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ICSE Class X Prelims 2021 : History & Civics (Ashoka Universal School (AUS), Chandsi, Nashik)

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Ashoka Universal School, Arjun Nagar Academic Session 2020-21 Grade X Pre-Board-I Sub- History & Civics (HCG Paper-1) Marks: 80 Time: 2hrs --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Answer to this paper must be written on the paper provided separately. 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 answer. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- PART I (30marks) (Attempt all questions from this Part.) Question 1 a) b) c) d) e) f) g) h) i) j) What is the term of the Upper House of the Parliament? What qualifications should one possess in order to be elected as the President? Who appoints the presiding officer of the House of the People? With reference to the Three Types of Emergencies proclaimed by the President. Explain the term: Breakdown of Constitutional Machinery. How is the authority of the Prime Minister controlled? State any two differences between the Council of Ministers & the Cabinet. State the composition of the body that elects the President of India. What is meant by the term Writ? Mention the three categories of ministers included in the Council of Ministers. Explain the term- Session . [1] [1] [1] [1] [1] [1] [1] [1] [1] [1] Question 2 a) b) c) d) e) f) g) h) i) j) State any reasons for the failure of the League of Nations. Expand the given abbreviations: (i) UNESCO & (ii) UNICEF. Explain the term: General Service Enlistment Act. State any two contributions of Bipin Chandra Pal. Explain role of press as one of the major factors that led to the Rise of Nationalism. When was UN formed? Where is its Head Quarters located? What was Quit India Resolution ? What mantra did Gandhi give during the Movement of 1942? Name the signatory countries that formed Triple Entente. State two objectives of Azad Hind Fauj. State any two methods of struggle of the Moderates. 2020-21 / GRADE - X /Pre-Board-I/ History and Civics Page 1 of 3 [2] [2] [2] [2] [2] [2] [2] [2] [2] [2] PART II (50 Marks) SECTION A (Attempt any two questions from this Section) Question 3 With reference to the Supreme Court, explain the following. a) Supreme Court as a Court of Record. b) Explain Judicial Review of Supreme Court. c) Explain Original Jurisdiction of Supreme Court. Question 4 [3] [3] [4] With reference to the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers, answer the following: a) Explain the terms: a) Individual Responsibility & b) Collective Responsibility. b) Explain the powers and functions of the PM when he is inside the Parliament. c) Explain the powers and functions of the PM with relation to: The President. [3] [3] [4] . Question 5 With reference to the powers of President, briefly explain the following. a) b) c) Three Legislative powers of the President. Three Discretionary powers of the President. Four Executive powers of the President. [3] [3] [4] SECTION B (Attempt any three questions from this Section) Question 6 With reference to the First & Second World War, answer the following: a) What was the immediate cause of the War of 1914? b) State any three clauses of the Treaty of Versailles. c) How did Japan s invasion of China become one of the causes of World War II? [3] [3] [4] Question 7 With reference to Growth of Nationalism & Muslim League, answer the following: a) State any three objectives of INC. b) Who formed the Muslim League? Also, sate any two of its objectives. c) State two contributions of each: a) Raja Ram Mohan Roy & b) Jyotiba Phule 2020-21 / GRADE - X /Pre-Board-I/ History and Civics Page 2 of 3 [3] [3] [4] Question 8 With reference to Independence and Partition of India, answer the following: a) State three clauses of Mountbatten Plan. b) State any three reasons why Mountbatten Plan was accepted by INC. c) State four clauses of Indian Independence Act, 1947. [3] [3] [4] Question 9. With reference to the First & Second Phase of Indian National Movement, answer the following: a) Identify the leader shown in the above picture. b) State any two contributions of the leaders shown in the above picture. c) State any three economic objectives of the Moderates. d) Mention any four contributions of Lala Lajpat Rai. [1] [2] [3] [4] Question 10 With reference to the Mass Phase of the National Movement, answer the following: a) Explain Gandhi-Irwin Pact. b) Why did Cripps Mission fail? State any three reasons for its failure. c) Explain any two causes of the National Movement of 1920 led by Gandhi. 2020-21 / GRADE - X /Pre-Board-I/ History and Civics [3] [3] [4] Page 3 of 3

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