ICSE Class 10

ICSE Class 10 The Union Legislature — Mock Test (2027)

Free online mock test for The Union Legislature (ICSE Class 10 History and Civics) — 10 competency-based questions based on the latest CISCE 2027 syllabus, with instant marking. Try the samples below, then take the full test free.

What to expect: This mock test covers key concepts from the The Union Legislature chapter — including application-based and competency-focused questions aligned with how ICSE actually sets the paper.

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Sample questions

  1. 1.Based on the given news excerpt about ordinances, which two points can be deduced regarding their nature and requirements?
    • A.An ordinance has the force of an Act of Parliament and must be ratified within six weeks of Parliament’s reassembly.
    • B.An ordinance is permanent and does not require parliamentary approval.
    • C.An ordinance can only be issued by state governments, not the central government.
    • D.An ordinance automatically becomes law after one year without ratification.
  2. 2.Which of the following correctly defines Residuary powers and identifies the authority to which they belong for making laws?
    • A.Powers related to matters in the State List, belonging to State Legislatures.
    • B.Powers concerning matters not specified in the division of powers, belonging solely to the Parliament.
    • C.Powers shared between the Union and State Governments, belonging to both.
    • D.Powers related to local governance, belonging to Municipal Corporations.
  3. 3.Which of the following correctly describes a limitation on the Rajya Sabha's power regarding Money Bills?
    • A.The Rajya Sabha can reject a Money Bill with a two-thirds majority.
    • B.The Rajya Sabha must return a Money Bill within 14 days or it is deemed passed.
    • C.The Rajya Sabha can amend a Money Bill without Lok Sabha approval.
    • D.The Rajya Sabha has 30 days to debate a Money Bill before it is passed.
  4. 4.The term of the Lok Sabha can be extended during emergency by...
    • A.One year at a time.
    • B.Six months at a time.
    • C.Three months at a time.
    • D.One month at a time.
  5. 5.Your father is a renowned scientist. He has neither contested nor won any election to the Rajya Sabha. But he has recently become a member of the Rajya Sabha. How is this possible?
    • a.He is appointed by the Chief Justice of India
    • b.He is nominated by the President
    • c.He is appointed by the Prime Minister
    • d.He is nominated by the State Governor.

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