ICSE Class 10 History & Civics Question 2 of 14

The Second World War — Question 7

Back to all questions
7
Question

Question 7

With reference to the newspaper headline given below, what is meant by V-J Day and what made Japan to surrender to the Allies.

With reference to the newspaper headline, what is meant by V-J Day and what made Japan to surrender to the Allies. The Second World War, Total History and Civics Solutions ICSE Class 10.
Answer

V-J Day stands for Victory over Japan Day.
Japan surrendered to the Allies after the USA dropped atom bombs on the Japanese cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki in August, 1945.


Source: This question is from The Second World War, History & Civics — Class 10, ICSE Board.

Key Concepts Covered

This question tests your understanding of the following concepts from the chapter The Second World War: Question, Reference, Newspaper, Headline, Meant, Day. These are fundamental topics in History & Civics that students are expected to master as part of the ICSE Class 10 curriculum.

A thorough understanding of these concepts will help you answer similar questions confidently in your ICSE examinations. These topics are frequently tested in both objective and subjective sections of History & Civics papers. We recommend revising the relevant section of your textbook alongside practising these solved examples to build a strong foundation.

How to Write Short Answers

Short answer questions require concise, focused responses. Begin with a clear definition or statement that directly addresses the question. Support your answer with one or two key points or examples. Keep your response to 2-4 sentences. Avoid unnecessary elaboration but ensure you cover all parts of the question. Use subject-specific terminology to demonstrate your understanding.

Key Points to Remember

  • Include specific dates, names, and events to support your answers.
  • Understand causes and consequences of historical events.
  • Compare and contrast different viewpoints where relevant.
  • Use chronological order when describing sequences of events.

Practice more questions from The Second World War — History & Civics, Class 10 ICSE