ICSE 10th History & Civics Sample Paper 13 Page 1

Sample Paper 13
ICSE Class X 2024-25
History & Civics
H.C.G. Paper - I
Time: 2 Hours Max. Marks: 80
General Instructions:
1. Answer to this Paper must be written on the answer sheet provided separately.
2. You will not be allowed to write during first 15 minutes.
3. This time is to be spent in reading the question paper.
4. The time given at the head of this Paper is the time allowed for writing the answers.
5. Attempt all questions from Part I (Compulsory).
6. 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.
7. The intended marks for questions or parts of questions are given in brackets [ ].

PART - I
(Attempt all questions from this part)

1. Choose the correct answers to the questions from the given options.

(i) On July 15, 2023, the President of India exercised his legislative power to return a bill to Parliament for
reconsideration, as per Article 111 of the Constitution.
Source : The Hindu, July 16, 2023 What information about the President’s legislative power can be derived
from the passage?
(a) The President has the power to veto any bill passed by Parliament.
(b) The President can return a bill, except for a Money Bill, for Parliament’s reconsideration.
(c) The President can issue ordinances when Parliament is in session.
(d) The President must assent to a bill once passed by Parliament.

(ii) Given below are details of a few candidates eligible for becoming members of the Union Parliament:

Person Age Description

M 28 Is an Indian citizen and a medical doctor

N 26 Is an Indian citizen and a software engineer

O 35 Has dual citizenship and works in the corporate sector

P 30 Is an Indian citizen and a social activist

Select the person who fulfills the eligibility criteria to become a member of the Lok Sabha.
(a) M (b) N
(c) O (d) P

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(iii) Who was assassinated according to the headline ?

(a) Emperor Francis Joseph (b) King Charles Joseph

(c) Archduke Franz Ferdinand (d) Duchess Sophi

(iv) The Council of Ministers, headed by the Prime Minister, advised the President to declare a national
emergency due to internal unrest in a state. The President accepted the advice and declared an emergency.
Which role of the Council of Ministers is highlighted in this situation?
(a) Administrative function (b) Financial function
(c) Emergency function (d) Legislative function

(v) Supreme Court : Judicial Review :: High Court : __________

(a) Revisionary Jurisdiction (b) Advisory Jurisdiction
(c) Writ Jurisdiction (d) Appellate Jurisdiction

(vi) Identify the distinctions between the Court of the District Judge and the Sessions Court :
P: The District Judge handles civil cases.
Q: The Sessions Court handles criminal cases.
R: The District Judge has appellate jurisdiction over subordinate courts.
S: The Sessions Court handles constitutional cases.
(a) P and Q (b) P and S
(c) Q and R (d) R and S

(vii) Assertion (A) : The Doctrine of Lapse was a major cause of discontent among Indian rulers during the First
War of Independence.
Reason (R) : The Doctrine of Lapse allowed the British to annex states where the ruler died without a
natural male heir.
(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) Country Z has enacted a law similar to the Permanent Settlement of 1793. Which group would be most
impacted by this law?
(a) Industrialists (b) Peasants
(c) Lawyers (d) Soldiers

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(ix) In the 1920s, Italy faced political instability and economic challenges. As a follower of Mussolini’s Fascist
ideology, which of the following methods is Mussolini NOT likely to approve?
(a) of violence to suppress political opposition
(b) Advocating for democratic processes and individual rights
(c) Emphasizing aggressive nationalism and expansionism
(d) Establishing a strong, authoritarian state

(x) Which area was given to Adolf Hitler as a result of the Munich Agreement signed in 1938?

(a) Austria (b) Poland

(c) The Rhineland (d) The Sudetenland

(xi) Identify the ODD ONE out of the following events during World War II:
(a) Hitler’s invasion of Poland
(b) Japanese invasion of China
(c) Attack on Pearl Harbor
(d) Signing of the Treaty of Versailles

(xii) Your school has organized a poster-making competition on the topic International Peace and Security.
Which of the following UN organs would MOST LIKELY be featured on the poster?
(a) UNICEF
(b) WHO
(c) Security Council
(d) UNESCO

(xiii) Read the description and identify the person : He popularized the slogan “Jai Hind”, which became a
symbol of patriotism and national unity in India.
(a) Jawaharlal Nehru
(b) Subhas Chandra Bose
(c) Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
(d) Mahatma Gandhi

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(xiv) Personality in the given below image played a pioneering role in the abolition of Sati. Identify the personality.

(a) Justice Ranade

(b) Raja Ram Mohan Roy
(c) Lokmanya Tilak
(d) Bipin Chandra Pal

(xv) Identify the major regions most affected by the Mountbatten Plan:
(a) Gujarat, Bihar
(b) Punjab, Bengal
(c) Kerala, Tamil Nadu
(d) Assam, Manipur

(xvi) Which of the following best describes the role of Jawaharlal Nehru in the Non-Aligned Movement?
(a) He promoted military alliances with Western countries.
(b) He was a key architect advocating for neutrality during the Cold War.
(c) He avoided global discussions on economic cooperation.
(d) He supported the formation of military blocs for developing nations.

