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ICSE Class X Board Exam 2026 : History and Civics

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CLASS : X PRACTICE PAPER SUBJECT: HISTORY / CIVICS M.M: 80 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS: 1. Answers to this Paper must be written on the answer sheet provided separately. 2. You will not be allowed to write during the first 15 minutes. 3. This time is to be spent in reading the question paper. 4. The time given at the head of this Paper is the time allowed for writing the answers. 5. Attempt all questions from Part I (Compulsory). 6. A total of five questions are to be attempted from Part II, two out of three questions from Section A and three out of five questions from Section B. 7. The intended marks for questions or parts of questions are given in brackets[ ] PART I (30 Marks) Attempt all questions from this part Question 1. Choose the correct answers to the questions from the given options. 1. Observe the given picture. In case of a similar unruly situation in the Lok Sabha, choose the action that may be taken by the Speaker. [16] (a) Adjourn the house for lack of quorum. (b) Dissolve the Lok Sabha. (c) Adjourn the house for lack of discipline. (d) Disqualify the members under Anti-defection law. 2. Assertion (A): The Indian National Congress was formed in 1885. Reason (R): The main aim of the Indian National Congress at its inception was to demand complete independence for India. (a) (A) is true and (R) is false. (b) (A) is false and (R) is true. (c) Both (A) and (R) are true, and (R) is the correct explanation of (A). (d) Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A). 3. Which repressive policy of Lord Lytton is depicted in the picture given? (a) Organising the Grand Delhi (b) The Arms Act (c) Reduction of the maximum age of Civil Service Examination (d) The Vernacular Press Act 4. Read the description and choose the correct optionThis was a significant event in Indian history. Many underlying causes of the revolt included economic exploitation, social reforms, and political annexations by the British. Even in its failure it ignited nationalism in the people of India. Its immediate cause was___________. (a) introduction of the Doctrine of Lapse (b) annexation of Indian states by the British (c) use of greased cartridges in Enfield rifles (d) establishment of English as the medium of instruction. 5. Which of the following were the beliefs of the Brahmo Samaj with respect to religion? (i) Belief in Monotheism (ii) Emphasis on rituals and prayers (iii) Emphasis on prayer, meditation and charity (iv) Emphasis on unity between people of all religions and creeds. (a) All of the above (b) (i), (ii) and (iii) (c) (i), (iii) and (iv) (d) (ii), (iii) and (iv) 6. If the strength of a house is 520, what is the quorum of the house? a. 54 b. 59 c. 52 d. 90 7. Identify the exclusive powers of the Rajya Sabha P: Can introduce a new All India Service Q: Can impeach the President R: Can never be dissolved as a whole S: Can introduce a Money Bill (a) P and Q (b) R and S (c) P and R (d) Q and S 8. The _____________aimed to introduce equality between British and Indian Judges. (a) Vernacular Press Act (b) Gagging Act (c) Indian Universities Act (d) Ilbert Bill 9. A major natural calamity has taken place and the opposition wants the house to lay aside all other business and take up this matter of urgent importance. Which motion should the house move to allow this? (a) Adjournment Motion (b) No-confidence Motion (c) Confidence Motion (d) Censure Motion 10. An ordinance has to be approved by the Parliament within ____________ weeks. (a) Two (b) Three (c) Six (d) Eight 11. The strength of the house is 550. On a particular day, 50 members are present. The speaker decides to adjourn the house. Identify the MOST LIKELY reason for the adjournment. (a) Disorder in the house (b) Lack of quorum (c) Breach of privilege (d) Contempt of the house 12. Who organised the Grand Delhi Durbar? (a) Lord Curzon (b) Lord Canning (c) Lord Lytton (d) Lord Dalhousie 13. Tahir is preparing to give a speech about the Sati system in India. Which of the following Indian leader s contribution MUST he mention in his speech? (a) Raja Rammohan Roy (b) W. C. Bonerjee (c) Bipin Chandra Pal (d) Jyotiba Phule 14. If an Adjournment Motion is passed in the Lok Sabha _______________. (a) the Lok Sabha will be dissolved. (b) the House will discuss a matter of urgent public importance. (c) the President ends the session. (d) the Government will fall. 15. Read the description and identify the person. He introduced the Subsidiary Alliance to expand the British control over India. (a) Lord Dalhousie (b) Lord Canning (c) Lord Wellesley (d) Lord Curzon 16. The ______________ has the power to summon the Houses of Parliament. (a) Speaker (b) President (c) Vice President (d) Chief Justice of India Question 2 [14] a. Imagine you are