{"id":6290,"date":"2024-02-28T06:28:18","date_gmt":"2024-02-28T00:58:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.aplustopper.com\/?p=6290"},"modified":"2024-02-28T15:04:21","modified_gmt":"2024-02-28T09:34:21","slug":"icse-previous-papers-solutions-class-10-history-civics-2014","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.aplustopper.com\/icse-previous-papers-solutions-class-10-history-civics-2014\/","title":{"rendered":"ICSE History and Civics Question Paper 2014 Solved for Class 10"},"content":{"rendered":"
ICSE Paper 2014<\/span> (Two Hours) PART I (30 Marks)<\/span><\/p>\n Attempt all<\/strong> questions from this Part.<\/em><\/p>\n Question 1:<\/strong> Answer:<\/strong> (b)<\/strong> The Rajya Sabha cannot be dissolved. Each member of Rajya Sabha is elected for a term six years. l\/3rd of its total member retire at every two years and there are new entrants. Thus the House is never empty. It is a permanent body. It has to play the major role during the periods when Lok Sabha is dissolved.<\/p>\n (c)<\/strong> Lok Sabha must atleast meet two times in a year. Normally three sessions are held in a year.<\/p>\n (d)<\/strong> The President is elected by the members of an Electoral College consisting of :<\/p>\n (e)<\/strong> An ordinance is a direction or command of an authoritative nature. It has the same force and effect of an Act of Parliament. The ordinance is passed at a time when both the Houses of Parliament are not in session.<\/p>\n (f)<\/strong> The press and public opinion act as effective checks on Prime Minister\u2019s authority.<\/p>\n (g)<\/strong> Though the Ministers are collectively responsible to the Lok Sabha, they shall be individually responsible to the Head of the State. It implies that the Minister shall be liable to be dismissed by the President for their undesirable activities.<\/p>\n (h)<\/strong> We have a Single Unified Judiciary which means all the courts interpret and enforce the State Laws as well as the Laws made by the Union Parliament. The law declared by the Supreme Court shall be binding on all courts within the territory of India.<\/p>\n (i)<\/strong> Appellate jurisdiction of the High Court is both civil and criminal cases. In civil cases the High Court hear the appeals against the decision of District judges. In criminal cases appeals against the judgement of a Session judge where sentence of imprisonment exceeds 7 years and in certain other cases.<\/p>\n (j)<\/strong> The Sessions or Additional Sessions judge can alone award death sentences or life imprisonment. The District judge exercises administrative control over the Civil Courts of the District.<\/p>\n Question 2:<\/strong> Answer:<\/strong> (b)<\/strong> The printing press played a big role in carrying ideas to the people. Many nationalist journals were published which aroused the sentiments of the Indian public against the British rule. Many papers fostered patriotism and ideas of liberty and justice in our country. People became aware of rapid political development in the Country.<\/p>\n (c)<\/strong> During the anti-partition agitation he called upon men and women to fight repression with full strength. (d)<\/strong> The moderates wanted to achieve Swaraj through constitution means and Assertives believed that unless they put stronger pressure on the government they would never achieve their object. (e)<\/strong> Gandhi-lrwin signed a Pact on 5th March, 1931. One of the. provision was to release all political prisoners except those guilty of violence.<\/p>\n (f)<\/strong> Two important objectives of the INA were :<\/p>\n (g)<\/strong> Lord Patrick-Lawrence, Sir Stafford Cripps and Mr. Alexander.<\/p>\n (h)<\/strong> (i) The Treaty declared Germany guilty of aggression. She had to pay a very heavy war indemnity of 33 billion dollars. (i)<\/strong> Failure of the League of Nations:<\/strong><\/p>\n (j)<\/strong> (i) To promote international co-operation in political, economic, social, cultural, educational and health fields. PART II (50 Marks)<\/span> Attempt any two<\/strong> questions from this Section.<\/em><\/p>\n Question 3:<\/strong> Answer:<\/strong> (b)<\/strong> Composition of Lok Sabha\u2014The maximum strength of Lok Sabha provided by constitution is 552. 530 members of Lok Sabha are elected by direct election on basis on universal adult franchise and 20 represent Union territories. President nominates 2 members from the Anglo Indian Community. (c)<\/strong> Powers to make laws on subjects mentioned in:<\/strong> Question 4:<\/strong> Answer:<\/strong> (b)<\/strong> Administrative powers of the Cabinet:<\/strong><\/p>\n (c) Legislative powers:<\/strong><\/p>\n Question 5:<\/strong> Answer:<\/strong> (b) Advisory Function:<\/strong> The President may obtain the opinion of the Supreme Court on a question of Law or fact which is of public importance. The Supreme Court may report its opinion after such hearing as it thinks fit. The advisory opinion of the Supreme Court is not binding on the President or on other courts because it is not a judicial decision.<\/p>\n (c) Guardian of Fundamental Rights<\/strong>\u2014The Supreme Court is the Guardian and protector of Fundamental Rights. Any citizen whose rights have been violated may move to the Supreme Court for enforcement of Rights. The Supreme Court has the power to issue orders or writs in the nature of habeas corpus, mandamus, prohibition and quo warranto and certiorari for the enforcement of the Fundamental Laws. SECTION B<\/span><\/p>\n Attempt any three<\/strong> questions from this Section.