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

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

Any three political causes

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

Any three military causes

The makers of our Constitution adopted the Parliamentary and the Cabinet form of Government. With reference to this, answer the following questions:

What is meant by the collective and Individual Responsibility of the members of the Cabinet?

Distinguish between the Cabinet and Council of Ministers.

With reference to our Judiciary, discuss the following:

Name the Writs that the High Courts are empowered to issue. What is meant by the Advisory Jurisdiction of the High Court?

State any two political causes responsible for the First War of Independence.

What was the role of the press in promoting nationalistic sentiments amongst the Indians?

The Cabinet holds a pivotal position in the working of the Indian Parliamentary Government. In this context discuss the following:

The formation of the Cabinet.

Name the two types of authority in the federal setup of India.

Who is the Executive Head of the State?

Mention the different categories of ministers in the Union Council of ministers.

What was the General Service Enlistment Act?

What was the influence of Western education on the minds of educated Indians in the 19th century?

Who exposed the economic exploitation of India through his book ‘Poverty and Un-British rule in India’?

At the Head of the Council of Ministers of the State is the Chief Minister, who is the real Executive Head of the State. In this context, explain the following:

The appointment of the Chief Minister.

At the Head of the Council of Ministers of the State is the Chief Minister, who is the real
Executive Head of the State. In this context, explain the following:

His relationship with the Council of Ministers.

At the Head of the Council of Ministers of the State is the Chief Minister, who is the real
Executive Head of the State. In this context, explain the following:

His relations with the Governor of the state.

The Country’s judicial system has a Supreme Court at its apex. In this context, discuss the following

A manner of the appointment of judges

The Country’s judicial system has a Supreme Court at its apex. In this context, discuss the following:

A term of office and removal of judges

The Congress Working Committee passed the famous ‘Quit India Resolution’ at Wardha in July 1942. With reference to this, answer the following questions:

1. What were the reasons behind the passing of this resolution?
2. What was the British Government's reaction to the Quit India Movement?
3. What was the impact and significance of this movement?