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

With reference to the Rise of Dictatorships and the Second World War, answer the following: 

Explain any three consequences of World War II.

Identify the cities most affected by American action in World War II.

State the three basic objectives of the Non-Aligned Movement.

Which of the following scenarios describes the Non-Alignment Policy (NAM)?

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.