ANN MARY SCHOOL

FIRST PRELIMINARY EXAMINATION, 2024

SUBJECT – HISTORY AND CIVICS
CLASS - X
TIME: 2 HRS M.M:80

QUESTION 1: [1x16=16]

1. In which petition does judiciary orders executive to perform the duty:

(a) Habeas Corpus
(b) Mandamus
(c) Quo warranto
(d) Prohibition

2. The house has 550 members. On a particular day, 45 members are present. The Government
wants to present a Bill. What do you think will happen?
(a) The Government has a majority, so the Bill be passed.
(b) The Government cannot pass the Bill because the opposition is against it.
(c) The Government is unable to introduce the Bill because the Speaker adjourns the
House.
(d) The Government cam introduce the Bill but cannot pass it.

3. 31st July, 2023, ANI reported:

Government to introduce Delhi Services Ordinance Bill in Lok Sabha tomorrow
Why should the Government introduce an ordinance in the Lok Sabha?
(a) The Government needs the approval of only the Lok Sabha.
(b) The Government needs the approval of the opposition.
(c) The Rajya Sabha has no power over an ordinance.
(d) Every ordinance needs to be approved by both houses of the Parliament to become law.

4. 12 February 2023, The Economic Times reported:

More than 97.64 lakh cases settled in the first National Lok Adalat of 2023: NALSA.
Which advantage of the Lok Adalat is MOST highlighted in the above headline?
(a) Saves money
(b) Speedy justice
(c) Works on compromise
(d) Reduces burden on Higher courts

5. The High Court feels there has been blatant injustice in a case solved by the lower court and
transfers the case to itself to check the judgement. Which jurisdiction is it exercising?
(a) Revisory
(b) Advisory
(c) Original
(d) Appellate

6. The issue on which the Civil Disobedience Movement of 1930 was launched was _______.
(a) Equal employment opportunities for Indians.
 (b) The proposed execution of Bhagat Singh.
(c) Salt monopoly exercised by the British Government.
(d) Complete freedom.

7. The statement, “we shall either free India or die in the attempt”, is associated with which of
the following?
(a) Non- Cooperation Movement
(b) Civil Disobedience Movement
(c) Individual Satyagraha
(d) Quit India Movement

8. Which of these statements regarding the status of Princely states are INCORRECT with
reference to the Mountbatten Plan?
(a) Princely states would receive the choice to be independent or join the Indian Union.
(b) All existing treaties with the princely states would end.
(c) A plebiscite will be held for all states.
(d) Freedom to associate with any dominion.

9. Which of the following is INCORRECT with reference to World War I?

(a) Triple Entente- France, Russia, Japan
(b) Allied Powers- Britain, France, Russia
(c) Triple Alliance- Germany, Italy, Austria-Hungary
(d) Central Powers- Germany, Austria, Italy

10.

Which movement is depicted in the above cartoon?

(a) Formation of UN
(b) Non-Aligned movement
(c) Beginning Cold War
(d) None of the above
11. Read the description and identify the person:
He established the Forward Bloc and coined the slogan, ‘Delhi Chalo’.
(a) Mahatma Gandhi
(b) Subhash Chandra Bose
(c) Bal Gangadhar Tilak
(d) Dadabhai Naoroji

12. In India when a President is to be impeached for violation of the constitution, the charge is
preferred by __________?
(a) Union council of Ministers
(b) Only Lok Sabha
(c) Either House of Parliament
(d) Only Rajya Sabha

13. The second session of Indian National Congress was presided over by:
(a) Ganesh Agarkar
(b) Surendra Bannerjee
(c) Dadabhai Naoroji
(d) Feroz Shah Mehta

14.
A. The Uprising of 1857 paved the way for the rise of the national movement.
B. Although the Uprising failed to achieve its objectives, it inspired the Indians to resist the
British rule.

(a) B contradicts A
(b) B is the reason for A
(c) A is true but B is false
(d) A and B are independent of each other

15.
A. Various political associations were formed in India by the second half of the 19th century
to protect and promote general public interests.
B. The Indian National Congress was the first political association to be established in
India.

