IGNITE PAPER – 1

Time – 2 Hours Maximum Marks - 80

Attempt all questions from Part I (Compulsory).

A total of five questions are to be attempted from Part Il,
two out of three questions from Section A
and three out of five questions from Section B.
Part 1
(Attempt all the questions from this section)
Question 1 [16]

Choose the correct option.

i. All questions in the lok sabha are addressed to:

a. The chair c. Prime minister
b. President d. Senior minister
ii. The president submits his resignation letter to the:
a. Speaker c. Prime minister
b. Vice-president d. Chief justice of Supreme Court
iii. Who among the following is the ex-officio chairman of the Niti Aayog.
a. Finance minister c. Prime minister
b. Defence minister d. President
iv. A judge of supreme court holds office until he attains the age of ______
a. 55 years c. 65 years
b. 60 years d. 70 years
v. How many high court are there in India?
a. 25 c. 15
b. 10 d. 20
vi. Prime minister is appointed by _____
a. Lok sabha c. President
b. Rajya sabha d. Vice president
vii. Which of the following governor general of British India introduced the doctrine of lapse?
a. Lord Wellesley c. Lord ripon
b. Lord lord Wavell d. Lord Dalhousie
viii. The bill meant for the trial of British or Europeans by Indian judges
a. Social justice bill c. Ilbert bill
b. Justice bill d. Vernacular bill
ix. During his stay in England he was looked upon as Indians unofficial ambassador.
a. Gopal Krishna Gokhale c. Dadabhai naoraji
b. Surendranath Banerjee d. Bal gangadhar tilak
 x. Which of the following freedom fighter was subjected to the cruel police lathi charge and died while
leading a procession against the Simon commission in Lahore?
a. Bipin Chandra pal c. MG. Ranade
b. Lala lajpat rai d. Madan mohan malviya

xi. Name the military commander who was responsible for Jillian bagh tragedy.
a. General Rowlett c. General dyer
b. General stalin d. General rose
xii. Who among the following led the women’s regiment of INA.
a. Dr. Laxmi Swaminathan c. Dr. Nandini
b. Dr. Vijay Laxmi d. R. Gayatri
xiii. Who among the following was the last victory of British India and the first governor of general of
independent India
a. Lord Wavell c. Lord Mountbatten
b. Lord Cripps d. Lord ripon
xiv. National socialist party or nazi party was founded by ____
a. Mussolini c. Stalin
b. Hitler d. George bush
xv. Which among the following is not a member of axis power?
a. German c. Japan
b. Italy d. France
xvi. The chief administrative office of UN is _____
a. Secretariat c. The security council
b. The general assembly d. The international court of justice

Question 2 [14]

i. Mr Shyam is 26 years of age; which house of parliament can be a member of? Why?
ii. Name the members of raj sabha and state assemblies who are not included in the Electoral College to
elect the president of India?
iii. Who made use of three P’s? What are three p’s?
iv. Who were the Ali brothers of khilafat movement?
v. Name the chairman of the drafting committee of constitution.
vi. State any two objectives of INA.
vii. Define the term Veto power.

Part II

Section A

(Attempt any two questions from this part)

Question 3

The legislative makes laws to govern the country. With reference to the union legislature, answer the
following question.

i. What is the maximum composition of raj sabha? Why is it called a permanent house? [3]
ii. State any three qualifications to be a member of raj sabha. [3]
iii. State any four legislative power of parliament. [4]
Question 4

With reference to the power and functions of the president of India, answer the following.

i. State any three executive power of the president of India. [3]

ii. State any three diplomatic power of the president of India. [3]
iii. Under which circumstances the president can promulgate ordinance. [4]

Question 5

An independent judiciary is a feature of federal government. With reference to the Supreme Court answers
the following.

i. Who appoint judges of Supreme Court? How are they removed? [3]
ii. State three exclusive original jurisdiction of Supreme Court in any dispute. [3]
iii. What is meant by appellate jurisdiction? Name any three cases to which appellate jurisdiction
extends. [4]

Section B

(Attempt any three questions from this part)

Question 6

With reference to the first war of independence, answer the following.

i. What is subsidiary alliance? By whom was it introduced? [3]

ii. How were Indian soldiers ill-treated in the British army in India? [3]
iii. What was the immediate cause of the revolt of 1857? [4]

Question 7

With reference to the quit India movement, answer the following question.

