ICSE Class 10 History & Civics Paper 1 Exam 2025-26: Most Important Questions with Answers for Last Minute Revision

The ICSE Class 10 History & Civics Paper 1 exam is scheduled for March 11, 2026. There's very little time left for the exam, and practicing the right questions is crucial for last-minute preparation.

We've provided the latest most important questions and answers in this article. These questions cover all sections. These questions are very useful for last-minute revision.

Solving these important questions well before the March 11 exam will make it easier to score good marks in the paper. You can read the most important questions given below and complete your final preparation.

ICSE Class 10 History & Civics Paper 1 Exam 2025-26 Most Important Questions

Question 1. Identify the exclusive powers of the Rajya Sabha.

P: Can introduce a new All India Service
Q: Can impeach the President
R: Can never be dissolved as a whole
S: Can introduce a Money Bill

(a) P and Q
(b) R and S
(c) P and R
(d) Q and S

Answer: (c) P and R

Question 2. Who made the amendment which resulted in the headline given below?

(a) The Supreme Court
(b) The President
(c) The Parliament
(d) The Prime Minister

Answer: (c) The Parliament

Question 3. Given below are details of few Indian citizens:

Select the person who fulfils the eligibility criteria to become the President of India.

(a) W
(b) X
(c) Y
(d) Z

Answer: (d) Z

Question 4. Observe the given picture. In case of a similar unruly situation in the Lok Sabha, choose the action that may be taken by the Speaker. 

(a) Adjourn the house for lack of quorum.
(b) Dissolve the Lok Sabha.
(c) Adjourn the house for lack of discipline.
(d) Disqualify the members under Anti-defection law.

Answer: (c) adjourn the house for lack of discipline.

Question 5. Choose the correct option to replace the underlined word:

The Union ministers are collectively responsible to the Prime Minister.

(a) Lok Sabha
(b) Rajya Sabha
(c) President
(d) Speaker

Answer: (a) Lok Sabha

Question 6. Residents of Jodhpur, X and Y got married in the year 2014 and after 4 months of wedlock, petty family issues and arguments resulted in their separation for 6 years. The matter was placed before the Bench of Lok Adalat Family Court, Jodhpur wherein all efforts were made to reunite the family again. With constant efforts of counselling, parties agreed to live together and withdraw their Divorce Petition. 

Which advantage of the Lok Adalat is highlighted in the above case?

(a) Saves money
(b) Speedy justice
(c) Works on the spirit of compromise
(d) Reduces the burden on High Courts

Answer: (c) Works on the spirit of compromise

Question 7. Assertion (A): The Indian National Congress was formed in 1885.

Reason (R): The main aim of the Indian National Congress at its inception was to demand complete independence for India.

(a) (A) is true and (R) is false.
(b) (A) is false and (R) is true.
(c) Both (A) and (R) are true, and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
(d) Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).

Answer: (a) (A) is true and (R) is false.

Question 8. Identify the option which shows the correct chronology of the following events:

1. The Dandi March
2. The Second Round Table Conference
3. The Simon Commission

(a) 3-1-2
(b) 1-3-2
(c) 3-2-1
(d) 2-1-3

Answer: (a) 3-1-2

Question 9. The area in which Anand stays has had no water supply for three days in spite of repeated complaints. The residents have a meeting and discuss a few methods to resolve this problem. Being a follower of the beliefs and methods of the Early Nationalists, which of the following methods is Anand NOT LIKELY to approve?

(a) Peaceful procession by the residents
(b) Follow the method of boycott
(c) Write a petition to the government
(d) Write an article in the newspaper highlighting the problem

Answer: (b) Follow the method of boycott

Question 10. Identify the cities most affected by American action in World War II.

(a) Rome, Berlin
(b) Tokyo, Berlin
(c) Hiroshima, Nagasaki
(d) Tokyo, Rome

Answer: (c) Hiroshima, Nagasaki

Question 11. Which repressive policy of Lord Lytton is depicted in the picture given?

(a) Organising the Grand Delhi
(b) The Arms Act
(c) Reduction of the maximum age of Civil Service Examination
(d) The Vernacular Press Act

Answer: (d) The Vernacular Press Act

Question 12. Identify the odd one out of the following Assertive Nationalists Leaders.  

(a) Bipin Chandra Pal
(b) Dadabhai Naoroji
(c) Lala Lajpat Rai
(d) Bal Gangadhar Tilak

Answer: (b) Dadabhai Naoroji

Question 13. Read the description and choose the correct option -

This was a significant event in Indian history. Many underlying causes of the revolt included economic exploitation, social reforms, and political annexations by the British. Even in its failure it ignited nationalism in the people of India. Its immediate cause was___________.

(a) introduction of the Doctrine of Lapse
(b) annexation of Indian states by the British
(c) use of greased cartridges in Enfield rifles
(d) establishment of English as the medium of instruction

Answer: (c) Use of greased cartridges in Enfield rifles

Question 14. Which of the following countries will NOT be part of this cartoon?

(a) China
(b) Japan
(c) Russia
(d) Britain

Answer: (b) Japan

Question 15. Identify the correct pair from the given options.

(a) Surendranath Banerjee – Assertive Nationalist
(b) Raja Ram Mohan Roy – Delhi Durbar
(c) Dadabhai Naoroji – First President of Congress
(d) Jyotiba Phule – Women’s Education

Answer: (d) Jyotiba Phule – Women’s Education

Question 16. Which of the following scenarios describes the Non-Alignment Policy (NAM)?

(a) A country forms a military alliance only with the United States.
(b) A country maintains relations with both factions during the Cold War and does not take sides.
(c) A country is part of a religious movement advocating non-violence
(d) A country aligns with the Soviet Union and receives military aid.

Answer: (b) A country maintains relations with both factions during the Cold War and does not take sides.

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