The Making of a Global World

10 solved questions from Class 10 History, each with the full working. Tap any question to see the step-by-step solution.

1 If the British Government imposed a tariff of 5 % on the import of cotton from the Caribbean colonies in 1905, and the total value of cotton imports was Rs. 50 lakh, how much tariff revenue did the government receive? medium 3 marks Tariff calculation
2 How did the establishment of the International Monetary Fund at the Bretton Woods Conference influence the monetary policy decisions of member countries during the 1950s? medium 4 marks IMF impact on member economies
3 Which disease, introduced by Portuguese traders in the early 19th century, caused widespread mortality among enslaved Africans on the West African coast? easy 2 marks Disease impact on African societies
4 Compare the contract terms for indentured laborers from Tamil Nadu to Fiji with those for indentured laborers from India to the Caribbean in the 1850s, focusing on duration, wages, and post‑contract provisions. hard 5 marks Indentured labour contract differences
5 What is the primary topic or theoretical principle explored in 'The Making of a Global World' (Class 10 HISTORY)? medium MCQ Chapter Core Principle
6 Which key mechanism or analytical rule is highlighted in 'The Making of a Global World'? medium MCQ Key Analytical Mechanism
7 Which disease, carried by European conquerors, devastated the native populations of America in the sixteenth century because they had no immunity against it? easy MCQ 1 mark Conquest, Disease, and Trade
8 Which twin institutions were created as a result of the Bretton Woods Conference in July 1944 to preserve global economic stability? easy MCQ 1 mark Bretton Woods Institutions
9 Which of the following best describes the primary link that allowed the Dutch to dominate the spice trade between Indonesia and Europe in the 17th century? easy MCQ 1 mark Dominance of maritime trade routes
10 A British planter in the Caribbean imports 500 tons of rice at Rs. 20 per ton. He pays a 3% import duty and then a 2% export tax on the total amount collected (after duty). How much total tax does he pay? medium 2 marks Tariff calculation in colonial trade