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ICSE Geography Class 10 Question Bank with Solutions

• Chapter 1 Interpretation of Topographical Maps 1
• Chapter 2 Interpretation of Topographical Maps 2
• Chapter 3 Location, Extent and Physical Features of India (Through Map Only)
• Chapter 4 Climate of India
• Chapter 5 Soil Resources in India
• Chapter 6 Natural Vegetation
• Chapter 7 Water Resources
• Chapter 8 Mineral and Energy Resources 1
• Chapter 9 Mineral and Energy Resources 2
• Chapter 10 Agriculture in India 1: Introduction
• Chapter 11 Agriculture in India 2: Food Crops
• Chapter 12 Agriculture in India 3: Cash Crops
• Chapter 13 Manufacturing Industries in India 1: Agro-based
• Chapter 14 Manufacturing Industries in India 2: Mineral-based
• Chapter 15 Transport
• Chapter 16 Waste Management — Impact of Waste Accumulation
• Chapter 17 Waste Management — Need for Management of Waste
• Chapter 18 Waste Generation & Management — Methods of Safe Disposal of Waste
• Chapter 19 Need and Method for Reducing, Reusing & Recycling Waste

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• English(01)
• AO NAGA(42)
• Assamese(02)
• Bengali(03)
• DZONGKHA(26)
• GARO(40)
• Gujarathi(04)
• Hindi(05)
• Kannada(06)
• Khasi (07)
• Lepcha(20)
• Malayalam(08)
• Marathi(09)
• Manipuri(18)
• Mizo(17)
• Nepali(10)
• Odia(11)
• Punjabi(12)
• Sanskrit(19)
• Tamil(13)
• Tangkhul(47)
• Telugu(14)
• Tenyidie(41)
• Urdu(16)
• French(27)
• German(28)
• Spanish(36)

ICSE Subjectwise List of Prescribed Textbooks

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English(01)

PAPER 1. (Language)
No specific book is being recommended for background reading.
PAPER 2. (Literature in English)

• DRAMA: The Merchant of Venice
  (Shakespeare’s unabridged play by A.W. Verity)
  OR
• The Mousetrap – Agatha Christie
• TREASURE TROVE – A collection of ICSE Poems & Short Stories (Evergreen Publications (India) Ltd. New Delhi).

Poetry

• Heart of a Tree by Henry Cuyler Bunner
• After Blenheim by Robert Southey
• The Cold Within by James Patrick Kinney
•  The Patriot by Robert Browning
•  Nine Gold Medals by David Roth
• Television by Roald Dahl
•  Daffodils by William Wordsworth
• Bangle sellers by Sarojini Naidu
•  Abu Ben Adheim by Leigh Hunt
•  I Know why the Caged Bird Sings by Maya Angelou

Prose

1.  Short Stories:

(i) Chief Seattle’s Speech
(ii) The Old Man at the Bridge by Earnest
Hemmingway
(iii) A Horse and Two Goats by R.K. Narayan
(iv) Hearts and Hands by O’ Henry
(v) A Face in the Dark by Ruskin Bond
(vi) Angel in Disguise by T.S. Arthur
(vii) The Little Match Girl by Hans Christian
Andersen
(viii) The Blue Bead by Norah Burke
(ix) My Greatest Olympic Prize by Jesse
Owens
(x) All Summer in a Day by Ray Bradbury

2. Animal Farm by George Orwell

3. Call of the Wild by Jack London

Indian Languages

AO NAGA(42)

• Mejen O 2nd edition.
  (An Anthology of Poems and Short Stories by Contemporary Ao writers, JMS Publication).
• Khristan Aeni Aoba 2nd edition.
  (A translation of John Bunyan’s ‘The Pilgrim’s Progress’, A BAM Publication).
• Akumlir Wadang by L. Imti Aier.

Assamese(02)

• Karengar Ligiri (Drama): by Jyoti Prasad Agarwala
•  Saudor Puteke Naau Meli Jai (Novel) by Homen Buragohain
• Kabita Manjuri (a collection of poems)
• Asomiya Chuti Galpar Prabah (a collection
  of short stories)

Bengali(03)

(i)Sonkolita: A collection of ICSE Short Stories & Poems by Power Publishers, Kolkata

Short Stories:

• Ginni by Rabindranath Tagore.
• Laloo by Sarat Chandra Chattopadhyay
• Baama by Bibhutibhushan Banadyopadhyay
• Canvassar by Banaphul
• Naam by Narendranath Mitra
• Asohojogee by Manik Bandyopadhyay
• Debotar Jonmo by Shibram Chakraborty
•  Neel Manusher Kahini by Sunil Gangyopadhyay
• Gandhota Baro Sandehojanak by Shirshendu Mukhopadhyay
• Lokti by Humayun Ahmed

(ii)Poems:

• Bangabhumir prati by Madhusudan Dutta
• Shobhotar prati by Rabindranath Tagore
• Kuli-Mojur by Najrul Islam
• Aabar Asibo Phire by Jibananda Das
• Siri by Sukanta Bhattacharya
• Rabindranather Prati by Buddhadeb Basu
• Phul Futuk Na Futuk by Subhash Mukhopadhay
• Amalkanti by Nirendranath Chakraborty
• Babu Bolen by Shankha Ghosh
• Kho-Kho by Amitabha Dasgupta

(iii) Novel: Chander Pahar by Bibhutibhushan Bandyopadhyay
(iv) Drama: Jambo by Mohit Chattopadhyay

DZONGKHA(26)

(i) Gyalse Laglen by Prose (Reader VIII)
(ii) Legshed Langdor Shenjed Proverbs
(iii)Biography of Ashi Nangse

GARO(40)

(i) Kadimgimin Seanirang Bak II: C compiled by Lindrid D. Shira

1. A Chikrangni Nokma Songa by Llwellyn R. Marak
2. Nokpante by Brucellina G momin
3. Balpakram by Llwellyn R. Marak
4. David Livingstone by Tojing S Sangma
5. Sepoy Mutiny ong gniko Jumang Niksoa by Vinthon M. Momin
6. Rev. Thangkan K. Sangma by Lindrid D. Shira
7. Changsao Dakgrikram A.bao Krismas Salo by Mackenson Rongmuthu
8. Garo Hills Damgipin A.gisi by Rev. Gilbert K Marak
9. Ahaia Ba Medong Ra.ona by Aldrich Ch. Marak
10. Chengoni A chik Kattarang by Dewansing Rongmuthu
11.Jakgitel Bil Aro Miksongani by Keneth M. Momin
12. Turani Chatro chatrirangni Bajengdeba Ramako Re.ani Bewal by Wilson K Marak
13. A song De.a by Aldrich Ch. Momin
14. Kangalni Dal Gipa Mande ong.ani by Lindrid D. Shira
15. Indiani Jakgitelanina Krenggiparangni Pegipa by Icylian R. Marak

(ii)Poetry 

Chason Gital A.Chik Poetryrang  Compiled by Keneth M.Momin

1. Ma.ani Ka.saa by H. B. Sangma
2. Bidan Chimik by S. S. Marak
3. A. Songtagna Sintea by S. S. Sangma
4. Katta Pagitcham Niam Songittcham by D. S. Rongmuthu
5. O Sia by J. Rongmuthu
6. Ka.saa by Keneth Momin
7. Ritimkari by B. S. Sangma
8. Cha.asia by B. S. Bangshall
9. Saljong Tasin Me chik by M.R. Sangma
10. A.gilsak Dal.begipa Alda Nok by M. Rongmuthu

(iii) Veniceni Badinggipa by (Late) Mackenson
Rongumuthu.

Gujarathi(04)

Sahitya Gurjar: A collection of ICSE Short Stories and Poems.

