ICSE History & Civics Past Year Paper with Solutions - 2024 | History and Civics Class 10 ICSE PDF Download

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History and Civics  
CISCE 
Academic Year: 2023-2024 
(English Medium) 
Date & Time: 26th February 2024, 11:00 am 
 
Duration: 2h                                                                                                     Marks: 100 
1. Answers to this Paper must be written on the paper provided separately. 
2. You will not be allowed to write during the ??rst 15 minutes. 
3. This time is to be spent 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 ??ve questions are to be attempted from Part II, two out of three 
questions from Section A, and three out of ??ve questions from Section B. 
7. The intended marks for questions or parts of questions are given in  
brackets [ ]. 
PART-I (30 Marks) (Attempt all questions from this Part.) 
Q1. Select the correct answers to the questions from the given options. (Do not copy 
the questions. Write the correct answer only.) 
1.1. The salaries and allowances of the ministers are decided by the ______. 
1. Parliament 
2. Finance Minister 
3. President 
4. Prime Minister 
Solution 
The salaries and allowances of the ministers are decided by the parliament. 
Explanation: 
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History and Civics  
CISCE 
Academic Year: 2023-2024 
(English Medium) 
Date & Time: 26th February 2024, 11:00 am 
 
Duration: 2h                                                                                                     Marks: 100 
1. Answers to this Paper must be written on the paper provided separately. 
2. You will not be allowed to write during the ??rst 15 minutes. 
3. This time is to be spent 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 ??ve questions are to be attempted from Part II, two out of three 
questions from Section A, and three out of ??ve questions from Section B. 
7. The intended marks for questions or parts of questions are given in  
brackets [ ]. 
PART-I (30 Marks) (Attempt all questions from this Part.) 
Q1. Select the correct answers to the questions from the given options. (Do not copy 
the questions. Write the correct answer only.) 
1.1. The salaries and allowances of the ministers are decided by the ______. 
1. Parliament 
2. Finance Minister 
3. President 
4. Prime Minister 
Solution 
The salaries and allowances of the ministers are decided by the parliament. 
Explanation: 
The salary and allowances of ministers are determined by Parliament, which has the 
authority to adjust them from time to time. Parliament alone has the authority to 
address these issues. 
1.2. Civil Cases : Court of District Judge :: Criminal Cases : ______ 
1. Revenue Court 
2. Family Court 
3. Sessions Court 
4. Commissioner's Court 
Solution 
Civil Cases : Court of District Judge :: Criminal Cases : Sessions Court 
Explanation: 
Civil cases are heard in the District Court, while criminal cases are heard in the 
Sessions Court, both of which are presided over by the Sessions Judge. 
1.3. The Lok Adalat has many advantages. Which of the following statements about 
the advantages of the Lok Adalat is best described in the picture given above? 
 
1. It is inexpensive. 
2. It is organised in various parts of the country. 
3. It works in the spirit of compromise. 
4. It reduces the burden of the higher courts. 
Solution 
It works in the spirit of compromise. 
Explanation: 
Lok Adalats are known as 'People's Courts'. They are legal forums that encourage the 
peaceful resolution of legal issues between opposing parties. 
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History and Civics  
CISCE 
Academic Year: 2023-2024 
(English Medium) 
Date & Time: 26th February 2024, 11:00 am 
 
Duration: 2h                                                                                                     Marks: 100 
1. Answers to this Paper must be written on the paper provided separately. 
2. You will not be allowed to write during the ??rst 15 minutes. 
3. This time is to be spent 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 ??ve questions are to be attempted from Part II, two out of three 
questions from Section A, and three out of ??ve questions from Section B. 
7. The intended marks for questions or parts of questions are given in  
brackets [ ]. 
PART-I (30 Marks) (Attempt all questions from this Part.) 
Q1. Select the correct answers to the questions from the given options. (Do not copy 
the questions. Write the correct answer only.) 
1.1. The salaries and allowances of the ministers are decided by the ______. 
1. Parliament 
2. Finance Minister 
3. President 
4. Prime Minister 
Solution 
The salaries and allowances of the ministers are decided by the parliament. 
Explanation: 
The salary and allowances of ministers are determined by Parliament, which has the 
authority to adjust them from time to time. Parliament alone has the authority to 
address these issues. 
1.2. Civil Cases : Court of District Judge :: Criminal Cases : ______ 
1. Revenue Court 
2. Family Court 
3. Sessions Court 
4. Commissioner's Court 
Solution 
Civil Cases : Court of District Judge :: Criminal Cases : Sessions Court 
Explanation: 
Civil cases are heard in the District Court, while criminal cases are heard in the 
Sessions Court, both of which are presided over by the Sessions Judge. 
1.3. The Lok Adalat has many advantages. Which of the following statements about 
the advantages of the Lok Adalat is best described in the picture given above? 
 
