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

The government of Country X has introduced a law similar to Ilbert Bill introduced in 1883. Who will be impacted by this Bill?

Read the description and identify the person -

He established the Forward Bloc and coined the slogan, 'Delhi Chalo'.

The Supreme Court of India is the supreme judicial authority and the highest court of the Republic of India. It is the final court of appeal for all civil and criminal cases. With reference to the Supreme Court, answer the following question:

Under Article 129, the Supreme Court of India is called a Court of Record. Justify this statement with any three points.

The Supreme Court of India is the supreme judicial authority and the highest court of the Republic of India. It is the final court of appeal for all civil and criminal cases. With reference to the Supreme Court, answer the following question:

Explain the following term:

Revisory Jurisdiction

Explain the following term:

Advisory Jurisdiction

Lord Lytton’s repressive policies led to the growth of Nationalism. Mention any four policies enforced by him.

The United Nations Organisation aims to maintain international peace. With reference to its organs and agencies, answer the following:

1. Gujarat’s famed garba dance received the intangible heritage tag. Which agency of the United Nations is authorized to give this tag?
2. Mention any three other contributions of that agency in the preservation of culture.

Which of the following reforms was resented by the Indians?

What were the apprehensions of Indians about the introduction of the railways?

Mention any two measures which point to the policy of social discrimination followed by the British in India.

Why was the Vernacular Press Act passed?

What impact did the Vernacular Press Act have on Indians?

What was the objective of the Ilbert Bill?

Why was the Ilbert Bill not passed?

With reference to nationalism and the birth of the Indian National Congress, explain the following:

Vernacular Press Act, 1878.

Which of the following administrative demands were made by the Early Nationalists?

Which of the following reforms was a result of the efforts made by Early Nationalists?

What kind of self government did the Early Nationalists demand?

Mention any two demands of the Early Nationalists that aimed at improving the lot of the peasants.

Mention any two constitutional demands made by the Early Nationalists.