(i) Short Stories: (All short stories to be studied)
1.Khari Maa by Ramanlal Desai
2.Parivartan by Gaurishankar Joshi (Dhumketu)
3.Sad Vartyo by Zaverchand Meghani
4.Jamunanu Poor by Ramnarayan Pathak
5.Ladu nu Jaman by Pannalal Patel
6. Annjalpani by Pitambar Patel
7.Maji no pyalo by Gulabdas Broker
8.Sanskarni Shrimantai by Kundanika Kapadia
9.Dadano Dallo by Ila Arab Mehta
10.Himmat maro dost by Mohammad Mankad

(ii) Poems: (All poems to be studied)
1.Vaishnavjan by Narsinh Mehta
2. Lochan Man no Jagado by KaviDayaram
3. Pranam Mara by Ramnarayan Pathak
4.Ae Nishal Ae Savar by Sundarji Betai
5. Chha Rutuo by Umashankar Joshi
6.Banavati Phoolone by Prahlad Parekh
7. Boliye na Kain by Rajendra Shah
8. Gram Mata by Sursingji Gohil “ Kalapi”
9. Panchika by Mukesh Joshi
10. Subhashito
(iii) Novel: Vaansano Ankur by Smt Varsha Adalja
(iv) Ekanki Gurjar A collection of ICSE One Act
Plays: (Gurjar Granthratna Karyalaya,
Ahmedabad).
1.Vruksh by Labhshankar Thakar
2.Karna Kunti by Manubhai Pancholi
3.Raja Ladu Sinh by Dr Shiv Shankar Joshi
4.Hukum Malik by Chinu Modi
5.Lagnana Umedwar by Jyotindra Dave
6.Deshbhakt Jagdusha by Raman Lal Soni

Hindi(05)

Recommended for background work: Saras Hindi Vyakaran (Evergreen Publications, New Delhi)

Sahitya Sagar: A collection of ICSE Short
Stories &Poems. (Evergreen Publications, New
Delhi)
(i) Short Stories:
1. Baat Athanni Ki by Sundarshan
2. Kaki by Siyaram Sharan Gupta
3. Maha Yagya Ka Puruskar by Yashpal
4. Netaji Ka Chasma by Swayam Prakash
5. Apna Apna Bhagya by Jainendra Kumar
6. Bade Ghar Ki Beti by Premchand
7. Sandeh by Jaishankar Prashad
8. Jamun Ka Ped by Krishna Chander
9. Bhede Aur Bhediyen by Hari S hankar
Parsai
10. Do Kalakar by Mannu Bhandari
(ii) Poems:
1. Sakhi byKabir Das
2. Girdhar Ki Kundaliyan by Girdhar Kavi
Rai
3. Swarg Bana Sakte Hai by Ramdhari Singh
Dinkar
4. Wah Janmabhumi Meri by Sohanlal
Dwivedi
5. Megh Aaye by Sarveshwar Dayal Saxena
6. Sur Ke Pad by Surdas
7. Vinay Ke Pad by Tulsidas
8. Bhichhuk by Surya Kant Tripathi ‘Nirala’
9. Chalna Hamara Kam Hai by Shivmangal
Singh ‘Suman’
10. Matri Mandir Ki Or by Subhadra Kumari
Chauhan
(iii) Novel: Naya Raasta by Sushma Agarwal

(iv) Ekanki Sanchay – A collection of ICSE One Act Plays: (Evergreen Publications, New Delhi)
1. Sanskar Aur Bhavna by Vishu Prabhakar
2. Bahu Ki Vida by Vinod Rastogi
3. Matri Bhoomi Ka Man by Hari Krishna
“Premi”
4. Sukhi Dali by Upendra Nath “Ashka”
5. Mahabharat Ki Ek Sanjh by Bharat
Bhushan Agrawal
6. Deepdan by Ram Kumar Verma

Kannada(06)

Sahitya Sangama: A collection of ICSE Short Stories & Poems. (Navakarnataka Publications,
Bengaluru)
(i) Short Stories:
1. Shivabhutiya Kathe by Panchatantra
2. Deepavali Mahime by Janapada
3. Thalmege Olida Adrushta by N. Damodhara
4. Tuchip, Tudand, Tubad -Ready by Chaduranga
5. Garuadagambada Dasaiah by Govuru
6. Stainless Steel Patregalu by Vasudhendra
7. Kalavida by TA. RA. Subha Rao
8. Tollu Gatti by Kailasam
9. Kathegaara Manjanna by Kuvempu
10. Sevaashramada Linganna by Belagere Krishna Shastri
(ii) Poems:
1. Vachanagalu by Basavanna & Akkamahadevi
2. Baksurana Vadhe by Kumaravyasa
3. Tirukana Kanasu by Muppina Shadakshri
4. Garathiya Hadugala by Janapada
5. Negila Yogi by Kuvempu
6. Aru Hitavaru Ninage by Purandara Dasaru
7. Vashitha Vishwamitra Vivada by Ragayanka
8. Keladi Arasara Kathe by Lavani
9. Mankuhimmana Kagga by D.V. Gundappa
10. Mithile by S.R. Yekkundi
(iii) Novel: Natya Mayuri by Shri Sa. Shi. Marulayya
(iv) Drama: Hoovi by H.S. Venkatesh Murthy.

Khasi (07)

(i) U Khain Bad Ka Bgen: by B.Chedrack
Jyrwa
(ii) Ka Ki Sngi U Syiem: by Dewi Singh
Khongdup.
1. U Phareng ha Lawkyntang
2. U Ksew, Ka Miaw bad u Tuta
3. U Sier Laplang bad u Shken
4. Ka Syiem Skei bad ki Hynniew Mahadei
5. Ki Nongap masi u Syiem ha Sor
Shillong
6. U khun ka Nangdie phlang
(iii)Na Mihngi Sepngi: by Rev. H. Elias
1. Ka Thma Hidarpes
2. U Mahajon Ka Benis
3. Ka Khein-Kur Khein-kha
4. I Mei
5. Ka Shong jong ka Jingphohsniew
6. La Ka Lynti
(iv) Sawdong Ka Lynwiar Dpei: by P.G. Gatphoh
1. Ki Paro Ksiar
2. U Aadak bad la ki Lok
3. Ka Lukhimai

Lepcha(20)

Recommended for background work: A Lepcha Grammar and Composition for Classes IX and X.
(i) Chhukpryom Pundor: Treasure of Prose, a Lepcha text book for Classes IX and X.
(ii) Chhukdong Pundor: Treasure of Poems, a Lepcha text book for Classes IX and X.
(iii) Sung Norzot: Treasure of Stories, a Lepcha Rapid Reader for Classes IX and X.

Malayalam(08)

Sahitya Surabhi: A collection of ICSE Short Stories & Poems) (D.C. Books, Kottayam)

(i) Short Stories:
1. Manikkan by Lalithambika Antherjanam
2. Uthuppante Kinar by Karoor Neelakanta Pillai
3. Neipayasam by Madhavikutty
4. Kattilekku Pokaruthe Kunje by Shehabudeen Poithumkadavu
5. Prakasham Parathunna Penkutty by T. Padmanabhan
6. Janmadinam by Vaikom Mu hammad Basheer
7. Thahalseedarude Acha by Thakazhy Sivasankara Pillai
8. Kaliya Mardanam by Kakkanadan
9. Model by Ponkunnam Varkey
10. Petta Vayar by C V Balakrishnan
(ii) Poems:
1. Lekshmanopadesham by Ezhuthachan
2. Puthen Kalavum Arivaalum by Edassery Govindan Nair
3. Karna Shoshana (1- 110 lines) by Ulloor
S Parameswarayyar
4. Karma Bhoomiyude Pinchukaal by Vallathol
5. Bhoomikkoru Charama Geetam by O N V
Kuruppu
6. Manikya Veena by Vennikkulam
7. Vinda Kaaladikal by P Bhaskaran
8. Tachente Makal by Vijaya Lekshmi
9. Priyathame Prabhatame by K Ayyappa Panicker
10. Manaswani by Chagampuzha
(iii) Novel: Mayyazhippuzhayude Theerangalil by M Mukundan
(iv) Drama: Saketham by C N Sreekantan Nair

Marathi(09)

