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ICSE Class X Prelims 2021 : History and Civics (Thakur Public School (TPS), Mumbai)

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HISTORY, CIVICS AND GEOGRAPHY Paper 1(History & Civics) (Two Hours) You will not be allowed to write during the first 15 minutes. This time is to be spent in reading the question paper. The time given at the head of this paper is the time allowed for writing the answers. Attempt all questions from Section A Of Part I and any two of Part II and Attempt three questions from Section B The intended marks for questions or parts of a question are given in the brackets [ ] Part I Section A (30 Marks) (Attempt all questions from this part) Question 1 Answer the following in short: a. b. c. d. e. f. g. h. i. j. [10] What is meant by the term Quorum ? What is the maximum gap allowed between the two parliamentary sessions? What is meant by Federal Set-up? What is meant by Adjournment Motion? Name the bill that cannot originate in the Rajya Sabha. Who appoints the council of ministers? How many members of the Anglo-Indian Community are nominated by the President? State any one reason why the President is elected indirectly. How are the Rajya Sabha members elected? What is meant by Collective responsibility of the Cabinet? Question 2 Answer the following questions: - [20] a. Mention any two economic factors responsible for the growth of nationalism in Ind ia. b. Name the two Presidents under whom the first two sessions of the Indian National Congress were held. c. Name the nationalist who said Swaraj is my birthright and I shall have it State any one of his contributions to the National movement. d. State any two objectives of the Muslim League. e. Name the last Viceroy of India. State any one of the provisions of the Indian Independence Act of 1947. f. Name the countries that formed the Allied powers. g. Give the full form of UNESCO. h. Mention any two repressive colonial policies of Lord Lytton. i. What was the Khilafat movement ? j. Mention any two main objectives of the United Nations. [Tps-Std 10-History and civics-Preliminary Exams.18/1/2021 This paper consists of 3 printed pages. Turn Over PART II SECTION A (Civics) [Attempt any two questions] Question 3 The powers and functions of the Indian Parliament are wide ranging. In this context, answer the questions: a. What are the qualifications for membership of Rajya Sabha? b. Mention any three Exclusive powers of the Rajya Sabha. c. Explain four ways by which the Legislature exercises Control over the Executive. . Question 4 [3] [3] [4] The Union Executive which consists of the President, Prime Minister and the Council of Ministers is a powerful body in a parliamentary democracy. In this Context answer the questions: a. Explain the three categories of ministers in order of their rank and status. [3] b. Mention any three legislative powers of the Cabinet. [3] c. Distinguish between Council of Ministers and the Cabinet. [4] Question 5 Our Judicial system has a Supreme Court at its Apex a. Mention any three types of cases in which the Supreme Court exercises its Original Jurisdiction. [3] b. What is the qualification for appointment as judge of Supreme Court? [3] c. Write a short note on: (i) Advisory Jurisdiction [2] (ii) Revisory Jurisdiction [2] SECTION B (History) Attempt all questions from this Section. Question 6 The Culmination of opposition to British rule came with the First War of Independence in 1857. a. Explain any three political causes of the Revolt 1857. [3] b. Explain briefly the immediate cause of the Great Revolt. [3] c. What were the military causes of the Revolt? [4] Question 7 The Quit India Resolution in 1942 was one of the final calls given by Gandhi for the British to leave India. a. Explain any three main provisions of the Indian Independence Act,1947. b.Name the persons who constituted the Cabinet Ministers. c.Give any four clauses of the Mountbatten Plan. Question 8 The first world war and its harsh peace treaties sowed the seeds for the second world war a) Explain the causes of the first world war. b) Mention the cause of the second world war. c) Mention any four terms of the treaty of Versailles. Question 9 From 1919 to 1948, this period is known as the Gandhian Era in Indian History a. What were the objectives of the Non-Cooperation movement? [3] [3] [4] [3] [3] [4] [3] [Tps-Std 10-History and civics-Preliminary Exams.18/1/2021 This paper consists of 3 printed pages. Turn Over b. Explain the Jallianwala Bagh tragedy. c. Explain the impacts of the Non-Cooperation movement. (any four) [3] [4] Question 10 With reference of the picture given above ,answer the following questions: a. Identify the picture. b. What were the main objectives of Assertive Nationalists? c. Give the comparison between Early Nationalists and Assertive Nationalists. d. Explain the contributions of the Assertive Nationalists. (any two) [1] [2] [3] [4] [Tps-Std 10-History and civics-Preliminary Exams.18/1/2021 This paper consists of 3 printed pages. Turn Over . 3/3 3 [Tps-Std 10-History and civics-Preliminary Exams.18/1/2021 This paper consists of 3 printed pages. Turn Over

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