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Class 10 · History & Civics
The President is the nominal head of the executive and the first citizen of the country. With reference to this, answer the following questions:
Mention any three points to enumerate the financial powers vested in the
President of India.
3 marksShort answer
Class 10 · History & Civics
Nationalism refers to the feeling of oneness that emerges when people consider themselves as one nation. With reference to the growth of nationalism, answer the following:
Whether it is fiction, non-fiction, or periodical, all kinds of literature
contributed at large in the national consciousness of India in pre-independence
times. Mention any three points to analyse the role of the press in the growth
of nationalism.
3 marksShort answer
Class 10 · History & Civics
Choose the correct answers to the questions from the given options. [16] (Do not copy the question, write the correct answers only.)
Which of the following scenarios describes the Non-Alignment Policy
(NAM)?
MCQ
Class 10 · History & Civics
Mention any two objectives of the League of Nations.
2 marksShort answer
Class 10 · History & Civics
The Indian Rebellion of 1857 was a major uprising against the rule of the British East India Company. With reference to this, answer the following questions:
The British used many policies of expansion. Mention any three such policies.
3 marksShort answer
Class 10 · History & Civics
Choose the correct answers to the questions from the given options. [16] (Do not copy the question, write the correct answers only.)
Which repressive policy of Lord Lytton is depicted in the picture given?
MCQ
Class 10 · History & Civics
The Indian Rebellion of 1857 was a major uprising against the rule of the British East India Company. With reference to this, answer the following questions:
The Indian army was reorganised after 1858, to prevent the reoccurrence of
another uprising. Justify this statement by stating any four changes made in the
army after the Revolt.
4 marksLong answer
Class 10 · History & Civics
Choose the correct answers to the questions from the given options. [16] (Do not copy the question, write the correct answers only.)
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.
MCQ
Class 10 · History & Civics
Read the extract given below and answer the question which follow:
Congress member’s adjournment motion disallowed. The notice, along with
another moved demanding a discussion on China, was disallowed in the Lok
Sabha.
The Times of India, Feb 10, 2023
Who can allow or disallow the above motion? What does this motion mean?
2 marksShort answer
Class 10 · History & Civics
Nationalism refers to the feeling of oneness that emerges when people consider themselves as one nation. With reference to the growth of nationalism, answer the following:
Name the first President of the Congress. Mention any two objectives of the
Congress.
3 marksShort answer
Class 10 · History & Civics
The Supreme Court of India is the highest court of the Republic of India. With reference to the Supreme Court, answer the following questions:
Explain the following terms:
(a) Revisory Jurisdiction
(b) Original Jurisdiction
Attempt any three questions from this Section.
4 marksLong answer
Class 10 · History & Civics
Name the March being discussed above. Which movement did this March lead
to? In which year was that movement launched?
3 marksShort answer
Class 10 · History & Civics
The Union Legislature of India is the law-making body of the country. With reference to the Parliament, answer the following questions:
Mention any three key differences in power between the Lok Sabha and the
Rajya Sabha that make the Lok Sabha more influential.
3 marksShort answer
Class 10 · History & Civics
The Indian Rebellion of 1857 was a major uprising against the rule of the British East India Company. With reference to this, answer the following questions:
Analyse the impact of the failure of the Revolt of 1857 on the Mughals and the
Peshwas.
3 marksShort answer
Class 10 · History & Civics
Look at the picture given and answer.
Identify the leader seen in the picture above. Mention any one of his
contributions.
2 marksShort answer
Class 10 · History & Civics
Look at the picture given below and answer the following questions:
The Germans described the Treaty of Versailles as harsh and humiliating. Give
any four reasons that justify this statement.
4 marksLong answer
Class 10 · History & Civics
Imagine you were an artisan in the year 1856. Mention any two ways in which
the economic policies of the British would have affected you.
2 marksShort answer
Class 10 · History & Civics
Choose the correct answers to the questions from the given options. [16] (Do not copy the question, write the correct answers only.)
Choose the correct option to replace the underlined word:
The Union ministers are collectively responsible to the Prime Minister.
MCQ
Class 10 · History & Civics
The President is the nominal head of the executive and the first citizen of the country. With reference to this, answer the following questions:
Describe the constitutional procedure to remove the President.
4 marksLong answer
Class 10 · History & Civics
The whole plan may not be perfect but like all plans, its success will depend
on the spirit of goodwill with which it is carried out.
-Lord Mountbatten
Give two reasons for the acceptance of the above plan by the Congress.
2 marksShort answer