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ICSE Class X Prelims 2026 : History and Civics (Gopalan National School (GNS), Bangalore)

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FIRST TERM EXAMINATION - SEPTEMBER 2025 SUBJECT: HISTORY &CIVICS Class: X Max Marks:80 Date:02/09/2025 Duration:2 hours Answers to this Paper must be written on the paper provided separately. You will not be allowed to write during the first 15 minutes. This time is to be spent in reading the question paper. The time given at the head of this paper is the time allowed for writing answers. This question paper has 7 pages. Attempt all the questions from Part I(Compulsory). A total of five questions are to be attempted from Part II, two out of three questions from Section A and three out of five questions from Section B. The intended marks for questions or parts of questions are given in the brackets [ ]. PART I Attempt all questions from this Part Question 1 Choose the correct answers to the questions from given options. (Do not copy the question, write the correct answers only) [16] i. Amid vociferous protests by the opposition members, the Union government introduced a contentious Bill in the Lok Sabha to replace the Ordinance over control of Delhi services: ____ The Hindu, August 2 ,2023 The Government introduced the Ordinance in the Lok Sabha because in order to become a law every ordinance a) Needs the approval of the Lok Sabha only b) Needs the approval of the Opposition c) Needs to be approved by both the Houses of the Parliament d) Does not need the approval of the Rajya Sabha ii. Who among the following can call for an emergency in the country? Page 1 of 8 a) b) c) d) iii. The Parliament The President The Cabinet The Prime ministers on advice of the Council Given below are the details of few Indian citizens . Select the candidate who fulfils the eligibility criteria to become a member of the Lok Sabha . Candidate Age Description P 21 Citizen of India Q 30 Working in a private firm R 25 Working as government secretary S 35 Accepted the citizenship of UK a) b) c) d) R P Q S iv. Mr Jagdeep Dhankar was the Vice President of India .Which of the following statements are true about him ? 1. He is at least 30 years of age 2. He can never resign his office 3. He has the qualifications to be a member of the Council of States 4. He gets no salary as the Vice President Select the correct answer using the codes given below a) 2,3 and 4 b) 1 and 3 c) 1 ,2 and 3 d) 3 and 4 v. Our Finance Minister had placed the budget in the Parliament. But some members of the opposition disagree with the allocations outlined in the proposed budget. They seek a reduction in the budgetary allocation . Which motion will they pass? a) Adjournment motion b) No Confidence motion c) Cut motion d) Half an hour discussion with the members of the ruling party Page 2 of 8 vi. On June 25 ,2023 ,the Prime Minister of India formed the new Council of Ministers after the general elections .What is one of the criteria for forming the Council of Ministers ? a) The Council of Ministers is appointed by the chief Justice of India b) The President appoints ministers on the advice of the Prime Minister c) The Prime Minister is the sole member of the Council of Ministers d) The Council of Ministers is formed only during emergencies . vii. Read the two statements given below and select the option that show the correct relationship between A and R . Assertion (A) The practice of Sati was banned in 1829 and the Widow Remarriage Act was passed in 1856 . Reason ( R ) The Indians disapproved the British interference in their social system a) R contradicts A b) R is the reason for A c) A is true but R is false d) A and R are independent of each other viii. Which of the following statements is incorrect about Inam Commission? a) According to this Act the landowners were asked to show title deeds . b) 20,000 estates were confiscated when the landlords failed to produce title deeds c) This commission were introduced in the year 1853 . d) This land were further sold by public auction to the highest bidder . ix. x. Identify the option which shows the correct chronology of the following events :1. Lucknow Pact 2. Simon Commission 3. 2nd Round Table Conference a) 1,2,3 b) 1,3,2 c) 2,3,1 d) 3,1,2 What does this image depict ? a) b) c) d) xi. Encouraging widow remarriage Prohibition of Sati Education of women and girls Believing in one God Which of these statement is not true for the aims and objectives of the Muslim League? Page 3 of 8 a) b) c) d) To develop and consolidate the feelings of national unity among Muslims. To protect and advance political rights of the Muslims To promote among the Muslims of India support for the British government. To prevent hostility between Muslims and other communities xii. Which of these statements regarding the status of Princely States is INCORRECT with reference to Mount Batten Plan? a) Princely states would receive the choice to be independent or join the Indian Union . b) All existing treaties with the princely states would end. c) A plebiscite will be held for all Princely states. d) Freedom to associate with any dominion. xiii. Which among this was incorporated in Queens Victoria s proclamation? a) Follow a policy of non-intervention in social and religious matters of the Indians b) Expansion of British economic and commercial interest in Asia and Africa c) Reorganize the Indian Army d) Follow a policy of Divide and Rule xiv. Surabhi was proud of her grandmother because she was a member of INA women s regiment named ______ a) Rani Laxmi Regiment b) Manjari Regiment c) Rani Jhansi Regiment d) Rani Padmavati Regiment xv. Gandhiji supported the Khilafat movement because a) He wanted the civil disobedience movement to be successful b) It was an opportunity for uniting the Hindus and Muslims c) To protest against the arrest of Ali brothers d) He wanted to further his plans for Poorna Swaraj xvi. Assertion (A): The early objective of the Indian National Congress