KARNATAKA ICSE SCHOOLS ASSOCIATION
ICSE STD. X Preparatory Examination 2025
Subject – HISTORY & CIVICS (H.C.G PAPER-1)
Duration : 2 Hours Maximum Marks : 80 Date: 10 .01.2025
General Instructions:
Answers to this Paper must be written on the answer sheet provided separately.
You will not be allowed to write during the first 15 minutes.
This time is to be spent in reading the question paper.
The time given at the head of this Paper is the time allowed for writing the answers.
Attempt all questions from Part I (Compulsory).
A total of five questions are to be attempted from Part II, two out of three questions from Section A
and three out of five questions from Section B.
The intended marks for questions or parts of questions are given in brackets [ ].
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PART I [30marks]
Attempt all questions from this Part
Question 1
Choose the correct option: [16]
(i) The composition of the Rajya Sabha is ______________ members
(a) 238+12
(b) 230+20
(c) 232+18
(d) 235+15
(ii) Given below are details of a few Indian citizens.
Select the person who fulfils the eligibility criteria to become the Vice President of India
Person Age [In years] Description
W 35 Is holding an office of profit
X 73 Is a tribal leader
Y 30 Is a reputed sportsperson
Z 32 Is a reputed politician
(a) W
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(b)X
(c) Y
(d) Z
(iii) Mr. Sharan has been illegally detained by the police. If the family approaches the court,
which writ will be issued?
(a) Quo Warranto
(b) Writ of Certiorari
(c) Habeas Corpus
(d) Mandamus.
(iv)Which body can plan and move the amendment which resulted in the below headline?
(a) The Supreme Court
(b) The Cabinet
(c) The Parliament
(d) The President
(v)Identify the officials who form the electorate for the Vice Presidential elections in India.
P: Elected members of the Lok Sabha
Q: Elected members of the Rajya Sabha
R: The members of the Rajya Sabha
S: Elected members of State Legislative Assemblies
(a)P and Q
(b)R and S
(c)P and R
(d)Q and S
(vi) The opposition feels that the ruling government does not have the majority in theLok
Sabha and wants to bring down the Government. Which of these motions will the Leader of
the Opposition move?
(a) Adjournment Motion
(b) No-confidence Motion
(c) Motion of Thanks
(d) Censure Motion
This paper consists of 7 printed pages and one blank page
ICSE STD. X Preparatory Examination 2025
Subject – HISTORY & CIVICS (H.C.G PAPER-1)
Duration : 2 Hours Maximum Marks : 80 Date: 10 .01.2025
General Instructions:
Answers to this Paper must be written on the answer sheet provided separately.
You will not be allowed to write during the first 15 minutes.
This time is to be spent in reading the question paper.
The time given at the head of this Paper is the time allowed for writing the answers.
Attempt all questions from Part I (Compulsory).
A total of five questions are to be attempted from Part II, two out of three questions from Section A
and three out of five questions from Section B.
The intended marks for questions or parts of questions are given in brackets [ ].
_____________________________________________________________________________________
PART I [30marks]
Attempt all questions from this Part
Question 1
Choose the correct option: [16]
(i) The composition of the Rajya Sabha is ______________ members
(a) 238+12
(b) 230+20
(c) 232+18
(d) 235+15
(ii) Given below are details of a few Indian citizens.
Select the person who fulfils the eligibility criteria to become the Vice President of India
Person Age [In years] Description
W 35 Is holding an office of profit
X 73 Is a tribal leader
Y 30 Is a reputed sportsperson
Z 32 Is a reputed politician
(a) W
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(b)X
(c) Y
(d) Z
(iii) Mr. Sharan has been illegally detained by the police. If the family approaches the court,
which writ will be issued?
(a) Quo Warranto
(b) Writ of Certiorari
(c) Habeas Corpus
(d) Mandamus.
(iv)Which body can plan and move the amendment which resulted in the below headline?
(a) The Supreme Court
(b) The Cabinet
(c) The Parliament
(d) The President
(v)Identify the officials who form the electorate for the Vice Presidential elections in India.
P: Elected members of the Lok Sabha
Q: Elected members of the Rajya Sabha
R: The members of the Rajya Sabha
S: Elected members of State Legislative Assemblies
(a)P and Q
(b)R and S
(c)P and R
(d)Q and S
(vi) The opposition feels that the ruling government does not have the majority in theLok
Sabha and wants to bring down the Government. Which of these motions will the Leader of
the Opposition move?
(a) Adjournment Motion
(b) No-confidence Motion
(c) Motion of Thanks
(d) Censure Motion
This paper consists of 7 printed pages and one blank page
