Maharashtra SSC Class 10 History and Political Science April 2022 question paper
Maximum marks 40 · Time 2 hours
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Q.1 (A)
1 mark each
- Q.1 (A) (1)1 markThe first English newspaper in India was started by ____.
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- Q.1 (A) (2)1 markThe first Director General of the Archaeological Survey of India was ____.
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- Q.1 (A) (3)1 markThe first museum in India is ____ at Kolkata.
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Q.1 (B)
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- Q.1 (B) (1)1 markIdentify the wrong pair in the following set of travellers and their native countries, and rewrite it correctly: (i) Benjamin Tudela — Spain, (ii) Marco Polo — Italy, (iii) Ibn Batuta — India, (iv) Yuan Shwang — China.
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- Q.1 (B) (2)1 markIdentify the wrong pair in the following set of games and their types, and rewrite it correctly: (i) Mallakhamb — Physical Exercise game, (ii) Kabaddi — Outdoor games, (iii) Ice Hocky — Adventurous games, (iv) Atyapatya — Indoor games.
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- Q.1 (B) (3)1 markIdentify the wrong pair in the following set of editors and their newspapers, and rewrite it correctly: (i) James Augustus Hickey — Bengal Gazette, (ii) Balshastri Jambhekar — Darpan, (iii) Bhau Mahajan — Dnyanoday, (iv) Bal Gangadhar Tilak — Kesari.
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Q.2 (A)
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- Q.2 (A) (1)2 marksComplete the following timeline regarding Encyclopaedias related to the History subject. The timeline shows four entries in chronological order; the year is printed above the line and the name of the encyclopaedia below it. Fill in the four blank boxes.
Position on the timeline A.D. (above the line) Encyclopaedia (below the line) 1 ____ (blank) Bharatvarshiya Prachin Aitihasik Kosh 2 1932 ____ (blank) 3 ____ (blank) Bharatvarshiya Madhyayugin Charitrakosh 4 1946 ____ (blank) - Q.2 (A) (2)2 marksComplete the following concept chart. The central box reads 'International Sports' and four empty boxes branch out from it (one above, one to the left, one to the right and one below). Write appropriate answers in the four empty boxes.
- Q.2 (A) (3)2 marksComplete the following concept map. The central oval reads 'Tangible Cultural Heritage' and four empty boxes branch out from it (one above, one to the left, one to the right and one below). Write appropriate answers in the four empty boxes.
Q.2 (B)
2 marks each · attempt any 2
- Q.2 (B) (1)2 marksWrite a short note on : Subaltern History.
- Q.2 (B) (2)2 marksWrite a short note on : Voltaire.
- Q.2 (B) (3)2 marksWrite a short note on : Louvre Museum.
Q.3
2 marks each · attempt any 2
- Q.3 (1)2 marksExplain the following statement with reasons : We must preserve our natural and cultural heritage.
- Q.3 (2)2 marksExplain the following statement with reasons : Knowledge of history is essential for newspaper articles.
- Q.3 (3)2 marksExplain the following statement with reasons : Toys can tell us about cultural history.
- Q.3 (4)2 marksExplain the following statement with reasons : Running commentaries of cricket broadcasted by Bal. J. Pandit on Akashavani were entertaining.
Q.4
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- Read the following extract and answer the questions below : Sohagaura Copper-plate : The copper-plate was found at Sohagaura (District Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh). It is supposed to be from the Mauryan period. The inscription on it is in Brahmi script. The symbols known as 'Tree-in-railing' and 'Mountain' at the beginning of the inscription also occur on punch marked coins. Another symbol which looks like a structure erected on four pillars is supposed to be indicative of a granary. The inscription records a royal order that the grains stored in the granary should be distributed carefully. It is supposed to be suggestive of precautions taken in the times of a famine.Q.4 (1)1 markWhere was the Sohagaura Copper-plate found ?
- Q.4 (2)1 markIn which script is Sohagaura Copper-plate ?
- Q.4 (3)2 marksExplain the importance of Sohagaura Copper-plate as a source of History.
Q.5
3 marks each · attempt any 2
- Q.5 (1)3 marksAnswer the following question in detail : How can we correlate Applied History with our present ?
- Q.5 (2)3 marksAnswer the following question in detail : Write in detail 'History of Akashwani'.
- Q.5 (3)3 marksAnswer the following question in detail : Explain the difference between outdoor and indoor games.
- Q.5 (4)3 marksAnswer the following question in detail : What are the professional opportunities in the Tourism and Hospitality industry available to History students ?
Q.6
1 mark each
- Q.6 (1)1 markThe essence of democracy is ____.
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- Q.6 (2)1 markIn the pre-independence period ____ tribe from Orissa revolted against the British rule.
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Q.7
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- Q.7 (1)2 marksState whether the following statement is true or false. Give a reason for your answer : The judgements of court on various subjects have made the political process in India more mature.
- Q.7 (2)2 marksState whether the following statement is true or false. Give a reason for your answer : The State Government decides as to when and in how many stages the elections would be held in a particular state.
- Q.7 (3)2 marksState whether the following statement is true or false. Give a reason for your answer : Consumer movement came into existence.
Q.8 (A)
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- Q.8 (A) (1)2 marksWrite the following concept : Multiparty system.
- Q.8 (A) (2)2 marksWrite the following concept : Water revolution.
Q.8 (B)
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- Q.8 (B) (1)2 marksDo as directed : Complete the following flow chart of the 'Process of Elections'. The chart is printed as six boxes joined by downward arrows; the first box reads 'Establishment of Constituencies' and the last box reads 'Counting of votes'. The four middle boxes are blank and have to be filled in the correct order.
Step Printed in the box 1 Establishment of Constituencies 2 ____ (blank) 3 ____ (blank) 4 ____ (blank) 5 ____ (blank) 6 Counting of votes - Q.8 (B) (2)2 marksDo as directed : Complete the following concept diagram. The central box reads 'Regional Parties in Maharashtra' and four empty boxes branch out from it (one above, one to the left, one to the right and one below). Write appropriate answers in the four empty boxes.
Q.9
2 marks each · attempt any 1
- Q.9 (1)2 marksAnswer in brief : Which decisions of the court has resulted in protection of honour and dignity of women ?
- Q.9 (2)2 marksAnswer in brief : Why movements need a strong leadership ?