{"id":6353,"date":"2024-02-28T06:33:35","date_gmt":"2024-02-28T01:03:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.aplustopper.com\/?p=6353"},"modified":"2024-02-28T15:05:34","modified_gmt":"2024-02-28T09:35:34","slug":"icse-previous-papers-solutions-class-10-history-civics-2008","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.aplustopper.com\/icse-previous-papers-solutions-class-10-history-civics-2008\/","title":{"rendered":"ICSE History and Civics Question Paper 2008 Solved for Class 10"},"content":{"rendered":"
ICSE Paper 2008<\/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> Universal adult franchise means that every person who has attained the age of 18 years is entitled to vote if he is not otherwise disqualified.<\/p>\n (c)<\/strong> The members of the Rajya Sabha have a six years term.<\/p>\n (d)<\/strong> A parliamentary constituency is a well defined territorial area which is called upon to elect someone to represent it in the Lok Sabha. At present numbers of the Lok Sabha are elected by 543 single member constituencies.<\/p>\n (e)<\/strong> The Chief Justice of India.<\/p>\n (f)<\/strong> Answer has not given due to out of present syllabus.<\/p>\n (g)<\/strong> Representatives of each state in the Rajya Sabha are elected by the elected members of the Legislative Assembly of the each state while in Lok Sabha, the House is constituted by direct election on the basis of Universal Adult Franchise.<\/p>\n (h)<\/strong> Answer has not given due to out of present syllabus.<\/p>\n (i)<\/strong> The salaries and allowances of the judges of the Supreme Court can be reduced only when there is Financial Emergency in the country.<\/p>\n (j)<\/strong> Habeas Corpus.<\/p>\n Question 2:<\/strong> Answer:\u00a0<\/strong> (b)<\/strong> Dadabhai Naoroji and Surendra Nath Banarjee.<\/p>\n (c)<\/strong> Lala Lajpat Rai. (d)<\/strong> Gandhiji withdraw the Civil Disobedience Movement on following assurances: (e)<\/strong> In South-east Asia Indian soldiers fell prisoners into Japanese hands. During this period Britain\u2019s defeats aroused great hopes among Indian soldiers which led to the formation of the Indian Independence League by Rash Bihari Bose, an old revolutionary who was living in Japan. At Tokyo conference a decision taken to form an Indian National Army.<\/p>\n (f)<\/strong> Lord Mountbatten.<\/p>\n (g)<\/strong> Answer has not given due to out of present syllabus.<\/p>\n (h)<\/strong> Two proposals of the Wavell plan are as follows:<\/p>\n (i) Two aims of the League of Nations:<\/strong><\/p>\n (j)<\/strong> The Rome-Berlin-Tokyo Axis was a military alliance formed in 1939. It was also referred to as the Axis Powers. This alliance went to war with the Allied Forces during World War II. PART II (50 Marks)<\/span> Attempt any two<\/strong> questions from this Section.<\/em><\/p>\n Question 3:<\/strong> Answer:<\/strong> (b)<\/strong> Answer has not given due to out of present syllabus.<\/p>\n (c) Four functions of Union Cabinet:<\/strong> (ii) Legislative Functions:<\/strong> In the Parliamentary system cabinet has an important role in the field of Legislation. It is regarded as a instrument which links executive wing of Government to the Legislative. It performs the following Legislative functions :<\/p>\n (iii)<\/strong> Co-ordination in the Functioning of various Ministers:<\/strong> The cabinet co-ordinates the working of various departments, which are involved in the formulation and implementation of policies of eradicating unemployment or a cut in Government spending or improving the management of public enterprises. The Cabinet acts as the co-ordinator between various departments.<\/p>\n (iv) Financial Functions:<\/strong> The cabinet is responsible for whole of expenditure of Government and for raising necessary revenues to meet it. The cabinet can examine the budget proposals after they have been presented to parliament and may also suggest suitable modification.<\/p>\n Question 4:<\/strong> Answer:<\/strong> Question 5:<\/strong> Answer:<\/strong> (b)<\/strong> High Court accept an appeal against the decisions of the district courts under Appellate Jurisdiction. (c)<\/strong> The conditions of services of the High Court Judges are as follows:<\/strong><\/p>\n SECTION \u2018B\u2019<\/span><\/p>\n Attempt any three<\/strong> questions from this section.<\/em><\/p>\n Question 6:<\/strong> Answer:<\/strong> (b)<\/strong> Bipin Chandra Pal was one of the Extremist trio of Lai, Bal and Pal.<\/p>\n (c)<\/strong> Initially the British welcomed the formation of Indian National Congress. In fact a retired British civil servant Mr. A.O. Hume was its founder. It was felt by the British rulers that the suppressed anger or popular demands of the Indians can be given a safe outlet through a political platform. This will prevent the recurrence of revolt from the Indians. Question 7:<\/strong> Answer:<\/strong> (b)<\/strong> The aims of the Muslim league were:<\/strong><\/p>\n (c) Two Terms of the Lucknow Pact:<\/strong><\/p>\n Two Factors emphasizing the significance of the Home Rule Movement:<\/p>\n Question 8:<\/strong>
\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> Mention one advantage of the Lok Sabha. [1]<\/strong>
