ICSE ICSE Class 8 - CISCE Question Bank Solutions for History and Civics

With reference to the functions of the Parliament, explain the following:

Law-making functions

This is the picture of an important government building in India.

Identify the building.

This is the picture of an important government building in India.

Which branch of the government functions in this building?

This is the picture of an important government building in India.

Who are the members of Lok Sabha of the government?

This is the picture of an important government building in India.

What are the basic qualifications of the members of Lok Sabha?

This is the picture of an important government building in India.

What is the primary function of Parliament house? Mention any two other important functions.

Name the following: 

The current Chairperson of the Rajya Sabha. 

Name the following: 

The current Supreme Commander of the Defence Forces

Name the following: 

The current ministers in charge of Defence.

Name the following: 

The current ministers in charge of External Affairs.

Choose the correct answer: 

The Vice-President is the Chairperson of the _____________.

State whether the following is true or false:

French is one of the official languages of the UN.

Answer the following question in one or two words/sentences:

Why did the UN impose economic sanctions against the South African government?

Answer the following question briefly:

The magnitude and scale of destruction during the Second World War created a great revulsion for war and a passionate yearning for peace. In this context the signing of the Atlantic Charter.

Answer the following question briefly:

The magnitude and scale of destruction during the Second World War created a great revulsion for war and a passionate yearning for peace. In this context the basic rights or the four freedoms guaranteed by the charter.

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The magnitude and scale of destruction during the Second World War created a great revulsion for war and a passionate yearning for peace. In this context the San Francisco Conference and establishment of the United Nations.

Answer the following question briefly:

With reference to the United Nations discuss: The UN flag.

Answer the following question briefly:

With reference to the United Nations discuss: Any four objectives of the UN outlined in the Preamble of the UN Charter

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With reference to the United Nations discuss: The obligations of all nations that follow from these objectives

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With reference to the organs of the UN, discuss:
Any four significant achievements of the UN.