History & Civics — Suggested Paper 5

1(i). Which of these is considered to be an exclusive power of the Rajya Sabha?

1(ii). An ordinance has to be approved by the Parliament within __________ weeks.

1(iii). Tahir is preparing to give a speech about the Sati system in India. Which of the following Indian leader's contribution MUST he mention in his speech?

1(iv). The plan of Partition of Bengal was proposed by __________.

1(v). The Rowlatt Act was called the Black Act because the Indians:

1(vi). Identify the immediate cause of the above revolt.

1(vii). The International Court of Justice has __________ judges.

1(viii). Given below are the objectives of the Indian National Army. Identify the odd one out of the following:

1(ix). Identify the principle of Panchsheel.

1(x). Formation of Congress : 1885 :: Formation of Muslim League : __________

1(xi). The Lucknow Pact was signed between __________.

1(xii). Which of the following statements does NOT apply to the Lok Adalat?

1(xiii). The signatory countries of the Triple Alliance were __________.

1(xiv). Which of the following statements about Early Nationalists is false?

1(xv). What were the causes of the Quit India Movement?

1(xvi). Which of the following was a reason for the acceptance of the Mountbatten plan?

2(i). Mention any two contributions of the INA to the National Movement.

2(ii). Name the two International Organisations that were formed, one as a consequence of World War I and the other after World War II.

2(iii). Name the two books that Dadabhai Naoroji authored explaining the "Drain of India’s Wealth".

2(iv). Mention any two objectives of the Muslim League.

2(v). Mention any two writs issued by the High Court.

2(vi). Imagine you are an Indian ruler who has signed the Subsidiary Alliance. Mention any two conditions of this agreement which will affect you.

2(vii). Name the two cities of Japan which were bombed by America in the year 1945.

3(a). How many members may be nominated to the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha? Give reasons.

3(b). Mention any three qualifications required for a member to be elected to the Lok Sabha.

3(c). What is meant by the term 'Session'? Name the three Sessions of the Union Parliament.

4(i). What are the three types of emergencies that can be proclaimed by the President?

4(ii). Mention any three legislative powers of the President.

4(iii). Give any two reasons to justify the need for the indirect election of the President.

5(a). What are the qualifications of the Judges of the Supreme Court?

5(b). Explain the composition of the Supreme Court.

5(c). Explain the cases in which the Supreme Court enjoys Original Jurisdiction.

6(a). State three provisions of the Gandhi-Irwin Pact as a result of the Civil Disobedience Movement.

6(b). How did the Congress and the Muslim League respond to the Cabinet Mission Plan?

6(c). Mention any four clauses of the Cabinet Mission Plan.

7(a). Explain briefly three reasons for the dissatisfaction with the Treaty of Versailles.

7(b). State any three consequences of the Second World War.

7(c). Mention any four chief architects of the Non-Aligned Movement.

8(a). (i) Identify the Memorial built for those who were killed in this incident. (ii) Where did this incident take place? (iii) Name the movement launched by Gandhi in 1920 as a consequence.

8(b). Explain briefly the reason for the suspension of this particular movement by Gandhi in 1922.

8(c). State any four impacts of the movement.

9(a). Briefly explain the Dandi March of 1930.

9(b). State any three reasons for launching of Quit India Movement.

9(c). Explain any four significant effects of Quit India Movement.

10(i). The repressive policies of Lord Lytton became a catalyst to the growth of nationalism. Mention any three of his repressive policies to justify this statement.

10(ii). Mention any three ways in which the Press promoted nationalism.

10(iii). Who presided over the second session of the Indian National Congress? Mention any three objectives of the Congress.