(i) Kathakunj (Katha by Sankalan)
(ii) Kavyangan (Kavya by Sankalan)
(iii)Karunastak (Kadambari)
(iv) Rangsparsh (Ekankika by Sankalan)

Manipuri(18)

(i) Lamjing Lairik ( Meetei May ek Primer Classes IX & X).
(ii) Manipuri Sahitya Nachom ( Meetei Mayek or Roman Script Classes IX & X)
(iii) Manipuri Tengbang Sahitya (Meetei Mayek or Roman Script Classes IX & X)
(iv) Anouba Manipuri Grammar (Meetei Mayek or Roman Script Classes IX & X)

Mizo(17)

Recommended for background work.
Mizo Grammar & Composition Part II by F. Lianhmingthanga and Lalthianghlima
(Hauhlira Press, Saron Veng, Aizawl).
(i) For Class IX –
1. Mizo 9 by MBSE (revised)
2. Irrawady Luikamah by James Dokhuma (Rapid Reader)
(ii) For Class X –
1. Mizo – 9 by MBSE (revised)
2. Khawnglung Run by R. Lalrewna (Rapid Reader)

Nepali(10)

(i) Short Stories
1. Aunthi by Achha Rai Rashik
2. Chaprasi by Indrabhahadur Rai
3. Taar Chudieko Saarangi by Jasyonzon
Pyasi
4. Mrituko Mukhenji by Parsuram Roka
5. Sangat by Badrinarayan Pradhan
6. Jeodolash by Matilda Rai
7. Maachako Mol by Sivkumar Rai
8. Jyotibinako Ujyalo by Sanu Lama
9. Gariman by Indra Sundas
10.Jiwan Yatra by M.M. Gurung

(ii) Poems 
1. Mritukamana Kehi Mera by Agamsing Giri
2. Man by Girmi Sherpa
3. Bolee by Tekdhoj Jimba
4. Natra Barbad Bhayo by Dharnidhar Koirala
5. Laxya by Parashmani Pradhan
6. Karma by Balkrishna Sam
7. Ram-Bharat Sambat by Bhanubhaktta
Acharya
8 Kaal Mahimaa by Lekhnath Paudyal
9. Madan Bhotbat Pharkadaby Laxmiprasad
Deokota
10. Utsarga by Lakhi Devi Sundas
iii) Novel: Bhrammer by Rupnarayan Sinha
iv) Ekanki Kunj: A collection of ICSE One Act
Plays. (Gamma Publication, Darjeeling)
1. Biyog by Manbahadur Mukhia
2. Tika by Mohan by Pukar
3. Ma Bhat Khanna by Ramlal Adhikari
4. Maag by Leela
5. Saahinu by Sanu Bhai Sharma
6. Shringkhala Bandane Chhanharu by Laxman Shreemal

Odia(11)

Gyanjali : A collection of Short Stories & Poems. (Friends Publishers, Cuttack)
(i) Short Stories 
1. Dhulia Baba by Fakir Mohan Senapati
2. Bhadraloka by Prativa Ray
3. Shikar by Bhagawati Charana
Panigrahi
4. Krupana by Mr. Manoj Das
5. Mukhagni by Lakshmi Chand
6. Nayanapura Express by Surendra Mohanty
7. Dimiri Phula by Akhila Mohan Pattnayak
8. Samantara Saralarekha by Bibhuti
Pattanayak
9. Neela Mastarani by Godabarish Mohapatra
10. Anguthi by Sachidananda Routray
(ii) Poems 
1. Gandharira Ashirbada by Kalandi Charana Panigrahi
2. Kali Jai by Pandit Godabarish Mishra
3. Mahima by Swabhaba Kabi Gangadhara Meher
4. Banaphula Udyana Kusum by Utkala Bharati Kuntala Kumari Sabat
5. Garibara Durgastaba by Pandit Godabarish Mohapatra
6. Jagate Kebala by Kabisurya Baladeva Ratha
7. Grama Patha by Binod Chandra Nayak
8. Mani Kanchana Yoga by Radhamohan Gadanayak
9. Bandira Biraha Byatha by Pandit Gopabandhu Das
10. Khadyotika by Bidyut Prava Devi
(iii) Novel: ‘Aadoora Sakala by Prashant Mohanty
(iv) Ekakinka Chayan: A collection of ICSE One Act Plays(Friends Publishers, Cuttack)
1. Petu by Pranabandhu Kar
2. Rani Shuka Dei by Manoranjan Das
3. Bagha Sikara by Ranjit Pattnaik
4. Konarka by Bhanja Kishore Pattnayak
5. Ahuti by Kartik Chandra Rath
6. Aee Pataka Tale by Kulamani Mohapatra

Punjabi(12)

Recommended grammar book in Punjabi

Shiromani Punjabi Vyakaran Ate Rachanawali
Kav by Katha Samvedna: A collection of Short Stories & Poems (Evergreen Publications, New Delhi)
(i) Short Stories
1. Pahuta Pandhi by Gurbax Singh
2. Bhatta by Sant Singh Sekhon
3. Zeenat Appa by Kartar Singh Duggal
4. Dharti Hethla Balad by Kulwant Singh Virk
5. Sanjhi Kandh by Santokh Singh Dheer
6. Saggi Phul by Gurdial Singh
7. Rub Te Ruttan by Dr. Dalip Kaur Tiwana
8. Baki Sab Sukh Saand Hai by Mohan Bhandari
9. Chandova by Kartar Singh Suri
10. Saheed by K.L. Garg
(ii) Poems 
1. Sama by Bhai Veer Singh
2. Maa Da Dil by Firoz Din Sharaf
3. Mele Vich Jatt by Dhani Ram Chatrak
4. Chhatto Di Beri by Prof. Mohan Singh
5. Aaj Akhan Waris Shah Nu by Amrita Pritam
6. Jionde Bhagwan by Nand Lal Noorpuri
7. Rukh by Shiv Kumar Batalvi
8. Mera Bachpan by Harbhajan Singh
9. Nike Vade Dar by Jagtar
10. Hanera Jarega Kiven by Surjit Patar
(iii) Novel: Pataal De Githmuthiye by Jasbir Bhullar
(iv) Manch Mehak by A collection of ICSE One
Act Plays (Evergreen Publications, New Delhi)
1. Suhag by I.C. Nanda
2. Dr. Palta by Balwant Gargi
3. Dushman by Gurcharan Singh Jasuja
4. Parat Auan Tak by Satish Verma
5. Phullan Nu Kitaban Vich Na Rakho by Pali Bhupinder

Sanskrit(19)

(i) Sanskrit Vani Book 4 ( for C lass IX) by H.D. V ijayshri and Mrs. S. Bolar
(ii) Sanskrit Vani Book 5 ( for C lass X) by H.D. Vijayshri and Mrs. S. Bolar

Tamil(13)

(i) Rajaraja Cholan (Drama) by R. Ramanathan
(ii) Veerapandiya Kattabhomman (Novel) by K. Jeeva B harathi
(iii)Charitra Sambavangal (Historical Essays) by “ Vaandumama” V . K rishnamoorthy

Tangkhul(47)

(i)Tangkhul Tuitam K achiko, Class IX published by Luitham Press, Ukhrul (2006).
(ii) Tangkhul Tuitam K athara, Class X published by Luitham Press, Ukhrul (2006).
(iii)Kathaka Tangkhul Tuitam (Classes IX and X published by L uitham P ress, Ukhrul(2006).

