{"id":6321,"date":"2024-02-28T06:30:20","date_gmt":"2024-02-28T01:00:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.aplustopper.com\/?p=6321"},"modified":"2024-02-28T15:04:49","modified_gmt":"2024-02-28T09:34:49","slug":"icse-previous-papers-solutions-class-10-history-civics-2011","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.aplustopper.com\/icse-previous-papers-solutions-class-10-history-civics-2011\/","title":{"rendered":"ICSE History and Civics Question Paper 2011 Solved for Class 10"},"content":{"rendered":"
ICSE Paper 2011<\/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 secret ballot system has been devised so that the voters may cast their votes freely in favour of a candidate of their choice without any fear.<\/p>\n (c)<\/strong> The Parliament can make laws on a-state subject during the proclamation of Emergency.<\/p>\n (d)<\/strong> The quorum of the Legislative Assembly is one-tenth of its total members i.e., (e)<\/strong> If no political party gets a clear majority in Lok Sabha, the President can appoint such a person as the Prime Minister who, he feels, can provide a stable government to country.<\/p>\n (f)\u00a0<\/strong>Answer has not given due to out of present syllabus.<\/p>\n (g)<\/strong> Parliament.<\/p>\n (h)<\/strong> Original jurisdiction means the court has the power to hear a case and decide it before any review is made by another court. Trail courts have the original jurisdiction in the cases brought before them, However, the Supreme Court also has original jurisdiction at the same time with some lower courts. This means a case can be brought directly to the Supreme Court for resolution.<\/p>\n (i)<\/strong> Governer.<\/p>\n (j)<\/strong> (1) The Lok Adalats work in the spirit of compromise and understanding. As a result, both the parties feel satisfied. Question 2:<\/strong> Answer:<\/strong> (b)<\/strong> 1. Introduction of western education. (c)<\/strong> The objectives of the Indian National Congress were as follows:<\/strong><\/p>\n (d)<\/strong> Liberty, Equality and Freternity.<\/p>\n (e)<\/strong> (i) They popularised the ideas pf democracy and civil liberty among the people, (f)<\/strong> Lord Curzon announced the Partition of Bengal on July 20, 1905 and divided Bengal into two parts : Eastern Bengal and Assam and the rest of Bengal.<\/p>\n (g)<\/strong> Contributions of Subhash Chandra Bose:<\/strong> Subhash Chandra Bose was a diehard Freedom fighter and a Nationalist.<\/p>\n (h)<\/strong> (1) The interests of the State were superior to the rights of the citizen. (i)<\/strong> If one of the five permanent members of the security council cast a negative vote on any proposal then the proposal is dropped or nullified. This power is called as Veto or rejecting power.<\/p>\n (j) The principles of Panchsheel are:<\/strong><\/p>\n PART II (50 Marks)<\/span> Attempt any five<\/strong> questions from this Part.<\/em><\/p>\n Question 3:<\/strong> Answer:<\/strong> (b) Financial Powers:<\/strong><\/p>\n (c) Administrative or Executive Powers:<\/strong><\/p>\n Question 4:<\/strong> Answer:<\/strong> Question 5:<\/strong> Answer:<\/strong> (b)<\/strong> An independent judiciary means a justice system that is not influenced by either the legislative or executive branch. It is free to make decisions based upon law, not upon men or pressure from other groups. An independent judiciary is created to guarantee equal justice to all. Judges and juries are free from influence and can make fair and honest decisions about cases.<\/p>\n (c) Independence of Judiciary:<\/strong> SECTION B<\/span><\/p>\n Attempt any three<\/strong> questions from this Section.<\/em><\/p>\n Question 6:<\/strong> Answer:<\/strong> (b) Economic Causes:<\/strong><\/p>\n (c) Political Causes:<\/strong><\/p>\n Question 7:<\/strong> Answer:<\/strong> (b)<\/strong> The Second Round Table Conference of 1931:<\/strong> Gandhiji was chosen as the sole representative of the Congress for the Second Round Table Conference. The Conference devoted most of its time to the communal question and the representation of minorities\u2014the Muslims, Sikhs, Indian Christians and Anglo Indians\u2014in legislatures, both at the centre and in the provinces. Gandhiji was disgusted to find that most leaders seemed concerned only about seats in legislature for their respective communities. The question of Independence or of setting up a responsible government receded into background. Gandhiji returned \u201cempty handed\u201d to India.