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

Tina is inspired by the methods of the Early Nationalists and wants to follow them. She notices that the road leading to her school is damaged and has many potholes. Which of the following methods is she MOST LIKELY to follow to solve this problem?

The Council of Ministers headed by the Prime Minister aids and advises the President. In this context, answer the following question:

Who appoints the Cabinet Ministers?

The Council of Ministers headed by the Prime Minister aids and advises the President. In this context, answer the following question:

The President is the nominal head of the Indian Union. Mention any four functions of the Prime Minister with reference to the President.

Name any two writs issued by the Supreme Court.

Name the nationalist who said ‘Swaraj is my birthright and I shall have it’. State any two of his contributions to the National Movement.

Our Judicial system has a Supreme Court at its Apex, followed by the High Court and other subordinate Courts. In the light of this statement, explain the following:

Any three types of cases in which the Supreme Court exercises its original jurisdiction.

Our Judicial system has a Supreme Court at its Apex, followed by the High Court and other subordinate Courts. In the light of this statement, explain the following:

Any three ways by which the Constitution ensures the Independence of the Judiciary.

Our Judicial system has a Supreme Court at its Apex, followed by the High Court and other subordinate Courts. In the light of this statement, explain the following:

‘Advisory’ and ‘Revisory’ Jurisdiction of the Supreme Court.

Give the names of two leaders who led the Home Rule Movement in India.

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

With reference to the picture given below, answer the following:

1) What were the three personalities popularly known as?

2) Which section of the Congress did they represent?

3) Mention two of their popular beliefs.

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

State any four methods that they advocated for the achievement of their aims.

State two reasons were given by Lord Curzon to justify the Partition of Bengal.

The Supreme Court has extensive jurisdiction. In the light of this statement, answer the following questions:

What are the qualifications of the Judges of the Supreme Court?

Explain the composition of Supreme Court.

How are the judges of the Supreme Court appointed?

Who founded the Home rule League in India? What was its objective?

With reference to our Judiciary, discuss the following

Why is the Judiciary kept independent of the control of the Executive and the Legislature

With reference to our Judiciary, discuss the following:

What do we mean when we refer to the Supreme Court and the High Court as a 'Court of Record'?

Mention two important contributions of Lala Lajpat Rai.

What were the two basic reasons responsible for the Surat Split in 1907 between the Early Nationalists and the Assertive Nationalists?