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The National Movement (During the First World War) — Study Plan

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Study Plan

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Day 1–2

Learn the Theory

Read the textbook chapter carefully. Note down definitions, formulas and key ideas. Focus on: The First World War and Its Impact on India, Lucknow Pact, 1916, Home Rule Movement and Home Rule Leagues.

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Day 3

Practise

Solve the textbook exercises and extra practice questions. There are 44 questions available for this chapter.

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Day 4

Revise & Test

Revise key points without looking at your notes. Take a practice quiz and mark weak areas for another pass.

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Day 7

Spaced Revision

Come back to The National Movement (During the First World War) after a week. Use flashcards for quick recall and try past exam questions on this chapter.

What to Focus On

  • The First World War lasted from 1914 to 1918.
  • The war was fought between the Allied Powers and the Central Powers.
  • India was involved to protect British interests.
  • Nationalist feelings grew stronger during the war.
  • Some leaders opposed British war policy openly.
  • Some others hoped for political reform after the war.
  • Lucknow Congress was the first united Congress since 1908.
  • Tilak helped unite the Congress factions and the Muslim League.
  • The Lucknow Pact was an agreement between Congress and Muslim League.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

The Lucknow Pact was the same as the Congress split at Surat, or it happened to end the split of 1907.

Annie Besant was a British or American leader, not an Irish lady settled in India.

Tilak and Annie Besant ran the same Home Rule League from one headquarters.

Memory Tips

First World War sides

Home Rule Leagues in 1916

Tilak's Home Rule League headquarters

Annie Besant's Home Rule League headquarters

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the important topics in The National Movement (During the First World War) for ICSE Class 10 History & Civics?
Key topics in The National Movement (During the First World War) include The First World War and Its Impact on India, Lucknow Pact, 1916, Home Rule Movement and Home Rule Leagues, Montagu-Chelmsford Reforms and Government of India Act, 1919. Study these first, then practise questions on each for the ICSE Class 10 board exam.
How should I revise The National Movement (During the First World War) for the ICSE Class 10 board exam?
Learn the core ideas first, then work through the 44 practice questions on The National Movement (During the First World War). Revise definitions regularly and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.

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