Source B:

Q1: Map showing partition of Bengal. 1905-1911.

Ans. The map shows that Bengal was a very huge province before its partition. After the partition
it was divided into two almost equal halves, though eastern Bengal seems to a bit larger than
the Western Bengal. been made the Eastern Bet-gal instead of being made another province.
The boundary line between the two parts indicates that the partition has been done along the
communal lines so that Muslims are a visible majority in the Eastern Bengal and Western Bengal.
It indicates that the seeds of future division of the basis of communal identity have been sown in
1905.

Q2: According to source A what message the heroine is conveying about the feelings of the
Hindus on the partition of Bengal.
Ans: The heroine symbolizes the strong Hindu resentment of the partition of Bengal. She is
condemning the use of the factory-made cotton clothes of the British. She is encouraging all
Hindus to stop wearing foreign clothes and instead should prefer the use of hand-spun cotton
as part of the Swadeshi Movement.

Source A, a statement of Jinnah against the Rowlett Act,

Q3: According to source A, what message is being conveyed by Jinnah?
Ans. In Jinnah's opinion the Rowlett Act was passed at a wrong time. The clauses of the Act
negated the British claim of being a civilized Government in India. He is drawing the attention of
the British authorities towards a possible outbreak of large-scale violence.

Source B: Gen. Dyer examining the site in Jallianwala Bagh after the shootout.
Q4: Describe the scene of the site of the massacre as shown in the picture? (5)
Ans. General Dyer has been escorted to the site of the shootout. He is closely observing the
scene and is being briefed about the whole incident by him have difficulty in making the count of
the dead. The unusual his subordinates around him shows that he is in full control of the subjects
is providing him shade against the sun and this achieved his objective of telling the Indians to
obey the British in all circumstances.

Q5: According to Source A, what was the Rowlatt Act? (3)

Ans. people could be tried in private by 3 High Court Judges, there was no right of appeal,
people could be ordered where to live, people were stopped from holding meetings, detention
without bail , people could be arrested without warrant and kept in prison without trial. it was
enacted in 1919
Q6: What does this picture of source B, tell us about the Amritsar Massacre? (5)
Ans. The picture shows an attack launched by the British on a large group of Indians. This
occurred in 1919 when a large group of Indians were shot dead and injured, including women
and children, for holding an illegal meeting in Jallianwala Bagh, Amritsar. Although General Dyer
was reprimanded for ordering the shooting, his standing in the British media was enhanced
which offended Indians and resulted in further violence.
Q7: What does the picture source B tells us about the Swadeshi Movement? (5)
Ans. Source shows an Indian woman weaving cotton cloth on a spindle as Swadeshi Movement
was a boycott of British goods and to buy only Indian produced goods. Manufacturing Indian
goods was promoted as seen from the source. It was Formed in response to partition by the
Hindus between 1903 and 1905. Hindus were furious with the partition as they saw it as part of
the British ‘divide and rule’ policy. British sugar, salt and cloth especially suffered and cotton in
particular. British cloth was burnt on bonfires. People picketed the shops selling foreign goods
Q8: What message does Source B convey us about the Indian Council Act 1909? (5)
Ans. As the source shows this act was more commonly called the Morley-Minto Reforms named
after the Secretary of State for India John Morley and the Viceroy of India, Lord Minto. The Indian
Councils Act 1909 was an act of the British Parliament that introduced a few reforms in the
legislative councils and increased the involvement of Indians in the governance of British India.
It also introduced separate electorates for the Muslims.
Q9: According to Source A, what were the reasons for India supporting Britain in the WW1?
[3][June,2021]
Ans. Indian troops constituted bulk of the army of the British Empire. Therefore, Germany was
a common enemy of Britain and India. India has traditionally been loyal to the British. It was
expected future development projects to be shared by the British after the war.

Q10: What can we learn from Source B about the British presence in India at this time?
[3][June,2021]
Ans. The source shows the coronation ceremony as there are several Indian soldiers arrayed in
a formal way, holding their guns. The soldiers look alert that reflects their loyalty to the British
monarchy. This further demonstrates the British power in India. The ceremony is aimed at
recognizing the King and the Queen as the new Emperor and Empress of India. Several civilians
are also visible keenly observing the ceremony. This shows the interest of the ordinary Indians
to attend such an important event. Much to the dismay of the Muslims, King George announced
the reversal of the partition of Bengal on the same occasion, December 1911.
Q11: According to Source A, what reasons are suggested for the introduction of the Defense Act
of 1915? [3][Nov 2018]
Ans. To secure safety of population
To uphold the law and to punish violations of the law
To deter conspiracies against the British Government

Q12: How does Source B help us to understand what happened at Jallianwala Bagh in 1919?
[5][Nov,2018]
Ans. I can see high walls in source B, it infers that there would be a panic when Dyer and his
troops opened fire on 13t April 1919. A narrow alleyway shows that with thousands of people in
the park, there would have been a rush to get out, but the narrow entrance led to a crush and a
stampede, killing many people.
Q13: What was the Lucknow Pact?[3][June 2012]
Ans. In, 1916, a Pact was signed between All India Muslim League under Jinnah and All Indian
National Congress under Ambedkar Charan Mahajan. Congress for the first time made
concessions to give right to separate electorates and one third seat in the center. Common
demands included increase of elected seats in the Councils and minority rights to be protected.
It was the first and last time they both had worked together.