\n(b)<\/strong> What is meant by the term Universal Adult Franchise ? [1]<\/strong>
\n(c)<\/strong> What is the term of office of a Rajya Sabha member ? [1]<\/strong>
\n(d)<\/strong> What is meant by a constituency ? [1]<\/strong>
\n(e)<\/strong> Who administers the oath of office to the President of India ? [1]<\/strong>
\n(f)<\/strong> How many members can the Governor nominate to the Legislative Assembly and the Legislative Council ? [1]<\/strong>
\n(g)<\/strong> Mention one difference in the election of the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha members as far as the electorate is concerned. [1]<\/strong>
\n(h)<\/strong> Mr. Dakaria, the Governor of Nagaland, wants to implement some administrative reforms in the tribal areas of his State. Can he do so ? If so, which constitutional power will allow him to implement the reforms ? [1]<\/strong>
\n(i)<\/strong> Under what circumstances can the salaries and allowances of the Judges of the Supreme Court be reduced ? [1]<\/strong>
\n(j)<\/strong> Name the writ issued by the High Court which provides a remedy for a person who has been unlawfully detained in prison. [1]<\/strong><\/p>\n
\n(a)<\/strong> Members of the Lok Sabha are directly elected by the people therefore it is the Lok Sabha that becomes the mirror and voice of the nation.<\/p>\n
\n(a)<\/strong> Mention two acts against which Surendra Nath Banerjee protested. [2]<\/strong>
\n(b)<\/strong> Name two fore-runners of the Indian National Congress. [2]<\/strong>
\n(c)<\/strong> Name the Congress leader who died after being assaulted by the British in his demonstration against the Simon Commission. Mention one consequence of the protest against the Simon Commission\u2019s recommendation. [2]<\/strong>
\n(d)<\/strong> On what assurances did Gandhiji withdraw the Civil Disobedience Movement? [2]<\/strong>
\n(e)<\/strong> How was the army reorganized after the first war of Indian Independence ? [2]<\/strong>
\n(f)<\/strong> Name the last Viceroy of India. State one of his proposals in regard to the Princely States. [2]<\/strong>
\n(g)<\/strong> Why was the Berlin Blockade enforced by Russia ? On what condition under the Berlin Accord, were the citizens of West berlin allowed the privilege of visiting Eastern Berlin ? [2]<\/strong>
\n(h)<\/strong> Mention two proposals of the Wavell Plan. [2]<\/strong>
\n(i)<\/strong> Mention any two aims of the League of Nations. [2]<\/strong>
\n(j)<\/strong> What was the Berlin-Rome-Tokyo Axis ? Why did Hitler demand the Danzig Corridor from Poland ? [2]<\/strong><\/p>\n
\n(a)<\/strong> Arms act and Vernacular Press Act.<\/p>\n
\nThe main consequence of the protest was Lala Lajpat Rai\u2019s death on 17 Nov., 1928 as he sustained injuries from which he could not recover.<\/p>\n
\n(i) to release all political prisoners except those guilty of violence.
\n(ii) to withdraw the Ordinances promulgated in connection with the civil disobedience Movement.<\/p>\n\n
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\nHitler was demanding corridor for two reasons:<\/p>\n\n
\nSECTION \u2018A\u2019<\/span><\/p>\n
\nWith reference to the Parliament and the State Legislature answer the following:<\/strong>
\n(a)<\/strong> Mention the judicial powers of the Parliament. [3]<\/strong>
\n(b) <\/strong>Mention three powers which are common to both houses of the State Legislature. [3]<\/strong>
\n(c)<\/strong> Explain any four functions of the Union Cabinet. [4]<\/strong><\/p>\n
\n(a)<\/strong> Judicial Powers of the Parliament:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n
\n(i) Formulation of Policies of Government:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n
\nIt co-ordinates the working of various departments for the smooth implementation of policy.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n
\nWith reference to the Executive of the State Government, answer the following:<\/strong>
\n(a)<\/strong> Mention the three financial powers of the Governor of a State. [3]<\/strong>
\n(b)<\/strong> Mention three executive powers of the Governor of a State. [3]<\/strong>
\n(c)<\/strong> Under what circumstances can the Governor of a State dismiss the Council of Ministers and dissolve the Legislative Assembly ? What is meant by the Governor\u2019s Address ? [4]<\/strong><\/p>\n
\nAnswer has not given due to out of present syllabus.<\/p>\n
\nWith reference to the Judiciary, answer the following:<\/strong>
\n(a)<\/strong> Mention three cases in which the High Court enjoys original jurisdiction. [3]<\/strong>
\n(b)<\/strong> Under which jurisdiction can a High Court accept an appeal against the decisions of the district courts ? Mention any two advantages of resolving disputes through the Lok Adalat. [3]<\/strong>
\n(c)<\/strong> Explain any four conditions of service of a Judge of a High Court. [4]<\/strong><\/p>\n
\n(a)<\/strong> The Original Jurisdiction extends to those cases which High Court has authority to hear and decide in the first instance. It has an Original Jurisdiction with respect to the following:<\/p>\n\n
\nAdvantages of resolving disputes through the Lok Adalat:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n
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\n(1) to bear the faith and allegiance to the constitution of India.