an Indian ruler who has signed the Subsidiary Alliance. Mention any two conditions of this agreement that will affect you. b. Mention any two repressive policies of Lord Lytton. c. Originally formed in 1600 to trade with India, The East India Company purchased land from Indian rulers to build its factories (settlements) and recruited local armies to protect them. These evolved into the Bengal, Bombay, Madras armies. With the collapse of the Mughal Empire and victory over French forces while simultaneously getting involved in local politics, the East India Company emerged as a major political power in India. (i) After which battle did the Company begin rapid territorial expansion in India? (ii) What was the result of the Great Uprising of 1857 on the Company's rule? d. (i) What is meant by the term 'Session'? (ii) How is the Speaker of the Lok Sabha elected? e. Name the organizatiosn found by Jyotibha Phule & Raja Ram Mohan Roy. f. Mention any one provision of the Constitution which clearly establishes the supremacy of the Lok Sabha with regard to money bills. What happens when a Money Bill is not returned by the Rajya Sabha in 14 days? g. Explain the term: Doctrine of Lapse. Name the two States annexed by the British using the Doctrine of Lapse. PART II SECTION A (20 Marks) (Attempt any two questions from this Section.) Question 3 The Union Parliament is the supreme legislative body in the country. With reference to the Indian Parliament, answer the following questions: (i) The Rajya Sabha is called a Permanent House. Explain this statement. [3] (ii) Explain the composition of the Rajya Sabha. [3] (iii) Mention any two exclusive powers of the Lok Sabha and two powers exclusive to the Rajya Sabha. [4] Question 4 The Parliament of India comprises the President and the two houses. With reference to the Indian Parliament, answer the following questions: (i) Mention any three circumstances under which the Parliament can make laws on subjects in the state list. [3] (ii) Explain the following terms: [3] (a) Question Hour (b) Quorum (c) No Confidence Motion (iii) When can the term of the Lok Sabha be extended? Mention any three powers of the Lok Sabha which show its superiority over the Rajya Sabha. [4] Question 5. The Union Legislature comprises the President and the two Houses of the Parliament. With reference to the Parliament, answer the following questions: (i) Mr. Raj wants to be a member of the Lok Sabha. Mention any three qualifications required to contest elections for the Lok Sabha. [3] (ii) Mention any three legislative powers of the Union Parliament. [3] (iii) The Parliament controls the Executive. Mention any four ways in which it exercises its control. [4] SECTION B (30 Marks) (Attempt any three questions from this Section.) Question 6 The Revolt of 1857 was the beginning of the independence struggle against the colonial rule of the British. With reference to the consequences of the Revolt, answer the following: (i) Mention any three changes made in the administration with the end of the Company s Rule. (ii) State any three policies promised to Indians in Queen Victoria s Proclamation. (iii) Mention any four changes made in the army after the Revolt. [3] [3] [4] Question 7 The oppressive British colonial rule led to the growth of nationalism in India. With reference to this, answer the following questions: (i) The repressive policies of Lord Lytton became a catalyst to the growth of nationalism. Mention any three of his repressive policies to justify this statement. [3] (ii) Mention any three ways in which the Press promoted nationalism. [3] (iii) Who presided over the second session of the Indian National Congress? Mention any three objectives of the Congress. [4] Question 8 Study the picture and answer the following questions: (a) Identify the person in the picture. Name the proclamation made by her in 1858. (b) Where and by whom was this proclamation made public? (c) What assurance did this proclamation give to the Indian people regarding (i) religious freedom, and (ii) appointment to public offices? [3] [3] [4] Question 9 Read the excerpt given below and answer the question that follows: "From the mid-18th century, it was a European Corporation, the East India Company - run from the City of London by merchants and accountants, with their ledgers and careful accounting fragmented and divided India in what was probably the supreme act of corporate that ran amok and seized and subjugated a violence in history." -William Dalrymple (a) What term is used to describe the East India Company's act of running India's trade and finance from the city of London? How did it work? [3] (b) What was its impact on the artisans and craftsmen? [3] (c) The author has described the East India Company's act as 'Corporate violence'. What term was used by Dadabhai Naoroji for such an act? Describe how it worked? [4]

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