History and Political Science Balbharati Model Question Paper Set 2 2018-2019 SSC (English Medium) 10th Standard Board Exam Question Paper Solution

Choose the correct alternative and write the complete statement.
It may be said that was the founder of modern historiography.

Voltaire

René Descartes

Leopold Ranke

Karl Marx

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The main office of the National Film Archives of India is located in________

Delhi

Mumbai

Pune

Nagpur

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The newspaper _______________was started by Bhau Mahajan.

Darpan

Prabhakar

Dnyanoday

Kesari

Bhilar near Mahabaleshwar is known as the village of _________.

books

plants

mangoes

forts

Find the incorrect pair in every set and write the correct one.
 (i) Hasan Nizami - Tajul-Ma’asir
(ii) Minhaj-i-Siraj - Tabaqat-i-Nasiri
(iii) Ziauddin Barani - Tarikh-i-Mubarakshahi
(iv) Timur(-i) Lang - Tuzuk-i-Timuri

Find the incorrect pair in every set and write the correct one.

(i) Kutub Minar - Mehrauli
(ii) Gol Gumbaz - Bijapur
(iii) Gondeshwar temple - Ambarnath
(iv) Taj Mahal - Agra

Find the incorrect pair in every set and write the correct one.
(i) Vishnudas Bhave - Father of the Marathi Theatre
(ii) Balkrishnabuva Ichalkaranjikar - Introduction of Khyal Music in Maharashtra
(iii) Anandrao Painter - Maker of Cine-camera of Indian make
(iv) Kamalabai Mangarulkar - First Woman Actor

Find the incorrect pair in every set and write the correct one.
(i) Indian Museum - Kolkata
(ii) National Museum - Delhi
(iii) Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastusangrahalay - Pune
(iv) Jivaji University - Gwalior

Complete the table.

Complete the following timeline showing the history of television.

Complete the following web.

Write a short note.

Feminist historiography

Write short note.
The tradition of Chitrakathi

Write short note.
Marco Polo

Explain the statement with reason.
Writing of the regional history received a momentum.

Explain the statement with reason.
Hemadpanti temples are excellent examples of temple architecture.

Explain the statement with reason.
The drama Keechakvadh enraged the audience about the imperialistic attitude of the British Government.

Explain the statement with reason.

We should conserve our Natural and Cultural Heritage.

Explain the statement with reasons.

Only trained persons who are duly qualified can take up the tasks involved in the work of conservation and preservation. 

Answer in brief.
Explain the ‘dialectics’ theory of Hegel.

Answer in brief.
Write the information about any historical monument of your choice, that is included in world cultural heritage sites.

Answer in brief.
As a student of history, what professional opportunities in the field of drama and movies are available for you?

Read the following passage and answer the questions based on it.
Toys can throw light on history and technological development. We can also get a glimpse of religious and cultural traditions through them. As a part of traditional Diwali celebrations in Maharashtra model forts are made.
Clay images of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj and his soldiers and also people and animals are placed on these model forts. This tradition keeps the memory alive of the important role of forts in the history of Maharashtra.
An ivory doll made by Indian craftsmen was found in the excavation of Pompeii, an ancient in Italy. It is dated to 1st century C.E. This artefact throws light on the Indo-Roman trade relations. Thus, toys found in archaeological excavations can tell us about cultural contacts between nations in ancient times.

1. Where was an ivory doll made by Indian craftsmen found? (1)
2. Which tradition from Maharashtra mentioned in give passage? (1)
3. With the help of toys of your choice, write the information about any one Indian game. (2)

Answer the question in detail.
What measures you will suggest for conservation of sources of History?

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State what is periodical publication and write the information about any one magazine or journal of your choice.

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Explain the difference between indoor and outdoor games.

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Write the detailed information about the libraries and archives.

Choose the correct alternative and write the complete statement.
73rd and 74th amendment to the India Constitution is important attempt towards__________.

Right to vote

Decentralisation of Democracy

Social Justice

equality

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Constituencies are created by____________ committee of the Election Commission.

Selection

Delimitation

Voting

Timetable

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The party based on the communist ideology is _________.

Communist Party of India

Indian National Congress

Bharatiya Janata Party

Nationalist Congress Party

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Increased participation of__________ in political process is serious problem for democratic system.

women

people

youngsters

criminals

Explain whether the statement is true or false with reason.
Right to information has reduced the element of secrecy.

Explain whether the statement is true or false with reason.
Majority vote is not important in democracy.

Explain whether the statement is true or false with reason.
Dr Rajendra Rana is known as ‘Waterman of India.’

Explain the concept Movement.

Explain the concept.
The code of conduct in election

Explain the concept.
Corruption

Do as directed/instructed
Complete the concept map regarding first election in India.

1st Loksabha election in Independent India
↓
1st Election Commissioner.......................
↓
1st Voter .....................

Complete the following timeline regarding establishment of political parties in India.

Do as directed/instructed.
Complete following concept map.

Answer the following question in brief.
State your opinion on Indian citizen should have right to employment.

Answer the following question in brief.
How will you create awareness about voting in your locality?

Answer the following question in brief.
How political parties in your village or town act as a link between government and people?

Answer the following question in brief.
Which factors are required for the success of democracy in India.