repress political activities and crush dissent without trial, sparking widespread protests and the Jallianwala Bagh massacre.
Question 5: What was a primary role of print culture in 19th-century India regarding social change?
- Facilitating international trade agreements
- Promoting scientific research and discovery
- Disseminating ideas for religious and social reform โ correct
- Developing military strategy and tactics
Explanation: Print culture played a vital role in 19th-century India by facilitating religious and social reform movements through the widespread dissemination of new ideas and critiques of existing practices.
Question 6: Which country is widely recognized as the first to experience the Industrial Revolution?
- France
- Britain โ correct
- United States
- Germany
Explanation: Britain was the first country to undergo the Industrial Revolution, largely due to its early access to coal, iron, technological innovations, and colonial resources.
Question 7: The 'Silk Route' was a historical network primarily known for facilitating the exchange of which of the following?
- Cultural ideas and religious beliefs
- Goods, culture, and religion across continents โ correct
- Only silk textiles
- Spices, gold, and precious stones
Explanation: The Silk Route was a vast network of trade paths that facilitated the exchange of goods like silk, spices, and gold, as well as cultural ideas, technologies, and religions across Eurasia.
Question 8: Who was proclaimed the first German Emperor (Kaiser) in 1871 after the unification of Germany?
- William I โ correct
- Otto von Bismarck
- Napoleon III
- Frederick William IV
Explanation: In January 1871, the Prussian King William I was proclaimed the German Emperor in a ceremony held at the Palace of Versailles, marking the culmination of German unification.
Question 9: What major nationwide movement did Mahatma Gandhi launch in India in 1920 to protest British rule?
- Quit India Movement
- Non-Cooperation Movement โ correct
- Champaran Satyagraha
- Civil Disobedience Movement
Explanation: The Non-Cooperation Movement was officially launched by Mahatma Gandhi in 1920 to protest against British policies and demand self-rule (Swaraj) for India through non-violent resistance.
Question 10: In the context of global history and its impact on Africa, what was 'Rinderpest'?
- An invention related to the printing press
- A new type of trade tax imposed on colonies
- A political treaty between European powers
- A devastating cattle disease that spread rapidly โ correct
Explanation: Rinderpest was a devastating cattle plague that arrived in Africa in the late 1880s, causing massive economic disruption, famine, and social change, facilitating European colonization.