i. Describe the circumstance that made the congress working committee to declare quit India
movement in 1942. [3]
ii. What were the repressive measures used by the British government in India to crush the quit India
movement? [3]
iii. State any four impact of quit India movement. [4]

Question 8

With reference to the Indian national army, answer the following

i. Describe the contributions of Subhash Chandra Bose in strengthening INA. [3]

ii. State any three objectives of INA. [3]
iii. What was the sudden event that led to the failure of INA. [4]

Question 9

With reference to Nazism, answer the following questions

i. Why was the treaty of Versailles considered humiliating? [3]

ii. What were the economic reforms introduced by Hitler in Germany to meet the crisis after the First
World War? [3]
 iii. State any four aims of Nazism. [4]

Question 10 [10]

Study the given picture and answer the questions

i. Identify the big three world leaders who took an active role in the formation of United Nations
organization.
ii. Explain the UN flag.
iii. Explain the main objectives of United Nations organizations.
 IGNITE PAPER – 2

Time – 2 Hours Maximum Marks - 80

Attempt all questions from Part I (Compulsory).

A total of five questions are to be attempted from Part Il,
two out of three questions from Section A
and three out of five questions from Section B.
Part 1
(Attempt all the questions from this section)

Part 1. (30 marks)

Question 1.

Multiple Choice Question [16]

i. The creation of New All India Services is an exclusive power of the

a. President c. Rajya Sabha
b. Lok Sabha d. Supreme Court
ii. Which court can award death punishment though it has to be confirmed by High court?
a. Sessions c. Lok Adalat
b. District d. Supreme
iii. Under which cases Supreme Court has original jurisdiction
P: There is a dispute between Bihar & UP regarding boundaries
Q: There is a dispute between the union of india and government of Kerela
R: Mr. Akash was acquitted by the session court in a murder case, but awarded death sentence by
high court
S: A case, certified by the high court needing interpretation of the constitution
a. P&Q c. R&S
b. Q&R d. Q&S
iv. Which types of motions are generally allowed on subjects such as railway accident Resulting in the
death of several people, some natural calamities like flood, communal tension, etc.
a. Adjoumment Motion c. Both A. &B
b. No confidence motion. d. Neither A Nor B
v. Identify the reasons why the Lok Sabha is more powerful than the Rajya Sabha
P. an ordinary bill can originate in either of the two houses
Q: In case of a Money Bill the Rajya Sabha has virtually no power
R: A vote of no confidence can be passed only in Lok Sabha
S: impeachment of the president or a judge of Supreme Court can only be done in Lok Sabha
a. P&Q c. R&S
b. Q&R d. P&S
 vi. Which of the following officials is appointed by The President on the advice of the Prime Minister?
a. Chief justice of India c. Chairman of UPSC
b. Governor Of a state d. All of these
vii. Which of the following is not correctly matched?
a. German Invasion of Poland-WW II c. Japanese Invasion of China-WWII
b. C Sarajevo incident-WW II d. Rome Berlin Tokyo axis-WW
viii. Arrange the following events of Netaji's life in chronological order
i. supreme commander of INA
ii. formation of forward bloc
iii. provisional Government of free India
iv. resignation from Congress
a. iv,ii,i,iii c. ii , i,iii,iv
b. i,ii,iii,iv d. iii,iv,i,ii

ix. Which movement is depicted in the above picture?

a. Cold war c. NAM
b. Panchsheel d. None of these
x. The main objective of this organization is to contribute peace & security by promoting international
collaboration through education, science and culture Identify it
a. WHO c. UNICEF
b. UNG d. UNESCO
xi. Which option do not apply to the immediate objective of Indian National Congress?
a. to formulate popular demands c. to develop and consolidate the
feeling of national unity
b. to train and organize public d. to grant enmediate independence.
opinion.
xii. Name the 2 laws which permitted the Christian converts to inherit property
a. 1732 and 1750 c. 1832 and 1850.
b. 1772 and 1790 d. 1652 and 1856.
xiii. Which of the following is true with respect to the provisions of Gandi-Irwin pact of 1931
withdrawal of all ordinances issued by the British government.
release of prisoners arrested for participating in Civil disobedience movement.
a. Only I c. Both I & II
b. Only II d. none of these
xiv. Read the 2 statements given below about Mountbatten plan and select the option that shows the
corect relationship between i&ii
i- country would be divided into 2 dominions of India and Pakistan.
ii- princely states would have the option to join either of the 2 dominions

