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

State any four functions of the General Assembly.

State any two objectives of the Muslim League.

Give the full form of UNESCO.

Explain the original jurisdiction of the Supreme Court of India.

What is meant by Lok Adalats?

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 composition of the Security Council.

The Union Legislature comprises the President and the two houses of the Parliament. With reference to the Parliament, answer the following question:

Mr. Raj wants to be a member of the Lok Sabha.

Mention any three qualifications required to contest elections for the Lok Sabha.

Mention any two objectives of the Indian National Army

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 the normal term of office of the Lok Sabha?

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

How is the Speaker of the Lok Sabha elected? 

Explain the causes of the Great Revolt of 1857 with reference to the following:

Any four economic causes

Who made the amendment which resulted in the below headline?

Identify the exclusive powers of the Rajya Sabha:

P: Can introduce a new All India Service

Q: Can impeach the President

R: Can never be dissolved as a whole

S: Can introduce a Money Bill

Read the extract given below and answer the question which follows:

Who can allow or disallow the above motion? What does this motion mean?

Which category of power is being exercised by the President in the following:

1. Approval of Bills.
2. Appointment of the Supreme Court judges.

Imagine you were an artisan, in the year 1856. Mention any two ways in which the economic policies of the British would have affected you.

The Union Legislature of India is not only the law-making body, but the center of all democratic political process. With reference to the Parliament, answer the following question:

Who can adjourn the above session? Explain the composition of this house.

The Union Legislature of India is not only the law-making body, but the center of all democratic political process. With reference to the Parliament, answer the following question:

Mention any four legislative powers of the Parliament.