1. It is inexpensive. 
2. It is organised in various parts of the country. 
3. It works in the spirit of compromise. 
4. It reduces the burden of the higher courts. 
Solution 
It works in the spirit of compromise. 
Explanation: 
Lok Adalats are known as 'People's Courts'. They are legal forums that encourage the 
peaceful resolution of legal issues between opposing parties. 
1.4. Given below are details of Indian citizens. Select the ones who are eligible for 
appointment as a High Court Judge: 
Candidate Age Details 
P 65 Is a distinguished jurist 
Q 61 Has been a High Court Advocate for 10 years 
R 67 Has been a High Court Advocate for 5 years 
S 56 Has held a judicial o??ce for at least 10 years 
 
1. P and R 
2. Q and S 
3. R and P 
4. Q and R 
Solution 
Q and S 
Explanation: 
The eligibility for becoming a judge of the High Court is as follows: 
To be appointed as a judge of a High Court, a person: 
1. should be a citizen of India. 
2. should not be above 62 years of age. 
3. should have held a judicial o??ce within the territory of India for at least 10 
years 
OR 
Must have at least 10 years of experience as an attorney in a High Court (or 
successive High Courts). 
1.5. The strength of the house is 550. On a particular day, 50 members are present. 
The speaker decides to adjourn the house. Identify the MOST LIKELY reason for the 
adjournment. 
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History and Civics  
CISCE 
Academic Year: 2023-2024 
(English Medium) 
Date & Time: 26th February 2024, 11:00 am 
 
Duration: 2h                                                                                                     Marks: 100 
1. Answers to this Paper must be written on the paper provided separately. 
2. You will not be allowed to write during the ??rst 15 minutes. 
3. This time is to be spent 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 ??ve questions are to be attempted from Part II, two out of three 
questions from Section A, and three out of ??ve questions from Section B. 
7. The intended marks for questions or parts of questions are given in  
brackets [ ]. 
PART-I (30 Marks) (Attempt all questions from this Part.) 
Q1. Select the correct answers to the questions from the given options. (Do not copy 
the questions. Write the correct answer only.) 
1.1. The salaries and allowances of the ministers are decided by the ______. 
1. Parliament 
2. Finance Minister 
3. President 
4. Prime Minister 
Solution 
The salaries and allowances of the ministers are decided by the parliament. 
Explanation: 
The salary and allowances of ministers are determined by Parliament, which has the 
authority to adjust them from time to time. Parliament alone has the authority to 
address these issues. 
1.2. Civil Cases : Court of District Judge :: Criminal Cases : ______ 
1. Revenue Court 
2. Family Court 
3. Sessions Court 
4. Commissioner's Court 
Solution 
Civil Cases : Court of District Judge :: Criminal Cases : Sessions Court 
Explanation: 
Civil cases are heard in the District Court, while criminal cases are heard in the 
Sessions Court, both of which are presided over by the Sessions Judge. 
1.3. The Lok Adalat has many advantages. Which of the following statements about 
the advantages of the Lok Adalat is best described in the picture given above? 
 
1. It is inexpensive. 
2. It is organised in various parts of the country. 
3. It works in the spirit of compromise. 
4. It reduces the burden of the higher courts. 
Solution 
It works in the spirit of compromise. 
Explanation: 
Lok Adalats are known as 'People's Courts'. They are legal forums that encourage the 
peaceful resolution of legal issues between opposing parties. 
1.4. Given below are details of Indian citizens. Select the ones who are eligible for 
appointment as a High Court Judge: 
Candidate Age Details 
P 65 Is a distinguished jurist 
Q 61 Has been a High Court Advocate for 10 years 
R 67 Has been a High Court Advocate for 5 years 
S 56 Has held a judicial o??ce for at least 10 years 
 
1. P and R 
2. Q and S 
3. R and P 
4. Q and R 
Solution 
Q and S 
Explanation: 
The eligibility for becoming a judge of the High Court is as follows: 
To be appointed as a judge of a High Court, a person: 
1. should be a citizen of India. 
2. should not be above 62 years of age. 
3. should have held a judicial o??ce within the territory of India for at least 10 
years 
OR 
Must have at least 10 years of experience as an attorney in a High Court (or 
successive High Courts). 
1.5. The strength of the house is 550. On a particular day, 50 members are present. 
The speaker decides to adjourn the house. Identify the MOST LIKELY reason for the 
adjournment. 
1. Disorder in the house 
2. Lack of quorum 
3. Breach of privilege 
4. Contempt of the House 
Solution 
Lack of quorum 
Explanation: 
A minimum of 10% of the entire house must be present for a session to take place. 
For procedures to take place in a house of 550 members, at least 55 members must 
be present. 
1.6. During a hung assembly when no party gets the majority, the President appoints 
the Prime Minister. What power is the President exercising? 
1. Legislative 
2. Executive 
3. Discretionary 
4. Judicial 
Solution 
Discretionary 
Explanation: 
The President of India has certain discretionary powers; in the event of a hung 
Parliament, the President may appoint the leader of the single largest party as Prime 
Minister and give him or her time to show his or her majority through a vote in 
Parliament. 
1.7. Read the two statements given below and select the option that shows the 
correct relationship between (A) and (R): 
Assertion (A): Forward Bloc had the objective of abolishing Zamindari System. 
Reason (R): Subhash Chandra Bose wanted to establish a socialist state. 
1. A is true but R is false. 
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History and Civics  
CISCE 
Academic Year: 2023-2024 
(English Medium) 
Date & Time: 26th February 2024, 11:00 am 
 
