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ICSE Class 10 History and Civics Question Paper 2022 Solved Semester 2
Maximum Marks: 40
Time allowed: 1½
General Instruction:
- Answers to this Paper must be written on the paper provided separately.
- You will not be allowed to write during the first 10 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 three questions are to be attempted from Part II, (one out of two questions from Section A and two out of three questions from Section B.)
- The marks intended for questions are given in brackets [ ].
Part – 1
(Attempt all questions from this Part.)
Question 1.
Choose the correct answers to the questions from the given options. (Do not copy the question. Write the correct answer only.) . [10]
(i) The High Court judge can remain in office till he/she attains the age of ……………………..
(a) 60 years
(b) 65 years
(c) 62 years
(d) 55 years
Answer:
(c) 62 years
(ii) Which of the following statements does NOT apply to the Lok Adalat ?
(a) It reduces the burden on High Courts
(b) Works on the spirit of Compromise
(c) The cases take a long time to get resolved
(d) It involves very less expenses
Answer:
(c) The cases take a long time to get resolved
(iii) A person should have completed the age of. to be eligible for election as Vice-President.
(a) 21 years
(b) 30 years
(c) 35 years
(d) 25 years
Answer:
(c) 35 years
(iv) The President can declare a National/General Emergency when ………………
(a) There is a threat to the security of the country
(b) There is financial instability in the country
(c) The Governor gives a report recommending Emergency
(d) The Election Commission recommends its proclamation
Answer:
(a) There is a threat to the security of the country
(v) The Sessions Court deals with cases.
(a) Civil
(b) Criminal
(c) Constitutional
(d) Revenue
Answer:
(b) Criminal
(vi) Which of the following countries is NOT a permanent member of the Security Council ?
(a) France
(b) China
(c) Germany
(d) Britain
Answer:
(c) Germany
(vii) The signatory Countries of the Triple Alliance were …………………….. .
(a) Germany, France, Italy
(b) France, Britain, Russia
(c) Germany, Italy, Austria Hungary
(d) Britain, Russia, Italy
Answer:
(c) Germany, Italy, Austria Hungary
(viii) The Full form of UNESCO is ……………………..
(a) United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation
(b) United Nations Economic, Scientific and Cultural Organisation
(c) United Nations Educational, Social and Cultural Organisation
(d) United Nations Educational, Scientific and Commercial Organisation
Answer:
(a) United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation
(ix) The Security Council consists of …………………….. non-permanent members.
(a) Fifteen
(b) Ten
(c) Five
(d) Six
Answer:
(b) Ten
(x) The term Non-Alignment means …………………….. .
(a) not to form any new alliance
(b) not to align with any of the power blocs
(c) not to participate in the world affairs
(d) to be part of military alliances
Answer:
(b) not to align with any of the power blocs
Part-II
Section – A
(Attempt any one question from this Section.)
Question 2.
The Prime Minister and his Council of Ministers formulate and implement the policies which govern the country. In this context, answer the following questions :
(i) Under what circumstances can the President use his discretion to appoint the Prime Minister ? On whose advice does he appoint the Council of Ministers ? [2]
Answer:
When no single party gets a clear majority in the Lok Sabha, then the President exercises his discretion in the appointment of the Prime Minister. The Council of Ministers is appointed by the President on the advice of the Prime Minister.
(ii) What is meant by the term Collective Responsibility of ministers ? [2]
Answer:
The Council of Ministers is jointly or collectively responsible to the Parliament. Once they have reached a decision after full discussion in the meeting under Prime Minister’s Chairmanship, all the Ministers must defend it inside the Parliament and in the public.
(iii) Name the three categories of the Council of Ministers. [3]
Answer:
- The Cabinet Ministers.
- Ministers of State.
- Deputy Ministers.
(iv) Mention any three powers of the Prime Minister with reference to the President. [3]
Answer:
1. The Prime Minister is the channel of communication between the Cabinet and the President. He conveys Cabinet’s decisions to the President, and keeps him informed of all matters of the government, national or foreign.
. The Prime Minister advises the President to summon and prorogue the sessions of the Parliament, and to dissolve the Lok Sabha.
3. The Prime Minister advises the President in appointing or removing the High officials.
Question 3.
The Supreme Court is at the apex of the entire system of judiciary. In this context, answer the following questions :
(i) What is the term of the Supreme Courtjudge? Name the procedure through which the judge can be removed. [2]
Answer:
A judge remains in the office until he attains the age of sixty-five years. A Judge may be removed from his office on ground of “proved misbehaviour or incapacity” by impeaching him/her.
(ii) What is meant by Judicial Review ? [2]
Answer:
Judicial Review is the power of the Supreme Court to examine laws passed by the independent and the executive orders of the Centre and State governments in order to find whether these are in accordance with the Constitution or not. This is called Judicial Review. If an order or a law is found to be contrary to the Constitution, the Supreme Court declares it null and void.
