Maharashtra SSC Class 10 History and Political Science July 2024 question paper
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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: The ______ saw the rise of Mathura school.
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- Q.1 (A) (3)1 markChoose the correct option from the given options and complete the sentence: ______ at Kolkata is the first museum in India.
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Q.1 (B)
1 mark each
- Q.1 (B) (1)1 markIdentify the wrong pair in the following and write: (i) Rene Descartes - 'Discourse on the Method'; (ii) Karl Marx - 'Das Capital'; (iii) Georg Wilhelm Friedrich Hegel - 'Reason in History'; (iv) Leopold von Ranke - 'The Histories'.
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- Q.1 (B) (2)1 markIdentify the wrong pair in the following and write: (i) Matheran - Hill Station; (ii) Todoba - Rock-cut Caves; (iii) Kolhapur - Pilgrim Centre; (iv) Ajanta - World Heritage.
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- Q.1 (B) (3)1 markIdentify the wrong pair in the following and write: (i) Mallakhamb - Outdoor game based on physical skills; (ii) Water Polo - Water sport; (iii) Skating - Adventurous ice sport; (iv) Chess - Outdoor game.
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Q.2 (A)
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- Q.2 (A) (1)2 marksComplete the concept chart. The printed chart is a square divided into four parts. Each part names the subject of a historical work, its author and the work, and one entry in each part is left blank:Fill in the four blanks.
Subject Author Work Purpose of Historiography Ziauddin Barani ______ Descriptions of the battles fought by Babur ______ Tuzuk-i-Babari History of Kashmir Kalhana ______ The reign of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj ______ Sabhasad Bakhar - Q.2 (A) (2)2 marksComplete the following concept map. The central circle carries the heading 'Types of Tourism', and four empty boxes are joined to it by arrows (one above, one on the left, one on the right and one below). Write an appropriate type of tourism in each of the four blank boxes.
- Q.2 (A) (3)2 marksComplete the following chart. The printed chart has two columns headed 'Bhajan' and 'Bharud' and two rows labelled 'Characteristics' and 'Examples'; all four cells are blank.
Bhajan Bharud Characteristics ______ ______ Examples ______ ______
Q.2 (B)
2 marks each · attempt any 2
- Q.2 (B) (1)2 marksWrite a short note on: Art.
- Q.2 (B) (2)2 marksWrite a short note on: The role of newspaper in the Indian struggle for independence.
- Q.2 (B) (3)2 marksWrite a short note on: Dictionaries.
Q.3
2 marks each · attempt any 2
- Q.3 (1)2 marksExplain the following statement with reasons: Bakhar is an important type of historical documents.
- Q.3 (2)2 marksExplain the following statement with reasons: It is essential to study the history of technology.
- Q.3 (3)2 marksExplain the following statement with reasons: Knowledge of History is essential for newspaper articles.
- Q.3 (4)2 marksExplain the following statement with reasons: Only trained persons, who are duly qualified can take up the tasks involved in the work of conservation and preservation.
Q.4
marks as printed
- 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.Q.4 (1)1 markHow are the outer walls of Hemadpanti temples built?
- Q.4 (2)1 markGive examples of Hemadpanti temples.
- Q.4 (3)2 marksWhat are the main characteristics of Hemadpanti temples?
Q.5
3 marks each · attempt any 2
- Q.5 (1)3 marksAnswer the following question in detail: Explain Karl Marx's class theory.
- Q.5 (2)3 marksAnswer the following question in detail: How can we correlate Applied History with our present?
- Q.5 (3)3 marksAnswer the following question in detail: Explain the close tie between Sports and History.
- Q.5 (4)3 marksAnswer the following question in detail: Why is Maharashtra known as the land that nurtured the Indian Film Industry? Explain with examples.
Q.6
1 mark each
- Q.6 (1)1 markChoose the correct option from the given options and complete the statement: The Election Commissioner is appointed by the ______.
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- Q.6 (2)1 markChoose the correct option from the given options and complete the statement: To increase agricultural production and become self-sufficient with regard to food grains ______ was initiated.
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Q.7
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- Q.7 (1)2 marksState whether the following statement is true or false and give reasons for your answer: The nature of Constitution is seen as a living document.
- Q.7 (2)2 marksState whether the following statement is true or false and give reasons for your answer: The Election Commission lays down the code of conduct during elections.
- Q.7 (3)2 marksState whether the following statement is true or false and give reasons for your answer: Movements do not need a strong leadership.
Q.8 (A)
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- Q.8 (A) (1)2 marksExplain the following concept: Policy of reservation of seats.
- Q.8 (A) (2)2 marksExplain the following concept: Regional parties.
Q.8 (B)
2 marks each · attempt any 1
- Q.8 (B) (1)2 marksComplete the concept map. The central circle carries the heading 'National Parties', with seven boxes joined to it by arrows. Three boxes are filled in: 'Communist Party of India', 'Nationalist Congress Party' and 'Trinamool Congress'. The remaining four boxes are blank. Write an appropriate national party in each blank box.
- Q.8 (B) (2)2 marksComplete the concept map. The central box carries the heading 'Challenges before Indian Democracy', with five boxes joined to it by arrows. One box is filled in: 'Left extremists-Naxalism'. The remaining four boxes are blank. Write an appropriate challenge in each blank box.
Q.9
2 marks each · attempt any 1
- Q.9 (1)2 marksAnswer in brief: What are the effects of reducing the voting age from 21 years to 18 years?
- Q.9 (2)2 marksAnswer in brief: What are the effects of criminalisation of politics?