ICSE ICSE Class 8 - CISCE Question Bank Solutions for History and Civics

Until 1950, the building in the picture was known as ‘Viceroy’s House’, and served as die residence of the Governor General of India.

Identify the building. Whose official residence is it now?

This building is the headquarters of an international organization that was established in October 1945 to maintain international peace and security.

Name the organization.

Until 1950, the building in the picture was known as ‘Viceroy’s House’, and served as die residence of the Governor General of India.

How is he or she elected?

This building is the headquarters of an international organization that was established in October 1945 to maintain international peace and security.

Where is the headquarters of the United Nations (UN) organization located?

Until 1950, the building in the picture was known as ‘Viceroy’s House’, and served as die residence of the Governor General of India.

What is his/her term of office?

This building is the headquarters of an international organization that was established in October 1945 to maintain international peace and security.

Mention four important objectives of the United Nations (UN).

Until 1950, the building in the picture was known as ‘Viceroy’s House’, and served as die residence of the Governor General of India.

Mention two powers held by this person with reference to the following:
Financial power

This building is the headquarters of an international organization that was established in October 1945 to maintain international peace and security.

Name three major organs of the United Nation (UN).

Until 1950, the building in the picture was known as ‘Viceroy’s House’, and served as die residence of the Governor General of India.

Mention two powers held by this person with reference to the following:
Judicial Power

What is meant by the term ‘veto’?

The Cold War has ended. What is the relevance of the UN in today’s world?

Answer the following question briefly:

With reference to the ILO and the FAO discuss:

The aims and activities of the ILO

Answer the following question briefly:

With reference to the ILO and the FAO discuss:

The aims of the FAO

Answer the following question briefly:

With reference to the ILO and the FAO discuss:

The activities of the FAO

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Elizabeth 1 was the Queen of _________.

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The Swaraj Party was led by ____ and ____.

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The French company set up its headquarters at ________.

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All India Trade Union Congress was founded by ____ in ________.

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A group of English merchants formed the ___________.

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The Quit India Movement took place in the year ____.