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Exam :ICSE (Class X) History & Civics
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History & Civics Question Paper :

H.C.G. – Paper – 1
(Two Hours)
(a) How are the members of the Lok Sabha elected- [1]

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(b) Mention any two electoral functions of the Union Parliament. [1]
(c) Mention two provisions of the Constitution, which clearly
(e) Mention one difference between the Council of Ministers and the Cabinet. [1]

(f) Mention one important function of the Vice-President of India. [1]
(g) Mention one important function of the Prime Minister in relation
(h) What is meant by the discretionary power of the President of India – [1]

(i) Mention two ways in which the Constitution ensures the Independence
(j) What is meant by High Court being a Court of Record- [1]

(a) What is meant by Doctrine of Lapse- [2]
(b) Mention any two objectives of the Early Nationalists. [2]
(c) When and by whom was Bengal partitioned- [2]

(d) State any two objectives of the All-India Muslim League. [2]
(e) Briefly explain the terms ‘Swadeshi’ and ‘Boycott’. [2]
(f) Mention any two clauses of the Mountbatten Plan. [2]

(g) What was the immediate cause of the First World War- [2]
(h) Mention two similarities between the ideologies of Fascism and Nazism. [2]
(i) What do you understand by the term ‘Human Rights’- [2]
(j) Mention any two objectives of the Non-Aligned Movement. [2]

Part II : (50 Marks)
Section A (Civics) :
Attempt any two questions from this Section
Question 3 :
Compare the powers of the two Houses of the Union Parliament with reference to the following:
(a) Legislative powers [3]
(b) Financial Powers [3]
(c) Control over the Executive. [4]

Question 4 :
With reference to the President of India briefly explain the following:
(a) Reasons for the indirect election [3]
(b) Emergency Powers [3]
(c) Procedure for removal. [4]

Question 5 :
With reference to the jurisdiction and functions of the Supreme Court, explain the following:
(a) Advisory function [3]
(b) Custodian of fundamental rights [3]
(c) Judicial review. [4]

Section B :
Attempt any three questions from this Section
Question 6 :
Many factors contributed to the growth of nationalism in India. In this context, explain the relevance of the following:
(a) Contribution of socio-religious reformers [3]
(b) Repressive policies of the British [3]
(c) Economic exploitation. [4]

Question 7 :
The Assertive Nationalists lost faith in the methods and ultimate success of the early nationalists. In the light of this statement, briefly describe:
(a) Basic beliefs of assertive nationalists [3]
(b) Difference between their methods and those of the early nationalists [3]
(c) Any two contributions made by Bal Gangadhar Tilak and Lala Lajpat Rai. [4]

Question 8 :
(a) Identify the event in the above picture. Briefly explain any two causes that led to this event. [3]
(b) Programme of the movement. [3]
(c) Impact of the movement. [4]

Question 9 :
With reference to the Second World War, explain the following:
(a) Any two causes of the War [3]
(b) Impact of the Treaty of Versailles [3]
(c) The Cold War. [4]

Question 10 :
With reference to the United Nations, examine the following:
(a) Main objectives [3]
(b) Any three functions of the General Assembly [3]
(c) Composition of the Security Council, and any two of its functions. [4]

Syllabus :
Section A : Civics
An elementary study is required of this section without verbatim study of the Constitutional Articles in detail.
1. Our Constitution :
Definition of Constitution – date of adoption, enactment and date of commencement /implementation of the constitution. Meanings of terms in the Preamble.

2. Salient features of the Constitution :
A written and lengthy constitution, Parliamentary / Cabinet system of government, Quasi – Federal government, Single Citizenship Universal Adult Franchise, Fundamental Rights (classification of Rights) and Fundamental Duties, Directive Principles of State Policy (meaning and classification), Welfare State.

3. Elections and Political Parties :
(a) The need for elections and a brief mention of Election Commission as a body that conducts elections. Meaning and importance of elections;

Kinds of elections : Direct election and Indirect Election (a brief mention). Meaning of General election, Mid-term election and By-election. Meaning of constituency.
(b) Meaning of Political Party ; difference between National/All India parties and Regional parties.

4. Local Self Government :
Meaning and significance
(i) Rural : Three-tier system of Panchayati Raj – Village Panchayat, Panchayat Samiti, Zila Parishad – their composition, functions.
(ii) Urban : Municipal committees and municipal corporations – composition, functions.