History & Civics

Part I
Question 1.
(a)
Who exercises casting vote and when ?
(b)
Explain the difference between Adjournment and Prorogation of the house.
(c)
In what ways is the election of the Vice-President different from that of the President of India ?
(d)
Which body decides the salaries of the ministers ?
(e)
Who is the elected Chief Executive Head of the country ?
(f)
How does the Writ of Prohibition differ from the Writ of Certiorari ?
(g)
Mention two administrative functions of the District Judge.
(h)
Against which district court there can be no appeal ?
(i)
Name the procedure through which the High Court judge can be removed from the office ?
(j)
Who decides the number of judges in the High Courts ?
Question 2.
(a)
Mention the two acts of the British that interfered with the religion and customs of the Indian
people.
(b)
Who was known as the grand old man of India ? Name the association set up by him.
(c)
Name the two leaders associated with the foundation of the Muslim League.
(d)
What virtues did the Swadeshi movement instill among the Indians ?
(e) When did Gandhiji start his famous Dandi March ? Which law was violated by him ?
(f) When did Hitler assume power in Germany ? Which title did he designated ?
(g) Why and when was trusteeship council set up ?
(h) How did Non-Aligned Movement help in lessening the tension of the Cold War ?
(i) Why did world leaders decide to set up a world organisation to maintain peace ?
(j) How does UNICEF raise its funds ?

Part II
Section : A
Question 3.

With reference to Indian Judiciary, answer the following :

(a) Why do we need a single independent judiciary ?
(b) How does the Constitution ensure the independence of the High Court ?
(c) Explain the working of Lok Adalats.

Question 4.
Indian has a single integrated judicial system that is Independent and Supreme. With
reference to the Judiciary, answer the following :
(a) (i) Who appoints the Judges of the High Court ?
(ii) State any two qualifications required for a person to be appointed as a High Court Judge.
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(b) Explain briefly the term ‘Court of Record‘ with reference to the High Court. [3]
(c) List any four writs that the High Court can issue for the enforcement of Fundamental
Rights. [4]
 Section : B
Question 5.
Describe the role and contribution of the following to the Indian National Movement :
(a) A.O. Hume.
(b) W.C. Bonnerjea.
(c)
Gopal Krishna Gokhale.

Question 6.
The British Government announced the formation of Simon Commission in 1927. In this
context briefly explain :

(a) Why was the Simon Commission appointed by the British Government ? Why did the
Congress boycott the Commission ?
(b) The purpose of its formation.
(c) Its main recommendations and the reaction of the Indian National Congress.

Question 7
With reference to the Lucknow Pact answer the following :
(a) Significance of the Lucknow Pact.
(b) Two factors which led to the signing of Lucknow Pact.
(c) List four important clauses of the Lucknow Pact.