Nationalism in India — Class 10 MCQs with Answers
Class 10 CBSE History · Chapter 2
30 practice questions · 10 Easy · 10 Medium · 10 Hard · Updated
Practise the most important Class 10 CBSE History questions from Chapter 2, "Nationalism in India". You get 3 timed quizzes made from 30 NCERT-based MCQs, with answers and explanations. The questions are split into 10 Easy, 10 Medium and 10 Hard. Warm up on the basics, then move on to the exam-level questions that set top scorers in CBSE Board exams apart.
To score well in "Nationalism in India", focus on dates, cause and effect, and reading maps and sources. Each MCQ here is timed and uses exam-style marking (+4 correct, −1 wrong, 0 skipped). This trains you to stay accurate under time pressure, as real papers need. Every question has a short explanation, so a wrong answer becomes a quick lesson. It is the fastest way to fix gaps before a test.
Use this chapter for focused revision. Start with the Easy set to check your basics on Nationalism in India, then move to Medium and Hard to practise applying them. Your accuracy, streaks and XP save automatically. This chapter also adds to your overall Class 10 History mastery score. 6 sample questions are solved in full below, with the answer and a worked explanation. Sign in free to start practising.
Key concepts: Nationalism in India (Class 10 History)
Covers India's freedom struggle under Gandhi from 1917 to the 1930s: the Rowlatt Act, the Jallianwala Bagh massacre (1919), the Khilafat and Non-Cooperation movements, their withdrawal after Chauri Chaura, the Salt March and Civil Disobedience, and how symbols like Bharat Mata forged a shared sense of nationhood.
- Satyagraha
- Gandhi's method of mass non-violent resistance based on truth and soul-force; first used in South Africa, then in India from 1917.
- Champaran, Kheda and Ahmedabad (1917–18)
- Gandhi's first Indian satyagrahas: Champaran indigo planters (Bihar), Kheda peasants (Gujarat) and Ahmedabad mill workers.
- Rowlatt Act (1919)
- Gave the government power to detain political prisoners without trial for two years; provoked Gandhi's nationwide Rowlatt Satyagraha.
- Jallianwala Bagh (13 April 1919)
- General Dyer opened fire on an unarmed crowd in Amritsar, killing hundreds; the massacre inflamed anger across India.
Nationalism in India — important questions & MCQs with answers (Class 10 History)
6 solved questions from this chapter's difficulty levels, each with its answer and explanation. The other 24 are timed and scored when you sign in.
- Q1Easy
Satyagraha was the method introduced by:
A.TilakB.NehruC.Gandhi✓ CorrectD.BoseAnswer: C. Gandhi
Explanation: Gandhi popularised non-violent resistance.
- Q2Easy
Gandhi's first satyagraha in India, organised in 1917 for the indigo planters, was launched in:
A.Kheda, GujaratB.Bardoli, GujaratC.Champaran, Bihar✓ CorrectD.Ahmedabad, GujaratAnswer: C. Champaran, Bihar
Explanation: In 1917 Gandhi went to Champaran in Bihar to inspire the peasants to struggle against the oppressive plantation system.
- Q3Medium
Gandhi withdrew the Non-Cooperation Movement after:
A.Chauri Chaura incident (1922)✓ CorrectB.Round Table ConferenceC.Salt MarchD.Quit IndiaAnswer: A. Chauri Chaura incident (1922)
Explanation: Violence at Chauri Chaura led to its withdrawal.
- Q4Medium
Why did Mahatma Gandhi take up the Khilafat issue in 1919-1920?
A.To support the British government in the warB.To abolish the salt taxC.To bring Hindus and Muslims together on a common platform and broaden the national movement✓ CorrectD.To demand a separate nation for MuslimsAnswer: C. To bring Hindus and Muslims together on a common platform and broaden the national movement
Explanation: Gandhi saw the Khilafat issue (defence of the Ottoman Caliph) as a way to unite Hindus and Muslims and launch a broad-based mass movement.
- Q5Hard
Quit India Movement was launched in:
A.1947B.1930C.1919D.1942✓ CorrectAnswer: D. 1942
Explanation: August 1942, with the slogan 'Do or Die'.
- Q6Hard
Assertion (A): The Rowlatt Satyagraha of 1919 turned into a nationwide upheaval. Reason (R): The Rowlatt Act curbed fundamental rights, and the brutal Jallianwala Bagh firing of 13 April 1919 provoked widespread anger across the country. Choose the correct option.
A.Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A✓ CorrectB.Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of AC.A is true but R is falseD.A is false but R is trueAnswer: A. Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A
Explanation: The repressive Rowlatt Act and the Jallianwala Bagh massacre both fuelled the spread of the Rowlatt Satyagraha, so R correctly explains A.
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What are the key concepts in Class 10 History Nationalism in India?+
Covers India's freedom struggle under Gandhi from 1917 to the 1930s: the Rowlatt Act, the Jallianwala Bagh massacre (1919), the Khilafat and Non-Cooperation movements, their withdrawal after Chauri Chaura, the Salt March and Civil Disobedience, and how symbols like Bharat Mata forged a shared sense of nationhood. Key ideas include Satyagraha, Champaran, Kheda and Ahmedabad (1917–18), Rowlatt Act (1919), Jallianwala Bagh (13 April 1919).
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It has 30 NCERT-based MCQs on "Nationalism in India": 10 Easy, 10 Medium and 10 Hard. Together they make 3 timed quizzes, and you never get the same set twice. Every question has an instant explanation. They help you prepare for CBSE Board exams.
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Start with the Easy quiz to check your basics, then try Medium and Hard to practise applying them. There are 3 timed quizzes on this chapter, so you can come back for a fresh set instead of one you have seen. Read each explanation, retry the questions you miss, and track your accuracy until it stays high.
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What are the important questions from Nationalism in India (Class 10 History)?+
The questions that matter most test Satyagraha, Champaran, Kheda and Ahmedabad (1917–18), Rowlatt Act (1919), Jallianwala Bagh (13 April 1919). This page shows 6 solved important MCQs with answers and explanations; all 30 questions on the chapter are available as timed quizzes once you sign in.
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Yes — Class 10 History Nationalism in India has timed online quizzes at Easy, Medium and Hard levels, with instant scoring and a worked explanation on every question. The first quiz on the chapter is free.