Social Science — CBSE Class 10 board question

Two causes that led to the Civil Disobedience Movement:

1. Falling prices and high revenue demands: Rich peasants producing commercial crops were badly hit by the trade depression. Their cash incomes disappeared, yet the government refused to reduce revenue demands, causing widespread resentment.

1. Colonial restrictions on business: Indian industrialists wanted protection against foreign imports and resented colonial policies that restricted business activities and controlled the Indian economy.

This question asks for causes, so name them clearly and support each with one brief reason — don't just list vague points. Examiners look for specific factors: economic hardship on peasants (falling prices + rigid revenue demand) and business grievances (colonial trade restrictions). Either two of these are acceptable; you could also mention the Simon Commission or the Lahore Congress's Purna Swaraj demand if you recall them, but ground your answer in what the passage provides. At 2 marks, two distinct points with brief explanation is sufficient — no need for lengthy elaboration.