(English Medium) ICSE Class 10 - CISCE Important Questions

Read the extract given below and answer in Hindi the questions that follow:

निम्नलिखित पद्यांश को पढ़िए और उसके नीचे लिखे प्रश्नों के उत्तर हिंदी में लिखिए:

1. राही किसे कहा गया है और क्यों?    [2]
2. कवि के अनुसार प्रत्येक व्यक्ति को जीवन में किस- स प्रकार के अनुभवों का सामना करना पड़ता है?   [2]
3. 'आठों याम' से कवि का क्या अशिप्राय है? इस समय में कवि प्रभु से क्या प्रार्थना करते है और क्यों ?     [3]
4. जीवन में निरंतर चलते रहना क्यों आवश्यक है? यदि मनुष्य के दिल में लगातार चलने की चाह ही नहीं रहे तो इस के क्या- दुष्परिणाम हो सकते हैं? कविता के आधार पर बताइए।     [3]

Name the bill that cannot originate in the Rajya Sabha.

What is meant by the term ‘quorum’?

What is the maximum gap allowed between the two parliamentary sessions?

With reference to the Union Parliament, answer the following questions:

How many members may be nominated to the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha? Give one reason as to why they may be nominated to the Lok Sabha.

What is meant by the term ‘Session’? Name the three Sessions of the Union Parliament.

Numerous causes gave rise to the First War of Independence and its consequences led to several changes in the British Government in India. In this context, answer the following:

Explain any three political causes of the Revolt of 1857.

Numerous causes gave rise to the First War of Independence and its consequences led to several changes in the British Government in India. In this context, answer the following:

Briefly explain the immediate cause of the Great Revolt.

Numerous causes gave rise to the First War of Independence and its consequences led to several change in the British Government in India. In this context, answer the following:

State any four changes in the administration of the British Government as a consequence of the Revolt.

With reference to the Two Major World wars in the 20th century, answer the following questions:

Explain briefly the causes of World War I with reference to Nationalism and Imperialism.

With reference to the Two Major World wars in the 20th century, answer the following questions:

Explain briefly the territorial rearrangements as a result of World War I.

State any one federal feature of the Indian Constitution.

How are the Rajya Sabha members elected?

Who presides over the Joint Session of the two Houses of Parliament?

When can the Speaker of Lok Sabha cast his vote?

How long can the Rajya Sabha retain the money bill sent by the Lok Sabha?

The powers and functions of the Indian Parliament are wide-ranging. In this context answer the following:

Explain three ways in which the Legislature exercise control over the Executive.

The powers and functions of the Indian Parliament are wide-ranging. In this context answer the following:

Mention any three Special powers of the Rajya Sabha that is usually not enjoyed by the other House.

The powers and functions of the Indian Parliament are wide-ranging. In this context answer the following:

Mention any two Judicial powers and two Electoral powers of the Indian Parliament.

What is meant by ‘Residuary Powers’ of the Parliament?