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This document contains a history and civics exam for Class X students at St. Francis School in Shamli. The exam has two parts. Part 1 contains 10 short answer questions about topics like the organs of the Indian government and the president's power to declare a national emergency. Part 2 has two sections - Section A contains 3 long answer questions about topics like the election of Rajya Sabha members and the president's legislative powers. Section B contains 4 long answer questions about topics like the objectives of the Moderate and Radical nationalists and the causes of the 1857 revolt. Students are instructed to send their answer scripts to different email addresses depending on which section they attempt.

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History Civics

This document contains a history and civics exam for Class X students at St. Francis School in Shamli. The exam has two parts. Part 1 contains 10 short answer questions about topics like the organs of the Indian government and the president's power to declare a national emergency. Part 2 has two sections - Section A contains 3 long answer questions about topics like the election of Rajya Sabha members and the president's legislative powers. Section B contains 4 long answer questions about topics like the objectives of the Moderate and Radical nationalists and the causes of the 1857 revolt. Students are instructed to send their answer scripts to different email addresses depending on which section they attempt.

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ST.

FRANCIS SCHOOL,SHAMLI
QUARTERLY EXAMINATION 2021-2022
HISTORY & CIVICS
CLASS:X MARKS: 80
DATE:15/07/2021 TIME: 2HRS
PART-I [30 Marks]
(Attempt all questions from this part)
Question 1. [10 x 1 =10]
a) Name the organs of the Indian Government.
b) Which is the law making body at Central level?
c) Name the lists, which distribute the subjects of Legislation between the Union and the State.
d) What is the maximum gap allowed between two Parliamentary sessions?
e) Mention any two devices through which the Lok Sabha exercises control over the Council of
Ministers.
f) When can the President issue ordinances?
g) Who presides over the joint sitting of both the Houses of Parliament?
h) When does the President address both the Houses of Parliament assembled together?
i) Under what conditions can the President of India declare national emergency?
j) When can the Vice President cast a vote in the Rajya Sabha?

Question 2 . [10 x 2 =20]


a) Name two famous Indian leaders of the revolt of 1857.
b) Mention any two social reforms advocated by the British which affected the religious traditions of the
Indian people.
c) Why was the Vernacular Press Act passed?
d) Who was Mr. A.O. Hume? What was his contribution towards Indian Nationalism?
e) State any two demands of the Moderates in respect of economic reforms.
f) What according to Dadabhai Naoroji the single cause of India’s poverty.
g) When and where did the Congress split into two blocks?
h) What was the aim of the Assertive’ as far as the National Movement was concerned?
i) Give a reason for the establishment of the Mohammedan Anglo-Oriental Defence Association in 1893.
j) Give two examples to show that the British encouraged communal and separatist attitude in Indian
politics.
PART-II [50 Marks]
SECTION – A
(Attempt any two questions from this Section)
Question 3.
The Parliament is the body of people’s representatives who have Supreme power in a democracy. With
reference to the Union Legislature answer the following:
(a) How are the members of the Rajya Sabha elected? [3]
(b) Why is it called a Permanent house? [3]
(c) State any two Financial and any two Legislative powers of the Indian Parliament. [4]
Question 4.
With reference to the Indian Parliament, explain the following:
(a) The tenure of the members of the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha. [2]
(b) The composition of the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha. [4]
(c) It’s powers to make laws on subjects mentioned in the
(i) Union List (ii) Concurrent List. [4]
Question 5.
The President of India is a nominal and constitutional head of the nation. In this context answer the
following questions:
(a) Why is the President of India referred to as a nominal head of the State ? State two examples of his
legislative powers that suggest his nominal status. [3]
(b) Mention the circumstances when the President can declare a FINANCIAL emergency. And what are the
effects of it? [3]
(c) Explain the Discretionary powers of the President. [4]

SECTION - B
Attempt any three questions from this Section.
Question 6:
From 1905 to 1918, there emerged a new and a younger group of leaders within the Congress
who did not agree with the old leadership. In this context, answer the following questions:
(a) Differentiate between the Moderates and the Radical nationalists in their objectives and
achievements, stating one objective and two achievements of each wing of the Congress. [3]
(b) Name the radical leader known as the forerunner of Gandhiji. Why is the person known as the
forerunner of Gandhiji? [3]
(c) Explain how the Repressive policies of Lord Curzon and influence of International events led to
Radical nationalism. [4]

Question 7:
The formation of the Muslim League and the Home Rule Movement had a wholesome effect on
the affairs of the country. In this context mention:
(a) Three factors leading to the formation of the Muslim League. [3]
(b) Any three aims of the Muslim League. [3]
(c) Two terms of the Lucknow Pact and two factors which emphasize the significance of the Home
Rule Movement. [4]

Question 8:
The establishment of the Indian National Congress led to the development of the National
Movement in India. In this context answer the following:
(a) When was the Indian National Congress established ? Who presided over its first session? [2]
(b) What were the four aims of the Congress ? [4]
(c) Mention four basic beliefs of the Early Nationalists. [4]

Question 9.
Numerous causes gave rise to the First War of Independence and its consequences led to
several changes in the British Government in India. In this context, answer the following:
(a) Explain any three political causes of the Revolt of 1857. [3]
(b) Briefly explain the immediate cause of the Great Revolt. [3]
(c) State any four changes in the administration of the British Government as a consequence of the
Revolt. [4]
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Kindly send your answer scripts in the given E-mail ID
XA : srajithasfs@gmail.com
XB&D : vincentrapuzha10@gmail.com
XC : byjumulakkal82@gmail.com

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