(English Medium) ICSE Class 10 - CISCE Important Questions for History and Civics

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?

State any one subject wherein the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha enjoy co-equal powers in the legislation of laws.

What impact did the uprising of 1857 have on the Mughal rule?

Explain any two conditions under which a member of Parliament can be disqualified under the Anti-Defection Law.

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

Give reasons to justify why the Lok Sabha is considered to be more powerful than the Rajya Sabha.

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

Name the two houses of the Union Parliament.

How many members are nominated by the President to the Lok Sabha? Which community do they represent?

What is the required quorum to hold the meeting of the Lok Sabha?

Mention one provision of the Constitution which clearly establishes the supremacy of the Lok Sabha with regard to money bills.

Who is the Chairman of the Rajya Sabha?

What happens if a Vote of No-confidence is passed against a Minister in the Lok Sabha?

The Rajya Sabha is the second chamber of the Indian Parliament and represents the interest of the States. In this context explain the following:

It's composition

The Rajya Sabha is the second chamber of the Indian Parliament and represents the interest of the States. In this context explain the following:

Qualifications for membership.

The Rajya Sabha is the second chamber of the Indian Parliament and represents the interest of the States. In this context explain the following:

A term of the House and any two of its legislative powers.

Why is the Rajya Sabha called a 'Permanent house'?

State the minimum number of times the Lok Sabha must meet in a year.