Question 1

Question 1(vi)Court of District Judge : Civil Cases : : Sessions Court: ............... CasesAdvisoryCriminalConstitutionalAppellate

Accepted Answer

Criminal

Question 2

Question 1(vii)Read the two statements given below about the Civil Disobedience Movement and select the option that shows the correct relationship between (A) and (B).(A) Gandhi's Civil Disobedience was based on engaging in dialogue and negotiation with the British.(B) Gandhi believed that violence and aggression are counterproductive to achieve any goal.(B) contradicts (A).(B) is the reason for (A).(A) is true but (B) is false.(A) and (B) are independent of each other.

Accepted Answer

(B) is the reason for (A)

Question 3

Question 1(viii)The central government of a country named X has decided to enforce a law similar to the Vernacular Press Act, which was enacted by the British in India in 1878 to control and regulate the vernacular press. Based on this information, who among the following is most likely to benefit from the enforcement of the law in X?its citizensthe media industrythe opposition partythe ruling political party

Accepted Answer

the ruling political party

Question 4

Question 1(ix)In 1856, the British East India Company justified the annexation of Awadh, a princely state in northern India, on what grounds?acquire more land for British coloniesstop the rebellion against the Britishpunish the Nawab of Awadh for opposing British ruledue to alleged mis-governance by the Nawab of Awadh

Accepted Answer

due to alleged misgovernance by the Nawab of Awadh

Question 5

Question 1(x)Which of the following is an immediate impact of the below incident?Source: Daily Express, 29th June, Monday 1914.It led to the supremacy of AmericaIt led to the First World WarAustria and Hungary became two independent nations.Democracy replaced monarchy in many countries.

Accepted Answer

It led to the First World War

Question 6

Question 1(xi)Identify the odd one out of the following objectives:To promote among Muslims of India, support for the British governmentTo remove any misconceptions regarding the intention of the governmentTo protect and advance the political rights and interests of the MuslimsTo abolish the zamindari system.

Accepted Answer

To abolish the zamindari system.

Question 7

Question 1(xii)A college student named Roshni is doing a project on 4 prominent Indian leader whose core work revolved around Dalit rights. Who is Roshni MOST LIKELY writing about?Surendranath BanerjeePherozeshah MehtaDadabhai NaorojiJyotiba Phule

Accepted Answer

Jyotiba Phule

Question 8

Question 1(xiii)............... was the cause for the renewal of the Civil Disobedience Movement.Failure of the Second Round Table ConferenceRowlatt ActMountbatten PlanFailure of the Cripps Mission

Accepted Answer

Failure of the Second Round Table Conference

Question 9

Question 1(xiv)The non-permanent members of the Security Council have a term of ............... years.23510

Accepted Answer

2

Question 10

Question 1(xv)Which of the following policies of a dictator ruling over Country X is MOST aligned with the ideologies of Mussolini during his time in power?prioritising military expansionpromoting environmental sustainabilitycreating a healthcare program for all citizens equallyoffering financial aid to support the education of students from poor backgrounds

Accepted Answer

Prioritising military expansion

Question 11

Question 1(xvi)Which of the following scenarios describes the Non-Alignment Policy (NAM)?A country forms a military alliance only with the United States.A country maintains relations with both factions during the Cold War and does not take sides.A country is part of a religious movement advocating non-violence.A country aligns with Soviet Union and receives military aid.

Accepted Answer

A country maintains relations with both factions during the Cold War and does not take sides.

Question 12

Question 2(i)Read the given news carefully.Headline: Mysuru Lok Adalat settles 53-year-old civil case involving Kannada poets’ kin. This case went on for a total of 53 years in various courts and involved 10 advocates and 40 witnesses. (Source: news18.com published on March 14, 2022)State any two advantages of Lok Adalats that can be deduced from the above news headline.

Accepted Answer

Lok Adalats are an important part of the Indian legal system and offer following two advantages:Speedy Resolution — Lok Adalats are known for their ability to provide speedy resolution of disputes. The procedural flexibility contributes to the quick resolution of cases at Lok Adalats.Cost-Effectiveness — Another significant advantage of Lok Adalats is their cost-effectiveness. There is no court fee payable when a matter is filed in a Lok Adalat.

Question 13

Question 2(ii)Imagine you were part of the German military in the year 1919, mention any two terms of the Treaty of Versailles which would impact you.

Accepted Answer

As a member of the German military in 1919, two terms of the Treaty of Versailles that would significantly impact me are:Military Limitations — The treaty imposed severe restrictions on Germany’s military. The German army was restricted to 100,000 officers and men, and conscription was forbidden. This would mean a significant reduction in force size and potentially job losses within the military.Demilitarization of the Rhineland — All of Germany west of the Rhine and up to 30 miles east of it was to be a demilitarized zone. This would limit the military’s operational scope and strategic positioning.

Question 14

Question 2(iii)Mention any two contributions of Subhas Chandra Bose.

Accepted Answer

Two contributions of Subhas Chandra Bose to India's freedom struggle were:He led the freedom struggle outside India as the Supreme Commander of the INA. He set up the Provisional Government of Free India in Singapore.The INA gave a tough fight to the British forces in the Assam hills and succeeded in capturing Ukhral and Kohima. They raised the Tricolour Flag for the first time on the liberated Indian soil on March 19, 1944.

