History and Civics 2012-2013 (English Medium) ICSE Class 10 Question Paper Solution

Name the two types of authority in the federal setup of India.

What is meant by the term Universal Adult Franchise?

With reference to the Union Legislature, answer the following questions:

How is the Speaker of the Lok Sabha elected? 

When can the Vice-President cast a vote in the Rajya Sabha?

State any one reason why the President is elected indirectly.

Who is the Executive Head of the State?

Mention the different categories of ministers in the Union Council of ministers.

What is meant by the ‘Collective Responsibility’ of the Cabinet?

Name the courts that are empowered to issue writs for the enforcement of Fundamental Rights.

Name the highest criminal court in a district.

What was the General Service Enlistment Act?

What was the influence of Western education on the minds of educated Indians in the 19th century?

Who exposed the economic exploitation of India through his book ‘Poverty and Un-British rule in India’?

What was the importance of the Lucknow Pact of 1916?

Name the leaders of the Khilafat movement that was launched in India to champion the cause of the Caliph of Turkey.

Why was the Simon Commission rejected by the Congress?

What were the two proposals related to the Princely States in the Mountbatten Plan?

The 1914 and 1939 Wars that engulfed almost the entire world were known as World Wars due to its unprecedented impact and dimension. In this context, answer the following

Explain the immediate cause of the First World War.

What is meant by the term Cold War?

Name the two architects of NAM.

Discuss the relationship between the two houses of the State Legislature with reference to the following:

Money Bills

Discuss the relationship between the two houses of the State Legislature with reference to
the following:

Non-Money Bills

Discuss the relationship between the two houses of the State Legislature with reference to the following:

Control over the Executive

At the Head of the Council of Ministers of the State is the Chief Minister, who is the real Executive Head of the State. In this context, explain the following:

The appointment of the Chief Minister.

At the Head of the Council of Ministers of the State is the Chief Minister, who is the real
Executive Head of the State. In this context, explain the following:

His relationship with the Council of Ministers.

At the Head of the Council of Ministers of the State is the Chief Minister, who is the real
Executive Head of the State. In this context, explain the following:

His relations with the Governor of the state.

The Country’s judicial system has a Supreme Court at its apex. In this context, discuss the following

A manner of the appointment of judges

The Country’s judicial system has a Supreme Court at its apex. In this context, discuss the following:

A term of office and removal of judges

The Country’s judicial system has a Supreme Court at its apex. In this context, discuss the following:

It's power of ‘Judicial Review’.

The early Congressmen were liberal in their views and programmes. This led to the rise of
radical nationalists who demanded more forceful action against the British. In this context,
discuss the following:

Reasons why the early Congressmen were called ‘Moderates’

The early Congressmen were liberal in their views and programmes. This led to the rise of radical nationalists who demanded more forceful action against the British. In this context, discuss the following:

How did the Moderates differ from the Assertive Nationalists in realising their objectives?

The early Congressmen were liberal in their views and programmes. This led to the rise of radical nationalists who demanded more forceful action against the British. In this context, discuss the following:

How did Tilak bring a new wave in Indian politics that was distinct from the early Congressmen?

The partition of Bengal and the formation of the Muslim League were two important events that had an impact on the national struggle for independence. In this context, explain the following:

Any three factors relating to the formation of the Muslim League.

The reasons for the formation of the Muslim League were many. In this context, explain:

Any three demands made by the Muslim Deputation in 1906 to the Viceroy Lord Minto.

State any two objectives of the Muslim League.

The Congress Working Committee passed the famous ‘Quit India Resolution’ at Wardha in July 1942. With reference to this, answer the following questions:

1. What were the reasons behind the passing of this resolution?
2. What was the British Government's reaction to the Quit India Movement?
3. What was the impact and significance of this movement?

Study the picture given below and answer the questions that follow:

1) Identify the leader in the picture.

2) State any four factors that led to the rise of dictatorships in Germany and Italy.

3) Why did he invade Poland? State two similarities between Fascism and Nazism.

The United Nations Organisation was established to maintain peace and ‘promote social progress and better standards of life in larger freedom.’ With reference to this, explain the following:

The composition of the Security Council.

The horror of two World Wars lead to the formation of United Nations Organisation, while the formation of the Non-Alignment Movement followed later. In this context, answer the following:

Explain any three functions of the Security Council.

The United Nations Organisation was established to maintain peace and ‘promote social progress and better standards of life in larger freedom.’ With reference to this, explain the following:

The role of UNESCO in the development of Science and Technology.