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History & Civics ICSE Class 10 Notes and Videos

Many students often find history boring due to the extensive focus on events, dates, and wars, which require a lot of memorization. The chronology of events can be confusing, making it difficult for students to recall the correct sequence when writing answers.

In contrast, civics is generally considered more interesting, especially in the ICSE Class 10 curriculum, where students learn about the Indian Constitution and the functioning of a democratic country. This practical knowledge tends to engage students more effectively. However, this subject gets easier and more interesting to study when taught by Tarun Rupani sir.

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Chapter No. Chapter Name
1 The Union Legislature
2 The President and The Vice-President
3 Prime Minister and the Council of Ministers
4 The Supreme Court
5 The High Courts and the Subordinate Courts
6 The First War of Independence, 1857
7 Growth of Nationalism
8 First Phase of the Indian National Movement
9 Second Phase of the Indian National Movement
10 The Muslim League
11 Mahatma Gandhi and the National Movement
12 Quit India Movement
13 Forward Bloc, the INA and Independence & Partition of India
14 The First World War
15 Rise of Dictatorships
16 The Second World War
17 United Nations
18 Major Agencies of the United Nations
19 Non-Allied Movement

1. The Union Legislature

The first chapter briefly introduces the union legislature and the two houses of parliament, i.e. Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha. Their term, composition, and qualifications for membership and presiding officers. It also explains parliamentary procedures: a brief idea of sessions, quorum, question hour, adjournment, and no-confidence motion.

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2. The President and The Vice-President

The second chapter is about union executives and their composition. In this chapter, students will learn only about two executive wings: President and Vice president. The rest of the wings are explained in the third chapter. Here, students will learn about presidents and vice presidents, their appointments, and the impeachment process. 

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3. Prime Minister and the Council of Ministers

The third chapter is about the other executive bodies, i.e., the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers. Students will learn about the appointment, tenure, functions powers of the 

Prime minister. This chapter also teaches students about the distinction between the Council of Ministers and the Cabinet. 

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4. The Supreme Court

The next chapter in the civics book of ICSE class 10 is The Supreme Court: This chapter talks about composition, qualifications of judges, appointment, independence of the judiciary from the control of the executive and legislature, Its jurisdiction, and various functions.

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5. The High Courts and The Subordinate Courts

This chapter discusses the composition, qualifications of judges, and appointment of the high courts. It also briefly explains subordinate courts and the distinction between the court of the district judge and the sessions court lok adalats, its meaning, and its advantages.

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6. The First War of Independence, 1857

The First War of Independence, 1857, is the first chapter of the History subject of ICSE class 10. Students will learn the causes of the First War of Independence, 1857, and its consequences. 

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7. Growth of Nationalism

This chapter discusses factors leading to the growth of Nationalism– economic exploitation, repressive colonial policies, and socio-religious reform movements along with a brief contribution of social reformers Raja Rammohan Roy and Jyotiba Phule. 

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8. First Phase of The Indian National Movement

This chapter explains the first phase of the Indian national movement (1885-1907), its objectives, and methods of struggle of the Early Nationalists. This chapter also discusses the contributions of Dadabhai Naoroji, Surendranath Banerjee, and Gopal Krishna Gokhale.

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9. Second Phase of The Indian National Movement

This chapter explains the second phase of the Indian National Movement (1905-1916) -There is a brief mention of the causes of the Partition of Bengal and its perspective by the Nationalists. Surat Split of 1907; its objectives and methods of struggle of the Radicals are mentioned in detail. This chapter also provides the contributions of Bal Gangadhar Tilak, Bipin Chandra Pal, and Lala Lajpat Rai. 

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10. The Muslim League

The next chapter in the ICSE Class 10 History is The Muslim League. This chapter discusses the various factors that led to the formation of the Muslim League and its objectives. It also briefly mentions the significance of the Lucknow Pact—1916.

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11. Mahatma Gandhi and The National Movement

This chapter is about Mahatma Gandhi and his contribution to Indian Independence. It provides information about the Non-Cooperation Movement, its causes, activities during the movement, and its withdrawal, which happened due to the Chauri Chaura incident. The Civil Disobedience Movement, the Dandi March, the Gandhi-Irwin Pact, the Second Round Table Conference, and Dr. Bhimrao’s contribution are also discussed. 

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12. Quit India Movement

This chapter teaches students about the Quit India Movement of 1942 and its causes, like the Cripps Mission, various reasons for its failure, the failure, of the Cripps Mission, the Japanese threat, and the Quit India Resolution. 

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13. Forward Bloc, The INA & Independence and Partition of India

This chapter discusses the Forward Bloc, the INA & Independence and Partition of India. Subash Chandra Bose and his rift with Mahatma Gandhi & INC and how it led to the formation of the INA and Forward Bloc is also explained in the chapter. Moving further this chapter also discusses the Independence and partition of India. 

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14. The First World War

This chapter discusses the First World War, and its causes, such as Nationalism and Imperialism, the Armament Race, the division of Europe, the Sarajevo crisis and its outcome, the Treaty of Versailles, territorial rearrangements, and the formation of the League of Nations.

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15. Rise of Dictatorships

This chapter explains the rise of dictatorships that expanded after the First World War. It discusses fascism, its various causes, its rise in Italy, and how Mussolini rose to power. Moving further, this chapter also discusses the rise of dictatorship in Germany and how Adolf Hilter rose to power.

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16. The Second World War

This chapter discusses the various causes that led to the Second World War and its outcome, such as the formation of the UN and the Cold War. 

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17. United Nations

This chapter discusses the objectives of the U.N., the composition and functions of the General Assembly, the Security Council, and the International Court of Justice.

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18. Major Agencies of The United Nations

This chapter discusses the functions of the United Nations' major agencies: UNICEF, WHO, and UNESCO.

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19. Non-Allied Movement

This chapter discusses the Non-Allied Movement, its brief meaning, objectives, Panchsheel, the role of Jawaharlal Nehru, and the names of the architects of NAM.

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