History Class XII

Maximum time: 3 hours

Maximum marks: 100

MODERN INDIA

Question 1. Why have the Saiyid Brothers been called the 'kingmakers? (2 marks)

Question 2. Describe the conflicts between the English and the French companies in India in the 18th century. What were the causes of these conflicts and how and when were these conflicts finally resolved? (8 marks)

OR

Describe the system of Subsidiary Alliances introduced by the English East India Company's government in India. Give an assessment, with examples of the success of this system in the consolidation and expansion of the British Empire.

Question 3. What were the causes of conflict between the English East India Company and Nawab Siraj -Ud -Daulah of Bengal? When and how did this conflict end? (5 marks)

OR

How did the concept of equality before law introduced by the British in India operate in practice?

Question 4. What were the causes of religious discontent against the British rule? How did they contribute to the outbreak of the revolt of 1857? (5 marks)

OR

Why did the modern educated Indians did not support the revolt of 1857?

Question 5. What were the causes of the sudden and quick collapse of Indian handicrafts industry under the British? What were its consequences? (8 marks)

OR

Mention the causes of stagnation and deterioration of Indian agriculture under the British. What was its impact on the Indian population?

Question 6. Mention the change in the attitude of the British towards the Indian Princely states after 1858.What were the reason for this change? (5 marks)

OR

Mention the changes introduced by the British in the Indian Army after 1858. Why were these changes introduced?