Maharashtra SSC Class 10 History and Political Science March 2020 question paper
Maximum marks 40 · Time 2 hours
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Q.1 (A)
1 mark each
- Q.1 (A) (1)1 markChoose the correct option from the given options and complete the sentence : It may be said that ____ was the founder of Modern Historiography.
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- Q.1 (A) (2)1 markChoose the correct option from the given options and complete the sentence : ____ is considered as the mother of science and all other subjects.
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- Q.1 (A) (3)1 markChoose the correct option from the given options and complete the sentence : Bhilar is known as the village of ____.
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Q.1 (B)
1 mark each
- Q.1 (B) (1)1 markIdentify the wrong pair in the following and rewrite : (i) V. K. Rajwade - Marathyanchya Itihasachi Sadhane; (ii) Swatantryawir V. D. Savarkar - The Indian War of Independence 1857; (iii) Pandita Ramabai - Stri-Purush Tulana; (iv) Mahatma Phule - Gulamgiri.
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- Q.1 (B) (2)1 markIdentify the wrong pair in the following and rewrite : (i) Darpan - Balshastri Jambhekar; (ii) Kesari - Bal Gangadhar Tilak; (iii) Deenbandhu - Gopal Hari Deshmukh; (iv) Prabhakar - Bhau Mahajan.
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- Q.1 (B) (3)1 markIdentify the wrong pair in the following and rewrite : (i) Rock-cut caves - Matheran, Chikhaldara; (ii) Railway Station - Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus, Mumbai; (iii) Wildlife Sanctuary - Dajipur; (iv) Natural Heritage - Western Ghats and its Kaas Plateau.
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Q.2 (A)
2 marks each · attempt any 2
- Q.2 (A) (1)2 marksComplete the following table. The centre column of the printed table carries the heading 'World Natural Heritage Sites in India'. Of the six boxes ranged on either side of it only two are printed - 'Western Ghats' at the top left and 'Kaziranga National Park' at the bottom right; the remaining four boxes are blank and are to be filled in.
Left column Centre Right column Western Ghats World Natural Heritage Sites in India ____ ____ ____ ____ Kaziranga National Park - Q.2 (A) (2)2 marksComplete the following concept map. The centre circle of the printed map reads 'Indoor games'; four circles are joined to it - two above and two below - and all four are blank. Write an appropriate indoor game in each of the four blank circles.
- Q.2 (A) (3)2 marksComplete the following concept map. The centre box of the printed map reads 'Types of Tourism'; four circles are joined to it - two above and two below - and all four are blank. Write an appropriate type of tourism in each of the four blank circles.
Q.2 (B)
2 marks each · attempt any 2
- Q.2 (B) (1)2 marksWrite a short note on : Feminist History.
- Q.2 (B) (2)2 marksWrite a short note on : Need of entertainment.
- Q.2 (B) (3)2 marksWrite a short note on : Importance of sports.
Q.3
2 marks each · attempt any 2
- Q.3 (1)2 marksExplain the following statement with reasons : Voltaire said to be the founder of Modern Historiography.
- Q.3 (2)2 marksExplain the following statement with reasons : The list of World Heritage Sites is announced by UNESCO.
- Q.3 (3)2 marksExplain the following statement with reasons : An expert with deep understanding of art history is required in the art market.
- Q.3 (4)2 marksExplain the following statement with reasons : Archives and libraries publish research journals, informative pamphlets, leaflets, posters, etc.
Q.4
marks as printed
- Read the following extract and answer the questions below : Dashavatara Theatre : Dashavatara is part of the folk theatre in Maharashtra. Dashavatara shows are presented in the regions of Konkan and Goa after harvesting season is over. The stories presented in these shows are based on the 10 incarnations of Vishnu, namely Matsya, Koorma, Varaha, Narsimha, Wamana, Parashurama, Ram, Krishna, Buddha and Kalki. At the beginning of the show sutradhara, the narrator invokes Lord Ganesha, the destroyer of obstacles. The method of acting, make-up, costumes in Dashavatara shows is set by the tradition. The show is mostly musical but sometimes there may be a few spontaneous dialogues. The characters representing gods use wooden masks. The show ends by breaking dahihandi, an earthen pot of curds, followed by aarati, singing praises of the God. In the 18th century Shyamji Naik Kale started a phad, of Dashavatara artists which used to perform all over Maharashtra. Vishnudas Bhave, the pioneer of Marathi theatre staged mythological plays by introducing some modifications in the Dashavatara style. Thus, the origins of the Marathi theatre can be traced to Dashavatara tradition.Q.4 (1)1 markIn which state Dashavatara is part of folk theatre ?
- Q.4 (2)1 markTo whom the narrator invokes at the beginning of the show ?
- Q.4 (3)2 marksThe form of Dashavatara Folk theatre. Explain.
Q.5
3 marks each · attempt any 2
- Q.5 (1)3 marksAnswer the following question in detail : What is Marxist History ?
- Q.5 (2)3 marksAnswer the following question in detail : What kind of training is required to study written sources ?
- Q.5 (3)3 marksAnswer the following question in detail : What kind of professional opportunities are available in the field of arts ? Explain.
- Q.5 (4)3 marksAnswer the following question in detail : What were the different means of communication known around the world before the advent of Newspaper ?
Q.6
1 mark each
- Q.6 (1)1 markChoose the correct option from the given options and complete the statement : The essence of democracy is ____.
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- Q.6 (2)1 markChoose the correct option from the given options and complete the statement : ____ is the main demand of farmers movement.
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Q.7
2 marks each · attempt any 2
- Q.7 (1)2 marksState whether the following statement is true or false. Give reasons for your answer : Indian democracy is considered the largest democracy in the world.
- Q.7 (2)2 marksState whether the following statement is true or false. Give reasons for your answer : Political parties act as a link between government and people.
- Q.7 (3)2 marksState whether the following statement is true or false. Give reasons for your answer : Importance of the problems of farmers and tribals has increased in the left extremist movement.
Q.8 (A)
2 marks each · attempt any 1
- Q.8 (A) (1)2 marksExplain the following concept : Right to Information.
- Q.8 (A) (2)2 marksExplain the following concept : Regionalism.
Q.8 (B)
2 marks each · attempt any 1
- Q.8 (B) (1)2 marksDo as instructed - complete the following concept diagram. The centre box of the printed diagram reads 'National Parties in India'; four boxes are joined to it - one above, one on the left, one on the right and one below - and all four are blank. Write the name of an appropriate national party in each of the four blank boxes.
- Q.8 (B) (2)2 marksDo as instructed - complete the following concept diagram. The centre box of the printed diagram reads 'Democratic Values'; four boxes are joined to it - one above, one on the left, one on the right and one below - and all four are blank. Write an appropriate democratic value in each of the four blank boxes.
Q.9
2 marks each · attempt any 1
- Q.9 (1)2 marksAnswer in brief : What is code of conduct ? Explain.
- Q.9 (2)2 marksAnswer in brief : For which reforms were the women's movement in the pre-independence period fighting ?