Telugu(14)

Padya, Gadya Kadambamu – A collection of ICSE Short Stories and Poems
(i) Poems 
1. Vidura Neethi by Tikkana Somayaji
2. Sneha Dharmam by Bammera Pothana
3. Atidhi Sevanamu by Sri Krishna Devarayalu
4. Paarijatha Prasoonamu by Nandi Thimmana
5. Hithopadesamu by Atukuri Molla
6. Sathaka Manjari – Narasima Sathakam by Seshappa Kavi (26, 38, 39, 54 poems)
& Sri Kalahasthiswara Sathakam by
Dhurjati (12,13,27,28 poems)
7. Krushivaludu by Duvvuri Ramireddy
8. Manavathvam by Nandur
Ramakrishnamacharyulu
9. Mathru Mandiram by Devulapalli
Krishna Shastri
10. Nenantanu by Dasarathi Krishnamacharyulu
(ii) Short Stories 
1. Indra Dyumuni Samudra Prayaanam by Madhira Subbanna Deekshitulu
2. Seethaanveshana by Padala Ramarao
3. Taapi Mesthri by Shri Paada Subramanya Sastri
4. Appudu Putti Vunte by Devulapalli Krishna Sastry
5. Oka Cheema Katha by Dr. Raavuri Bharadwaja
6. Swatantrodyama Nepadhyamulo Prabhodha Geetalu by Raavi Bharathi
7. Ugaduloo, Ushassuloo by Madhuranthakam Rajara
8. Bhasha Saili- Rachana Bedhalu by Chekuri Ramarao
9. .Riktha Hasthamulu by Vidya Prakasananda Giri Swamy
10. Samskruti by Acharya Khandavalli Lakshmi Ranjanam
(iii) Novel: Ganapathi – Chilakamarthi by Lakshmi Narasimham
(iv) Drama: Vishnu Sharma English Chaduvu by C.S. Rao

Tenyidie(41)

(i) Neteya
(ii) Noudo Dze by Dino and Viswedel
(iii)Uca –53 by Shurhozelie

Urdu(16)

Lazawal M uraqqe – A collection of ICSE Short Stories and Poems / Gazals
(i) Short Stories 
1. Ibadat by Munshi Prem Chand
2. Bhola by Rajendar Singh Bedi
3. Bachpan by Ismath Choghtai
4. Pital Ka Ghanta by Qazi Abdus Sattar
5. Manzoor by Saadat Hasan Manto
6. Allah De Band Le by Razia Sajjad Zaheer
7. Aakhri Qadam by Dr. Zakir Hussain
8. Khadar Ka Kafan by Khaja Amed Abbas
9. Addu by Jeelani Bano
10. Ek Aur Shrawan Kumar by Salam Bin Razzaq
(ii) Poetry – Poems and Ghazals
1. Piya Baaj Piala Piya Jaye na (Ghazal) by Mohd Quli Qutub Shah
2. Faqeerana Ayee Sada Kar Chaley(Ghazal) by Mir Taqi Mir
3. Dard Minnat Kashey Dawa Na Huwa(Ghazal) by Mirza Ghalib
4. Phir Chedi Raat Baat Phooloon Ki (Ghazal) by Makhdoom Mohiuddin
5. Justujoo Jis Ki Thi…(Ghazal) by Sher e Yaar
6. Who To Khushboo Hai…(Ghazal) by Parveen Shakir
7. Kaljugh (Poem) by Nazeer Akbar Aabadi
8. Chand Aur Tare (Poem) by Sir Mohd Iqbal
9. Aawo Ke Koyi Khawaab Bunien(Poem) by Sahil Ludhiyanavi
10. Aurat (Poem) by Kaife Azmi
(iii) Novel: Nusuh Ka Khawaab by Nazeer Ahamed
(iv) Drama: Darwaze Khol Do by Krishan Chander

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French(27)

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(i) Ado published by CLE International
(ii) Bravo Published by Hatier Didier
(iii)Entre Jeunes published by CBSE

German(28)

Teaching and study resource books:
(i) For Class IX Planet 1 (Textbook and Workbook)
(ii) For Class X Planet 2 (Textbook and Workbook) Published by Langers in India under license from Hueber Verlag

Spanish(36)

Teaching and study resource books:
(i) Espanol Sin Fronteras Bk 2
(ii) Workbook Nuevo Ven Bk 2
(iii) Pasaporte Bk 2

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Which Books are used in ICSE Board?

Answer:

There are several books that one can follow in ICSE Board. Some of the popular ones are

• Concise series by Selina Publications
• Candid ICSE books
• S.Chand Publications
• Understanding ICSE Mathematics series by M.L. Aggarwal
• Together With series by Rachna Sagar publications
• APC Mathematics
• RD Sharma

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Answer:

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ML Aggarwal ICSE Solutions for Class 6 to 10

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• ML Aggarwal Class 10 Solutions for ICSE Maths
• ML Aggarwal Class 9 Solutions for ICSE Maths
• ML Aggarwal Class 8 Solutions for ICSE Maths
• ML Aggarwal Class 7 Solutions for ICSE Maths
• ML Aggarwal Class 6 Solutions for ICSE Maths

The subject matter contained in this Understanding ICSE Mathematics ML Aggarwal Solved Solutions has been explained in a simple language and includes many examples from real life situations. Emphasis has been laid on basic facts, concepts, terms, principles and on their applications. Carefully selected examples consist of detailed step-by-step solutions so that the students get prepared to tackle all the problems given in exercises.

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• Results, wherever possible, have been verified by lab activity method.
• Questions in the form of Fill in the Blanks, True/False statements and Multiple Choice Questions, given under the heading ‘Mental Maths’, have been added for the objective assessment of the concepts.
• In addition to standard questions, some Higher Order Thinking Skills (HOTS) questions have been included to enhance the analytical thinking of the students.
• Each chapter is followed by a Summary which recapitulates the new terms, concepts and results.
• The last section ‘Check Your Progress’, acts as a Unit Test.
• Model Question Papers, given at various places, will serve as means for revision and preparation for the exams.

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ICSE Class 10 Geography Goyal Brothers Solutions Chapter 1 Interpretation of Topographical Maps 1

Question 1.
What can we learn from a globe?
Answer:
Globe is an accurate representation of the Earth in three dimensions.
We can learnt from the globe the distribution of continents and oceans, major relief features, countries, chief cities and other features. Line of latitude and longitude are also marked on the globe. The globe shows the relative sizes and shapes of continents and other features correctly.

Question 2.
What information do we get from a map?
Answer:
Map provide us invaluable information. They help us in getting information of tremendous magnitude at a glance. Maps helps to explores to find new continents and seas. To traders to find the right directions, to defence departments to fight their battles and safeguard and National boundaries, to students to gain the knowledge of the world and their surroundings etc.

Question 3.
What is meant by map reading?
Answer:
Map Reading means analyzing the map by interpreting the various symbols used in the construction of a map.
Or
In other words, it is the translation of these symbols, colours and conventional equivalents, back to original features they represent.

Question 4.
Differentiate between Magnetic North and True North.
Answer:
The True North is a geographical direction indicated by the North Star, while the Magnetic North is the direction pointed by the needle of a magnetic compass.

Question 5.
List the three ways in which a scale is represented.
Answer:
The proportion which exists between the map and actual surface of the Earth is called the scale. A scale is represented in three ways:

1. by a statement
2. by representative fraction
3. linear scale or graph

Question 6.
Why does Magnetic North deviate from the True North?
Answer:
The Magnetic North deviate from the True North due to the Angle of Declination, i.e. The needle always points towards the North, but it is slightly deviated from the true or geographical North by a few degree. This angular deviation between the two directions is called Angle of Declination.

Question 7.
Why are linear scales used in topographical survey sheets?
Answer:
All the topographical survey sheets have used linear scale because to measure the distance between two points on the map.

Question 8.
Draw a linear scale representing 8 kins x 1000 m. Ans.
Answer:

Question 9.
How many types of maps are there?
Answer:
Maps are classified as follows:

1. Plans or Cadastral maps
2. Wall maps
3. Atlas maps
4. Physical maps
5. Topographical maps
6. Thematic maps
7. General Purpose or Cultural maps.

Question 10.
What is the significance of colours in Topographical Maps?
Answer:
Significance of colours in Topographical Maps are given below:
For studying a topographical sheet, one has to be familiar with the colours used in a topo sheet. These colours are called conventional colours.
The conventional symbols are given in these colours as representing particular features.

For example:

• Yellow – Cultivable land.
• Green – Forest area.
• White – Rock area/bad land, hence uncultivable.
• Blue – Perennial lined wells, streams, lakes and ponds.
• Brown – Contour lines and their heights.
• Black – All dry streams and surveyed trees.
• Red – Permanent Huts.