2. Read the extract below and answer the questions that follow:
The Civil Disobedience Movement, led by Mahatma Gandhi, was a key event in India’s struggle for
independence.
(i) What were the causes of the Civil Disobedience Movement
(ii) which category of action is being addressed in the following cases:
(a) Breaking the salt laws
(b) Refusing to pay tax
(iii) Imagine you were a participant in the Civil Disobedience Movement. Mention two actions you would
have taken.
(iv) Give two reasons why the Civil Disobedience Movement gained mass support
(v) Mention any two leaders who supported the Civil Disobedience Movement
(vi) Name any two places where the Civil Disobedience Movement gained mass participation
(vii) Mention the year when the Civil Disobedience Movement was launched.


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PART - II

SECTION A
(Attempt any two questions from this section)

3. The High Courts are the highest courts in the states, ensuring justice within the boundaries of the states.
With reference to the High Court, answer the following questions:
(i) What is the composition of a High Court? Mention the qualifications required for appointment as a
High Court judge.
(ii) The High Court exercises both original and appellate jurisdiction. What is the original jurisdiction of
the High Court? Explain the appellate jurisdiction of the High Court.
(iii) Mention any four functions of the High Court

4. Article 63 stipulates that there shall be a Vice-President of India. Vice-President act as President in the
absence of the President. In this context, answer the following questions.
(i) In which cases, the Vice-President acts as the President or discharges the functions of the President?
How does his emoluments are justified?
(ii) Mention any three points regarding the term of office of the Vice-President.
(iii) Other than citizenship of India, mention the qualifications of the Vice-President.

5. The Union Parliament has exclusive powers in certain domains, which help maintain the balance of power
in a federal structure. Both the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha have important roles to play in the law-making
process.
With reference to the powers of the Parliament, answer the following questions:
(i) What are the exclusive powers of the Lok Sabha?Mention any two exclusive financial powers of the Lok
Sabha.
(ii) Under Article 110, the Lok Sabha enjoys exclusive powers with regard to Money Bills. Justify this
statement with any three points.
(iii) Explain the following terms:
(a) Legislative Powers of the Parliament
(b) Judicial Powers of the Parliament

SECTION B
6. The Non-Cooperation Movement, launched by Mahatma Gandhi in 1920, was a significant milestone in the
Indian freedom struggle. It aimed to resist British rule through non-violent means. With reference to this,
answer the following questions:
(i) What were the main causes of the Non-Cooperation Movement? Mention any three.
(ii) How did the Chauri-chaura Chara incident lead to the suspension of the movement?
(iii) The Non-Cooperation Movement had a profound impact on India’s freedom struggle. Analyses this
statement by stating any four impacts of the movement.

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7. The Simon Commission was sent to India in 1927 to review constitutional reforms.
With reference to the Simon Commission, answer the following:
(i) Name the year the Simon Commission arrived in India. Mention any two reasons for the Indian opposition
to it.
(ii) The rejection of the Simon Commission united various sections of Indian society. Mention any three
points to analyze the impact of the Simon Commission on Indian politics.
(iii) The British government faced widespread protests due to the Simon Commission. Mention any four
measures taken by the British to deal with these protests

8. Read the excerpt given below and answer the questions that follow.
The partition of Bengal in 1905 by the British government was met with fierce opposition from Indian
nationalists. The partition was seen as an attempt to divide Bengal along religious lines, weakening the
growing nationalist movement. Radical leaders like Bal Gangadhar Tilak, Bipin Chandra Pal, and Lala
Lajpat Rai took up the cause of opposing the partition, adopting more aggressive methods of resistance.
Their contributions laid the foundation for a more assertive phase of the Indian national movement.
(i) What were the reasons for the Partition of Bengal in 1905, and how did the nationalists view it?
(ii) The radical nationalists, also known as the Extremists, adopted new methods of struggle. Analyse this
statement by mentioning any three methods used by leaders like Bal Gangadhar Tilak, Bipin Chandra
Pal, and Lala Lajpat Rai.
(iii) What was the significance of the Surat Split of 1907 in the context of the Indian National Movement?

9. In the above historic photograph, Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru is seen giving his famous speech in the Constituent
Assembly on 14th August, 1947.In this context, answer the following questions.

(i) Mention three important reasons due to which the All-Indian Congress Committee was reluctant to
accept Mountbatten Plan.
(ii) Mention the provisions of the Indian Independence Act of 1947 regarding the dominion status for the
two countries.
(iii) The British eventually quit India in 1947. Give any four factors that led to this decision.

10. The United Nations and its agencies are concerned with maintaining world peace, promoting social progress,
better standards of life, remove diseases and so on.
In this regard answer the following questions.
(i) Mention any three functions of Security Council.
(ii) Write about the activities undertaken by UNESCO.
(iii) Which is the main organ of the United Nations responsible for ensuring peace and security? Mention its
key functions and how it addresses conflicts among member states.

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