Subject

History and Civics

Class

ICSE Class 10

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 Multiple Choice QuestionsShort Answer Type

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21.

The Union Executive which consists of the President, Prime Minister and the Council of Ministers is a powerful body in a Parliamentary democracy. In this context answer the following questions:

State the position of the Prime Minister and state any two of his powers in relation to the President.


Position of the Prime Minister: He is the real head of the state as he has the support of the majority of members of the Lok Sabha. Though, the Prime Minister is the real head of the government, he cannot act as a dictator as his acts are closely followed by the Members of the Parliament. He may also not get elected in the next general elections. Thus, the Prime Minister is answerable to the people of the country. His powers in relation to the President are:
(i) All authority vested in the President is actually exercised by the Prime
Minister.
(ii) The President can summon and prorogue the Parliament and dissolves the Lok Sabha on the advice of the Prime Minister.

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22.

The Union Executive which consists of the President, Prime Minister and the Council of Ministers is a powerful body in a Parliamentary democracy. In this context answer the following questions:

Mention the three categories of Ministers in order of their rank and status.

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23.

The Union Executive which consists of the President, Prime Minister and the Council of Ministers is a powerful body in a Parliamentary democracy. In this context answer the following questions:

Mention any four legislative powers of the Cabinet.

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24.

With reference to the powers and functions of the High Court, explain briefly the meaning and scope of the following:

Its Appellate Jurisdiction

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25.

With reference to the powers and functions of the High Court, explain briefly the meaning and scope of the following:

The High Court as a Court of Record

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26.

With reference to the powers and functions of the High Court, explain briefly the meaning and scope of the following:

Judicial Review
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27.

With reference to the rise of ‘National Consciousness’ in India, explain the following:

The influence of the Western Education

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28.

With reference to the rise of ‘National Consciousness’ in India, explain the following:

Any three contribution of Raja Ram Mohan Roy

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29.

With reference to the rise of ‘National Consciousness’ in India, explain the following:

The development of modern means of transport and communication

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30.

The period between 1920 to 1947 was marked with major events and reforms that finally led to us to our independence. In this context, answer the following questions:

State three provisions of the Gandhi Irwin pact as a result of the Civil  Disobedience Movement.

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