<\/p>\n (c)<\/strong> Gandhi-Irwin Pact of 1931:<\/strong> The repressive and harsh measures used by the British to crush the Civil Disobedience Movement could not suppress the spirit of the people. The government released Gandhiji for negotiating with Viceroy Lord Irwin. After long discussions Gandhiji and Lord Irwin signed a pact on 5 March 1931, popularly called as Gandhiji-Irwin pact. According to it, Lord Irwin agreed:<\/p>\n On the other hand, Gandhiji agreed :<\/p>\n Question 8:<\/strong> <\/p>\n Lord Mountbatten swears in Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru
\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> Name the main constituents of the Indian Parliament. [1]<\/strong>
\n(b)<\/strong> Elections in India are held by secret ballot. Give a reason for the same. [1]<\/strong>
\n(c)<\/strong> Mention any one circumstance when the Parliament can make laws on a state subject. [1]<\/strong>
\n(d)<\/strong> A Legislative Assembly has 230 members. How many members need to be present in order to enable the House to transact its business ? [1]<\/strong>
\n(e)<\/strong> Mention one circumstance when the President can appoint the Prime Minister using his discretionary power. [1]<\/strong>
\n(f)<\/strong> Why is an ordinance issued by a Governor regarded as a temporary measure even though it has the same force as an Act of the State Legislature ? [1]<\/strong>
\n(g)<\/strong> Who can increase the number of Judges of the Supreme Court ? [1]<\/strong>
\n(h)<\/strong> What is meant by the original Jurisdiction of the High Court ? [1]<\/strong>
\n(i)<\/strong> Who administers the oath of office to the High Court Judges ? [1]<\/strong>
\n(j)<\/strong> Mention one reason why the system of Lok Adalat has become popular. [1]<\/strong><\/p>\n
\n(a)<\/strong> The Indian Parliament comprises the President and the two Houses of Parliament; the House of the People (the Lok Sabha) and the Council of States (the Rajya Sabha).<\/p>\n
\n1\/10 \u00d7 230 = 23 members.
\nThe Speaker may adjourn the House or suspend the meeting if there is no requisite quorum.<\/p>\n
\n(2) Lok Adalats deliver fast and inexpensive justice.<\/p>\n
\n(a)<\/strong> There were various factors that promoted the growth of Nationalism in India in the 19th century. Give the meaning of \u2018Nationalism\u2019 in this context. [2]<\/strong>
\n(b)<\/strong> Mention any two factors that helped in the growth of nationalism. [2]<\/strong>
\n(c)<\/strong> Mention two objectives of the Congress as enumerated by W.C. Bonnerjee. [2]<\/strong>
\n(d)<\/strong> Mention the popular \u2018watchwords\u2019 during the French Revolution which influenced us Indians due to the introduction of Western Education in India. [2]<\/strong>
\n(e)<\/strong> Mention any two achievements of the Moderates. [2]<\/strong>
\n(f)<\/strong> When was Bengal partitioned ? Name the viceroy responsible for it. [2]<\/strong>
\n(g)<\/strong> Mention two contributions of Subhash Chandra Bose to India\u2019s freedom struggle. [2]<\/strong>
\n(h)<\/strong> State two underlying Principles of Fascism. [2]<\/strong>
\n(i)<\/strong> What is meant by the term \u2018Veto Power\u2019 which is enjoyed by the permanent members of the Security Council ? [2]<\/strong>
\n(j)<\/strong> What are the basic principles of Non Alignment or Panchsheel ? [2]<\/strong><\/p>\n
\n(a)<\/strong> It is a feeling of oneness which the people feel about a nation. Nationalism is a phenomenon which appeared in the world history after the close of the middle age. Nationalism was a result of new social and economic forces which had put an end to feudalism.<\/p>\n
\n2. Development of transport and communication.<\/p>\n\n
\n(ii) They exposed the true nature of the British rule in India.<\/p>\n\n
\n(2) Aggressive Nationalism (State worship, leader worship, war worship.)<\/p>\n\n
\nSECTION A<\/span><\/p>\n
\nKeeping in view the powers of the Union Parliament, answer the following questions:<\/strong>
\n(a)<\/strong> Mention three of its Legislative Powers.\u00a0[3]<\/strong>
