Glimpses of the Past Honeydew English Class 8 NCERT Solution

byMr. Chandan

 NCERT Solution Chapter 3 : Glimpses of the Past English Honeydew Class 8

Comprehension Check, Page - 45

1. Look at picture 1 and recall the opening lines of the original song in Hindi. Who is the singer ? Who else do you see in this picture ? 
Answer:
The opening lines of the HIndi song are "Aye Mere Watan Ke Logon, Tum Khub Lagao Nara; Ye Shubh Din Hai Ham Sabke Lehralo Tiranaga Pyara, Par Mat Bhulo Seema Par Veeron Ne Hain Jaan Gawain". It was sung by Lata Mangeskar. We see Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru, Laal Bahadur Shastri and Mrs. Indira Gandhi in this picture.

2. In picture 2 what do you understand by the Company's "Superior weapons" ?
Answer:
The East India company conquered India by using their superior weapons, the guns and diplomacy.

3. Who is an artisan ? Why do you think the artisans suffered ? (picture 3)
Answer:
The artisan is a craftsman, skilled in some trade. They suffered because the goods that they produced lost demand in the indian market.

4. Which picture, according to you, reveals the first sparks of the fire of revolt ?
Answer:
Picture 7 reveals the first spark of the revolt.

Working with the text

1. Do you think the Indian Princess were short - sighted in their approach to the events of 1757 ?
Answer:
Yes, the Indian Princess were short - sighted in their approach. They fought against each other with the help of the British. Thus, the British became the virtual rulers.

2. How did the East India Company subdue the Indian princess ?
Answer:
The East India Company spread their wings in India to promote their trade. They supported One Indian Prince to finish the other. As a result power passed onto their hands.

3. Quote the words used by Ram Mohan Roy to say that every religion teaches the same principles.
Answer:
The words used by Ram Mohan Roy spoken to his wife were : "Cows are of different colours, but the colour of their milk is same. Different teachers have different opinions but the essence of every religion is same."

4. In what ways did the British Officers eploit Indians ?
Answer:
The British rulers passed a resolution under which an Indian could be sent to jail without trial in court. The goods manufactured in England were exempted from custom duty. The officers prospered in the Company's loot and their private business flourished.

5. Name these people.
(i) The ruler who fought pitched battles against the British and died fighting.
(ii) The person who wanted to reform the society.
(iii) The person who recommended the introduction of English education in India.
(iv) Two popular leaders who led the revolt (Choices may vary.)
Answer:
(i) Tipu Sultan of Mysore.
(ii) Raja Ram Mohan Roy of Bengal.
(iii) Lord Mecaulay
(iv) Nana Sahib Peshva, Veer Kunwar Singh, Begum Hazrat Mahal.

6. Mention the following.
(i) two eamples of social practices prevailing then.
(ii) Two oppressive policies of the British.
(iii) Two ways in which common people suffered.
(iv) Four reasons of the discontent that led to the 1857 war of Independence.
Answer:
(i) Untouchability and child marriage
(ii) The British Master allowed imports in India tax free. They ruined Indian cottage industries.
(iii) The farmers were taxed heavily and the thumbs of skilled workers were cut.
(iv) 
  1. Santhals who lost their land became desperate and they revolted.
  2. The sepoys in the English army were paid much less than the white soldiers. So they were discontented and angry.
  3. The Brahmins were furious when they came to know that the bullets they had to bite, contained cow fat and pig-fat.
  4. Many landlords were sore because the british policies deprived them of their land and estate. 
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