{"id":6361,"date":"2019-09-26T06:14:33","date_gmt":"2019-09-26T00:44:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cbselibrary.com\/?p=6361"},"modified":"2020-11-30T12:15:20","modified_gmt":"2020-11-30T06:45:20","slug":"icse-previous-papers-solutions-class-10-history-civics-2007","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cbselibrary.com\/icse-previous-papers-solutions-class-10-history-civics-2007\/","title":{"rendered":"ICSE History and Civics Question Paper 2007 Solved for Class 10"},"content":{"rendered":"
ICSE Paper 2007<\/span> (Two Hours) PART I (30 Marks)<\/span><\/p>\n Attempt all<\/strong> questions from this Part.<\/em><\/p>\n Question 1:<\/strong> Answer:<\/strong> (b)<\/strong> Maximum 6 months.<\/p>\n (c) Ordinance:<\/strong> It is an order of the President when both houses of the parliament are not in session. The ordinance should be laid down before both the Houses when they reassemble.<\/p>\n (d)<\/strong> (i) The President is the supreme commander of the defence force of India. (e)<\/strong> Question hour is the First Hour of every working day of the house for both asking and answering of questions.<\/p>\n (f)<\/strong> Answer has not given due to out of present syllabus. (h)<\/strong> The Court of the District Judge.<\/p>\n (i)<\/strong> It means that : (j)<\/strong> The President may obtain the opinion of the Supreme Court on a question of law or fact under Advisory Jurisdiction.<\/p>\n Question 2:<\/strong> Answer:<\/strong> (b)<\/strong> 1. Introduction of western education. (c)<\/strong> Bal Gangadhar Tilak. (d)<\/strong> The Rowlatt Act (1919) was passed to curb the growing nationalist upsurge in the country. This act gave the authority to British Government, to attain and detain suspected Indians.<\/p>\n (e)<\/strong> The two events which led to the Civil Disobedience Movement of 1930 are as follows : (f)<\/strong> The aims of the Muslim league were:<\/strong><\/p>\n (g)<\/strong> In August 1939 Germany signed a Non-aggression Pact with Russia. Poland was accused of committing atrocities against Germans living there. On 1st Sept. 1939 German troops stormed into Poland. When Hitler was asked by England to vacate Poland he refused to do so. On Sept. 3, 1939. Britain and France declared a war against Germany and began to Second World War.<\/p>\n (h)<\/strong> The two similarities between Fascism and Nazism are:<\/strong><\/p>\n (i)<\/strong> UNICEF (United Nations International Children Emergency Fund)<\/strong>. The UNICEF was established in 1946 to deliver relief to Children and their Mothers immediately after the Second World War. The Original purpose of setting up this agency was to helped those countries, which were unable to meet the need of their children out of their own resource.<\/p>\n (j) Two Reasons:<\/strong><\/p>\n PART II (50 Marks) Attempt any two<\/strong> questions from this Section.<\/em><\/p>\n Question 3:<\/strong> Answer:<\/strong> (b)<\/strong> (i) The Council of Ministers consists of all categories of Ministers while the Cabinet consists of some senior Ministers. (c)<\/strong> The Prime Minister is appointed by the President. The leader of the political party securing absolute majority in the Lok Sabha is appointed by the President as the Prime Minister. Question 4:<\/strong> Answer:<\/strong> (b)<\/strong> Answer has not given due to out of present syllabus.<\/p>\n (c) Two Executive Powers:<\/strong><\/p>\n Two Legislative Powers:<\/strong><\/p>\n Question 5:<\/strong> Answer:<\/strong> (b)<\/strong> The cases which come to the Supreme Court to appeal from the decision or order of High Court or a Tribunal in India come under as \u2018Appellate Jurisdiction\u2019. Two types of cases over Appellate Jurisdiction : (c)<\/strong> (i) Judiciary kept independent from the control of the executive and legislature because an independent judiciary alone can do justice. The judges are free to announce their decisions and decrees in the court chambers without any danger to their person, property or fame. Their decisions cannot be affected or criticized by any person of any possession and status, public and not even by press. Question 