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ICSE Class 10 History & Civics — Quick Revision Notes

Quick revision notes for ICSE Class 10 History & Civics. Key formulas, concepts, and definitions for last-minute board exam preparation.

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1

The Union Legislature The Union Parliament

Topics covered

  • Federal System in India
  • Lok Sabha - The Lower House
  • The Speaker of Lok Sabha
  • Rajya Sabha - The Upper House
India has a unique federal systemThe Lower House with maximum 550The Upper House with maximum 250Formal rules and processes including QuestionThe presiding officer elected by Lok
2

The First War of Independence ( The Great Uprising of 1857)

Topics covered

  • Background and Context
  • Political Causes
  • Social and Religious Causes
  • Economic Causes
A policy introduced by Lord DalhousieAn agreement where the British promisedThe immediate trigger of the revoltThe systematic transfer of India's wealthIndian sepoys faced discrimination in pay
3

The Union Executive

Topics covered

  • The President of India - Qualifications and Election
  • Presidential Powers and Functions
  • Emergency Powers and Their Effects
  • Vice-President of India
The Union Executive comprises four mainThe President is elected indirectly throughThe President exercises seven categoriesThree types of emergencies can beThe President can be removed through

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