a. ii contradicts i c. i is true but ii is false

b. ii is the reason for i d. Both are independent of each other
xv. According To this bill, the Indian session judges were given the permission to try Europeans who
were accused of crimes. This bill was going to put Indian judges at par with the European judges.
Choose the correct option.?
a. ILBERT bill c. License act
b. Government of India act 1892 d. Habeas Corpus
xvi. If the united Congress was buried at Surat, it was reborn at Lucknow in the garden of Wazid Ali
Shah What is being referred to?
a. Surat split. c. Lucknow pact.
b. Gandhi Erwin pact d. Calcutta session of Congress 1906
Question 2

Short Answer Questions (7×2)

i. Can a retired judge of supreme court can acquire the position of legal head of multinational
company? Justify your answer.
ii. Distinguish between the court of district judge and session court.

iii. Which term is depicted in the above picture? Explain

iv. Often called the Putan Burke, he had the ability to use his orstory skills to move the audience
Who is being referred s State wo contributions
v. Define Aggressive Nationalism and Imperialism
vi. Menton two factors or causes which led to the rise of dictatorship in italy and Germany
vii. On the basis of the picture given below discuss the act that restrained the freedom of press Who
passed C?
 PART 2

Section A (20 marks)

Question 3

Answer any two questions:

i. Wim reference to the Lok Sabha answer the following

A State the composition of Lok Sabha. How are the members of Lok sabha elected? [3]
B. Define Quorum And Question Hour [3]
C. Who presides over the meetings of Lok Sabha?State his powers [4]

Question 4

An independent judicial set up is a must for any federation. The Constitution of India provides for such a
judicial setup in India With reference to this answer the following

i. Mention three types of cases in which high courts have original jurisdiction [3]
ii. What do you understand by the appellate jurisdiction of High Court [3]
iii. What is meant by Revisory Jurisdiction? What are the constitutional provisions to ensure
dependence of Judiciary? [4]

Question 5.

The President of India is the head of the executive, the head of the state and the first citizen of the country.
With this reference answer the following:

i. Who constitutes the electoral college for the election of the president? Why is he indirectly elected?
[3]
ii. How is the Vice President elected Mention two functions of the vice president of India. [3]
iii. Mention two Districtionary and two judicial functions of the President of India. [4]

Section B. 30 marks

(Answer any three questions)

Question 6

i. This memorial reminds people of which event? Explain [3]

ii. Name three causes for starting the Non Cooperation Movement [3]
iii. Mention two objectives and two impacts of Non Cooperation Movement. [4]
Question 7

With reference to the National Movement from 1930 42 Answer the following.

i. Why did Gandhi Ji undertake Dandi March? What was Gandhi Irwin pact? [3]
ii. State the contributions of S.C Bose. [3]
iii. Mention two objectivs of Forward Bloc and INA [4]

Question 8

i. What does the picture depict? Explain. [3]

ii. Mention other causes of the War. [3]
iii. What was the impact of the War on the defeated countries? [4]

Question 9

With reference to UNO and UN agencies answer the following:

i. Why was UNO formed? What are the objectives of UNO? [3]
ii. State the composition of Security Council and International Court Of Justice. [4]
iii. Where are the headquarters of UNICEF? state two functions. [3]

Question 10

The years following the First World War saw the rise of Dictatorship in Italy and Germany. With this
reference answer the following questions:

i. How did the treaty of Versailles lead to the rise of dictatorship in Italy and Germany? [4]
ii. Mention three similarities between Fascism and Nazism. [3]
iii. Mention three differences between Fascism and Nazism. [3]
 IGNITE PAPER – 3

Time – 2 Hours Maximum Marks - 80

Attempt all questions from Part I (Compulsory).

