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Weekly Problem Practice for 2025 History Optional [Modern India: Week 4]

Q.1 The Revolt of 1857 was merely an mutiny. Discuss. [20 Marks]

Q.2 “The Indigo Revolt of 1859-60 holds a very significant place in our history of national liberation movement. For the first time in the history of our anti-colonial struggle, its two independent currents– spontaneous peasant resistance and constitutional agitation in defence of peasantry – came into mutual contact.” Elucidate. [10 Marks]

Q.3 “In the first decade of the 20th century, the atmosphere was ripe for the emergence of revolutionary groups to fill up the vacant space in the political map of the country. Critically examine. [10 Marks]

Q.4 In its political behaviour the Indian National Congress in its early career was never a radical organisation, besides the founders of the Congress involved A.O. Hume in their project. Do these facts verify that the Congress was founded as a ‘Safety valve’? Explain. [10 Marks]

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