Question 11.
List the objectives of Survey of India map.
Answer:
The objectives of Survey of India maps are:

• To have all topographical control and conduct required of surveys within the country.
• Mapping and production of political and physical map and aeronautical charts.
• Demarcation of external boundaries of (the Republic of India).
• Research and development in the fields of cartography, printing, photography related to topographical surveys of India.

Question 12.
Draw the symbols of the following conventional signs in appropriate colours –
(i) Broken ground
(ii) Temple
(iii) Church
(iv) Contours showing one side steep, the other side gentle slope
(v) Survey tree
Answer:

Question 13.
Define the following terms and draw the symbols for the same :
(i) Causeway
(ii) Contours
(iii) Depression
(iv) Stony Waste
(v) Fireline
(vi) Surveyed Tree
(vii) Brackish
(viii)Meander
(ix) Broken ground
(x) Embankment
Answer:
(i) Causeway:
Araised road or platform across a minor stream.
A stream having a causeway is motorable during dry season. Hence too many causeways indicate scanty or seasonal rainfall.
Or
Causeway is raised road across a lake, stream, minor river or shallow marshy area. Links important or developing areas.

(ii) Contours :
These are lines drawn in brown colour, joining places having same elevation above sea level.

(iii) Depression:
Found in sandy regions at the top of a mound or dune where the wind easily blows the sand away leaving a hollow.

(iv) Stony Waste:
The land covered with rock boulders and stones and where cultivation is not possible. It is shown as a white patch in the survey-sheet. It is printed on the survey-sheet.

(v) Fireline:
A clearing made in the forest to prevent spread of fire.

(vi) Surveyed Tree:
Serves as a prominent survey point, shown in black.

(vii) Brackish :
Brackish written beside a perennial lined well indicates that the water of the well is salty, and not fit for irrigation or drinking.
(viii) Meander:
It is a bend in the river flowing through a flat land or plain during its middle stage.

(ix) Broken ground:
Generally found in arid regions where the top soil gets eroded due to flooding during rainy season. It is uncultivable.

(x) Embankment:
A bank or mound constructed along a tank or artificial lake to prevent flooding.

Question 14.
What is the significance of conventional signs and symbols in topographical survey maps? Explain with the help of examples.
Answer:
A variety of features, both natural and man-made are depicted with the help of symbols on the topographical sheet. These are called conventional signs. They are used in the survey of India maps.

Significance of conventional signs and symbols in Topographical survey maps are given below:

• The conventional signs help in giving maximum informations about a place or area.
• Locating features with the help of four figure or a six figure grid reference.
• Identification of landforms marked by contours (steep slope, gentle slope, hill, valley, ridge/water divide, escarpment triangulated height, spot height, benchmark, relative height/ depth.
• Interpretation of colours units and conventional symbols used on a topographical survey of India map.
• Marking directions between different locations using eight cardinal points.
• It help the identification of drainage (direction of flow and pattern) and settlement patterns.
• It help the identification of natural and man-made features.

Goyal Brothers Prakashan Class 10 ICSE Geography Solutions

ICSE Class 10 Geography Solutions | ICSE Geography Class 10 Goyal Brothers Solutions

In this article, will share Goyal Brothers Prakashan Class 10 ICSE Geography Solutions Chapterwise. By Clicking on this link you will get the questions and answers. Students can also visit ICSE Solutions for Class 10 Geography.

• Chapter 1 Interpretation of Topographical Maps 1
• Chapter 2 Interpretation of Topographical Maps 2
• Chapter 3 Location, Extent and Physical Features of India (Through Map Only)
• Chapter 4 Climate of India
• Chapter 5 Soil Resources in India
• Chapter 6 Natural Vegetation
• Chapter 7 Water Resources
• Chapter 8 Mineral and Energy Resources 1
• Chapter 9 Mineral and Energy Resources 2
• Chapter 10 Agriculture in India 1: Introduction
• Chapter 11 Agriculture in India 2: Food Crops
• Chapter 12 Agriculture in India 3: Cash Crops
• Chapter 13 Manufacturing Industries in India 1: Agro-based
• Chapter 14 Manufacturing Industries in India 2: Mineral-based
• Chapter 15 Transport
• Chapter 16 Waste Management — Impact of Waste Accumulation
• Chapter 17 Waste Management — Need for Management of Waste
• Chapter 18 Waste Generation & Management — Methods of Safe Disposal of Waste
• Chapter 19 Need and Method for Reducing, Reusing & Recycling Waste

ICSE History and Civics Class 10 Goyal Brothers Prakashan Solutions

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ICSE Class 10 Civics Solutions | Goyal Brothers Prakashan Class 10 Civics Solutions

• Chapter 1 The Union Parliament
• Chapter 2 The Union Executive: The President and the Vice-President
• Chapter 3 The Union Executive: The Prime Minister, the Union Cabinet And the Council of Ministers
• Chapter 4 The Union Judiciary: The Supreme Court
• Chapter 5 The State Judiciary: The High Court
• Chapter 6 The Subordinate Courts

ICSE Class 10 History Solutions | Goyal Brothers Prakashan Class 10 History Solutions

• Chapter 1 The First War of Independence (1857)
• Chapter 2 Factors Leading to the Growth of Nationalism and Foundation of the Indian National Congress
• Chapter 3 Objectives and Methods of Struggle of the Early Nationalists
• Chapter 4 Second Phase of the Indian National Movement: Partition of Bengal and Other Developments
• Chapter 5 Factors Leading to the Formation of The Muslim League
• Chapter 6 National Movement during the First World War: Lucknow Pact and Other Development
• Chapter 7 The National Movement (1919-1934)
• Chapter 8 The Cripps Mission and The Quit India Movement
• Chapter 9 Subhas Chandra Bose Forward Bloc and The Indian National Army (INA)
• Chapter 10 Independence and the Partition of India
• Chapter 11 The First World War (1914-1918)
• Chapter 12 The Rise of Dictatorships: Fascism in Italy and Nazism in Germany
• Chapter 13 The Second World War (1939-1945)
• Chapter 14 United Nations Organisation: Origin, Objectives and the Principal Organs
• Chapter 15 Major Agencies of the United Nations
• Chapter 16 The Non-Aligned Movement

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Goyal Brothers Prakashan Class 10 History Solutions Chapter 1 The First War of Independence (1857)

Question 1.
What is meant by the Doctrine of Lapse?
Answer:
The Doctrine of Lapse, introduced by Lord Dalhousie meant that when a ruler of a dependent State died without a natural heir, the State passed back to the hands of English.

Question 2.
Name any two States that fell victim to Dalhousie’s Doctrine of Lapse.
Answer:

• Satara 1848
• Jhansi 1853
• Nagpur 1854

Question 3.
Which acts of Lord Dalhousie and Lord Canning smacked of discourtesy to the Mughal Emperor?
Answer:
Lord Dalhousie announced that after the death of Mughal Emperor Bahadur Shah, his successor would have to leave the Imperial Palace. (Red Fort)
Later in 1856, Lord Canning forbade Bahadur Shah’s successors to use the imperial title i.e., ‘King’.

Question 4.
What was the main grouse of the Rani of Jhansi against the British?
Answer:
The application of the Doctrine of Lapse, irked the Rani of Jhansi, when after the death of the ruler of Jhansi, their adopted son Anand Rao was not recognised as a legitimate successor to the throne.

Question 5.
Who was Nana Saheb? What was his main grievance against the British?
Answer:
Nana Saheb was the adopted son of Peshwa Baji Rao II. His main grievance against the British was Lord Dalhousie’s refusal to grant him, any pension.

Question 6.
When and on what ground was Awadh annexed to the Company’s dominions?
Answer:
On Feb. 7,1856, Awadh was annexed to the Company’s Dominions on grounds that Awadh was not being managed well.