were moderate in nature. Reasoning (R): The leaders of the Congress initially believed in the loyalty of the British crown and wanted reforms through constitutional methods. a) b) c) d) Both A and R are independent of each other Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A A is true but R is false Question 2 Page 4 of 8 i. Who is the Presiding Officer of the Rajya Sabha ? Mention any one role as a Presiding officer . [2] ii. In a parliamentary democracy like India ,the Prime Minister holds a position of significant power . However several mechanisms ensure that this authority is not absolute and remains accountable . State two ways by which the authority of the Prime Minister is kept in check in the Indian political system . [2] What was the main difference in the ultimate objective between the Early Nationalists and the Assertive Nationalists ? [2] Which two objectives of Forward Bloc reflect it s strong socialist beliefs ? [2] iii. iv. v. vi. vii. Look at the map and answer the following :Which significant event took place in 1905 and what was the official reason for it ? [2] The Mount batten Plan of 1947 proposed the partition of India as a solution to the growing communal tensions and political deadlock .It s acceptance marked a turning point in the final phase of India s struggle for independence . Explain two provisions of Mountbatten Plan with reference to creation of a boundary commission and the Princely states . [2] 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] PART II SECTION A Attempt any two questions from this section Question 3 The Union Parliament is the supreme legislative body in India . It not only makes laws but also keeps a check on the functioning of the executive .The Speaker of the Lok Sabha plays a Page 5 of 8 crucial role in conducting the business of the House in an orderly manner .Various parliamentary tools help the legislature ensure accountability of the executive . With reference to this answer the following questions: i. Mention any three electoral powers of the Union Pa rliament . ii. Mention any three ways to show that our Parliament controls the executive . [3] The Speaker of the Lok Sabha maintains discipline in the House .State any four reasons to justify the statement . [4] iii. [3] Question 4 The President is the head of the state and the First citizen of the country .In this context answer the following questions :i. What are the three types of emergencies proclaimed by the President ? [3] ii. Under what situations the President uses his/her Grey matters ? [3] iii. Mention any four financial powers of the President . [4] Question 5 According to the 42nd Amendment Act ,it is necessary for the President to exercise his or her functions in accordance with the advice of the Council of Ministers . With reference to this answer the following questions :i. ii. iii. Briefly mention the appointments made by the President to run the government s administration. [3] Mention any 3 legislative powers of the Cabinet? [3] Explain the difference between the Council of Ministers and the Cabinet. [4] SECTION B Attempt any three questions from this section Question 6 In 1857 , India witnessed a storm that took the very foundations of British rule.Though the uprising was ultimately suppressed ,it wasn t without consequences- both immediate and far reaching .The rebellion may have failed militarily ,but did it really fail in the eyes of history ? In this context enumerate the major consequences of the revolt under the following sub headings :i. ii. The promises made by Queen Victoria on November 1 , 1858 . The changes in the foreign policy of the Indians . Page 6 of 8 [3] [3] iii. Changes brought about in the army [4] . Question 7 The supreme need of the country is not agitation ,but education . i. ii. iii. Identify the personality and mention any two of his contributions . What methods did he follow to influence the British government ? How did his methods differ from the Assertive Nationalists? [3] [3] [4] Question 8 Read the excerpt given below and answer the following questions: The March which took place in India ,was led by Mohandas Gandhi to protest British rule in India . During the march ,thousands of Indians followed Gandhi from his religious retreat near Ahmedabad to the Arabian Sea coast ,a distance of some 240 miles .The march resulted in the arrest of nearly 60,000 people ,including Gandhi himself . - i. ii. iii. The Marion ( Ohio ) Star [ Edited ] Name the March being discussed above . Which movement did this March lead to ?In which year was that movement launched ? [3] The movement which began with this March made a considerable impact on the social and political surroundings of the country .Analyse this statement by mentioning any three impacts . [3] Mention any four clauses of the treaty which led to the suspension of this movement [4] Question 9 While the British thought that they had silenced the voice of rebellion with mass arrests in 1942 ,a different storm was brewing far from the heart of India -one that marched with military boots and shouted Chalo Dilli! Was freedom won by slogans alone or by soldiers too ? With reference to this answer the following :i. Explain any three impacts of Page 7 of 8 the movement of 1942 [3] . ii. Analyse the contributions of the person who iii. Mention any four contributions of INA. shouted Dilli Chalo [3] [4] Question 10 As the sun began to set on the British empire in India ,a series of political maneuvers unfolded -each more decisive than the last .Plans were proposed ,missions dispatched ,and finally a legal document carved history into law . With reference to this answer the following questions: i. ii. iii. Explain any three provisions of plan? [3] Why was Mountbatten Plan finally accepted by the Congress? [3] Discuss the provisions of the Indian Independence Act ,1947 with reference to the end of Jurisdiction of the British Parliament . [4] Page 8 of 8 the Cabinet mission

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