<\/em><\/p>\n Question 6:<\/strong> Answer:<\/strong> (b)<\/strong><\/p>\n (c) Beliefs of Early Nationalists:<\/strong><\/p>\n Question 7:<\/strong> Answer:<\/strong> (b)<\/strong> Objectives of the Non-Cooperation movement:<\/p>\n (c) Impact of the Movement:<\/strong><\/p>\n Question 8:<\/strong> (b)<\/strong> Why was he sent to India ? [2]<\/strong> Answer:<\/strong> (b)<\/strong> Prime. Minister Attlee announced that British would quit India by 30th June, 1948. If the Muslim League did not join the Constituent Assembly the government would have to consider to whom the power of the Central Government should be handed. He replaced Lord Wavell, by Lord Mountbatten to solve the dispute of the Muslim League and the Congress as Muslim League demanded Pakistan.<\/p>\n (c)<\/strong> In the struggle for India\u2019s partition riots broke out in Kolkata, Punjab, Assam and North-West Frontier province. After many consultations with Nehru, Patel, Azad, Jinnah, Liaqat Ali Mountbatten came to the conclusion that the sooner power was transferred the better for all. He was convinced that India was to be partitioned. Transfer of power to Indians could only be on the basis of partition of the country.<\/p>\n (d)<\/strong> The Congress accepted the Mountbatten plan because :<\/p>\n
\nHISTORY & CIVICS<\/span><\/p>\n
\nAnswers to this Paper must be written on the paper provided separately.<\/em>
\nYou will not be allowed to write during the first 15 minutes.<\/em>
\nThis time is to be spent in reading the question paper.<\/em>
\nThe time given at the head of this Paper is the time allowed for writing the answers.<\/em>
\nAttempt all<\/strong> questions from Part I<\/strong> (Compulsory). A total of five questions<\/strong> are to be\u00a0<\/em>attempted from Part II<\/strong>; two<\/strong> out of three<\/strong> questions from Section A<\/strong> and three<\/strong> out\u00a0<\/em>of five<\/strong> questions from Section B<\/strong>.<\/em>
\nThe intended marks for questions or parts of questions are given in brackets [ ].<\/em><\/p>\n
\n(a)<\/strong> Who administers the oath of office to the Council of Ministers ? [1]<\/strong>
\n(b)<\/strong> Why is the Rajya Sabha called a \u2018Permanent house\u2019 ? [1]<\/strong>
\n(c)<\/strong> State the minimum number of times the Lok Sabha must meet in a year. [1]<\/strong>
\n(d)<\/strong> State the composition of the Electoral College in the election of the President of India. [1]<\/strong>
\n(e)<\/strong> What is an \u2018Ordinance\u2019 ? When can it be passed ? [1]<\/strong>
\n(f)<\/strong> Mention one way by which the authority of the Prime Minister can be checked ? [1]<\/strong>
\n(g)<\/strong> What is understood by the term \u2018Individual Responsibility\u2019 in a Parliamentary Democracy ? [1]<\/strong>
\n(h)<\/strong> What is meant by a \u2018Single Integrated Judicial System\u2019 as provided in the Indian Constitution ? [1]<\/strong>
\n(i)<\/strong> What is the \u2018Appellate Jurisdiction\u2019 of the High Court ? [1]<\/strong>
\n(j)<\/strong> State one point of distinction between the Disctrict Judge and the Sessions Judge. [1]<\/strong><\/p>\n
\n(a)<\/strong> The President.<\/p>\n\n
\n(a)<\/strong> State any two political causes responsible for the First War of Independence. [2]<\/strong>
\n(b)<\/strong> What was the role of the press in promoting nationalistic sentiments amongst Indians ? [2]<\/strong>
\n(c)<\/strong> Mention two important contributions of Lala Lajpat Rai. [2]<\/strong>
\n(d)<\/strong> What were the two basic reasons responsible for the Surat Split in 1907 between the Early Nationalists and the Assertive Nationalists ? [2]<\/strong>
\n(e)<\/strong> Mention any one provision each of the Gandhi-lrwin Pact signed in 1931. [2]<\/strong>
\n(f)<\/strong> State two important objectives of the Indian National Army. [2]<\/strong>
\n(g)<\/strong> Name the three members of the Cabinet Mission. [2]<\/strong>
\n(h)<\/strong> Mention any two terms of the Treaty of Versailles signed on June 28, 1919. [2]<\/strong>
\n(i)<\/strong> State two factors which were responsible for the failure of the League of Nations. [2]<\/strong>
\n(j)<\/strong> Mention two functions of the General Assembly. [2]<\/strong><\/p>\n
\n(a)<\/strong> The two political causes responsible for the First War of Independence were :<\/p>\n\n
\nHe was the first Indian leader to have written about the problems of socialism and labour organization.<\/p>\n
\nThe moderates believed in only resolutions and petitions. After the Partition of Bengal the assertive came to believe that it was impossible to gain any concession by petitions and prayers.<\/p>\n\n
\n(ii) The area of the Rhine Valley was to be demilitarized Germany could not maintain or construct any fortification on either bank of the Rhine.<\/p>\n\n
\n(ii) To discuss matters relating to international peace and security.<\/p>\n
\nSECTION A<\/span><\/p>\n
\nWith reference to the Indian Parliament, explain the following:<\/strong>
\n(a)<\/strong> The tenure of the members of the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha. [2]<\/strong>
\n(b)<\/strong> The composition of the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha. [4]<\/strong>
\n(c)<\/strong> It powers to make laws on subjects mentioned in the
\n(i) Union List
\n(ii) Concurrent List. [4]<\/strong><\/p>\n
\n(a)<\/strong> The tenure of the Lok Sabha is five years.