A total of five questions are to be attempted from Part Il,
two out of three questions from Section A
and three out of five questions from Section B.
Part 1
(Attempt all the questions from this section)

Part 1(30 marks)

Question 1

Choose the correct answers to the question from the given option.

i. The _____ is considered as the leader of Lok Sabha

a) President c) Vice president
b) Speaker d) Prime minister
ii. Given below are details of few Indian citizens

Candidate Age Other details

L 40 Recently declared bankrupt
M 25 A renowned doctor
N 45 Belongs to socially and
educationally backward class
O 31 Convicted of a criminal offence
and sentenced to imprisonment for
two years
Select the person who fulfills the eligibility criteria to become the member of rajya sabha

a) L c) N
b) M d) O
iii. The junior category of minister who assists senior ministers
a) Deputy ministers c) Minister of state
b) Cabinet ministers d) Council of ministers
iv. The power of the supreme court to review the laws passed by the parliament is called
a) Revisory jurisdiction c) Original jurisdiction
b) Advisory jurisdiction d) Judicial review
v. Lok Sabha: 550 + 2 members:: Rajya Sabha : ______ members
a) 225+25 c) 320+30
b) 238+12 d) 230+20
 vi. Identify the exclusive powers of the lok sabha

P: introduce the money bill

Q: can amend the constitution

R: can vote a government out of power

S: can elect a president

a) P and Q c) P and R
b) R and S d) Q and S
vii. Read two statements given below and select the options that shows the correct relationship between
(A) and (B)
(A) Curzon explained that the partition of Bengal”would improve the administration of Bengal”
(B) The nationalists believed that the government did not intend to strike at the roots of Indian
nationalism.

a) (B) contradicts (A) c) (A) is true but (B) is false.

b) (B) is the reason for (A) d) (A) and (B) are independent of each
other.
viii. The central government of a country has decided to enforce a law that involves issuing license to
keep arms.
Who among the following British governor generals has passed a similar law in india in 1878?
a) Lord Lytton c) Lord Dalhousie
b) Lord Ripon d) Lord Irwin
ix. The statement we shall either free india or die in the attempt, is associated with which of the
following
a) Khilafat movement c) Revolt of 1857
b) Civil disobedience movement d) Quit India movement
x. How did the Lahore session of 1929 lead to the civil disobedience movement?
a) The declaration of Poorna swaraj was c) Simon commission recommendation
passed were accepted
b) Subhash Bose was made the president d) Congress passed a resolution to begin
of congress the civil disobedience movement
xi. Which of the following statements about assertive nationalists is true?
a) Their leaders were Dadabhai Naoroji c) They wanted a self-government under
and Gopal Krishna Gokhale British rule
b) They believed in constitutional means d) They had no faith in the British sense
of protest of justice and fair play
xii. A college student named Juhi is doing a project on a prominent Indian leader whose core work
revolved around eradicating social evils like sati, child marriage, polygamy and political and
religious reforms.
Which leader is Juhi most likely writing about?
a) Surendranath Banerjee c) Dadabhai Naoroji
b) Ram Mohan Roy d) Jyotibha phule
xiii. Which of the given policies is not aligned with the ideologies of the leader seen in the picture?

a) Hosting anti-communist seminars c) Hosting pro democratic rallies

b) Prioritizing military expansion d) Promoting anti-intellectualism
xiv. The Security Council has _____ non – permanent members
a) 5 c) 12
b) 10 d) 15
xv. Identify the principle which is not related to the five principle of peaceful coexistence (panscheel)?
a) Mutual non-aggression c) An argument to have the mutual
b) Mutual respect for one another’s disputes settled by the international
territorial integrity court of justice.
d) Noninterference in one another’s
internal affairs
xvi. Which of the following statements about the objective of the UN is incorrect?
a) To save the succeeding generation c) To develop friendly relations among
from the scourge of war. nations
b) To maintain international peace and d) To train and mobilize public opinion
security all over the country
Question 2

1. Read the given news carefully:

14th December 2023, the Hindustan times reported
The parliament session highlights: total 13 opposition MPs suspended, SR parthibans suspension
revoked.
Who can suspend the members from the lok sabha? Mention any one probable circumstance under
which he/she can suspend the members.
2. Name two alliances formed in Europe before the beginning of the First World War.
3. State any two reasons for the launching of the quit India movement.
4. State any two methods adopted by the early nationalists in the national movement.
5. “The league of nations failed in preventing the Second World War.”
Give one reason for the same.
6. Mention any two proposals under the Mountbatten plan with reference to the princely states.
7. Mention any two writs issued by the supreme court.
 Part 2

Section A (20 marks)

Attempt any two questions from this section

Question 3

The union parliament is the supreme legislative body in the country. With reference to the union parliament,
answer the following:

a) Mr Paul wants to be a member of the lok sabha

Mention the qualifications which an individual should possess in order to be chosen as a member of
the lok sabha.
b) Mention the exclusive powers assigned to the Rajya sabha by the constitution.
c) Mention any four legislative powers of the union parliament.

