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The Union Legislature The Union Parliament — Study Plan

ICSE · Class 10 · History & Civics

A step-by-step study plan for The Union Legislature The Union Parliament, ICSE Class 10 History & Civics: what to learn first, what to practise and when.

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Study Plan

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Day 1–2

Learn the Theory

Read the textbook chapter carefully. Note down definitions, formulas and key ideas. Focus on: Federal Set-up and Parliament, Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha.

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Day 3

Practise

Solve the textbook exercises and extra practice questions. There are 41 questions available for this chapter.

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Day 4

Revise & Test

Revise key points without looking at your notes. Take a practice quiz and mark weak areas for another pass.

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Day 7

Spaced Revision

Come back to The Union Legislature The Union Parliament after a week. Use flashcards for quick recall and try past exam questions on this chapter.

What to Focus On

  • The Constitution never uses the word federation.
  • India is a union of states.
  • Powers are divided between the Centre and the States.
  • Parliament is the law-making body at the Centre.
  • It controls the Union Council of Ministers.
  • It controls the national budget.
  • Lok Sabha means House of the People.
  • Members are directly elected by the people.
  • Universal Adult Franchise gives the vote to citizens aged 18 and above.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

India is a federation and the Constitution uses the word federation.

The Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha have equal power in all matters.

The Speaker is the Chairman of the Rajya Sabha and the Vice-President is connected with the Lok Sabha.

Memory Tips

Parliament has three constituents

Lok Sabha is the House of the People and more powerful

Rajya Sabha represents the States and is permanent

Maximum and current strength of Lok Sabha

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the important topics in The Union Legislature The Union Parliament for ICSE Class 10 History & Civics?
Key topics in The Union Legislature The Union Parliament include Federal Set-up and Parliament, Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha, Speaker and Deputy Speaker of Lok Sabha. Study these first, then practise questions on each for the ICSE Class 10 board exam.
How should I revise The Union Legislature The Union Parliament for the ICSE Class 10 board exam?
Learn the core ideas first, then work through the 41 practice questions on The Union Legislature The Union Parliament. Revise definitions regularly and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.

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