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The National Movement (During the First World War) — Syllabus

ICSE · Class 10 · History & Civics

What The National Movement (During the First World War) covers in ICSE Class 10 History & Civics: 4 topics, for the 2026-27 session.

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4 Topics · ICSE Class 10 History & Civics · 2026-27

Topics in The National Movement (During the First World War)

1

The First World War and Its Impact on India

  • The First World War lasted from 1914 to 1918.
  • It was fought between the Allied Powers and the Central Powers.
  • Britain, France, Italy, and Russia were the Allied Powers.
2

Lucknow Pact, 1916

  • The Lucknow Congress was the first united Congress since 1908.
  • Tilak played a pivotal role in bringing together the two factions of Congress and the Muslim League.
  • The Lucknow Pact was signed between Congress and the Muslim League.
3

Home Rule Movement and Home Rule Leagues

  • Tilak was freed from jail in June 1914.
  • Two separate Home Rule Leagues were started in 1916.
  • Tilak set up the Home Rule League at the Bombay Provincial Conference held at Belgaun in April 1916.
4

Montagu-Chelmsford Reforms and Government of India Act, 1919

  • In 1918, the British Government announced constitutional concessions under the Montagu-Chelmsford Reforms.
  • These reforms formed the basis of the Government of India Act, 1919.
  • The number of Indian members in the Viceroy's Executive Council was raised to three.

Key Concepts

Central concept: The First World War and its impact on the Indian national movement

First World WarNationalist reaction to the warHome Rule MovementBal Gangadhar TilakAnnie BesantS Subramanya IyerLucknow PactHindu-Muslim unity

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