Practice Paper 1
April 2025
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SOURCE A
“The weapon will not destroy the British empire… it is neither logical nor is it politically sound or
wise, nor practically capable of being put in execution.”
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Jinnah on non-cooperation movement
SOURCE B
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Gandhi in 1930 at the start of the Salt March.
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SECTION A
This question is about the resistance the British faced in India during World War 1 till 1930.
1 (a) What according to Source A, what was Jinnah’s opinion of non-cooperation movement? [3]
(b) What does source B tell us about Gandhi’s Salt March? [5]
(c) Why did the Khilafat movement start? [7]
(d) Was Amritsar massacre the most important event that produced reaction against the British rule
between 1919-1927? Explain. [10]
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SECTION B
Answer any two questions from this Section.
2 (a) What was Dyarchy? [4]
(b) Why did Indians oppose Simon Commission? [7]
(c) Sir Syed’s educational reforms were the most important of his services for the Muslims of the
subcontinent. Explain [14]
3 (a) What was Wagon tragedy? [4]
(b) Why was the partition of Bengal annulled in 1911? [7]
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(c) Lucknow Pact was the last beacon of light for Hindu Muslim unity between 1909 to 1929. Do you
agree? Give reasons for your answer. [14]
4 (a) Who was Lord Linlithgow? [4]
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(b) Why did the Cabinet Mission fail? [7]
(c) The 1st RTC was more important than all the three RTCs between 1930-32. Explain. [14]
5 (a) What was operation fair play? [4]
(b) What led to the fall of Ayub Khan in 1969? [7]
(c) Mujeeb’s six points were the most important reason that led to the separation of East Pakistan.
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Explain. [14]
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