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

With reference to the Second World War, answer the following question:

Name the two countries which declared the war against Germany.

With reference to the Second World War, answer the following question:

Write down two factors that led to the failure of the League of Nations.

With reference to the Second World War, answer the following question:

How did the rise of Fascism and Nazism lead to World War II?

The ______ has the power to summon and Prorogue the houses of Parliament and dissolve Lok Sabha.

The junior category of ministers who assist senior ministers ______.

The Constitution of India provides for a High Court for each State. With reference to the High Courts and Subordinate Courts, answer the following question:

Who appoints the judges of the High Court?

The Constitution of India provides for a High Court for each state. With reference to the High Courts and Subordinate Courts, answer the following question:

Mention any two qualifications required for a person to be appointed as a judge of a High Court.

Given below are details of Indian citizens. Select the ones who are eligible for appointment as a High Court Judge:

Which incident depicted in the above cartoon led to the beginning of the Second World War?

The Council of Ministers headed by the Prime Minister aids and advises the President. In this context, answer the following question:

Who appoints the Cabinet Ministers?

The Council of Ministers headed by the Prime Minister aids and advises the President. In this context, answer the following question:

The President is the nominal head of the Indian Union. Mention any four functions of the Prime Minister with reference to the President.

Given below are details of few Indian citizens:

Select the person who fulfils the eligibility criteria to become the President of India.

Look at the picture given and answer the following question:

The Germans described the Treaty of Versailles as harsh and humiliating. Give any four reasons that justify this statement.

Imagine you were present when the rulers of Indian states met at a common place before the Uprising of 1857. Each ruler voiced his grievance against the British. Make a list of the grievances of each of the rulers.

Nationalism is defined as feeling of oneness that emerges when people living in a common territory share the same

1. historical background;
2. political background;
3. cultural values;
4. religion

Which of the following did NOT contribute to the growth of nationalism in India in the early 20th century?

Explain the term 'Nationalism'.

Why was the feeling of 'Nationalism' lacking among the Indiahs before the arrival of the British?

The establishment of the Indian National Congress was a significant event in the development of the national movement in India. In this context:

1. What was the name of the Indian National Congress before it got this name? Who gave it its present name? Where was it established and who was its founder?
2. Why did Lord Dufferin favour the formation of the Indian National Congress?
3. What was the nature of the political associations formed before the Indian National Congress was established? Name any two associations which acted as the forerunners of the Indian National Congress.

Imagine you are a potter making water pitchers. List the difficulties that you are facing in the second half of the 19th century.