Maharashtra SSC Class 10 History and Political Science March 2026 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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- Q.1 (A) (2)1 markIn Maharashtra, ____ is supposed to be the first Keertankar.
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- Q.1 (A) (3)1 markIt may be said that ____ was the founder of modern historiography.
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Q.1 (B)
1 mark each
- Identify and write the wrong pair in the following sets.Q.1 (B) (1)1 markIdentify and write the wrong pair in the following set of newspaper-and-editor pairs: (i) 'Prabhakar' — Acharya P.K. Atre (ii) 'Darpan' — Balshastri Jambhekar (iii) 'Deenbandhu' — Krishnarao Bhalekar (iv) 'Kesari' — Bal Gangadhar Tilak
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- Q.1 (B) (2)1 markIdentify and write the wrong pair in the following set of sportsperson-and-sport pairs: (i) Balambhat Deodhar — Mallakhamb (ii) Khashaba Jadhav — Football (iii) Major Dhyan Chand — Hockey (iv) Sachin Tendulkar — Cricket
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- Q.1 (B) (3)1 markIdentify and write the wrong pair in the following set of university-and-city pairs: (i) Maharaja Sayajirao University — Delhi (ii) Banaras Hindu University — Varanasi (iii) Aligarh Muslim University — Aligarh (iv) Jivaji University — Gwalior
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Q.2 (A)
2 marks each · attempt any 2
- Do as directed (any two).Q.2 (A) (1)2 marksComplete the time line related to Television. The printed time line has four marked points; above the line the YEAR is shown and below the line the EVENT is shown. As printed: Point 1 — year: blank box; event: 'Inauguration of the Delhi Doordarshan' Point 2 — year: 1972; event: blank box Point 3 — year: blank box; event: 'Colour television was introduced' Point 4 — year: 1991; event: blank box Fill in the four blank boxes.
- Q.2 (A) (2)2 marksComplete the following tree diagram. As printed, the top box reads 'Cultural Heritage'. It branches into two boxes: 'Tangible' on the left and 'Intangible' on the right. Under EACH of these two boxes there are two blank slots numbered (1) and (2). Fill in the four blank slots with suitable examples.
- Q.2 (A) (3)2 marksComplete the following table. The table as printed is:Write the missing museum names and countries in the blanks.
World Famous Museums Country (i) Louvre Museum .......... (ii) .......... England (iii) Salarjang Museum .......... (iv) .......... United States of America
Q.2 (B)
2 marks each · attempt any 2
- Write short notes (any two).Q.2 (B) (1)2 marksWrite a short note on: Nationalistic Historiography.
- Q.2 (B) (2)2 marksWrite a short note on: Applied History.
- Q.2 (B) (3)2 marksWrite a short note on: Marco Polo.
Q.3
2 marks each · attempt any 2
- Explain the following statements with reasons (any two) :Q.3 (1)2 marksAn expert with deep understanding of art history is required in the art market.
- Q.3 (2)2 marksOnly trained persons who are duly qualified can take up the tasks involved in the work of conservation and preservation.
- Q.3 (3)2 marksHistorical research was driven to focus in depth on various aspects of women's life.
- Q.3 (4)2 marksExpertise in history is important in the film industry.
Q.4
marks as printed
- Read the following passage and answer the questions based on it : 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 markTo which period does the Sohagaura copper-plate belong ?
- Q.4 (2)1 markWhat script do we find on the Sohagaura copper-plate ?
- Q.4 (3)2 marksWrite the historical importance of Sohagaura copper-plate.
Q.5
3 marks each · attempt any 2
- Answer the following questions in detail (any two) :Q.5 (1)3 marksExplain the characteristics of the Islamic Architecture in India with examples.
- Q.5 (2)3 marksWrite about the history of Aakashvani.
- Q.5 (3)3 marksExplain the difference between indoor and outdoor games.
- Q.5 (4)3 marksWhat measures have to be taken for the conservation of the Heritage sites ?
Q.6
1 mark each
- Q.6 (1)1 markThe power to make changes in the Constitution without altering the basic structure of the Constitution lies with ____.
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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 marksPolicy of reservation of seats is important for the establishment of social justice and equality.
- Q.7 (2)2 marksThe state government decides as to when and in how many stages the elections would be held in a particular state.
- Q.7 (3)2 marksPeople may lose confidence in the democratic process due to the corruption during elections.
Q.8 (A)
2 marks each · attempt any 1
- Explain the following concepts (any one):Q.8 (A) (1)2 marksRegionalism
- Q.8 (A) (2)2 marksWomen representation in the Lok Sabha.
Q.8 (B)
2 marks each · attempt any 1
- Do as directed (any one):Q.8 (B) (1)2 marksComplete the following concept map: the central box reads 'Important characteristics of political parties', and four blank boxes are linked to it. Write one important characteristic of political parties in each of the four boxes.
- Q.8 (B) (2)2 marksComplete the following concept map: the central box reads 'Tribal uprisings during the Pre-independence period and their places'. Four boxes are linked to it, naming the uprisings — Ramoshi, Gond, Kolam and Munda — and under each name there is a blank. Write the place of each uprising in the blank below its name.
Q.9
2 marks each · attempt any 1
- Answer the following questions in brief (any one):Q.9 (1)2 marksExplain the challenges in conducting free and fair elections.
- Q.9 (2)2 marksWhat efforts are undertaken to bring transparency in political process?