\n(2) to perform the duties of his office without fear or favour affection or ill will.
\n(3) to uphold the constitution and the laws.<\/li>\n
\nWith reference to Nationalism, explain each of the following:<\/strong>
\n(a)<\/strong> Rediscovery of India\u2019s past. [3]<\/strong>
\n(b)<\/strong> Contribution of Bipin Chandra Pal. [3]<\/strong>
\n(c)<\/strong> How did the British react when the Indian National Congress was founded ? Why did their attitude change later ? [4]<\/strong><\/p>\n
\n(a)<\/strong> (i) The British had projected the Indians as immatured and uncivilised.
\n(ii) British considered Indians were unfit to rule themselves. It made Indians to lose their sense of self confidence.
\n(iii) Just around this time European scholars rendered valuable help in restoring the rich heritage of Sanskrit Literature.
\n(iv) William Jones, Charles Wilking and Max Mueller rendered valuable help in restoring the rich heritage of Sanskrit Literature and threw open to the eastern world the magnificence of Indian philosophy and culture.
\n(v) The works of these scholars aroused nationalistic passions against foreign rulers.
\n(vi) Sir Alexander Cunningham\u2019s excavations at Samath, Sanchi and other places brought to light the glory of the past. A feeling grew among Indians that they must build an Indian yet greater than what she has been.<\/p>\n\n
\nBipin Chandra Pal was a great thinker and fiery speaker. He gave fiery and inspiring lectures in Bengal So that the British gave him the title of ‘Arch seditionist’. He was popularly known as the “Father of Revolutionary Thought in India.\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
\nThe first session of the Indian National Congress was attended by Sir Henry Cotton, the chief secretary to the Government and Sir William Wedderbum of the civil services. The second session of I.N.C. was attended by Lord Dufferin, the Viceroy.
\nBut the rising popularity of the Congress and the increasing demands of the Nationalists from the British rulers led to a change in the British policy towards the Congress. Gradually, the British government became indifferent to the meetings and demands of the Congress. Later it became hostile to Congress. All the British government servants were directed to keep distance from the activities of the Congress.
\nIn 1887, Dufferin affected the Congress as a \u201cMicroscopic minority of the people\u201d and called the demands of the Congress as \u201ceminently unconstitutional\u201d. The Indian National Congress was declared as a seditions body and official hurdles were created to obstruct its progress.<\/p>\n
\nThe formation of the Muslim League and the Home Rule Movement had a wholesome effect on the affairs of the country. In this context mention:<\/strong>
\n(a)<\/strong> Three factors leading to the formation of the Muslim League. [3]<\/strong>
\n(b)<\/strong> Any three aims of the Muslim League. [3]<\/strong>
\n(c)<\/strong> Two terms of the Lucknow Pact and two factors which emphasize the significance of the Home Rule Movement. [4]<\/strong><\/p>\n
\n(a)<\/strong> (i) After the revolt of 1857 and the partition of Bengal, the Britishers saw the unity between the Hindus and Muslims. To check the growth of nationalism, they encouraged the formation of Muslim League.
\n(ii) The working of Indian National Congress also gave a setback to the British government. They wanted to create an organisation which could check the popularity of the Congress.
\n(iii) Sir Syed Ahmed Khan was a great social reformer and an educationist. He worked as a guiding force for the Muslims to form a separate organisation.<\/p>\n\n
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\nWith reference to the Indian National Army, answer the following questions:<\/strong>
\n(a)<\/strong> Explain three measures taken by Subhash Chandra Bose to establish a socialist society. [3]<\/strong>
\n(b)<\/strong> What were the three decisions taken at the Tokyo Conference ? [3]<\/strong>
\n(c)<\/strong> Explain any four contributions of Subhash Chandra Bose to the National Movement. [4]<\/strong><\/p>\n