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1. 1.

   Fill in the blanks.

   1. _______________ was the worst feature of British rule in India.
   2. The Industrial Revolution in Britain demanded _______________ and _______________.
   3. Key administrative posts under British rule were assigned to _______________.
   4. _______________ was the founder of nationalist press in India.
   5. Lord Lytton followed _______________ policies against India.
2. 2.

   Write True or False against the following.

   1. The later half of the 19th century witnessed full fledged nationalism in India.
   2. The British supported indigenous Indian industries.
   3. British introduced modern education in India for satisfying their needs.
   4. Indian nationalist press exposed the policies of British rule in India.
   5. No Indian local leaders were consulted before the establishment of an Indian political organization.
   6. WC Banerjee was the first president of Indian National Congress.
3. 3.

   Match the following.

   A	B
   (a) Delhi Darbar	(i) Allan Octavian Hume
   (b) Vernacular Press Act	(ii) Lord Curzon
   (c) Indian National Congress	(iii) Lord Lytton
   (d) Viceroy of India	(iv) Moderate leader
   (e) M G Ranade	(v) 1878

4. 4.

   Define nationalism.

5. 5.

   How were the Indian industries destroyed by the British?

6. 6.

   Who helped in the spread of western education in India?