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Sample Paper 01
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 March 1, 2023, the Speaker of the Lok Sabha was elected by a majority of members present and voting.
What information about the Speaker’s election can we infer from this?
(a) The Speaker is appointed directly by the President of India.
(b) The Speaker is elected from the members of the Rajya Sabha.
(c) The Speaker is elected from the members of the Lok Sabha by a majority vote.
(d) The Speaker’s position is hereditary, passed down through generations.

(ii) Given below are details of a few candidates eligible for the Lok Sabha elections:

Person Age (in years) Description

A 30 Is an Indian citizen and a lawyer in a high court

B 25 Holds a high government post

C 24 Is a graduate and has been involved in public service

D 27 Is an Indian citizen and a businessperson

Select the person who fulfills the eligibility criteria to become a member of the Lok Sabha.
(a) A (b) B
(c) C (d) D

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(iii) Who has the power to reverse the death sentence given by supreme court

(a) The Prime Minister (b) The President of India

(c) The Governor (d) The Attorney General

(iv) Residents of Delhi, P and Q, had a dispute over a piece of ancestral land. After several failed attempts to
resolve the issue, they approached the Supreme Court directly as the case involved constitutional questions.
The Court used its power to hear the matter as the first instance and gave a judgment.
Which function of the Supreme Court is highlighted in this case?
(a) Appellate jurisdiction (b) Original jurisdiction
(c) Advisory jurisdiction (d) Revisory jurisdiction

(v) Supreme Court : Constitutional Cases :: District Court : __________

(a) Criminal Cases (b) Advisory Opinions
(c) Civil Cases (d) International Disputes

(vi) Identify the powers of the High Court:

P: Can issue writs to enforce Fundamental Rights
Q: Can impeach the President
R: Can review the constitutionality of state laws
S: Can dissolve Parliament
(a) P and Q (b) P and R
(c) Q and S (d) R and S

(vii) Assertion (A) : Dadabhai Naoroji is known for the Drain of Wealth theory, which criticized the economic
exploitation of India by the British.
Reason (R) : Dadabhai Naoroji was one of the founders of the Indian National Congress.
(a) Reason contradicts Assertion.
(b) Reason is the reason for Assertion.
(c) Assertion is true but Reason is false.
(d) Assertion and Reason are independent of each other.

(viii) A law similar to the Vernacular Press Act is passed in Country X. Which of the following groups will be
most affected by this law?
(a) The Military (b) The Peasants
(c) The Press and Journalists (d) The Industrial Workers

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(ix) A community is facing heavy taxation imposed by the colonial government. The community leaders, who
follow the principles of the Early Nationalists, are deciding on a course of action.
Which of the following actions are they NOT likely to take?
(a) Organizing a public protest demanding reduction of taxes
(b) Writing a petition to the government explaining the hardships caused by the taxes
(c) Organizing a boycott of British goods in protest
(d) Starting an armed rebellion against the government

(x) United Nations Day is observed every year to celebrate the establishment of the United Nations. When is
United Nations Day celebrated?

(a) October 24 (b) November 1

(c) December 10 (d) September 21

(xi) Identify the ODD ONE out of the following contributions of Subhas Chandra Bose:
(a) Formation of the Forward Bloc
(b) Leading the Non-Cooperation Movement
(c) Organizing the Indian National Army (INA)
(d) Establishing the Provisional Government of Free India

(xii) The residents of City X are discussing a peaceful way to demand their rights. Being followers of the Cabinet
Mission Plan, which of the following methods are they MOST LIKELY to approve?
(a) Start a violent revolution
(b) Propose a federal structure with provincial autonomy
(c) Demand the complete partition of their city
(d) Advocate for foreign rule to continue

(xiii) Read the description and identify the person –

He became the leader of the National Socialist German Workers’ Party (Nazi Party) and was responsible
for initiating World War II.
(a) Benito Mussolini (b) Adolf Hitler
(c) Joseph Stalin (d) Winston Churchill

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(xiv) The above image depicts the outlawed practice of Sati, where a widow would immolate herself on her
husband’s funeral pyre. When was this practice made illegal in India?

(a) 1829 (b) 1830

(c) 1857 (d) 1894

(xv) Identify the cities most associated with decisions of the International Court of Justice.
(a) The Hague, New York (b) Geneva, Paris
(c) Washington, Moscow (d) London, Tokyo

(xvi) Which of the following describes a key objective of the United Nations formed after World War II?
(a) To maintain international peace and security.
(b) To promote the rise of fascism in Europe.
(c) To form military alliances between all member nations.
(d) To promote colonial expansion by European nations.

