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

What was the role of the press in promoting nationalistic sentiments amongst the Indians?

The establishment of the Indian National Congress led to the development of the National Movement in India. In this context answer the following:

When was the Indian National Congress established? Who presided over its first session?

The establishment of the Indian National Congress led to the development of the National Movement in India. In this context answer the following:

What were the four aims of the Congress?

The establishment of the Indian National Congress led to the development of the National Movement in India. In this context answer the following:

Mention four basic beliefs of the Early Nationalists.

When can the Vice-President cast a vote in the Rajya Sabha?

What was the influence of Western education on the minds of educated Indians in the 19th century?

Who exposed the economic exploitation of India through his book ‘Poverty and Un-British rule in India’?

The early Congressmen were liberal in their views and programmes. This led to the rise of
radical nationalists who demanded more forceful action against the British. In this context,
discuss the following:

Reasons why the early Congressmen were called ‘Moderates’

The early Congressmen were liberal in their views and programmes. This led to the rise of radical nationalists who demanded more forceful action against the British. In this context, discuss the following:

How did the Moderates differ from the Assertive Nationalists in realising their objectives?

Write any one circumstance when the President can declare a National Emergency. 

Name the two books that Dadabhai Naoroji authored explaining the ‘Drain of India’s Wealth’. 

Name of the organisation founded by Jyotiba Phule.

The Second half of the 19^th century witnessed the growth of a strong feeling of Nationalism. With reference to the statement, answer the following :  

Write any three repressive Colonial policies of the British.

The Second half of the 19^th century witnessed the growth of a strong feeling of Nationalism. With reference to the statement, answer the following : 

State any three ways in which the Press played an important role in developing nationalism amongst Indians.

 Explain two Discretionary powers of the President.

The procedure to remove the President is called ______.

The term of office of the Vice President is ______.

The executive power of the Indian Union is vested in the President of India. In this context, answer the following question:

Give any two reasons for the indirect election of the President.

The executive power of the Indian Union is vested in the President of India. In this context, answer the following question:

Mention any three legislative powers of the President.

The executive power of the Indian Union is vested in the President of India. In this context, answer the following question:

Name the three kinds of emergencies that can be proclaimed by the President.