(English Medium) ICSE Class 10 - CISCE Important Questions for History and Civics

The Parliament is the body of peoples representatives who have Supreme power in a democracy. With reference to the Union Legislature answer the following : 

Why is it called a Permanent house ?

The Parliament is the body of peoples representatives who have Supreme power in a democracy. With reference to the Union Legislature answer the following :

State any two Financial and any two Legislative powers of the Indian Parliament.

Three reasons to justify why the Lok Sabha is considered to be more powerful then the Rajya Sabha.

An ordinance has to be approved by the Parliament within ______ weeks.

A major natural calamity has taken place and the opposition wants the house to lay aside all other business and take up this matter of urgent importance. Which motion should the house move to allow this?

State any two legislative powers of the Cabinet.

The Union Legislature comprises the President and the two houses of the Parliament.

With reference to the Parliament, answer the following question:

Mention any three legislative powers of the Union Parliament.

The Union Legislature comprises the President and the two houses of the Parliament.

With reference to the Parliament, answer the following question:

The Parliament controls the Executive.

Mention any four ways in which it exercises its control.

The Indian Nationalists described the Great Uprising of 1857 as the First War of Independence. With reference to this, answer the following question:

Mention any three policies used by the British to expand their political power in India.

The Indian Nationalists described the Great Uprising of 1857 as the First War of Independence. with reference to this, answer the following question:

The Revolt of 1857 is also known as the Sepoy Mutiny.

Mention any three military causes which led to the uprising.

The strength of the house is 550. On a particular day, 50 members are present. The speaker decides to adjourn the house. Identify the MOST LIKELY reason for the adjournment.

Imagine you are an Indian ruler who has signed the Subsidiary Alliance. Mention any two conditions of this agreement which will affect you.

Read the given news carefully and answer the question that follows:

Mention any two points regarding an ordinance that can be deduced from the above news.

The Union Parliament is the supreme legislative body in the country. With reference to the Indian Parliament answer the following question:

The Rajya Sabha is called a Permanent House. Explain this statement.

The Union Parliament is the supreme legislative body in the country. With reference to the Indian Parliament answer the following question:

Explain the composition of the Rajya Sabha.

The Union Parliament is the supreme legislative body in the country. With reference to the Indian Parliament answer the following question:

Mention any two exclusive powers of the Lok Sabha.

The Union Parliament is the supreme legislative body in the country. With reference to the Indian Parliament answer the following question:

Mention any two powers exclusive to the Rajya Sabha.

The Revolt of 1857 was the beginning of the independence struggle against the colonial rule of the British. With reference to the consequences of the Revolt, answer the following:

Mention any three changes made in the administration with the end of the Company's Rule.

The Revolt of 1857 was the beginning of the independence struggle against the colonial rule of the British. With reference to the consequences of the Revolt, answer the following:

Mention any four changes made in the army after the Revolt.

Who made the amendment which resulted in the below headline?