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Mahatma Gandhi and the National Movement

ICSE · Class 10 · History & Civics

Complete topic list for Mahatma Gandhi and the National Movement in ICSE Class 10 History & Civics. Key concepts, sub-topics, and what to focus on for board exams.

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Topics in Mahatma Gandhi and the National Movement

1

Life and Early Political Career of Mahatma Gandhi

  • Born on October 2, 1869 in Porbandar, Gujarat; full name Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi
  • Married to Kasturba at age 13; went to England to study law, returned as barrister in 1890
  • Went to South Africa in 1893 as legal advisor, stayed for 22 years
2

Gandhi's Methods and Ideals

  • Social Ideals: Opposed caste system and untouchability, called untouchables 'Harijans' (Children of God)
  • Advocated women's rights and equal status, encouraged women's participation in freedom movement
  • Introduced Basic Education system - learning through crafts, character building
3

Causes Leading to Non-Cooperation Movement (1921-22)

  • Rowlatt Act 1919: 'Black Bill' giving government powers to arrest without warrant, imprison without trial
  • Denied right to appeal, lawyer (Vakil) and argument (Dalil) - against principles of justice
  • Jallianwala Bagh Tragedy (April 13, 1919): General Dyer ordered firing on peaceful gathering
4

Non-Cooperation Movement (1921-1922)

  • Objectives: Self-government, annulment of Rowlatt Act, remedy Punjab wrongs, restore Caliph's status
  • Negative Programme: Boycott government schools/colleges/courts, foreign goods, elections, titles
  • Positive Programme: Promote Swadeshi/Khadi, Hindu-Muslim unity, remove untouchability, prohibition

Key Concepts

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the important topics in Mahatma Gandhi and the National Movement for ICSE Class 10 History & Civics?
Key topics in Mahatma Gandhi and the National Movement include Gandhi's Journey and Major Movements, Mahatma Gandhi and National Movement - Complete Overview, Timeline of Gandhian Era (1915-1934). These are the concepts ICSE Class 10 examiners draw on most — study them first, then practise related questions.
How to score full marks in Mahatma Gandhi and the National Movement — ICSE Class 10 History & Civics?
Understand the core concepts first, then work through the 45 practice questions available for this chapter. Revise formulas and definitions regularly, and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.

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