(English Medium) ICSE Class 9 - CISCE Question Bank Solutions for History and Civics

Mention two outstanding features of Renaissance Art.

Who wrote “The Canterbury Tales”?

Mention two of the paintings of Michelangelo.

Mention any two statues sculpted by Michelangelo.

Renaissance brought in a spirit of enquiry among the people of Europe. In this context, answer the following question:

How did the development of science create the spirit of enquiry?

Renaissance artists tried to depict life on canvas and stone. With reference to this statement, describe the following:

Progress in the art of painting

Renaissance artists tried to depict life on canvas and stone. With reference to this statement, describe the following:

Progress in the art of sculpture.

Renaissance was a period of intellectual activity. In the context, write briefly on the impact of Renaissance on Science under the following heads:

Progress in astronomy

Renaissance was a period of intellectual activity. In the context, write briefly on the impact of Renaissance on Science under the following heads:

Progress in medicine.

Renaissance was a period of intellectual activity. In the context, write briefly on the impact of Renaissance on Science under the following heads:

Progress in mathematics.

Name two local self-governing institutions in the urban areas.

Name the local body (authority) in an area where the armed forces personnel are living.

Under whose administrative control does a Cantonment Board function?

By whom are the Cantonment Boards funded?

Mention any two defects in the working of a local self­ government institutions.

Although a legal framework for delegating Power to the People has been established, it is yet to be given an iron content. Explain briefly the limitations inefficient working of local self-governments under the following headline:
Unethical means adopted in elections

Although a legal framework for delegating Power to the People has been established, it is yet to be given an iron content. Explain briefly the limitations inefficient working of local self-governments under the following headline:
Low rate of Literacy

Although a legal framework for delegating Power to the People has been established, it is yet to be given an iron content. Explain briefly the limitations inefficient working of local self-governments under the following headline:
Suppressed position of rural women

Define the term Urban area.

Mention any two salient features of the Constitution (74th Amendment Act), 1992.