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The Union Executive

ICSE · Class 10 · History & Civics

Step-by-step guide to study The Union Executive in ICSE Class 10 History & Civics. Topics to cover, practice strategy, and time allocation.

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Study Plan

1
Day 1–2

Learn the Theory

Read the textbook chapter carefully. Note down definitions, formulas, and key concepts.

2
Day 3

Practice Problems

Solve textbook exercises and additional practice questions. There are 44 questions available for this chapter.

3
Day 4

Revise & Test

Revise key formulas and concepts without looking at notes. Take a practice quiz to test your understanding. Mark weak areas for re-revision.

4
Day 7

Spaced Revision

Revisit The Union Executive after a week. Use flashcards for quick recall. Solve previous year questions from this chapter.

What to Focus On

  • Union Executive = President + Vice-President + Prime Minister + Council of Ministers
  • India is a Republic — the head of State is an elected person who holds office for a defined period
  • The President is the constitutional/ceremonial head; real power lies with the Prime Minister

  • Candidate must be 35+ years, Indian citizen, qualified for Lok Sabha membership but not a sitting member
  • Must not hold any office of profit; must not be a proclaimed offender
  • 50 proposers + 50 seconders required; security deposit = ₹15,000 (forfeited if less than 1/6th votes secured)

  • Normal term = 5 years; maximum = 10 years (2 terms) by convention
  • Oath administered by the Chief Justice of India
  • President's salary = ₹5,00,000 per month

Common Mistakes to Avoid

The President of India is the most powerful person in the country and takes all major decisions independently.

The President is directly elected by the people of India, just like in a general election.

The President can be impeached by a simple majority in Parliament, like passing a normal bill.

Memory Tips

Qualifications of the President (citizen, 35 years, Lok Sabha eligible, no office of profit, not a criminal)

The President is a constitutional/titular head — real power lies with the PM and Council of Ministers

Electoral College for Presidential Election — Elected MLAs of states + Elected MPs of both Houses

Formula for value of MLA's vote = (State Population ÷ Total elected MLAs) ÷ 1000

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the important topics in The Union Executive for ICSE Class 10 History & Civics?
Key topics in The Union Executive include Powers of the President of India, Correct vs Incorrect Understanding of Presidential Power, Powers of the President of India. These are the concepts ICSE Class 10 examiners draw on most — study them first, then practise related questions.
How to score full marks in The Union Executive — ICSE Class 10 History & Civics?
Understand the core concepts first, then work through the 44 practice questions available for this chapter. Revise formulas and definitions regularly, and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.

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