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

State any one reason why the President is elected indirectly.

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

The Union Executive which consists of the President, Prime Minister and the Council of Ministers is a powerful body in a Parliamentary democracy. In this context answer the following questions:

Mention any four legislative powers of the Cabinet.

The Cabinet holds a pivotal position in the working of the Indian Parliamentary Government. In this context discuss the following:

Any two administrative powers of the Cabinet.

The Council of Ministers headed by the Prime Minister, is the most Powerful Institution in the Indian Polity. In this context answer the following:

Distinguish between the Council of Ministers and the Cabinet.

The conflict between two sections of the Congress came to surface in its Session in 1906 at Calcutta. In this context, explain the following:

The Split in the Congress

Explain the cases in which the Supreme Court enjoys Original Jurisdiction.

What was the General Service Enlistment Act?

Why is the Supreme Court described as a ‘Court of Record’?

The Supreme Court is the head of the entire system of judiciary. In this context, answer the following question:

Mention any three cases which come under the Original Jurisdiction of the Supreme Court.

Name the highest criminal court in a district.

Mention one reason to state that the Lok Adalat has its own advantage.

With reference to the powers and functions of the High Court, explain briefly the meaning and scope of the following:

Its Appellate Jurisdiction

With reference to the powers and functions of the High Court, explain briefly the meaning and scope of the following:

Judicial Review

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.

State one point of distinction between the District Judge and the Sessions Judge.

Through various national movements, Gandhiji mobilised public support to win freedom for India. In this context, state the following:

Any three causes for Gandhiji to launch the Non-Cooperation Movement.

Through various national movements, Gandhiji mobilised public support to win freedom for India. In this context, state the following:

The impact of the Non-Cooperation Movement in India’s freedom struggle.

Why was the Simon Commission rejected by the Congress?

Name the two alliances formed in Europe before the beginning of the First World War.