6:<\/strong> Answer:<\/strong> (b)<\/strong> The British used very shrewd methods to gain control over the rulers of the native states. They struck at the very root of their existence, through the Doctrine of Lapse. According to this, if a ruler died without or heir, his adopted son could neither inherit the throne nor the title and the state would be annexed to the British empire using this policy Lord Dalhousie annexed Satara, Jhansi and Nagpur. And where this policy could not be applied, the pretext of mismanagement in the governance of the state was used as was done in the case of Oudh. This discriminating actions of the British caused widespread resentment among the native rulers.<\/p>\n (c)<\/strong> As a result of the British policy of making India a raw material producing country. Indian handicrafts and cottage industries were ruined. Thousands of craftsman and artisans were thrown out of employment. The manufacturers of silk and cotton goods got no profits from their work and began to look for other means of livelihood. The miserable condition of the workmen became a potent cause of resentment against the British rule.<\/p>\n Question 7:<\/strong> (a)<\/strong> (i) In the context of the above, identify the two individuals in Pictures 1 and 2, who were the early leaders of the organization to be formed. (b)<\/strong> Name the organization which was to be formed. What were the objectives behind the formation of this political body ? [3]<\/strong><\/p>\n (c)<\/strong> Explain the major ideological differences which emerged amongst the leaders within the first twenty years of the foundation of this organization. [4]<\/strong><\/p>\n Answer:<\/strong> The objectives were as follows:<\/strong><\/p>\n (c)<\/strong> With in the first twenty years of the foundation of Indian National Congress, two groups of leaders\u2014Moderates and Extremists emerged. Major differences in which are :<\/p>\n Question 8:<\/strong> Answer:<\/strong> (b)<\/strong> The Cripps Mission wanted to solve the political deadlock which had resulted due to British needing Indian support in Second World War and Indians denying it.
\nHISTORY & CIVICS<\/span><\/p>\n
\nAnswers to this Paper must be written on the paper provided separately.<\/em>
\nYou will not be allowed to write during the first 15 minutes.<\/em>
\nThis time is to be spent in reading the question paper.<\/em>
\nThe time given at the head of this Paper is the time allowed for writing the answers.<\/em>
\nAttempt all<\/strong> questions from Part I<\/strong> (Compulsory). A total of five questions<\/strong> are to be\u00a0<\/em>attempted from Part II<\/strong>; two<\/strong> out of three<\/strong> questions from Section A<\/strong> and three<\/strong> out\u00a0<\/em>of five<\/strong> questions from Section B<\/strong>.<\/em>
\nThe intended marks for questions or parts of questions are given in brackets [ ].<\/em><\/p>\n
\n(a)<\/strong> Name the body which elects the Rajya Sabha Members. [1]<\/strong>
\n(b)<\/strong> What is the maximum gap allowed between two parliamentary sessions ? [1]<\/strong>
\n(c)<\/strong> What is an ordinance ? [1]<\/strong>
\n(d)<\/strong> Mention two military powers of the President of India. [1]<\/strong>
\n(e)<\/strong> What is meant by the term Question hour in the context of parliamentary procedures in India ? [1]<\/strong>
\n(f)<\/strong> To whom is the Council of Ministers of a State responsible ? [1]<\/strong>
\n(g)<\/strong> How are the members of the State Legislative Assembly elected ? [1]<\/strong>
\n(h)<\/strong> Name the highest court dealing with civil cases at the District level. [1]<\/strong>
\n(i)<\/strong> What is meant by the term \u2018every high court is a court of record\u2019 ? [1]<\/strong>
\n(j)<\/strong> If the President of India considers that a question of law may be referred to the Supreme Court, under which jurisdiction will the Supreme Court express its opinion in the matter ? [1]<\/strong><\/p>\n
\n(a)<\/strong> State Legislative Assembly.<\/p>\n
\n(ii) He has the power to declare war or peace.<\/p>\n
\n(g)<\/strong> Answer has not given due to out of present syllabus.<\/p>\n
\n(i) Its judgements and orders are preserved as record.