Question 4

With reference to the office of the president of India answer the following questions:

a) Mention the three types of the emergencies that can be proclaimed by the president.
b) On what grounds may the president of india be removed from office? What is the composition of the
Electoral College which elects the president?
c) State any four executive powers of the president.

Question 5

India has a single integrated judicial system that is independent and supreme. With references to the
judiciary, answer the following:

a) Who appoints the judges of the high court? State any two qualifications required for a person to be
appointed as a high court judge.
b) What is meant by assertion that the high court is the court of record?
c) What are the advantages of settlement of disputes through the lok adalats?

Section B (30 marks)

Question 6

The revolt of 1857 was the beginning of the independence struggle against the colonial rule of the British.
With reference to this answers the following:

a) Discuss the various policies discuss by the British for territorial expansion in India
b) Mention any three military causes that led to the uprising
c) State the policies promised to the Indians in queen victoria proclamation.

Question 7

Read the excerpt given below and answer the following questions that follow:

The political campaign launched on 4 September 1920 by Mahatma Gandhi to have Indians revoke their
cooperation from the British government, with the aim of persuading them to self-governance. It was one of
Gandhi’s first organized acts of large scales mass movement (satyagraha).
 a) Identify the movement. Mention the causes of the movement.
b) Explain briefly the reason for the suspension of this particular movement by Gandhi in 1922.
c) Mention any four terms of Gandhi Irwin pact, 1931

Question 8

With reference to Subhash Chandra Bose and INA and the independence of India answer the following:

a) Mention any three measures suggested by the Subhash Chandra Bose to establish a socialist society.
b) Mention any three contributions of Subhash Chandra Bose.
c) Mention any four provisions of the Indian independence act of 1947.

Question 9

Look at the picture given below and answer the following questions:

a) State any three consequences of the Second World War.

b) Mention any three ways in which the treaty of Versailles benefitted France.
c) Name any two founders of the non-aligned movement. Mention any two of its objectives.

Question 10

The necessary to maintain international peace led to the establishment of international organization. With
reference to this statement, answer the following:

a) Mention the electoral functions of the general assembly.

b) State the composition of the international court of justice.
c) Give the full form of UNICEF. Mention any three functions of UNICEF.
 IGNITE PAPER – 4

Time – 2 Hours Maximum Marks - 80

Attempt all questions from Part I (Compulsory).

A total of five questions are to be attempted from Part Il,
two out of three questions from Section A
and three out of five questions from Section B.
Part 1
(Attempt all the questions from this section)

Question 1

Choose the correct answers to the questions from the given options:

i. Your uncle is a renowned scientist. He has neither contested nor won any election to the Rajya
Sabha. But he has recently become a member of the Rajya Sabha and has been appointed as a
minister. How is this possible?
a) He was appointed by the Chief Justice of c) He was appointed by the Prime Minister.
India. d) He was nominated by the Governor.
b) He was nominated by the President.
ii. In August 2002, President Dr. Abdul Kalam sought the help of the Supreme Court in connection with
the controversy between the Election Commission and the Government on elections in Gujarat.
The Jurisdiction of the Supreme Court applicable in the above-mentioned situation is
a) Revisory c) Advisory
b) Appellate d) Original
iii. Which of the following statements is Incorrect regarding the significance of the Quit India
Movement?
a) It warned the British that they were not c) Jai Prakash Narayan had a historic role to
wanted in India. play in this Movement.
b) The Movement hastened the British d) There were violent occurrences because
decision to quit India. there was violence in Gandhi's tone when
he spoke on Quit India Resolution
iv. Your school is organizing an art and craft fair. You have gone to a village to seek craftsmanship and
you realize that the village is facing a total lack of potable drinking water. Besides the local
government who else could help you?
a) WHO c) UNICEF
b) UNESCO d) SCHOOL
v. Which of the following was NOT a common ideology of the dictators?
a) Faith in totalitarian rule c) faith in communalism
b) one party and one leader d) aggressive nationalism and imperialism
 vi. In which year was the UNO setup?
a) 1939 c) 1945
b) 1920 d) 1935
vii. Who was known as the Grand Old Man of India?
a) Mahatma Gandhi c) A.O. Hume
b) Dadabhai Naoroji d) Dr. BR Ambedkar
viii. Who founded Satya Shodhak Samaj?
a) Vivekananda c) Dyananad Saraswati
b) Rajaram Mohan Roy d) Jyotiba Phule
ix. The international court of justice consists of ______ Judges
a) 10 c) 34
b) 15 d) 9

x. Quorum is______ of total membership in the House of Parliament.

