Maharashtra SSC Class 10 History and Political Science March 2025 question paper
Maximum marks 40 · Time 2 hours
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Q.1 (A)
1 mark each
- Choose the correct option from the given options and complete the sentences.Q.1 (A) (1)1 markThe earliest museum in the world was discovered in the excavations at the city of ____.
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- Choose the correct option from the given options and complete the sentences :Q.1 (A) (2)1 markThe first Chief Minister of Maharashtra was ____.
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- Q.1 (A) (3)1 markThe Sanskrit text of 'Hitopadesh' was translated into German by ____.
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Q.1 (B)
1 mark each
- Identify the wrong pair in the following and rewrite it :Q.1 (B) (1)1 markIdentify the wrong pair in the following set of Marathi plays and their playwrights, and rewrite it correctly: (i) Raigadala Jevha Jag Yete — Vasant Kanetkar (ii) Tilak ani Agarkar — Vishram Bedekar (iii) Sashtang Namaskar — Acharya Atre (iv) Ekach Pyala — Annasaheb Kirloskar
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- Q.1 (B) (2)1 markIdentify the wrong pair in the following set of thinkers and their books, and rewrite it correctly: (i) Leopold von Ranke — The Secret of World History (ii) Michel Foucault — Archaeology of Knowledge (iii) Karl Marx — Das Kapital (iv) Rene Descartes — Reason in History
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- Q.1 (B) (3)1 markIdentify the wrong pair in the following set of newspapers and their editors, and rewrite it correctly: (i) Prabhakar — Acharya P. K. Atre (ii) Darpan — Balshastri Jambhekar (iii) Deenbandhu — Krishnarao Bhalekar (iv) Kesari — Bal Gangadhar Tilak
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Q.2 (A)
2 marks each · attempt any 2
- Complete the activity as per given instructions (any two) :Q.2 (A) (1)2 marksComplete the following chart. As printed, the top box reads 'Libraries in India and Cities' and it branches into two columns, 'Cities' and 'Name of the Library'. Under 'Cities' four cities are already printed, and against each of them the blank in the 'Name of the Library' column has to be filled in:Write the name of the well-known library situated in each of these four cities.
Cities Name of the Library Kolkata ______ Delhi ______ Hyderabad ______ Mumbai ______ - Q.2 (A) (2)2 marksComplete the following concept map. As printed, the central oval reads 'Aspects of Indian History portrayed through the serial Bharat Ek Khoj', and four empty circles are joined to it by arrows (two above and two below). Write an appropriate aspect in each of the four blank circles.
- Q.2 (A) (3)2 marksComplete the following concept map. As printed, the central box reads 'Hill Stations in Maharashtra' and four empty boxes are joined to it by arrows (two above and two below). Write the name of an appropriate hill station in each of the four blank boxes.
Q.2 (B)
2 marks each · attempt any 2
- Write short notes on (any two) :Q.2 (B) (1)2 marksWrite a short note on : Applied History.
- Q.2 (B) (2)2 marksWrite a short note on : Maratha Style of Painting.
- Q.2 (B) (3)2 marksWrite a short note on : Sthalakosh.
Q.3
2 marks each · attempt any 2
- Explain the following statements with reasons (any two) :Q.3 (1)2 marksFoucault called his method, 'the archaeology of knowledge'.
- Q.3 (2)2 marksBakhar is an important type of historical documents.
- Q.3 (3)2 marksExpertise in History is important in the film industry.
- Q.3 (4)2 marksIt is essential to study the history of technology.
Q.4
marks as printed
- Read the following passage and answer the questions based on it : Major Dhyan Chand, an expert player of hockey was also the captain of the Indian hockey team. Indian hockey team won a gold medal in 1936 at Berlin Olympics under his captaincy. He was also part of the previous Indian hockey teams in 1928 and 1932, which played at Olympics and won gold medals. 29th August, the birth date of Dhyan Chand is celebrated as National Sports Day in India. He was known as the 'Wizard of Hockey'. He was honoured with a 'Padmabhushan' in 1956.Q.4 (1)1 markWho was captain of Indian hockey team in 1936 ?
- Q.4 (2)1 markWhich day is celebrated as National Sports Day in India ?
- Q.4 (3)2 marksState your opinion about the game of Hockey.
Q.5
3 marks each · attempt any 2
- Answer the following questions in detail (any two) :Q.5 (1)3 marksWhat is feminist historiography ?
- Q.5 (2)3 marksWhat kind of professional opportunities are available in the field of Arts ?
- Q.5 (3)3 marksWhat is Powada ?
- Q.5 (4)3 marksExplain any three types of tourism.
Q.6
1 mark each
- Choose the correct option from given options and complete the statements :Q.6 (1)1 markIn Maharashtra ____ seats are reserved for women in local self-governing institutions.
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- Q.6 (2)1 markTo increase agricultural production and become self-sufficient with regard to food grains ____ was initiated.
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Q.7
2 marks each · attempt any 2
- State whether the following statements are true or false. Give reasons for your answers (any two) :Q.7 (1)2 marksState whether the following statement is true or false and give the reason for your answer : Under special circumstances the Election Commission holds re-elections in a particular constituency for a second time.
- Q.7 (2)2 marksState whether the following statement is true or false and give the reason for your answer : Secrecy in the working of Government has increased due to the Right to Information.
- Q.7 (3)2 marksState whether the following statement is true or false and give the reason for your answer : Coalition politics leads to instability.
Q.8 (A)
2 marks each · attempt any 1
- Explain the following concept (any one) :Q.8 (A) (1)2 marksExplain the following concept : Provisions for minorities.
- Q.8 (A) (2)2 marksExplain the following concept : Workers movements.
Q.8 (B)
2 marks each · attempt any 1
- Do as directed (any one) :Q.8 (B) (1)2 marksComplete the following chart. As printed, the top box reads 'The Electoral Process' and it branches into two boxes, 'Role of the Election Commission' and 'Role of the Voters'; under each of these two boxes there are two blank lines numbered (1) and (2):Write the appropriate answers in the blanks.
The Electoral Process Role of the Election Commission Role of the Voters (1) ______ (1) ______ (2) ______ (2) ______ - Q.8 (B) (2)2 marksComplete the following concept map. As printed, the central box reads 'Social challenges faced by Indian Democracy' and four empty circles are joined to it by arrows (one above, one below, one on the left and one on the right). Write an appropriate social challenge in each of the four blank circles.
Q.9
2 marks each · attempt any 1
- Answer in brief (any one) :Q.9 (1)2 marksState the norms that are set by the Election Commission to get recognition as a national party.
- Q.9 (2)2 marksWhich factors are required for the success of democracy in India ?