ICSE Class 10 History Question Paper 2023, 2022, 2020 PDF Download

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Since the Class 10 History and Civics 2023 exam is over, students can download the Class 10 History and Civics 2023, 2022, 2020 question papers from the article below.

ICSE Class 10 History and Civics Question Paper 2023 PDF Download: Students prepping to appear for ICSE Exams 2024 are advised to practice previous year question papers ICSE to score well. ICSE Class 10 History Exam 2024 is on February 26, 2024.  ICSE Board Exam 2024 will be conducted from February 21, 2024, to March 28, 2024, according to ICSE date sheet 2024. The Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE) conducted the ICSE Class 10 History and Civics exam 2023 on March 6, 2023. The exam started at 11 am and ended at 1 pm. There were two parts in ICSE Class 10 History and Civics question paper 2023. All questions from Part I were compulsory, while students were to attempt any five questions of their choice from Sections A and B of Part II. 

Must Read: ICSE 2024 History & Civics Question Paper (Available) PDF Download

Since the Class 10 History and Civics 2023 exam is over, students can download the question paper from the below link. The CISCE released the ICSE exam dates 2023 on December 1, 2022. The ICSE board 10th exams 2023 began on February 27 and concluded on March 29, 2023. 

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ICSE Class 10 History and Civics Question Paper 2023, 2022, 2020 - Download PDF    

Students can download the ICSE Class 10 History and Civics Question Paper 2023 and the previous years’ ICSE Hindi Class 10 Question papers from the table below.  

ICSE Class 10 History and Civics Question Papers    

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ICSE Class 10 History and Civics Question Paper 2022    

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ICSE Class 10 History and Civics Question Paper 2020    

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To download ICSE Specimen Question Papers, click here    

Q:   How many specimen question papers are available for ICSE 2025 class 10?

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The ICSE Board has released 10 specimen question papers for ICSE 2025 class 10. These specimen papers are available for download on the official CISCE website. The papers are for English, Mathematics, Science, and other subjects. Students can practice these papers to familiarize themselves with the exam pattern and marking scheme. The specimen papers also help students identify the types of questions that may be asked in the actual exam. By solving these papers, students can improve their problem-solving skills and boost their confidence for the exams. It is recommended that students practice as many specimen papers as possible to achieve good scores.

ICSE Class 10 History and Civics Question Paper 2023 - Download PDF 

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Score well in ICSE 10th exams 2024 with these tips  

All ICSE Board students aiming to achieve good results in ICSE Class 10 2024 exams must go through the ICSE board class 10 exam preparation tips stated below.    

  • Complete the ICSE Class 10 syllabus as soon as possible and find out which topics need more time and hard work .   
  • Prepare a timetable and follow it religiously.  
  • If you are preparing to score good in ICSE Board exam 2024, practice previous year question papers. 
  • Make sure that you get sound sleep of at least seven hours every night before the examination.  
  • Proper intake of food to remain in good health before the examination is very important.  
  • Taking small breaks in between studies. It will help you remain stress-free, especially during the exam session.  

ICSE 10th Board Exam 2024 Instructions  

  • Students appearing for ICSE 10th board exam 2024 must carry their admit card as without it they will not be allowed to appear for the exam  
  • Reach the centre at least one hour before the exam commences  
  • No electronic devices, smart watches, calculators are allowed inside the exam hall  
  • The candidate will not be allowed to leave the exam before the completion of the paper  
  • Read the instructions given on the question booklet and write your details on the answer paper correctly  
  • Use a black/blue ballpoint pen/fountain pen to write answers but use pencil to draw diagrams  
  • Once you complete your paper, arrange the answer sheets in sequential order  

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