(iii) Explain the term Original Jurisdiction of the Supreme Court. Mention any two kinds of cases which come under this jurisdiction. [3]
Answer:
Original jurisdiction means the authority and power of the Supreme Court to hear a case in the first instance directly. The original and exclusive jurisdiction of the Supreme Court extends to the following cases :
- In case of a dispute between the Union Government and one or more States.
- In case of dispute between two or more States interests, relating to some justiciable right.
- The Supreme Court has the exclusive jurisdiction to determine the Constitutional Validity of the Union laws. Such cases are debated by a majority of the full Constitutional Bench of seven Judges.
(iv) Name any three writs which can be issued by the Supreme Court. [3]
Answer:
- Writ of Habeas Corpus
- Writ of Mandamus
- Writ of Prohibition
Section – B
(Attempt any two questions from this Section.)
Question 4.
The First World War had a devastating effect on the world and caused unprecedented destruction. With reference to the First World War, answer the following questions:
(i) Name the signatory countries of the Triple Entente. [2]
Answer:
Britain, France and Russia.
(ii) What is meant by the term Imperialism ? [2]
Answer:
Imperialism is a policy of extending a country’s power and influence through colonialisation, use of military force etc. In the early nineteenth century, the policy of imperialism led to immense rivalry among the European powers over trade and military might. Europe got divided into two blocs i.e., Triple Entity and Triple Alliance.
(iii) Explain the immediate cause of the First World War. (3)
Answer:
The Archduke Francis Ferdinand, the heir-apparent to the throne of Austria and his wife were shot dead in Sarajevo on June 28,1914 by Gavrilo Princep, a nineteen years old Bosnian. The murder was planned by a secret society of patriotic terrorists called the “Black Hand”. Serbians were blamed for the crime by Austrians as the assassin and fellow conspirators had received their guns and bombs in the Serbian capital with the help of Serbian officials. As a result of this, Austria sent an ultimatum to Serbia to apprehend the criminals and hand them over to the Austrian government. It also sought a ban on anti-Austrian publications, anti-Austrian meetings and institutions.
(iv) What was the amount of war reparation that Germany had to pay the allies ? Mention any two terms of the Treaty of Versailles which affected the German Military. [3]
Answer.
Germany was held guilty of aggression. The war indemnity imposed was that it had to pay 33 billion dollars as compensation of war to the victor nations.
Question 5.
Look at the picture given and answer the questions that follow:
(i) Identify the leader in the picture. What was the name given to the form of dictatorship practiced by him ? [2]
Answer:
Adolf Hitler.
(ii) State any two similar ideologies of the dictators. [2]
Answer:
- Dictators believe in war aggression and are always against democracy.
- Dictators aim at providing strong and efficient military and the government.
(iii) What was the immediate cause of the Second World War? Mention any two reasons for it. [3]
Answer:
The immediate cause of the outbreak of the Second World War was the German aggression on Poland on 1st September, 1939. When Hitler was asked by England to vacate Poland he refused to do. So on September 3,1939. Britain and France declared a war against Germany and thus began the Second World War.
(iv) Explain how the Japanese invasion of China became a cause for the Second World War. [3]
Answer:
Japanese invasion of China :
- Japan attacked China in 1931 and annexed Manchuria.
- China appealed to the League of Nations to declare sanctions against Japan, but the members of League of Nations followed policy of appeasement.
- In 1933, Japan left the League of Nations and started occupying the British and American properties in China.
- The Japanese were determined to dominate the Far East. America warned Japan of the dire consequences but Japan ignored.
- She joined ‘Rome-Berlin-Tokyo’ Axis. In response to this western nations decided to impose economic sanctions (most importantly oil) against Japan. This transformed the nature of the war.
- It was in response to these sanctions that Japan decided to attach America at Pearl Harbor, and so initiate World War II in the Far East.
Question 6.
With reference to the United Nations Organisation, answer the following questions:
(i) State any two objectives of the United Nations Organisation. [2]
Answer:
(a) To save the world from any other world war.
(b) To promote respect for Human Rights and Fundamental Freedom.
(ii) How many judges is the International Court of Justice composed of ? What is their term ? [2]
Answer:
15 Judges. Nine years.
(iii) Mention any three functions of the General Assembly. [3]
Answer:
(a) Financial Functions: The General Assembly considers and approves the budget of the UNO and also determines the amount of funds to be contributed by the different members in accordance with their capacities.
(b) Electoral Functions: It elects the non permanent members of the Security Council and the members of Trusteeship, Economic and Social Council. It also elects the judges of International Court of Justice and to appoint on the recommendations of the Security Council, the Secretary General of the United Nations.
(c) Supervisory Functions: The General Assembly regulates the working of other organs and agencies of the UNO. It can bring changes in the working of any of its agencies, if required.
(iv) What is the full form of WHO ? Mention any two of its functions. [3]
Answer:
World Health Organisation:
(i) Research Work : The WHO promotes and coordinates research in the field of health by financing research projects in many countries. Its research activities include nutritious food, environmental safety, mental health, control of specific diseases like cancer, heart-attack etc.
(ii) Standardisation of Medicines: It sets international standards with respect to biological and pharmaceutical products. It also provides essential drugs to developing countries.