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

Explain the circumstances leading to the formation of Minto-Morley Reforms.

The formation of the Muslim League and the Home Rule Movement had a wholesome effect on the affairs of the country. In this context mention three factors leading to the formation of the Muslim League.

There were several factors responsible for the formation of the Muslim League. In this context briefly describe the formation of Mohammedan Anglo-Oriental Defence Association, 1893.

There were many events and factors which finally led to the formation of the Muslim League in 1906. In this context describe the rift caused by the Hindi-Urdu controversy.

A Muslim deputation led by Aga Khan waited upon the Viceroy Lord Minto on 1st October, 1906. In this context describe the demands made by the Deputation.

The British Government succeeded in its diplomacy of creating a wedge between the Hindus and the Muslims in India. In this context briefly describe the policy of ‘Divide and Rule’.

Answer the following:

(i) Name the famous Muslim reformer in the picture.
(ii) Name the educational insitution founded by him. What was his objective?

Where did the Congress and the Muslim League held their session in 1916?

The power of the Supreme Court to review laws passed by Union Legislature is ______.

Which of these countries was not part of the Berlin - Rome - Tokyo Axis?

Formation of Congress : 1885 :: Formation of Muslim League : ______.

The plan of Partition of Bengal was proposed by ______.

Mention any two ways in which the Constitution ensures the independence of the Judiciary from the Executive.

The President is the head of the state and exercises his/her powers on the advice of the Prime Minister and the Council of Ministers. With reference to this, answer the following question:

What is the composition of the Electoral College which elects the President?

The Indian Nationalists described the Great Uprising of 1857 as the First War of Independence. With reference to this, answer the following question:

Mention any three policies used by the British to expand their political power in India.

The heroism of the Indians was revealed by the courage of Subhas Chandra Bose and the Indian National Army. With reference to this, answer the following question:

Mention any three objectives of the Forward Bloc.

Read the two statements given below and select the option that shows the correct relationship between (A) and (R):

Assertion (A): Forward Bloc had the objective of abolishing Zamindari System.

Reason (R): Subhash Chandra Bose wanted to establish a socialist state.

Which of the following is NOT a consequence of the Second World War?

Imagine you are an Indian ruler who has signed the Subsidiary Alliance. Mention any two conditions of this agreement which will affect you.

Identify the cities most affected by American action in World War II.