2. Read the extract below and answer the questions that follow:
The President of India is the ceremonial head of the state with significant constitutional powers.
(i) Who is the Presiding Officer of the Rajya Sabha? What is their role?
(ii) Which category of power is being exercised by the Rajya Sabha in the following situations:
(a) Passing a resolution to create new All India Services
(b) Reviewing a bill passed by the Lok Sabha
(iii) Imagine you were a member of the Rajya Sabha. Mention any two ways you could influence legislation.
(iv) Give two reasons why the Rajya Sabha is considered a permanent house.
(v) Mention any two exclusive powers of the Rajya Sabha.
(vi) Name any two categories of members in the Rajya Sabha.
(vii) Mention the maximum number of members in the Rajya Sabha.

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PART - II
SECTION - A
(Attempt any two questions from this section)

3. The Parliament of India is a House where Ministers discuss public matters and orders. In this regard answer
the following questions.
(i) How does the Constitution of India deal with the allocation of seats in the Rajya Sabha?
(ii) Mention three powers which are common to both houses of the Parliament?
(iii) Under what conditions a person cannot be chosen as a Member of Parliament?

4. The Cabinet holds a pivotal position in the working of the Indian Parliamentary Government. In this
context, answer the following questions :
(i) The Cabinet plays a crucial role in the functioning of the Indian Parliamentary Government. Mention
any three functions of the Cabinet which highlight its pivotal position.
(ii) Mention any three administrative powers of the Cabinet.
(iii) Distinguish between the Cabinet and Council of Ministers.

5. Under the Single integrated Judicial system, there are no seperate sets of law and Supreme Court stands at
the apex of the system. In this context answer the following questions
(i) Mention any three cases, where the Original Jurisdiction of the Supreme Court does not extend.
(ii) How does the Supreme Court maintain the sanctity of the Constitution of India?
(iii) Explain the following terms:
(a) Original Jurisdiction
(b) Advisory Jurisdiction

PART - II

SECTION - B
(Attempt any three questions from this section)

6. The Second World War (1939-1945) was a global conflict triggered by various political, economic, and
military factors. It involved most of the world’s nations, including the major powers. With reference to the
factors or causes that led to the Second World War, answer the following questions:
(i) The Japanese invasion of China was a significant prelude to the Second World War. Discuss the reasons
behind this invasion.
(ii) The League of Nations failed to maintain peace and prevent the Second World War. Discuss the reasons
for its failure.
(iii) Give a brief idea about the Second World War. How did the rise of Fascism become a contributing cause
to the outbreak of the Second World War?

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7. The United Nations is an international organization established in 1945, aiming to promote peace, security,
and cooperation among countries. With reference to the United Nations as an organization, answer the
following questions:
(i) How international organisations like United Nations are helpful to Nations?
(ii) The United Nations played a significant role in promoting global peace and security. Thus, it provides
special privileges to its permanent members. Mention any three differences in the privileges given to
permanent and non-permanent members by the UN Charter.
(iii) When was UNESCO formed and for what purpose? Write down any four functions of UNICEF as an
agency of UN.

8. Read the excerpt given below and answer the questions that follow.
India criticizes further delay over UNSC reforms, says process could go on for another 75 years.
As the UN General Assembly decided to roll over the Inter-Governmental Negotiations on Security Council
reform to its next session, India has termed it as “yet another wasted opportunity” and said the process
could well go on for another 75 years.
(i) Discuss the composition of the Security Council. How is the selection of members carried out.
(ii) What are the key powers and functions of the Security Council? Explain how it helps maintain
international peace and security.
(iii) What is the significance of its veto power.

9. Study the picture given below and answer the questions that follow.

(i) Identify the leader in the picture. What was his policy against the jews?
(ii) Why did he invade Poland and how it became an immediate cause of Second World War?
(iii) State any two factors of each that led to the rise of dictatorship in Germany and Italy respectively.

10. The United Nations Organization was established to maintain peace and promote social progress and better
standards of life in larger freedom. With reference to this, explain the following.
(i) The composition of the Security Council.
(ii) The functions of Security Council related to maintaining world peace.
(iii) India criticizes further delay over UNSC reforms, saying the process could extend for another 75 years.
Discuss the role of the Security Council in international affairs, specifically highlighting the veto power.

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