a) 10% c) 15%
b) 12% d) 1/3rd
xi. President Rule can be imposed on any state when there is
a) a threat to financial credibility of the c) a civil war in the country.
country. d) a breakdown of the constitutional
b) an external threat to the security of the machinery in a state.
country.
xii. The expanded form of UNESCO is
a) United Nations Economic, Scientific and c) United Nations Educational, Scientific and
Cultural Organization Cultural Organization.
b) United Nations Educational, Social and d) United Nations Economic, Social and
Cultural Organization Cultural Organization.
xiii. Identify the event associated with the picture given below.

a) Rowlatt Act c) Jallianwala Bang Massacre

b) Quit India Movement d) Non Cooperation movement
xiv. How are the salaries and allowances of the Union Ministers determined?
a) By the Cabinet Secretariat c) By the Ministry of Finances
b) By the Ministers of Parliamentary Affairs d) By the Parliament
xv. Which of the following was a part of the Axis power?
a) Turkey c) Britain
b) Japan d) Sweden
xvi. As a 'Court of Record the Supreme Court has the power to

a) punish for contempt of itself c) declare evidence as indisputable

b) fine for collusion of opposing parties d) confer titles to appellants
Question 2

1. 29th March 2023. The Hindu reported.

"Opposition MPs, in this case, largely the Congress legislature party, are mooting an idea of a
resolution against Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla for being "unfair" to the opposition'.

What is the consequence when the Lok Sabha moves a resolution against the Speaker? In the above
case, do you think the resolution would have led to such consequence? Why?
2. What is the meaning of the judicial review?
3. Mention any two methods adopted by Assertive Nationalists.
4. Name the leaders of the Khilafat Movement launched in India.
5. Write any two objectives of Indian National Congress.
6. Give any two contributions of Rajaram Mohan Roy.
7. Mention any two ways in which British ill-treated the Indian soldiers.

PART II (50 Marks)

SECTION A

Attempt any five questions from this section

Question 3

The Constitution of India provides for a Council of Ministers, with the Prime Minister at the head, to aid and
advice the President. In this context, answer the following questions:

1. Discuss the Discretionary Powers of the President of India.

2. How can we say that the Prime Minister occupies a unique position in the Parliament?
3. Distinguish between Council of Ministers and the Cabinet.

Question 4

The Legislature makes the laws which govern the country, with reference to the Union Legislature answer
the following questions:

1. What is the maximum composition of the Rajya Sabha? Why is it called a Permanent House?
2. Write the Exclusive powers of the Lok Sabha.
3. In what conditions can a Speaker adjour the House?

Question 5

The Supreme Court and High Courts has extensive jurisdiction, in this context answer be following
questions:

1. What is meant by 'Appellate Jurisdiction? Name two types of cases in which an appeal thall lie to the
Supreme Court,
2. What is meant by the term Writ? List any two writs issued by the High Courts
3. Discuss the Advisory and Revisory jurisdiction of the High of Court.
 SECTION B

Attempt any three questions from this section

Question 6

Although the First War of Independence of 1857 failed, it had important consequences for India. In this
context, answer the following questions:

1. What was the provision of the General Service Enlistment Act which was resented by the Indian
soldiers? Why was it resented?
2. The British Government tried to pacify the feelings of Indians, Explain.
3. How did the end of the East India Company's rule bring in grave economic perils in India?

Question 7

World War I and World War II were two major international conflicts that took World War first half of the
20th century, with reference this answer the following questions:

1. Write any three economic sanctions of Treaty of Versailles.

2. Discuss Cold war as the consequence of the World War II.
3. Identify the big three and name the organization founded by them.