\n(ii) If a person commits a contempt of High Court, the court has the authority to punish him.<\/p>\n
\n(a)<\/strong> Mention any two social evils that existed in India during the 19th century. What measures did the British Government take to stop them ? [2]<\/strong>
\n(b)<\/strong> State two factors responsible for the growth of Nationalism in India. [2]<\/strong>
\n(c)<\/strong> Name the nationalist who said \u201cSwaraj is my birth-right.\u201d Mention one contribution of his to the National Movement. [2]<\/strong>
\n(d)<\/strong> Why was the Rowlatt Act (1919) passed ? [2]<\/strong>
\n(e)<\/strong> Mention any two events which led to the Civil Disobedience Movement of 1930. [2]<\/strong>
\n(f)<\/strong> State any five objectives of the Muslim League. [2]<\/strong>
\n(g)<\/strong> What was the issue between Germany and Poland that was a cause of World War II ? [2]<\/strong>
\n(h)<\/strong> State any two similarities between Nazism and Fascism. [2]<\/strong>
\n(i)<\/strong> Which agency of the UN looks after the interests of the children in the world ? What was the original purpose of setting up this agency ? [2]<\/strong>
\n(j)<\/strong> State two reasons why Britain and France followed a policy of appeasement towards Germany in the 1930\u2019s. [2]<\/strong><\/p>\n
\n(a)<\/strong> During the 19th century, the two social evils that existed in India were Sati Pratha and problems of widows as they were not permitted to remarry. The British Government passed the widow Re-marriage Act in 1856 and the Abolition of Sati Act in 1829 \u201eto remove those evils.<\/p>\n
\n2. Development of transport and communication.<\/p>\n
\nContributions:<\/strong>
\n(i) In 1896 he led a \u2018No Rent Campaign\u2019 to expose the British who misruled our country.
\n(ii) He launched the Home Rule Movement which infused the nation with new strength and vigour. (any one)<\/p>\n
\n(i) Reaction against the Simon Commission and death of Lala Lajpat Rai.
\n(ii) Lahore session of the Congress in December, 1929 declared \u2018Purna Swaraj\u2019 as India\u2019s goal.<\/p>\n\n
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\nSECTION \u2018A\u2019<\/p>\n
\nWith reference to the functions of the Union Council of Ministers and State Council of Ministers, answer the following :<\/strong>
\n(a)<\/strong> Mention three important functions of the Prime Minister. [3]<\/strong>
\n(b)<\/strong> What is the difference between the Council of Ministers and the Cabinet in the Central Executive ? [3]<\/strong>
\n(c)<\/strong> How are the Prime Minister and the Chief Minister appointed at the Centre and State respectively ? [4]<\/strong><\/p>\n
\n(a) Three Functions of the Prime Minister:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n
\n(ii) The Council of Ministers is a large body, it meets occasionally while the Cabinet is a small and cohesive group, it meets frequently as possible.
\n(iii) The Council of Ministers can attend meeting only if invited to attend some particular meeting while the Cabinet Ministers attend meeting of the Cabinet in their own right.<\/p>\n
\nThe leader of the majority party is invariably appointed by Governor as the Chief Minister. If no party commands a real majority, the governor shall have to exercise his personal judgement in selecting the Chief Minister.<\/p>\n
\nWith reference to the Executive Branch of the Government:<\/strong>
\n(a)<\/strong> Mention the common qualifications required to be eligible to become the President of India or the Governor of a State. [3]<\/strong>
\n(b)<\/strong> Explain the special powers of the Governor during the President\u2019s Rule in a State. [3]<\/strong>
\n(c)<\/strong> Mention two Executive and two Legislative powers of the President of India. [4]\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n
\n(a) He should be :<\/strong><\/p>\n\n
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\nWith reference to the powers and functions of the Supreme Court, answer the following:<\/strong>
\n(a)<\/strong> What is meant by Judicial Review and Original Jurisdiction ? [3]<\/strong>
\n(b)<\/strong> What is Appellate Jurisdiction ? Mention any two types of cases over which the Supreme Court has appellate jurisdiction. [3]<\/strong>
\n(c)<\/strong> (i) Why is the Judiciary kept independent from the control of the executive and legislature ?
\n(ii) What is the procedure for the removal of a Supreme Court Judge ? [4]<\/strong><\/p>\n
\n(a) Judicial Review: Judicial Review:<\/strong> The Supreme Court has the power to review any judgement pronounced or order made by it. It is not bound by its own decisions and orders. It possesses the rights to review the judgement and, if found necessary, it reverses the earlier decisions. Both the Supreme Court and the High Courts are empowered to declare any law or act of any body or individual ultra vires if it violates the spirit of the constitution.
\nOriginal Jurisdiction:<\/strong> The Original Jurisdiction extends to those cases which Supreme Court has authority to hear and decide in the first instance. The Supreme Court in its original jurisdiction entertains suits in the following cases:<\/p>\n\n
\n(i) Constitutional Cases:<\/strong> An appeal can lie to the Supreme Court from any ; judgment or order of a High Court, whether in civil, criminal or other
\nproceeding, if the High Court certifies that the case involves a substantial question of law as to the interpretation of the Constitution.