(a) B contradicts A
(b) A is true but B is false
(c) B is the reason for A
(d) A and B are independent of each other.

16.
A. The Early Nationalists believed in moderate politics.
B. They asked for constitutional and other reforms within the framework of British rule.
(a) B contradicts A
(b) A is the reason for B
(c) A is true but B is false
(d) A and B are independent of each other.
QUESTION 2. [2x7=14]

1. Identify the person shown in the picture who annexed many of the territories through his
policies Such as Jhansi, Satara and name the policy.

2.

(a) Identify the event associated with the above- mentioned slogan.
(b) Why did the Indian leaders decide to boycott the event?

3.

Mention the similarities in the ideologies of the dictators depicted in the above picture.
4.

Identify the big three. Name the organization formed by them after World War II.

5.

Picture source: Cartoon by R.K. Laxman

With reference to the picture given above, explain a common problem of the judicial system and
how it can be solved through a subordinate court.

6. ‘The Lahore Session of the Indian National Congress in 1929 was a significant milestone in
the Indian independence movement.’

Concerning the above statement, explain what made the Lahore session a momentous event in
India’s struggle for independence.

7. The League of Nations failed in preventing the Second World War. Give two reasons for the
same.

PART II
SECTION A (CIVICS)

QUESTION 3. The Union Legislature of India is not only the law-making body, but the center of
all democratic political process. With reference to the Parliament, answer the following
questions:
 (i) The Lok Sabha is more powerful than the Rajya Sabha. Justify this by mentioning
any three points. [3]
(ii) Rajya Sabha adjourned sine die, overall productivity at 79 percent.
-Deccan Herald, 21 December 2023.

Who can adjourn the above session? Explain the composition of this house. [3]
(iii) Mention any four legislative powers of the Parliament. [4]

QUESTION 4. The President is the nominal head of the executive, the first citizen of the
country, as well as the commander-in-chief of the Indian Armed Forces. With reference to this,
answer the following questions:

(i) Mention any three legislative powers of the President which justifies the nominal
position. [3]
(ii) Mention any three financial powers of the President. [3]
(iii) State the discretionary powers of the President. [4]

QUESTION 5. With reference to the Supreme Court and High Court, answer the following
questions:
(i) Who appoints the judges of the High Court. Mention any two qualifications required
for a person to be appointed as a judge of the High Court. [3]
(ii) Explain the power of Judicial review of the Supreme Court. [3]
(iii) Explain the following in terms of Supreme Court: [4]
(a) Revisory Jurisdiction
(b) Advisory Jurisdiction

SECTION B (HISTORY)

QUESTION 6. With reference to the Mountbatten Plan, answer the following questions.
(i) Three provisions of the Plan. [3]
(ii) Give reasons for the acceptance of the plan. [3]
(iii) What were the proposal of Cabinet Mission Plan regarding the making of the
constitution? [4]

QUESTION 7.

(i) Mention the treaty signed after the first World War. Name the leaders who coined the
terms of the treaty. [3]
(ii) How was France benefited with the treaty. [3]
 (iii) Mention any four terms of the treaty which effected Germany. [4]

QUESTION 8. With reference to the logo given below answer the questions:

(i) Identify the organization and mention any two objectives. [3]
(ii) Name the permanent members of the security council and explain its veto power. [3]
(iii) Write the composition of International Court of Justice. [4]

QUESTION 9. With reference to the Civil Disobedience movement, explain:

(i) The Second Round Table Conference [3]
(ii) Declaration of Poorna Swaraj at Lahore session, 1929. [3]
(iii) Gandhi- Irwin Pact. [4]

QUESTION 10. With reference to the specialized agencies, answer the following:

(i) Identify the logo and any two functions of the agency. [3]
(ii) State three objectives of NAM. [3]
(iii) Gujarat’s famed Gabra dance received the intangible heritage tag. Which agency of
the United Nations is authorized to give this tag? Mention any three other
contributions of that agency in the preservation of culture. [4]