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ICSE Board Exam 2000 : History and Civics

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HISTORY, CIVICS AND GEOGRAPHY Paper 1 (History and Civics) - 2000 (Two Hours) Answers to this Paper must be written on the paper provided separately. You will not be allowed to write 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 Part I (Compulsory). A total of five questions are to be attempted from Part II, one from Section A, one from Section B, one from Section C, and two other questions from any of the Section A, B, and C. The intended marks for questions or parts of questions are given in brackets [ ]. PART I (30 Marks) Attempt all questions from this Part. Q uestion 1 (a) What is the normal term of the Lok Sabha? [1] (b) How is the Speaker of the Lok Sabha elected? [1] (c) What is the procedure adopted for resolving a deadlock between the two Houses of Parliament with regard to an Ordinary Bill? [1] (d) What is the Constitutional provision with regard to the representation of the AngloIndian community in the Lok Sabha? [1] (e) When can Ordinances be issued by the President? [1] (f) By whom and on whose advice are the M inisters in a State appointed? [1] (g) M ention two ways by which the Constitution ensures independence of the judges of [2] t he Supreme Court? (h) Give two advantages of the system of local Self-Government. [2] Modern Indian History and the National Movement Question 2 (a) When and by whom was the Ramkrishna M ission founded? [1] (b) M ention two evils against which the Arya Samaj raised its voice. [1] (c) Name two leaders of the 'M oderates'. [2] (d) Who said "Swaraj is my birthright and I will have it."? [1] (e) Who started the paper The Young India ? Why? [2] (f) When was the decision regarding the Partition of Bengal officially announced? [1] (g) M ention one reason why 1916 is considered very important in the history of the Indian National Congress? [1] (h) What is stated about the Princely States in the Indian Independence Act of 1947? [1] The United Nations and the Regional Organizations Question 3 (a) M ention any two aims of the United Nations Organisation. [2] (b) Name the countries that are Permanent M embers of the Security Council in UN. [2] (c) WHO is a specialised UN agency devoted to a specific cause. What is this cause? [1] (d) Give the expanded form of UNESCO. [1] (e) Name the principal judicial organ of UN. [1] (f) State any two objectives of ASEAN. [1] (g) The SAARC countries agreed to the establishment of SAPTA. Give the expanded form of SAPTA. [1] (h) What is meant by the Non-Aligned M ovement? [1] PART II (50 Marks) A total of five questions are to be attempted from this Part. S ection - A Civics Question 4 With reference to the Rajya Sabha, answer the following questions: (a) What are the qualifications necessary to become a member of the Rajya Sabha? [4] (b) Describe the Legislative and Financial powers of the Rajya Sabha. [6] Question 5 The Governor has been described as a nominal Head of the State. He can still exercise his authority and act independently. In this context describe: (a) His Judicial Powers. [4] (b) His Discretionary Powers. [6] Question 6 With reference to urban local governments, explain: (a) The composition of a M unicipality. [5] (b) The functions of a M unicipality. [5] S ection- B Modern Indian History Question 7 Raja Ram M ohan Roy raised the people from their deep slumber. In this context describe his efforts in the following fields: (a) Social reforms. [5] (b) Spread of Western Education in India. [5] Question 8 The men who dominated the Congress from 1885 to 1905 were liberal in their views and outlook. In this context describe: (a) The reasons for their being called the 'M oderates'. [3] (b) The methods adopted by them. [4] (c) The attitude of the British towards the M oderates. [3] Question 9 The British policy of 'divide and rule' gave rise to the formation of the M uslim League. In this context state: (a) The British policy of 'divide and rule'. [3] (b) The objectives of the M uslim League. [4] (c) Two direct outcomes of the formation of the M uslim League. [3] Question 10 T he resolution to launch the Non-Cooperation M ovement was adopted at the Nagpur Session of the Indian National Congress, 1920. In this context explain. (a) What is meant by the 'Non-Cooperation' M ovement Give one example. [4] (b) What was the impact of the Non-Cooperation M ovement on the National M ovement? [6] Question 11 The Quit India M ovement launched by the Congress was the last mass uprising against British rule in India. In this context state: (a) Three reasons for launching the movement. [6] (b) The British reaction to the M ovement. [2] (c) The immediate results of the M ovement. [2] Question 12 Lord M ountbattcn was convinced that the Partition of India was inevitable. In this context describe briefly: (a) Four of the salient features of the M ountbatten Plan. [6] (b) The reasons for the acceptance of 'Partition' by the Congress. [4] S ection - C The United Nations and Regional Organizations Question 13 The aim of the Untied Nations is to safeguard the World from the scourge of War. In this context, describe briefly: (a) The composition of the Security Council. [4] (b) The functions of the General Assembly. [6] Q uestion 14 With reference to the Declaration of Human rights, answer the following questions: (a) What does the term Human Rights mean? [1] (b) What do Articles 1 and 2 of the Declaration of Human Rights state? [3] (c) Give three reasons for the importance of Human Rights today. [3] (d) What does the Declaration of the Rights of the Child affirm? [3] Question 15 With regard to the European Community answer the following questions: (a) Name any four countries which were the original members of EC. [2] (b) State briefly any four objectives of EC. [4] (c) M ention two functions of the Council of M inisters of EC. [4]

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