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

With reference to the Two Major World wars in the 20^th century, answer the following question:

State any four causes that led to the Second World War.

With reference to the Rise of Dictatorships and the Second World War, answer the following: 

Explain any three consequences of World War II.

The International Court of Justice consists of ________ judges.

State the full form of the foreign agencies of the United Nations: UNICEF

With reference to the United Nations and its related agencies, answer the following questions:

Explain any three functions of the WHO.

State the three basic objectives of the Non-Aligned Movement.

Name any two founders of the Non-Aligned Movement.

Name the bill that cannot originate in the Rajya Sabha.

What is meant by the term ‘quorum’?

What is the maximum gap allowed between the two parliamentary sessions?

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

How many members may be nominated to the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha? Give one reason as to why they may be nominated to the Lok Sabha.

What is meant by the term ‘Session’? Name the three Sessions of the Union Parliament.

Numerous causes gave rise to the First War of Independence and its consequences led to several changes in the British Government in India. In this context, answer the following:

Explain any three political causes of the Revolt of 1857.

Numerous causes gave rise to the First War of Independence and its consequences led to several changes in the British Government in India. In this context, answer the following:

Briefly explain the immediate cause of the Great Revolt.

Numerous causes gave rise to the First War of Independence and its consequences led to several change in the British Government in India. In this context, answer the following:

State any four changes in the administration of the British Government as a consequence of the Revolt.

With reference to the Two Major World wars in the 20th century, answer the following questions:

Explain briefly the causes of World War I with reference to Nationalism and Imperialism.

With reference to the Two Major World wars in the 20th century, answer the following questions:

Explain briefly the territorial rearrangements as a result of World War I.

State any one federal feature of the Indian Constitution.

How are the Rajya Sabha members elected?

Who presides over the Joint Session of the two Houses of Parliament?