Question 8

Read the article given below and answer the questions that follow:

Police and a party of followers of Mahatma Gandhi engaged in a scuffle on the beach this morning while
volunteers engaged in the civil disobedience campaign were collecting salt in defiance of the government
monopoly While so engaged the police arrived and demanded the salt, which the volunteers refused to hand
over. While the altercation was in progress a number of villagers arrived at the beach and also began to
collect salt. Police then arrested the captain of the volunteers and others who had told the volunteers not to
give up their salt. In the scuffle which followed two Nationalist were reported slightly injured

-The Day (a newspaper in USA, April 7, 1930)

1. Name the movement referred to in this newspaper article. Which law is being defied according to the
article? Why was this law selected to be defied?
2. How was this Movement different from the Non-Cooperation Movement?
3. List the programmes of the movement.
Question 9

The Cabinet Mission Plan proposed a two-tiered federal union of British Provinces and Princely States. With
reference to this, describe the following:

1. Name the persons who constituted the Cabinet Mission. What was the purpose of sending the
Cabinet Mission to India in 1946?
2. Mention the areas where plebiscites were to be held. Why did it happen?
3. Mention four important reasons for the All-India Congress Committee accepting the Mountbatten
Plan

Question 10

With reference to United Nations and Agencies, answer the following questions:

1. Mention any three functions of the UN agency associated with the picture given below.

2. What is meant by "Veto Power?

3. Name the principle judicial organ of United Nations Organisation and explain its composition.
 IGNITE PAPER – 5

Time – 2 Hours Maximum Marks - 80

Attempt all questions from Part I (Compulsory).

A total of five questions are to be attempted from Part Il,
two out of three questions from Section A
and three out of five questions from Section B.

PART - I

Attempt all questions from this Part

Question 1

Choose the correct answers to the questions from the given options: [16]

i. Who is empowered to summon and dissolve the Lok Sabha?

a) Speaker c) Vice President

b) President d) Prime Minister
ii. Which among the following are the discretionary powers of the President?
P: Dismissal of Council of Ministers
Q: Dismissal of Lok Sabha during No Confidence Motion
R: Declaration of Emergency
S: Presenting Budget

a) P and Q c) P and S
b) R and S d) Q and R
iii. Who among the following is the ex-officio Chairman of the NITI Aayog?

a) Home Minister c) President

b) Prime Minister d) Defence Minister
iv. Rashi has filed a case in the Supreme Court against the illegal arrest of her brother. Which writ is she
likely to use?

a) Habeas Corpus c) Mandamus

b) Quo Warranto d) Certiorari
v. Under the –– powers, the High Court will check the judgment of the Subordinate Court.

a) Advisory c) Revisory
b) Judicial Review d) Original
 vi. Which of the following statements does not apply to the Lok Adalat?

a) It reduces the burden on High c) The cases take a long time to get
Courts. resolved.
b) Works on the spirit of compromise. d) It involves very less expenses.
vii. ______ announced that the successors of Bahadur Shah could not use imperial titles.

a) Lord Dalhousie c) Lord Ripon

b) Lord Wellesley d) Lord Canning
viii. The main objective of the Assertive Nationalists was:

a) Constitutional agitation c) Purna Swaraj

b) Peaceful protests d) Self-government

ix. From the given list, identify the objective of the Muslim League:

a) To train and organise public c) To promote among Muslims of

opinion in the country. India support for the British
b) To promote friendly relations government.
between nationalist political d) To achieve reforms through
workers. constitutional means.
x. Complete the given analogy:

Non-Cooperation Movement: 1920 :: Civil Disobedience Movement: ...?

a) 1919 c) 1931
b) 1932 d) 1930
xi. ___ was one of the causes of the Quit India Movement:

a) Failure of the Second Round Table c) Mountbatten Plan

Conference d) Wavell Plan
b) Failure of the Cripps Mission
xii. To organise agriculture and industry on socialist lines was an aim of:

a) Indian National Congress c) The Indian National Army

b) The Forward Bloc d) The Muslim League
xiii. The final transfer of sovereignty to India in 1947 was known as:

a) Mountbatten Plan c) Cripps Plan

b) Wavell Plan d) Radcliffe Plan
xiv. British and French policy of Appeasement was in reference to which of these Countries?

a) Japan c) Germany
b) Italy d) USA
xv. The non-permanent members of the Security Council are elected by the members of:

a) The Trusteeship Council c) General Assembly

b) International Court of Justice d) The Secretariat
xvi.

