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Day 3: MH SSC Class 10 History

5 questions (7 parts). Try each one first, then open its answer.

  1. Question 1

    Historiography: Development in the West. Asked 3 times: Mar 2020*, Mar 2024, Mar 2025 (* = numbers or wording changed that year)

    Answer the following questions in detail (any two) :
    Q5(1)
    What is feminist historiography ?

  2. Question 2

    History of Indian Arts. Asked 3 times: Mar 2020, Mar 2024, Mar 2025

    Answer the following questions in detail (any two) :
    Q5(2)
    What kind of professional opportunities are available in the field of Arts ?

  3. Question 3

    Historiography: Development in the West. Asked 2 times: Jul 2024, Jun 2026

    Answer the following questions in detail (any two) :
    Q5(1)
    Explain Karl Marx's 'Class Theory'.

  4. Question 4 (case study, 3 parts)

    History of Indian Arts. Asked 2 times: Jul 2024, Jun 2026* (* = numbers or wording changed that year)

    Read the following passage and answer the questions based on it : Temples in Maharashtra built in 12th-13th centuries are known as Hemadpanti temples. The outer walls of Hemadpanti temples are built in a star shape. In the star-shaped plan, the outer walls of the temple has a zigzag design. This results into an interesting effect of alternating light and shadow. The important characteristic of Hemadpanti temple is its masonry. The walls are built without using any mortar, by locking the stones by using the technique of tenon and mortise joints. The Ambreshwar temple at Ambarnath near Mumbai, Gondeshwar temple at Sinnar near Nashik, Aundha Nagnath temple in the Hingoli district are a few finest examples of the Hemadpanti style. Their plan is star-shaped. The Hemadpanti temples are found at several places in Maharashtra.
    Q4(1)
    In which state do we find the Hemadpanti temples ?
    Q4(2)
    In which centuries were the Hemadpanti temples built ?
    Q4(3)
    Express your opinion about the Hemadpanti temples.

  5. Question 5

    Mass Media and History. Asked 2 times: Apr 2022, Jun 2026

    Choose the correct option from the given options and complete the statements :
    Q1(A)(2)
    The first English newspaper in India was started by ____.

    Tap an option to check your answer.