Question 7.
Mention any two activities that caused fear that the British government was determined to convert Indians to Christianity.
Answer:

• The teaching of Christian Doctrine was made compulsory in the set up by the Christian missionaries.
• The officials openely preached Christian Doctrines in Mosques and Temples.
• The police force was also being used for conversions.

Question 8.
Name any two acts (Laws) that interfered with the religion and customs of the people.
Or
Mention any two social evils that existed in India during the 19th century. What measures were taken by the Biritsh to control them?
Answer:

• The Act of 1850 enabled the conversion from Hinduism to inherit the property of his father.
• The Widow-Remarriage Act of 1856 was a progressive measure.

Or
There existed many social evils in India. In the 19th century the British took measures to control some of the evils. The Widow Remarriage Act, passed in 1856, was a progressive measure. Earlier Sati and female infanticide had been prohibited.

Question 9.
What was the people’s reaction to the introduction of railways in the mid 1850s?
Answer:
The railways and telegraphs were looked down upon as means to break social order and caste rules, since people of all castes had to sit together.

Question 10.
How did the indignities hurled at Indians alienate the British from the Indian masses?
Answer:
The Englishmen in India could insult, humiliate and even kill the Indians at will. Besides, if an Indian was on horse back, he had to dismount and stand in respectable manner until the European had passed him. Such indignities alienated the British from the Indian masses.

Question 11.
What were people’s fears regarding the introduction of English language?
Answer:
The introduction of English language was thought to be an attempt to discourage Hindu and Islamic studies. Secondly, people feared that the object was not promotion of literature rather, inducing the people to-become Christians.

Question 12.
How did the British rulers cripple Indian handicrafts? What were its consequences?
Answer:
The popularity of Indian textiles alarmed the policy-makers in England.,An Act of 1720 prohibited the use of Indian silks and Calicoes in England. Secondly, heavy duties were imposed on Indian silk and cotton textiles in Britain.
Hence, it had following consequences :

• By the mid of 19 A. D, export of cotton and silk from India practically ceased.
• The art of spinning and weaving became extinct.
• Manufacturing towns of Dhaka, Murshidabad and Surat now looked helpless.

Question 13.
How was India converted into an agricultural colony of the British?
Answer:
British converted India into an agriculture colony by forcing Bihar, Bengal and Awadh to export jute, opium and indigo. Secondly, India became the supplier of raw materials like-cotton and oilseed for Industries in England.

Question 14.
What did the British do to reduce the landed aristocracy to poverty?
Answer:
The British in 1852, through the Inam Commission annexed the rent-free lands, when the land owners pleaded their inability to produce required title deeds due to passage of time. Government did not accept the plea and confiscated some 20,000 estates.

Question 15.
Mention any two grievances harboured by the Indian soldiers which created an atmosphere favourable to the Great Uprising of 1857.
Answer:

• Low Salary and Poor Prospects of Promotion.
• General Service Enlistment Act of 1856, which provided that all the recruits to the Bengal army should be ready for service, within or outside India.

Question 16.
What was the main provision of the General Service Enlistment Act of 1856?
Answer:
The Act provided that all the recruits to the Bengal army should be ready for service within or outside India.

Question 17.
What impact did the defeat of the British in the first Afghan War have on the morale of the Indian soldiers?
Answer:
The defeat in the First Afghan war, increased the self-confidence of the Indian soliders, who felt they could challenge the British in India, too.

Question 18.
How did the introduction of Enfield Rifles become an immediate cause of the War of Independence in 1857?
Answer:
The Enfield Rifles, required to bite the end of Cartridges with their teeth before fitting them in the rifles. A rumour spread that they were greased with fat of cow and the pig. Both Hindus and Muslims got infuriated and rose a revolt.

Question 19.
When was the 1857 Uprising supposed to have begun?
Answer:
31st May, 1857 was the fixed date for the Revolt of 1857.

Question 20.
Name the act that transferred the Government of India from the Company to the Crown. When was it passed?
Answer:
The Act of 1858, transferred the Government of India from the Company to the Crown. It was passed on 2nd August, 1858.

Question 21.
What was the result of the First War of Indian Independence as far as the East India Company was concerned?
Answer:
The First War of Independence ended the East India Company’s rule in India since the British statesmen thought it unwise to leave the government of vast country in the hands of private trading company.

Question 22.
Who became the first Viceroy of India under the Act of 1858?
Answer:
Lord Canning (1858 – 62) became the first Viceroy of India.

What assurance was given to the Indian Princes by Queen Victoria in her Proclamation of 1858?
Answer:

• The British government.would not annex the Indian states.
• All the treaties that the Princes had concluded with the company would be honoured.
• Their rights of adoption and succession were also recognised.

Question 23.
What impact did the Uprising of 1857 have on the Mughal Rule (Mughal Imperial Dynasty)?
Answer:
Bahadur Shah along with his favourite wife, Begum Zinat Mahal, was exiled to Rangoon (in the present day Myanmar), where he died on 7 November, 1862. The two sons of the king and one of his grandsons were shot dead by Lt. Hodson and thus Mugal Rule come to an end.

How was the Army organised after the First War of Indian Independence?
Answer:
The policy of balance and counter check became the prominent feature of the military administration.

• The proportions of the British to Indian soliders were increased.
• Artillery along with other effective weapons were reserved for the British troops. *
• All the key positions in the army were kept exclusively for the British.
• The Army was organised in such a way that no sentiment of unity could arise among them.

Question 24.
What is meant by the policy of ‘Divide and Rule’ pursued by the British in India?
Answer:
The policy of Divide and Rule was meant to create misunderstanding between the Hindus and the Muslims, since English learnt the lesson that strength of the uprising in 1857 lay in Hindu-Muslim unity.

Question 25.
How did the War of 1857 continue to inspire Indians in their struggle against the British Raj?
Or
How can we say that the First War of Independence was important landmark in India’s struggle against the British Raj?
Or
What was the effect of the First War of Independence as regards to the rise of Nationalism in India?
Answer:
The war became a symbol of challenge to the mighty British power in India. Popular songs in praise of Tantia Tope, the Rani of Jhansi and others kept the memory of their heroic deeds alike. The Rani of Jhansi became Indian’s Joan of Arc, whose very name revived the spirit of patriotism.

Question 26.
What rumour was circulating to make people believe that the days of the Company’s rule in India were numbered?
Answer:
People believed that the British came to power in 1757, after the Battle of Plassey and their rule would come to an end in 1857.

Question 27.
Name any two social reformers who attacked Sati and female infanticide.
Answer:

1. Raja Ram Mohan Roy
2. Keshab Chander Sen

Question 28.
What were people’s apprehensions regarding the introduction of telegraph service in India?
Answer:
People looked down upon the introduction of telegraphic service as means to break social order. Another rumour was that the telegraphic poles would be used for hanging people who were against Company’s rule in India.

Question 29.
What advantages did the Indian soldiers have because of disproportion between Indian and British troops in 1857 ?
Answer:
Lord Dalhousie’s inability to enlist British soldiers definitely gave Indians both the advantage of number and courage to take up arms against the English.

Question 30.
Name the two great patriots who hailed the Uprising of 1857 as the War of Independence?
Answer:

1. Netaji Subhash Chander Bose.
2. Veer Savarkar.

Question 31.
Who was Mangal Pandey? What episode is associated with his name?
Answer:
Mangal Pandey was a Brahmin solider, who refused to use the greased cartridges on 29th March, 1857 and killed two English officers. He was hanged consequently, this resulted in general uprising in Meerut, Delhi, Kanpur, Lucknow and Jhansi.

Question 32.
What did the Indian soldiers (sepoys) at Meerut do for which they were sentenced to 10 years’ imprisonment in May 1857 ?
Answer:
The real trouble started at Meerut on May 6, 1857 when Indian soldiers gathered force and cut across North India like a sword. About 86 sepoys refused to use the greased cartridges. Hence they were dismissed and sentenced to 10 years’ imprisonment.