\n(b)<\/strong> Mention three of its Financial Powers. [3]<\/strong>
\n(c)<\/strong> Mention four of its Administrative or Executive Powers. [4]<\/strong><\/p>\n
\n(a)<\/strong> Legislative Powers:<\/strong>
\nThe Parliament is competent to make laws on:<\/p>\n\n
\n
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\nThe Governor is a constitutional head of a state. In this context, explain:<\/strong>
\n(a)<\/strong> The manner of appointment and term of office of the Governor. [3]<\/strong>
\n(b)<\/strong> The \u2018Governor\u2019s Address\u2019. [3]<\/strong>
\n(c)<\/strong> The Executive powers of the Governor with reference to:
\n(i) Appointments
\n(ii) Right to be informed. [4]<\/strong><\/p>\n
\nAnswer has not given due to out of present syllabus.<\/p>\n
\nThe Supreme Court is the apex court of our country. In this context, explain the following:<\/strong>
\n(a)<\/strong> The composition of the Supreme Court of India. [3]<\/strong>
\n(b)<\/strong> The meaning of independence of the judiciary and the need to do so. [3]<\/strong>
\n(c)<\/strong> The manner in which the constitution seeks to maintain the independence of the judiciary. [4]<\/strong><\/p>\n
\n(a) Composition:<\/strong> The Supreme Court of India consists of a Chief Justice of India and not more than twenty five other judges, until Parliament by law prescribes a larger number. The chief justice of the supreme court with the prior consent of the President may appoint some judges to the supreme court on an adhoc (temporary) basis.<\/p>\n
\nThe Constitution of India ensures the independence of the Judiciary through the following measures:<\/strong>
\n(i) appointment of judges;
\n(ii) removal of judges;
\n(iii) security of tenure of the judges;
\n(iv) security of salaries and service conditions;
\n(v) freedom to announce decisions and decrees in the court;
\n(vi) punishment for contempt of court;
\n(vii) no discussion in the legislature on the conduct of judges; and
\n(viii) prohibition of practice after retirement.<\/p>\n
\nThe First War of Independence of 1857 was a culmination of people\u2019s dissatisfaction with the British rule. In this context enumerate the following causes :<\/strong>
\n(a)<\/strong> Military causes [3]<\/strong>
\n(b)<\/strong> Economic causes [3]<\/strong>
\n(c)<\/strong> Political causes. [4]<\/strong><\/p>\n
\n(a) Military Causes:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n
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\nThe Civil Disobedience Movement was significant in the History of the National Movement. In this context write briefly on the following points:<\/strong>
\n(a)<\/strong> The circumstances leading to the Civil Disobedience Movement. [3]<\/strong>
\n(b)<\/strong> The Second Round Table Conference. [3]<\/strong>
\n(c)<\/strong> The Gandhi-Irwin Pact. [4]<\/strong><\/p>\n
\n(a)<\/strong> The Indian National Congress in its Lahore session had declared \u201cPoorna Swaraj\u201d or Complete Independence as its ultimate goal. Earlier the Indian demand of Dominion status was rejected by Lord Irwin. The British rulers were in no mood to relent. Against this background, Gandhiji had written a letter to Viceroy Irwin urging him to implement eleven point programme for fulfilling people\u2019s welfare. On receiving a negative response from the Viceroy, the Civil Disobedience Movement was launched by Gandhiji. It aimed at forcing the government to meet the Indian demands.<\/p>\n\n
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\n(a)<\/strong> Identify the event in the below\u00a0picture. Name the Lady seen in the given picture. Mention the year when the event took place. [3]<\/strong><\/p>\n
\nas the first Prime Minister of free India at the ceremony held at 8.30 a. m.on August 15, 1947.
\n(b)<\/strong> What were the main provisions of the Indian Independence Act ? [3]<\/strong>
\n(c)<\/strong> Mention the reasons that made the Congress accept the Partition Proposals. [4]<\/strong>
\nAnswer:<\/strong>
\n(a)<\/strong> The event is the swearing in ceremony of Jawahar Lal Nehru as the Prime Minister of Independent India. The Lady is Lady Mountbatten the wife of the first Governer General of India Lord Mountbatten. The year is 1947.<\/p>\n