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

When can the President use his Discretionary power to appoint the Prime Minister?

Name the two main associations that were the precursors of the Indian National Congress.

With reference to the rise of ‘National Consciousness’ in India, explain the following:

The influence of the Western Education

With reference to the rise of ‘National Consciousness’ in India, explain the following:

Any three contributions of Raja Ram Mohan Roy

With reference to the rise of ‘National Consciousness’ in India, explain the following:

The development of modern means of transport and communication

Who presides over the meetings of the Rajya Sabha in the absence of the Vice- President of India?

Name the official procedure by which the President can be removed.

Mention any one important occasion when the President addresses a Joint session of Parliament.

Mention any two contributions of the INA to the National Movement.

The President of India is the Constitutional Head of the Indian Republic. In this context, answer the following question:

How is the President elected? 

The President of India is the Constitutional Head of the Indian Republic. In this context,
answer the following questions:

Mention three types of Emergencies that the President is empowered to proclaim.

Who has the power to promulgate an Ordinance at the Centre? When can it be promulgate

Mention any one discretionary power of the President.

State any one qualification necessary for the election of the President of India.

Mention two administrative changes that the British Government brought about regarding the East India Company’s rule in India.

Mention any two causes for the rise of Assertive Nationalism.

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

Who is the Constitutional head of the Union Government?

With reference to the growth of National consciousness in India, explain each of the following:

The immediate objectives of the Indian National Congress.

With reference to the growth of National consciousness in India, explain each of the following:

Two contributions of Dadabhai Naoroji

State the composition of the Electoral College for the election of the President of India.