(English Medium) ICSE Class 10 - CISCE Question Bank Solutions for History and Civics

List briefly any two causes that Gopal Krishna Gokhale supported.

Gopal Krishna Gokhale, the political mentor of Gandhiji, was one of the most popular Early Nationalist leaders. In this context, answer the following:

1. State three policies of the imperial regime, which were opposed by Gokliale.
2. What role did he play as a member of the Imperial Legislative Council?
3. How did he try to arouse national awakening?

Picture Study

1. Identify the person in the picture and state what he is popularly known as.
2. His achievement in strengthening Indian nationalism.
3. His views on the cause of poverty in India.

Surendranath Banerjee’s was popularly known as the father of Indian Nationalism. In this context, answer the following question:

Trace his contribution towards the formation of the Indian National Congress.

Imagine that you got a chance to interview one of the Early Nationalist leaders. On the basis of interview, express your views on the Early Nationalist leader’s beliefs as well as the methods used by him.

The split in the Congress occured due to differences between the Early Nationalists and Assertive Nationalists. Which of the following was NOT an issue?

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.

State any one federal feature of the Indian Constitution.

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?

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.

Name the two houses of the Union Parliament.

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.