(English Medium) ICSE Class 10 - CISCE Important Questions

Given below are details of few Indian citizens:

Select the person who fulfils the eligibility criteria to become the President of India.

The President is the nominal head of the executive, the first citizen of the country, as well as the commander-in-chief of the Indian Armed Forces. With reference to this, answer the following question:

The President is the nominal head of the country and cannot act independently.

Mention any three legislative powers of the President which justify the nominal position.

The President is the nominal head of the executive, the first citizen of the country, as well as the commander-in-chief of the Indian Armed Forces. With reference to this, answer the following question:

Mention any three financial powers of the President.

The President is the nominal head of the executive, the first citizen of the country, as well as the commander-in-chief of the Indian Armed Forces. With reference to this, answer the following question:

Describe the procedure for the impeachment of the President.

Nationalism refers to the feeling of oneness that emerges when people consider themselves as one nation. With reference to the growth of nationalism, answer the following:

1. Name the first President of the Congress.
2. Mention any two of its objectives.

Who administers the oath of office to the Council of Minister?

State any one reason why the President is elected indirectly.

What is meant by the ‘Collective Responsibility’ of the Cabinet?

The Union Executive which consists of the President, Prime Minister and the Council of Ministers is a powerful body in a Parliamentary democracy. In this context answer the following questions:

Mention any four legislative powers of the Cabinet.

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

Any two administrative powers of the Cabinet.

The Council of Ministers headed by the Prime Minister, is the most Powerful Institution in the Indian Polity. In this context answer the following:

Distinguish between the Council of Ministers and the Cabinet.

The conflict between two sections of the Congress came to surface in its Session in 1906 at Calcutta. In this context, explain the following:

The Split in the Congress

Explain the cases in which the Supreme Court enjoys Original Jurisdiction.

What was the General Service Enlistment Act?

Why is the Supreme Court described as a ‘Court of Record’?

The Supreme Court is the head of the entire system of judiciary. In this context, answer the following question:

Mention any two qualifications required by a person to be the judge of the Supreme Court.

The Supreme Court is the head of the entire system of judiciary. In this context, answer the following question:

Mention any three cases which come under the Original Jurisdiction of the Supreme Court.

The Supreme Court of India is the supreme judicial authority and the highest court of the Republic of India. It is the final court of appeal for all civil and criminal cases. With reference to the Supreme Court, answer the following question:

Under Article 129, the Supreme Court of India is called a Court of Record. Justify this statement with any three points.

The Supreme Court of India is the supreme judicial authority and the highest court of the Republic of India. It is the final court of appeal for all civil and criminal cases. With reference to the Supreme Court, answer the following question:

Explain the following term:

Revisory Jurisdiction

Name the highest criminal court in a district.