Structured Questions

Question 1.
Using the following points describe main political causes which led to the First War of Independence in 1857 :
(a) British policy of Annexations. (Annexations of Awadh and Territorial Expansion under the pretext of the Doctrine of Lapse).
(b) Treatment meted out to the Mughal Emperor
(c) Treatment meted out to Nana Saheb.
Answer:
(a) Dalhousie was the Governor-General of India from 1846 to 1856. His policy of annexations and conquests showed clearly that the territory of no Indian Prince was safe. The Doctrine of Lapse created a sense of alarm among the ruling chiefs. Dalhousie claimed that heirs adopted without the consent of the Company could inherit only the private property of the deceased ruler, and not his territory.

Annexation of Awadh :
On 7 February, 1856, Nawab Wazid Ali Shah was deposed on grounds that Awadh was not being managed well. On February 13, the Court of Directors ordered Awadh’s complete annexation to the Company’s dominions. The annexation of Awadh was certainly a case of high-handedness on the part of the Company. The Nawab of Awadh had been loyal to the Company throughout. The British seemed to have broken all their pledges and promises to the ruling chiefs. This caused resentment among those soldiers of the British Indian army who came from Awadh.

(b) The House of the Mughals were also humbled when the English announced that after the death of Bahadur Shah II, the Mughals would lose the title of ‘King’ and his successors would have to leave the Red fort. It greatly hurt the sentiments of the Muslims.

(c) The last Peshwa Baji Rao II, adopted Nana Sahib as his son. After his death, English refused to acknowledge Nana Sahib as the ruler of the Marathas, Hindus too turned against the English. He was pensioned off to far away Bithur.

Question 2.
Social and Religious causes were also at work in causing the Great Upsurge of 1857. In this context briefly describe :
(a) Fears regarding mass Conversion to Christianity.
(b) Laws that interfered with the Religion and Customs of the people.
(c) Indignities hurled at Indians (Policy of Racial Discrimination)
Answer:
(a) The activities of the Christian missionaries created a sense of alarm among both the Hindus and the Muslims. Their fear was actively supported by

• The teaching of Christian doctrine was made compulsory in the schools established by Christian missionaries.
• The Bible was introduced in all the government schools.
• Prisoners began to be instructed in Christianity.
• The officials openly preached Christian doctrines in Mosques and Temples.
• Lastly, police force too was being used for conversions. Hence, panic gripped people that they all would be lured to Christianity by hook or by crook.

(b) The practice of Sati was abolished in 1829, along with child marriage female infanticide and polygamy. Act of 1856 legalised Widow- Remarriage. The people thought that English were unnecessarily interfering in their socio-religious matters and wanted to ruin their social order. Hence, they became resentful toward the English. The Act of 1850 which enabled even the Hindu converts to inherit the property made cry that their religion was in danger.

(c) The English belonged to the ruling class and had a feeling of superiority. They looked down upon Indian to insult, humiliate and even kill at will. The English crossed all limits of decency and humiliated by calling them ‘swines’ and branded them as ‘heathens’
In short, there was unrest among the masses because they felt that the government was interfering in their social order, destroying their religious customs and converting them into Christians.

Question 3.
Economic exploitation of the country caused grave discontent that culminated in the Great Uprising of 1857. Examine this factor with reference to the following:
(a) The Ruin of Trade and Handicrafts (Unhappiness of Indian Artisans and Craftsmen)
(b) Impoverishment of the Cultivators
(c) Subordination of Indian economy to British Interests (Making India an Agricultural Colony of British capitalism)
Answer:
(a) The East India Company was established in 1600 as a trading concern. Soon after 1668, Indian textiles became so popular in England, that an Act was passed in 1720 prohibiting the use of Indian silks and calicoes in England. The British deliberately crippled Indian handicrafts by

• Imposing heavy duties on Indian silk and cotton textiles in England.
• British goods were imported into India at a nominal duty.
• The art of spinning and weaving became extinct.
• Manufacturing towns of Dhaka, Murshidabad and Surat now looked desolate.
  Hence, deplorable economic condition paved the way for Revolt of 1857.

(b) The Cultivators impoverished under the land-revenue policies of the Engish. Be it Permanent settlement in Bengal and Bihar, Ryotwari system in Bombay or Mahalwari System, almost half the net produce was claimed as land-revenue. Bad monsoons brought famines that further increased the poverty of the peasants. Unable to pay land-revenue, the farmers were driven more and more in the clutches of money-lenders. What could impoverished asked other than driving the English out of India.

(c) The English subordinated the Indian economy to the interests of British trade and Industry. Indian Industry began to decline because heavy duties were imposed on the Indian silk and cotton textiles. The English exported raw material from India and poured into India large quantities of goods manufactured in England. In short, India was reduced to the Agriculture colony. Her trade and commerce began to be controlled and dominated by the English.

Question 4.
The discontent against the British Raj was by no means confined to the civil population, but also extended to the Indian section of the Company’s Army. In this context of the military causes of the First War of Independence given an account of the following:
(a) Discontent on account of low Salary and poor prospects of Promotion.
(b) Discontent and Disaffection in the Bengal Army
(c) The General Service Enlistment Act
(d) Introduction of Greased Cartridges
Or
What were the main causes of Sepoys’ discontentment which became a major contributory factor to the Revolt of 1857?
Answer:
(a) The wages of the Indian soldiers were too small to support their families. An English soldier was paid more than 8 times the English sepoy even though his duties were of similar nature. Besides, they had no chance of promotion. The highest rank held by an Indian was that of Subedars. Artillery and other key weapons were only reserved for the English soldiers. Indian soldiers resented discriminatory policy adopted by the English.

(b) Bengal army composed of the sepoys and officers of high caste 130 Arundeeps History & Civics-10 Hindus (Brahmins and Rajputs) of Awadh. During the First Anglo- Afghan war of 1839-1842, they had to cross the Sindhu and go outside India. This was disliked because they thought that sea voyage was forbidden by their religion. In 1844, some Bengali regiments reiused to serve in Sindh till extra allowances were given to them.

(c) Lord Canning passed the General Enlistment Act. The Act caused bitterness among the sepoys, as it bound them to be sent to fight to an overseas front. ActTvas contrary to their religious beliefs. Political, Social and Economic atmosphere was conducive for an outbreak, but it could not erupt as long as the Indian soldiers were loyal to the English. Though above mentioned military causes roused discontentment among the sepoys as well, who started the revolt.

(d) The cartridges to be used by soldiers for the Enfield Rifles were greased with the fat of cows and pig. The cow, is scared for the Hindus and pig for Muslims., for this reason the army posed a threat to the British Rulers.

Question 5.
Describe the results of the First War of Independence with reference to the following :
(a) Changes relating to Constitutional or the Administrative Set¬up of the British territories in India
(b) Rights granted to the Indian Princes and Chiefs
Answer:
(a) The war ended the EIC’s rule in India. The Act of 1858 transferred the Government of India from the company to the crown. Secondly, the Board of control and court of directors were abolished. Their powers were transferred to the secretary of state, who was to be assisted by the Indian Council consisting of 15 members. Secretary of state was to draw salary and allowances from the revenues of India.

Thirdly, appointments to the civil service were to be made by open competition. Lastly, Governor-General received the additional title of viceroy. The title denoted the new position of the Governor-General as the representative of the Crown in India vis-a vis the native princes and Nawab.

(b) Queen Victoria declared in her Proclamation of 1858 that the British government would not annex the Indian states. Secondly, all the treaties that the princes had concluded with the company would be honoured. Thirdly, their right of adoption and succession were to be recognised.

At the same British government took all possible steps to render Indian states militarily weak by limiting their number of troops.

Question 6.
With reference to the consequences of the First War of Independence, 1857 answer the following questions :
(a) How was the Army organised after the War of Independence?
(b) What was the effect of the First War of Independence as regards the rise of Nationalism in India?
Or How did the First War of Independence become an important landmark in India’s struggle against the British Raj?
(c) How India became the big field of Economic Exploitation by the Britishers after First War of Independence?
Answer:
(a) The policy of balance and counter check became the prominent feature of the military administration.