Which movement is depicted in the above cartoon?

a) Formation of UN c) Beginning Cold War

b) Non-Aligned movement d) None of the above

Question 2

Congress member’s adjournment motion disallowed. The notice, along with another moved demanding a
discussion on China, was disallowed in the Lok Sabha. :The Times of India, Feb 10, 2023

i. Who can allow or disallow the above motion? What does this motion mean? [2]
ii. Mention two important occasions when the President addresses a joint session of Parliament. [2]
iii. 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. [2]
iv. Mention any two contributions of Dadabhai Naoroji to the Indian movement. [2]
v. Mention any two significance of the Lucknow pact. [2]
vi. Give two reasons for the acceptance of the Mountbatten plan by the congress. [2]
vii. Mention any two Priciples of Panchsheel. [2]

SECTION-II

(Attempt any two questions from this Section.)

Question 3

The Union Legislature of India is not only the law-making body, but the centre of all democratic political
process. With reference to the Parliament, answer the following:

i. State any three exclusive powers of the Lok Sabha that is not enjoyed by the other house. [3]
ii. Mention any three judicial powers of the Union Parliament. [3]
iii. The Speaker plays a key role in maintaining order and ensuring the smooth functioning of the Lok
Sabha. Mention any four functions of the Speaker to support this answer. [4]

Question 4

The President of India is the nominal head of the Union Administration. He exercises his powers on the
advice of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers. With reference to this, answer the following
questions:

i. What is the term of the President? Give two reasons for the indirect election of the President. [3]
ii. Explain briefly the position and powers of the Prime Minister in relation to the cabinet. [3]
iii. Mention any four financial powers of the President. [4]
Question 5

Under our constitution, the judiciary is a single integrated system of courts for the union and the states with
Supreme Court at the apex. With reference to this, answer the following:

i. Who appoints the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court? What are the qualifications required for the
appointment of judges of the Supreme Court? [3]
ii. Mention any three differences between Court of the District Judge and the Sessions Court. [3]
iii. How does the High Court protect the Fundamental Rights of individuals? What is meant by Revisory
Jurisdiction of the High Courts? [4]

SECTION B (30 Marks)

(Attempt any three questions from this Section.)

Question 6

Read the excerpt given below and answer the questions that follows:

“The great revolt of 1857 was a momentous struggle against colonial rule in the Indian subcontinent—the
most widespread anti-colonial struggle during the nineteenth century. It began in the second week of May
and soon encompassed large parts of Northern, Central and Eastern India. Whereas the British managed to
restore their authority in most of the areas where the uprising took place, the final operations continued till
the beginning of 1859. The upheaval of 1857-59 was not an isolated event.”

i. Mention any three policies used by the British to expand their political power in India. [3]
ii. Mention any three military causes of the Revolt of 1857. [3]
iii. State any four changes made in the army after the Revolt. [4]

Question 7

Nationalism refers to the feeling of oneness that emerges when people consider themselves as one nation.
With reference to the growth of nationalism, answer the following:

i. Explain the role of the press to the growth of Nationalism. [3]

ii. Mention any three objectives of Indian National Congress. [3]
iii. In the context of rise of Nationalism, explain the following:
(a) Vernacular Press Act
(b) Ilbert Bill

Question 8

Read the excerpt given below and answer the questions that follow:

"The movement had generated worldwide publicity, and British were looking for a way to end it. Gandhiji
was released from custody in January 1931, and the two men began negotiating the terms of the pact. For
many conservatives in England, the meetings and talks seemed unacceptable. They thought it was
inappropriate for the Viceroy. Gandhiji was authorised by the then President of the congress, Sardar Vallabh
Bhai Patel, to negotiate with the Viceroy.

He advised the nation to wait, watch, pray and hope for a better prospect for India."
 i. Who was the Viceroy who negotiated with Gandhiji? Name any two causes of the movement being
discussed above. [3]
ii. Mention any three impacts of this movement. [3]
iii. As a consequence of this meeting, a pact was signed. Mention any four conditions that the Congress
and the British Government agreed to according to this pact. [4]

Question 9

The World Wars marked a turning point in the history of the world. With reference to this period, answer the
following:

i. Name the peace organisation formed after World War I. State two objectives of this organisation. [3]
ii. Mention any three similarities between the ideologies of Fascism and Nazism. [3]
iii. Name the two rival blocs that fought against each other during World War II and state its signatory
countries. [4]

Question 10

Look at the picture given and answer the following questions:

i. Identify the above picture. Mention any two of its functions. [3]
ii. State the composition of Security Council. [3]
iii. Give the full form of UNICEF. Mention any three of its functions. [4]