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ICSE Class X Prelims 2018 : History and Civics (Ashoka Universal School (AUS), Chandsi, Nashik)

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Ashoka Universal School Academic Session 2017 - 18 Pre-Board Exam Class X History and Civics H.C.G. Paper 1 Two Hours Marks: 80 Answer 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 the answers. Attempt all 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 brackets [ ]. Part I (30 Marks) Attempt all questions from this Part Question 1] a. Which are the devices to seek information from the government about its policies and performances? [1] b. Who is the presiding officer of Lok Sabha & Rajya Sabha? [1] c. Explain the term Appellate Jurisdiction of High Court. [1] d. [1] What is meant by Single Integrated Judiciary System? e. What is President s Rule? [1] f. Mention two provisions of the Constitution which clearly establish the supremacy of Rajya Sabha. [1] g. What is the tenure of a Judge of a Supreme Court? [1] h. Give one reason why an ordinance issued by President is regarded as a temporary measure even though it has a same force as an Act of Parliament. [1] i. What is No Confidence Motion? [1] j. Who appoints the Prime Minister? [1] Question 2] a. What did France gain from the Treaty of Versailles? [2] b. [2] Explain the terms: Swadeshi and Boycott. c. What was Hindu-Urdu controversy? 2017-18 Grade X /History-Civics/ Pre-Board Exam [2] Page 1 of 3 d. Who set up the Home Rule League and why? [2] e. State two contributions of Father of Nationalism. [2] f. What was Rowlatt Act? [2] g. State two objectives of Azad Hind Fauj. [2] h. Explain the Policy of Appeasement. [2] i. Name the countries which formed the Axis Powers. [2] j. State two functions of International Court of Justice. [2] Part II (50 Marks) Section A Attempt any two questions from this section Question 3] With reference to the Union Parliament, answer the following questions: a. In which three situations does Parliament makes law on State list? [3] b. Composition of Rajya Sabha. [3] c. State Special powers of Rajya Sabha. [4] Question 4] In context to the Union Executive, answer the following questions: a) How is check on Prime Minister kept? [3] b) Any three Financial powers of the President. [3] c) Any four Executive powers of the President. [4] Question 5] With reference to the Indian Judiciary briefly explain the following: a. Explain Revisory Jurisdiction of High Court. [3] b. What are the conditions for judges to be transferred from one High Court to another? [3] c. Distinguish between High Court & Supreme Court in respect to: (i) Composition (ii) Retirement Age (iii) Number of High Court & Supreme Court (iv) Qualification to be Judge [4] 2017-18 Grade X /History-Civics/ Pre-Board Exam Page 2 of 3 Section B (Attempt any three from this section) Question 6] With reference to the First War of Independence explain the following causes: a. How did economic impoverishment of Indians become one of the causes that led to first war of independence? [3] b. State any three Military causes that led to first war of independence. [3] c. Which were the four policies of expansion that led to the revolt? [4] Question 7] Identify the following pictures, and answer the questions that follow: a. b. c. d. Identify and name the two personalities. Explain any two similarities in their ideas. State any three causes that led to the War of 1914. State any four factors for emergence of dictatorship in Italy. Question 8] With reference to UN and its agencies, answer the following: a. Why was UN formed? b. State any three functions of WHO. c. What are the functions of UNESCO in the field of communication. [1] [2] [3] [4] [3] [3] [4] Question 9] With reference to the movement 1942, answer the following questions: a. Why was this movement launched? [3] b. State any three clauses of Cripps Mission. [3] c. State the impact of this movement. [4] Question 10] Second phase of National Movement was led by a new younger group of leaders within the Congress, who did not agree with old leadership. In this context, answer the following: a. State any three contributions of the Father of Indian Unrest. [3] b. What were the methods used by Assertive Nationalists? [3] c. Any four factors that led to the formation of Muslim League. [4] 2017-18 Grade X /History-Civics/ Pre-Board Exam Page 3 of 3

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