Duration: 2h                                                                                                     Marks: 100 
1. Answers to this Paper must be written on the paper provided separately. 
2. You will not be allowed to write during the ??rst 15 minutes. 
3. This time is to be spent 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 ??ve questions are to be attempted from Part II, two out of three 
questions from Section A, and three out of ??ve questions from Section B. 
7. The intended marks for questions or parts of questions are given in  
brackets [ ]. 
PART-I (30 Marks) (Attempt all questions from this Part.) 
Q1. Select the correct answers to the questions from the given options. (Do not copy 
the questions. Write the correct answer only.) 
1.1. The salaries and allowances of the ministers are decided by the ______. 
1. Parliament 
2. Finance Minister 
3. President 
4. Prime Minister 
Solution 
The salaries and allowances of the ministers are decided by the parliament. 
Explanation: 
The salary and allowances of ministers are determined by Parliament, which has the 
authority to adjust them from time to time. Parliament alone has the authority to 
address these issues. 
1.2. Civil Cases : Court of District Judge :: Criminal Cases : ______ 
1. Revenue Court 
2. Family Court 
3. Sessions Court 
4. Commissioner's Court 
Solution 
Civil Cases : Court of District Judge :: Criminal Cases : Sessions Court 
Explanation: 
Civil cases are heard in the District Court, while criminal cases are heard in the 
Sessions Court, both of which are presided over by the Sessions Judge. 
1.3. The Lok Adalat has many advantages. Which of the following statements about 
the advantages of the Lok Adalat is best described in the picture given above? 
 
1. It is inexpensive. 
2. It is organised in various parts of the country. 
3. It works in the spirit of compromise. 
4. It reduces the burden of the higher courts. 
Solution 
It works in the spirit of compromise. 
Explanation: 
Lok Adalats are known as 'People's Courts'. They are legal forums that encourage the 
peaceful resolution of legal issues between opposing parties. 
1.4. Given below are details of Indian citizens. Select the ones who are eligible for 
appointment as a High Court Judge: 
Candidate Age Details 
P 65 Is a distinguished jurist 
Q 61 Has been a High Court Advocate for 10 years 
R 67 Has been a High Court Advocate for 5 years 
S 56 Has held a judicial o??ce for at least 10 years 
 
1. P and R 
2. Q and S 
3. R and P 
4. Q and R 
Solution 
Q and S 
Explanation: 
The eligibility for becoming a judge of the High Court is as follows: 
To be appointed as a judge of a High Court, a person: 
1. should be a citizen of India. 
2. should not be above 62 years of age. 
3. should have held a judicial o??ce within the territory of India for at least 10 
years 
OR 
Must have at least 10 years of experience as an attorney in a High Court (or 
successive High Courts). 
1.5. The strength of the house is 550. On a particular day, 50 members are present. 
The speaker decides to adjourn the house. Identify the MOST LIKELY reason for the 
adjournment. 
1. Disorder in the house 
2. Lack of quorum 
3. Breach of privilege 
4. Contempt of the House 
Solution 
Lack of quorum 
Explanation: 
A minimum of 10% of the entire house must be present for a session to take place. 
For procedures to take place in a house of 550 members, at least 55 members must 
be present. 
1.6. During a hung assembly when no party gets the majority, the President appoints 
the Prime Minister. What power is the President exercising? 
1. Legislative 
2. Executive 
3. Discretionary 
4. Judicial 
Solution 
Discretionary 
Explanation: 
The President of India has certain discretionary powers; in the event of a hung 
Parliament, the President may appoint the leader of the single largest party as Prime 
Minister and give him or her time to show his or her majority through a vote in 
Parliament. 
1.7. Read the two statements given below and select the option that shows the 
correct relationship between (A) and (R): 
Assertion (A): Forward Bloc had the objective of abolishing Zamindari System. 
Reason (R): Subhash Chandra Bose wanted to establish a socialist state. 
1. A is true but R is false. 
2. R is the reason for A. 
3. Both A and R are false. 
4. Only R is true, A is false. 
Solution 
R is the reason for A. 
Explanation: 
Subhash Chandra Bose founded the Forward Bloc in 1939, after resigning as 
President of the Congress. He aimed to construct a communist state by removing the 
Zamindari system. 
1.8. The ______ aimed to introduce equality between British and Indian Judges. 
1. Vernacular Press Act 
2. Gagging Act 
3. Indian Universities Act 
4. Ilbert Bill 
Solution 
The Ilbert Bill aimed to introduce equality between British and Indian Judges. 
Explanation: 
The Ilbert Bill, proposed by Sir C.P. Ilbert in 1883, brought Indian judges up to level 
with European judges in many ways. It allowed Indian judges to try European 
subjects, which was previously prohibited. 
1.9. The Rowlatt Act was called the Black Act because the Indians ______. 
1. could not possess any arms 
2. could not export any goods 
3. could be arrested without a warrant 
4. could be sent overseas on duty 
Solution