\nRajya Sabha is a permanent body. The members of the Rajya Sabha have a six year term. 1\/3 of its members retire at the end of every second year and the equal member of new members are elected to fill the vacancies.<\/p>\n
\nRajya Sabha has 250 members. Out of these 238 members are elected by the states and the union territories and 12 members are nominated by the President of India.<\/p>\n
\n(i) Union List:<\/strong> The Parliament has exclusive powers to make laws with respect to matters mentioned in the 98 subjects. Union List like Defence, Finance, Communications, Foreign Policy etc.
\n(ii) Concurrent List:<\/strong> Both the Parliament have the right to make laws on 47 subjects mentioned in the Concurrent list. In the case of conflict between a central and the state law, the laws made by the state shall prevail.<\/p>\n
\nThe Cabinet holds a pivotal position in the working of the Indian Parliamentary Government. In this context discuss the following :<\/strong>
\n(a)<\/strong> The formation of the Cabinet. [2]<\/strong>
\n(b)<\/strong> Any two administrative powers of the Cabinet. [4]<\/strong>
\n(c)<\/strong> Any two legislative powers of the Cabinet. [4]<\/strong><\/p>\n
\n(a)<\/strong> The formation of the Cabinet:<\/strong> The Cabinet means the Council consisting of the Prime Minister and other ministers of Cabinet rank. These ministers are important party leaders and trusted men of the Prime Ministers. The Cabinet consists of some 25 senior ministers. All cabinet ministers are ministers but all ministers are not cabinet members.<\/p>\n\n
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\nWith reference to the Supreme Court, explain its functions stated below:<\/strong>
\n(a)<\/strong> Original Jurisdiction. [3]<\/strong>
\n(b)<\/strong> Advisory Function. [3]<\/strong>
\n(c)<\/strong> As a guardian of Fundamental Rights. [4]<\/strong><\/p>\n
\n(a)<\/strong> Original Jurisdiction:<\/strong> The Original Jurisdiction extends to those cases which Supreme Court has authority to hear and decide in the first instance. The Supreme Court in its original jurisdiction in following cases\u2014<\/p>\n\n
\nThe Union and the State governments are prohibited from making laws which takes away the Fundamental Rights. If they do so, the law shall be declared null and void by the Supreme Court.<\/p>\n
\nThe establishment of the Indian National Congress led to the development of the National Movement in India. In this context answer the following:<\/strong>
\n(a)<\/strong> When was the Indian National Congress established ? Who presided over its first session ? [2]<\/strong>
\n(b)<\/strong> What were the four aims of the Congress ? [4]<\/strong>
\n(c)<\/strong> Mention four basic beliefs of the Early Nationalists. [4]<\/strong><\/p>\n
\n(a)<\/strong> 1885 at Mumbai Presided by W.C. Baneijee.<\/p>\n\n
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\nIn the Nagpur session, 1920 the Congress ratified the resolution to launch the Non-Cooperation movement under the leadership of Gandhiji. In this context:<\/strong>
\n(a)<\/strong> What do you understand by the term Non-Cooperation ? [2]<\/strong>
\n(b)<\/strong> What were the objectives which the movement sought to achieve ? [3]<\/strong>
\n(c)<\/strong> Explain the impact of the Non-Cooperation movement in India’s struggle for freedom. [5]<\/strong><\/p>\n
\n(a)<\/strong> Non-cooperation is a way of protesting in which you do not co-operate with the evil doer. Gandhi asked-his countrymen not to assist the foreign government to rule over them.<\/p>\n\n
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\nWith reference to the picture given above answer the following:<\/strong>
\n(a)<\/strong> Identify the Viceroy in the picture. [1]<\/strong>
\n<\/strong><\/p>\n
\n(c)<\/strong> How did he plan to solve, the communal problem existing in India ? [2]<\/strong>
\n(d)<\/strong> Why did the Congress accept the Plan ? State three reasons to justify its acceptance. [5]<\/strong><\/p>\n
\n(a)<\/strong> Lord Mountbatten.<\/p>\n