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ICSE History & Civics (H.C.G. Paper 1) — Specimen Question Paper 2026
ICSE Class X Board Examination · History & Civics
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ICSE Class X · ICSE
History & Civics
Chapter-wise questions, previous-year questions and papers for History & Civics at ICSE Class X Board Examination.
- Chapters
- 16
- Questions
- 206
- PYQs
- 0
- Papers
- 1
Chapters
Mapped from the published ICSE syllabus and linked back to cisce.org. Question counts are live.
Civics
- 20questions
1. The Union Legislature
Composition and powers of the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha, and the law-making procedure.
- 15questions
2. The Union Executive
The President, the Vice-President, the Prime Minister and the Council of Ministers.
- 15questions
3. The Judiciary
The Supreme Court and the High Courts, their jurisdiction, and judicial review.
History
- 11questions
4. The First War of Independence, 1857
Causes, course and consequences of the revolt of 1857.
- 7questions
5. Growth of Nationalism
Factors that led to the growth of nationalism in nineteenth-century India.
- 9questions
6. The First Phase of the Indian National Movement
The founding of the Indian National Congress and the aims and methods of the Early Nationalists.
- 9questions
7. The Second Phase of the Indian National Movement
The Assertive Nationalists, the partition of Bengal, the Swadeshi movement and the Surat split.
- 5questions
8. The Muslim League
Formation of the Muslim League, its objectives and the growth of separatism.
- 12questions
9. Mahatma Gandhi and the National Movement
The Non-Cooperation, Civil Disobedience and Quit India movements.
- 5questions
10. Forward Bloc and the Indian National Army
Subhas Chandra Bose, the Forward Bloc and the role of the INA.
- 7questions
11. Independence and Partition of India
The Cabinet Mission Plan, the Mountbatten Plan and the Indian Independence Act.
- 8questions
12. The First World War
Causes, events and consequences of the First World War.
- 7questions
13. Rise of Dictatorships
The rise of Nazism in Germany and Fascism in Italy.
- 8questions
14. The Second World War
Causes, major events and consequences of the Second World War.
- 13questions
15. The United Nations
Formation, principal organs and agencies of the United Nations.
- 10questions
16. Non-Aligned Movement
Origin, objectives and role of the Non-Aligned Movement.
Chapter mapping:ICSE syllabus (CISCE)
Papers
Recent questions
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2 marksShort answer