\n(ii) Civil Cases:<\/strong> If the High Court certifies that the case involves a substantial question of law and the said questions needs to be decided by the Supreme Court then an appeal can lie to the Supreme Court.<\/p>\n
\n(ii) A Judge of the Supreme Court can be removed from his office only on the ground of \u2018Proved misbehaviour\u2019 or \u2018incapacity\u2019. Procedure for the removal has been prescribed in the Constitution itself. In order to remove a Judge of the Supreme Court, each House of Parliament will have to pass a resolution supported by a majority of the total membership of that House and by a 2\/3 majority of the members of that House present and voting; Such a resolution passed by both the Houses will be addressed to the President, who will then pass the order of removal of the Judge.<\/p>\n
\nSeveral factors led to the revolt of 1857. With reference to this, explain each of the following:<\/strong>
\n(a)<\/strong> Discontentment of the Sepoys. [3]<\/strong>
\n(b)<\/strong> Resentment of the rulers of the native States against the British. [3]<\/strong>
\n(c)<\/strong> Unhappiness of the Indian Artisans and Craftsmen. [4]<\/strong><\/p>\n
\n(a)<\/strong> Indian soldiers were an integral part of the Indian society, they too suffered the consequences of the oppressive British rule. Besides, they had other grievances. The Indian sepoys were looked upon as inferior beings and treated with disrespect by their British officers. They were paid much less than the British soldiers. All avenues of the promotion were closed to them as all the higher army posts were reserved for the British.
\nThere were other specific and more immediate causes for the discontent among the sepoys. The annexation of Awadh inflamed their strong feelings against foreign rule.
\nFinally, there occurred an incident, which sparked of the revolt. It was the introduction of the Enfield rifle with the Greased Cartridges. The cartridge for that gun contained some animal fat only it. To loads that cartidge in the gun, the soldier was required to use his teeth to tear of one end of the cartridge, At once, a rumor spread among the sepoys that the cartridge contained the fat of cows and pigs. It meant the loss of religion by the Hindus and Muslims alike. It made the sepoys furious. The British authorities forced the sepoys to use the cartridge. The sepoys saw a deep conspiracy to destroy their religious faiths.<\/p>\n
\nRead the extract given below and answer the questions that follow:<\/strong>
\n\u201c…. the Indians who actively worked for the creation of an all-India political organization represented new social forces that were increasingly opposed to the exploitation of India for British interests. They needed an organization that would fight for India\u2019s political and economic advancement. \u201d \u2014From \u201cFreedom Struggle\u201d.
\n<\/strong><\/p>\n
\n(ii) How did the person in Picture 1 explain the economic exploitation of India for British interest ? [3]<\/strong><\/p>\n
\n(a)<\/strong> (i) Picture 1: Dada Bhai Naoroji and
\nPicture 2: Gopal Krishna Gokhale.
\n(ii) He criticized British rule for its bad effect on Indian economy. Through his famous \u2018Drain Theory\u2019 Dada Bhai Naoroji explained how India\u2019s wealth was being taken away to England in these forms:<\/p>\n\n
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\n \u00a0S.no<\/strong><\/td>\n Moderates<\/strong><\/td>\n Extremists<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n 1.<\/td>\n The Moderates felt that Britishers had respect for the ideas of freedom and would accept the just demands of Indians.<\/td>\n The extremists believed that Britishers were selfish and would not accept the demands of Indians.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n 2.<\/td>\n They believed peaceful methods of expressing themselves in society.<\/td>\n They believed that Britishers would only understand through harsh and extreme ways.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n 3.<\/td>\n They said it was necessary to express their demands and make the British government aware of the feelings of the Indians through speeches and petitions.<\/td>\n They said that people must rely on their own strength and not on the \u2018good\u2019 intentions of the Britishers.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n
\nIn the political scenario of 1939, important developments took place in India and abroad.In this context, answer the following questions:<\/strong>
\n(a)<\/strong> Who was the founder of the \u2018Forward Bloc\u2019 ? Why was this organization formed ? [3]<\/strong>
\n(b)<\/strong> Why did Sir Stafford Cripps come to India ? Why was the Quit India Movement launched ? [3]<\/strong>
\n(c)<\/strong> Explain any four proposals made by Lord Mountbatten to settle the independence issue for India. [4]<\/strong><\/p>\n
\n(a)<\/strong> Subash Chandra Bose.
\nThis organisation was formed for the liberation of India with the support of peasants, workers, youths and all radical organisations. After attaining independence Forward Bloc would work for the establishment of a socialist society through:<\/p>\n\n