ICSE Class 10 History & Civics — Chapter Summary
ICSE Class 10 History & Civics chapter summary, chapter by chapter across 21 chapters. Follows the ICSE / ISC syllabus.
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The Union Parliament is the legislative organ of the Union Government. It consists of three constituents: the Lok Sabha, the Rajya Sabha, and the President. India has a federal system, but the Constitution never uses the word federation. The Indian system combines federal features with strong unitar
The Great Uprising of 1857 was a major revolt against British rule in India. It began as a sepoy mutiny at Meerut on 10 May 1857, but soon spread across North India and became a widespread challenge to British authority. The uprising grew from many causes: political annexations, social and religious
The Union Executive is made up of the President, the Vice-President, the Prime Minister, and the Council of Ministers. The President is the head of the State and the first citizen of India, but the real executive power is exercised on the advice of the Council of Ministers headed by the Prime Minist
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21 chapters
The Union Legislature The Union Parliament
The First War of Independence ( The Great Uprising of 1857)
The Union Executive
Factors Promoting The Growth of National and Foundation of The Indian National Congress
The Prime Minister, Council of Ministers and The Cabinet
Programme and Achievements of the Early Nationalists (Moderates)
The Union Judiciary The Supreme Court
The Partition of Bengal-The Rise of Assertive Radical Nationalism
The State Judiciary The High Courts
Formation of the Muslim League
Subordinate Courts
The National Movement (During the First World War)
Mahatma Gandhi and the National Movement
The National Movement (1935-42)-The Quit India Movement and the INA
The Last Phase-Independence and Partition of India ( 1942-47)
The First World War (1914-18)
Rise of Dictatorship Fascism and Nazism
The Second World War (1939-45)
The United Nations
Major Agencies of the United Nations Organisation
The Non-Aligned Movement
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