Ages and Events: ICSE History and Civics for Classes 9 and 10 is structured according to the latest syllabus prescribed by the Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE).The books follow a narrative as well as critical approach while dealing with the historical and political concepts and events. Each topic of the syllabus has been extensively covered, keeping in mind the scope as well as the parameters of the board examination. Table of ContentsHistory1. The First War of Independence in 1857 2. Growth of Nationalism 3. Programme and Achievements of Early Nationalists 4. Partition of Bengal5. Rise of Assertive Nationalism 6. The Muslim League and the Lucknow Pact 7. Mahatma Gandhi and the National Movement 8. Quit India Movement 9. Forward Bloc and the Indian National Army 10. Independence and Partition of India 11. The First World War 12. Rise of Dictatorships 13. The Second World War 14. United Nations Organisation 15. Major Agencies of the United Nations 16. Universal Declaration of Human Rights 17. Non-Aligned Movement Civics1. The Union Parliament 2. The Union Executive: President and Vice-President 3. The Prime Minister and Council of Ministers 4. The Judiciary: The Supreme Court 5. The State Judiciary: The High Courts Model Test Paper 1 Model Test Paper 2 Model Test Paper 3 Model Test Paper 4 Model Test Paper 5 Internal Assessment Internal Assessment in History and Civics: Guidelines for Marking with Grades.