• The proportions of the British to Indian soliders were increased.
• Artillery along with other effective weapons were reserved for the British troops.
• All the key positions in the army were kept exclusively for the British.
• The Army was organised in such a way that no sentiment of unity could arise among them.

(b) The war became a symbol of challenge to the mighty British power in India. Popular songs in praise of Tantia Tope, the Rani of Jhansi and others kept the memory of their heroic deeds alike. The Rani of Jhansi became Indian’s Joan of Arc, whose very name revived the spirit of patriotism.

(c) In the first place, recruitment of English in both private and public was a large drain on the country’s resources. Secondly, India was turned into an agriculture colony exporting raw material and importing finished goods. Thirdly, rapid rise of indebtedness of the peasants reduced them to poverty and slavery. Fourthy, British invested their surplus capital in railways, plantation and coal mines in India, which was a total drain on commercial interests of Indians. Even the dividends were distributed among the share-holders of the company.
On the whole the Indians were reduced to misery and poverty.

Question 7.
With reference to the picture given below, answer the questions that follow :
(a) Identify the Queen seated on the throne
(b) What solemn promises did she make to the people of India in her Proclamation of 1858?
(c) Why did the British follow the policy of ‘Divide and Rule’ after 1857? What was its consequence?
Answer:

(a) Seated on the throne is Queen Victoria.

(b) Solemn promises made to the People of India

• Queen Victoria in her Proclamation of 1858 promised not to interfere with the religious of India.
• The Queen also promised equal treatment to all her subjects, Indians and Europeans. All appointments, declared the Queen, would be strictly on the basis of education, ability and integrity.
• An official pardon was granted to people, excepting such persons as had been guilty of the murder of British subjects.
• The Proclamation ended with a promise that the material and moral advancement of the people would henceforth be the main concern of the Government.
• Queen promised material and moral advancement of her subjects.

(c) The Hindus and the Muslims had showed utmost zeal and enthusiasm in the Rising of 1857. Hence, British pursued the policy of creating misunderstanding between the two communities so as to perpetuate the British rule. Muslims started harboring hatred and mistrust against the Hindus because of the role played by the Sikhs and Gorkha soldiers in perpetuating excesses upon them.

The British turned against the Muslims, after the revolt of 1857. At a later stage, nationalism displayed by the Hindus, made them unfriendly- in the eyes of the British. The Muslims were taken back into the confidence and favour.

Hence policy of divide and rule was exploited to widen the gap between the two communities and ensure British rule in India.

ICSE History and Civics Class 10 Goyal Brothers Prakashan Solutions

Class 9th ICSE Biology Solutions Chapter 1 Introducing Biology

 Progress Check

Question 1.
Name the Specific branches of Biology concerned with the study of :-
(i) Fungi …………..
(ii) Fishes …………..
(iii) Insects ………………..
(iv) Transmission of body characteristics from parents to children ………………
Answer:
(i) Fungi – Mycology
(ii) Fishes – Ichthyology
(iii) Insects – Entomology
(iv) Transmission of body characteristics from parents to children – Genetics.

Question 2.
Mention the kind of study made under the following branches of science.
(i) Histology ………………..
(ii) Ecology …………………
(iii) Cytology ……………..
(iv) Pathology ……………….
Answer:
(i) Histology -The study of minute structure of body as seen with the help of a microscope.
(ii) Ecology – The study of relationship of an organism to both its living and non-living environment.
(iii) Cytology – The study of structure and function of animal and plant cells.
(iv) Pathology – The study of diseases of plants and animals.

Review Questions

A. Multiple Choice Type

Question 1.
Choose the most appropriate option in the following statements.
(a) Palaeontology is the Study of
(i) embryos
(ii) blood
(iii) classification
(iv) fossils
Answer:
(iv) Fossils

(b) Clones of animals are being produced through the practice of-
(i) genetics
(ii) ecology
(iii) embryology
(iv) biotechnology
Answer:
(iv) Biotechnology

B. Very Short Answer Type

Question 1.
Name the following branches of biology
(a) Application of biological processes in technologies.
(b) Science of growing fruits and vegetables.
(c) Study of prehistoric forms of life.
(d) Study of causes of immunity (resistance to or defence against diseases).
(e) Study of fishes.
Answer:
(a) Biotechnology,
(b) Horticulture,
(c) Palaeontology,
(d) Immunology,
(e) Ichthyology.

Question 2.
Fill in the blanks :
(a) Bioengineering deals with making artificial ……………….
(b) …………….. is the entire DNA sequence of an organ.
(c) Silk is produced by rearing ………………..
(d) Evolution deals with study of …………… and ……………… of “ organisms.
(e) Organisms which draw food from host body are called ……………….
(f) Animals which give birth to young ones are known as.
(g) ……………. is called the Father of Medicine.
Answer:
(a) limbs, joints,
(b) Genome,
(c) Silkworms,
(d) origin, descent,
(e) Parasite
(f) viviparous
(g) Hippocrates.

Question 3.
Match the branches of biology in Column A with the respective areas of study in Column B.

Answer:

Question 4.
Name any two borderline sciences which are connected with Biology.
Answer:

1. Ecology
2. Genetics.

Question 5.
Name the respective sub-divisions of Biology which deal with the study of insects, birds, fungi and heredity.
Answer:

• Insects – Entomology,
• Birds – Ornithology,
• Fungi – Mycology,
• Heredity – Genetics.

Question 6.
Name some professions other than medicine which require a basic knowledge of Biology.
Answer:
Dentist, Biotechnologist, Pathologist, Bacteriologist.

C. Short Answer Type

Question 1.
What is Biology and when did it begin?
Answer:
Biology is the study of living beings, all plants and animals including humans. Biology’s roots can be traced back to pre-historic periods when primitive man lived in jungles and caves.

Question 2.
How does Biology help us is leading a healthier life?
Answer:
Biology has helped us to understand the causes of many diseases. It has shown us how germs are spread by certain agents such as insects, wind or water. This knowledge ‘ helps us to take, proper care of our health and live longer.

Question 3.
A farmer and a housewife may have never studied biology, yet both of them know some of its general principles through experience. State any two principles which they know.
Answer:
A farmer, although does not study biology, but he knows by his experience, how to increase his produce. He, by the way of cross-breeding and removing weak and unwanted plant and cultivating improved varieties at right time, benefited a lot.

Similarly, a housewife by using her experiences knows which fruit or vegetable can befitted for how much time and also the nutrient value of the food. Also, by taming „ some useful animals such as cow, goat and dog. etc. all * she learns from her experience.

Question 4.
Distinguish between the following pairs of sciences:
(a) Zoology and Entomology
(b) Genetics and Embryology
(c) Botany and Mycology
(d) Space Biology and Exobiology
(e) Biotechnology and Bioinformatics
Answer:
(a) Zoology – It is the study of animals.
Entomology – It is the study of insects.

(b) Genetics – The science of transmission of body characteristics from parents to offspring.
Embryology – The study of the formation and development of embryo of plants and animals.

(c) Botany – The study of plants.
Mycology – The study of fungi.

(d) Space Biology – The study of survival problems of living things in outer space.
Exobiology – One of the newest sciences, which contemplates to study life elsewhere in the universe.

(e) Biotechnology – Area of study which deals with production of biogas from organic wastes or production of insulin through bacteria by inserting the concerned human gene into the bacteria cells.

Bioinformatics – Deals with techniques like making of artificial limbs, joints and other parts of the body from plastic or metals, etc.

Question 5.
Name any three areas of biology which have specially progressed in the twentieth century.
Answer:

1. Molecular Biology
2. Nuclear Biology
3. Biotechnology.

D. Long Answer Type

Question 1.
Do you think Biology can help in further increasing the yield of food? If so, how?
Answer:
New varieties of plants and new breeds of cattle, poultry etc. are being developed with the knowledge of Biology. This science has also increased our knowledge of diseases of plants and animals and how to cure them. All these efforts are helping us to produce more food in fields, dairies and poultry farms.

ICSE Class 9 Biology Solutions