Question 15

Question 2(iv)Give two reasons for the acceptance of the Mountbatten Plan by the Congress.

Accepted Answer

The Mountbatten Plan was accepted by the Congress because of following two key reasons:Large-Scale Communal Riots — The large-scale communal riots that engulfed the whole country convinced the Congress leaders that the only solution to the communal problem lay in the Partition of India.Avoidance of Civil War — The leaders felt that any further delay in the transfer of power could lead to a civil war in India. They believed that it was better to have a smaller India with a strong central authority than a larger state with a weak center.

Question 16

Question 2(v)Mention any two methods of the Assertive Nationalists.

Accepted Answer

The two methods adopted by the Assertive Nationalists in the freedom struggle were:Swadeshi and Boycott — Economic boycott of British goods and use of Swadeshi was designed to encourage Indian industries and provide the people with more opportunities for employment.National Education — The national leaders advocated national universities that were free from government control. A large number of national schools were established in East Bengal.

Question 17

Question 2(vi)Mention any two objectives of the League of Nations.

Accepted Answer

Two objectives of the League of Nations ere:All States were to refer their mutual disputes, if any, to the League of Nations for a peaceful settlement.The member-States were to take necessary action as directed by the League against any state which tried to disturb world peace and order.

Question 18

Question 2(vii)Name the two alliances formed in Europe before the beginning of the First World War.

Accepted Answer

Before the beginning of the First World War, two major alliances formed in Europe were:Triple Alliance which included Germany, Austria-Hungary, and Italy.Triple Entente which included France, Russia, and the United Kingdom.

Question 19

Question 4The 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 qualifications required for a person to be nominated to the post of the President.(ii) Mention any three discretionary powers of the President.(iii) Describe the procedure of impeachment of the President.

Accepted Answer

(i) The qualifications required for a person to be nominated to the post of the President of India are as follows:The candidate must be a citizen of India.The candidate must have completed the age of thirty-five years.The candidate must be qualified for election as a member of the Loksabha.(ii) Three discretionary powers of the President are:When the ruling party who has lost majority support in the Lok Sabha or when a vote of no-confidence may have been passed against it, recommends to the President to dissolve the Lok Sabha, then it is at the discretion of the President to either dissolve the House or ask another party to prove its majority on the floor of the House.The President can dismiss Ministers in case the Council of Ministers loses the confidence of the House but refuses to resign.Appointment of a Prime minister in case of sudden death of working Prime minister where the ruling legislature party is unable to meet immediately to elect a leader.(iii) The procedure for impeachment of the President of India is as follows:Initiation — The impeachment process can be initiated in either House of Parliament. The proposal to prefer such charge is contained in a resolution which has been moved after at least fourteen days notice in writing signed by not less than one-fourth of the total number of members of the House.Investigation — When a charge has been so preferred by either House of Parliament, the other House shall investigate the charge.Resolution — If as a result of the investigation a resolution is passed by a majority of not less than two-thirds of the total membership of the House by which the charge was investigated or caused to be investigated, declaring that the charge preferred against the President has been sustained, such resolution shall have the effect of removing the President from his office as from the date on which the resolution is so passed.

Question 20

Question 6The Indian Rebellion of 1857 was a major uprising against the rule of the British East India Company, which functioned as a sovereign power on behalf of the British Crown. With reference to this, answer the following questions:(i) Mention any three administrative changes made in India as a consequence of the Revolt.(ii) How did the failure of this Revolt impact the Mughals and the Peshwas?(iii) Mention any four changes made in the army after the Revolt.

Accepted Answer

(i) The three administrative changes made in India as a consequence of the Revolt were:Transfer of Power — The Government of India Act of 1858 transferred the control of India from the East India Company to the British Crown. The power to govern India was vested in the Crown through the Secretary of State who was responsible to the British Parliament.Establishment of the Viceroy's Executive Council — In India, the Act of 1858 established an Executive Council, whose members would serve as heads of various departments and as official advisers to the Governor-General. The members of the Council occupied a position similar to that of Cabinet ministers.Foreign Policy — India's foreign policy was dictated by the interest of the British government.(ii) The failure of the Revolt of 1857 had significant impacts on both the Mughals and the Peshwas:Mughals — The Mughal dynasty, which had been in decline since the death of Aurangzeb, came to an end with the Revolt of 1857. The last Mughal emperor, Bahadur Shah Zafar II, was deported to Yangon in Myanmar. This marked the end of the Mughal rule in India.Peshwas — Nana Saheb, the last Peshwa, fled to Nepal after the failure of the uprising. This marked the end of the Peshwaship.(iii) Following are four significant changes were made in the Indian army after the Revolt of 1857:Increase in European Troops — The number of British soldiers in the Indian army was increased. This was done to ensure the dominance of the European branch of the army.Restructuring of the Artillery — The artillery, one of the most important branches of the army, was placed entirely in British hands.Change in Recruitment Policy — Discrimination on the basis of caste, region and religion was practised in the recruitment to the army.Isolating Indian army from Society — Newspaper, journals and nationalist publications were prevented from reaching the soldiers to keep the Indian army separated from the life of the rest of the population.

Specimen Paper 1

Part 1

Part Ii Section A Civics

Part Ii Section B