(English Medium) ICSE Class 10 - CISCE Question Bank Solutions for History and Civics

With reference to the causes of the Second World War answer the following:

How did the Japanese invasion of China create conditions for the outbreak of the war?

Write any one circumstance when the President can declare a National Emergency. 

India has a single integrated judicial system that is Independent and Supreme. With reference to the Judiciary,
answer the following :

(i) Who appoints the Judges of the High Court ? 
(ii) State any two qualifications required for a person to be appointed as a High Court judge.

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

Name the two rival blocs that fought against each other during World War II and state its signatory countries.

How is the Executive of the Indian Union constituted?

Who is the chief executive authority of the Indian Union?

Who elects the President of India?

What is the term of office of the President?

Who settles the disputes arising in connection with the election of a President?

What is the security amount a Presidential candidate has to deposit?

Who administers the oath of office to the President?

What are the emoluments of the President?

Who is the thirteenth President of India?

Suppose the President has resigned, who will take his office in his absence?

What is an ordinance?

When can the President issue ordinances?

Who appoints the Chief Election Commissioner of India?

When does the President address both the Houses of Parliament assembled together?

Mention two financial powers of the President of India.

Under what conditions can the President of India declare emergency?