SSC (English Medium)
Academic Year: 2018-2019
Date & Time: 20th March 2019, 11:00 am
Duration: 2h30m
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1) All the activities/questions are compulsory.
2) Figures to the right indicate full marks.
3) Question Nos. 1 to 5 are based on History and Question Nos. 6 to 9 are based on Political Science.
4) It is mandatory to write a complete statement as answer in Question No. 1(A.)
5) In Question No. 2(A) and 8(B) the appropriate answer is expected to be written by pen only in the concept map.
6) In Question No. 1(B) correction is expected in the second part.
Choose the correct option from the given options and complete the sentence.
'Primitive Communism to Slavery' represents the ______ historiography.
Colonial
Orientalist
Nationalistic
Marxist
Chapter: [0.02] Historiography : Indian Tradition
The National Archives of India is in ______.
New Delhi
Kolkata
Mumbai
Chennai
Chapter: [0.03] Applied History
Complete the sentence by choosing the correct option.
The first English newspaper in India was started by _______
James Augustus Hickey
John Marshall
Allen Hume
Balashastri Jambhekar
Chapter: [0.05] Mass Media and History
Complete the sentence by choosing the correct option.
The ancient event of Olympic competitions used to be held at ______.
Olympia, Greece
Rome
India
China
Chapter: [0.07] Sports and History
Identify the wrong pair in the following, correct it and rewrite.
Georg Wilhelm Friedrich Hegel - ‘Reason in History’
Leopold von Ranké - ‘The theory and Practice of History'
Herodotus - ‘The Histories’
Karl Marx - ‘Discourse on the Method’
Chapter: [0.01] Historiography : Development in the West
Identify the wrong pair in the following, correct it and rewrite.
Kutub Minar – Mehrauli
Gol Gumbaz – Vijapur
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Railway Terminus – Delhi
Taj Mahal – Agra
Chapter: [0.04] History of Indian Arts
Identify the wrong pair in the following, correct it and rewrite:
Keechakvadh - Krishnaji Prabhakar Khadilkar
Ekach Pyala - Ram Ganesh Gadkari
Ithe Oshalala Mrutyu - Vasant Kanerkar
Natasamrat - Vijay Tendulkar
Chapter: [0.02] Historiography : Indian Tradition
Identify the wrong pair in the following, correct it and rewrite:
Gharapuri (Elephanta) - Cave
Pandharpur - Pilgrim centre
Sagareshwar - Dam
Panchagani - Hill station
Chapter: [0.02] Historiography : Indian Tradition
Complete the following concept chart
Chapter: [0.09] Heritage Management
Complete the concept map :
Chapter: [0.06] Entertainment and History
Complete the concept map:
Chapter: [0.06] Entertainment and History
Write short note on Bhartiya Samskruti Kosh.
Chapter: [0.09] Heritage Management
Write short note on Need of Mass Media.
Chapter: [0.05] Mass Media and History
Write note :
Toys and Festivals
Chapter: [0.07] Sports and History
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Explain the statement with reason.
Television is the most popular medium.
Chapter: [0.05] Mass Media and History
Explain the statement with reason.
Writing of the regional history received a momentum.
Chapter: [0.02] Historiography : Indian Tradition
Explain the following statement with its reason.
The list of world Heritage Sites is announced by UNESCO.
Chapter: [0.03] Applied History
Explain the following statement with reason.
The number of people traveling back and forth from India has increased considerably.
Chapter: [0.08] Tourism and History
Explain the following statement with reasons:
Bharuds composed by Saint Eknath the are popular in Maharashtra.
Chapter: [0.06] Entertainment and History
Why is Voltaire said to be the founder of modern Historiography?
Chapter: [0.01] Historiography : Development in the West
Write about folk traditions of sculptural art.
Chapter: [0.04] History of Indian Arts
Which features of cricket commentary by Bal J. Pandit can be mentioned?
Chapter: [0.07] Sports and History
Read the following passage and answer the questions based on it:
‘Bharat Ek Khoj’
'Bharat Ek Khoj', a serial telecasted by Doordarshan has a special place in the history of Indian television serials. It was based on'Discovery of India', a book written by Pandith Jawaharlal Nehru. It was directed by Shyam Benegal. This serial presented the history of India from the ancient to the modern period, throwing light on social, cultural and political history of respective periods.
It effectively portrayed many aspects of Indian history like Harappan Civilisation, Vedic history, interpretation of Ramayana and Mahabharata. Mauryan period, Turk-Afghan invasions, Mughal period and the contributions of Mughal emperors Bhakti movement, Role of Chhatrapti shivaji Maharaja, Movements of social reform and Indian struggle for independence, etc.
Roshan Seth, the actor who played Pandit Nehru's role in this serial also appeared as a narrator, introducing and explaining various parts of the story by dramatising them, using folklore and informative speeches. The serial was admired in all parts of India because of the comprehensive historical perspective of Pandit Nehru and its equally comprehensive visual presentation.
(1) On which book is a series ‘Bharat Ek Khoj’ based on?
(2) Who directed the serial ‘Bharat Ek Khoj’?
(3) Which factors/aspects, according to you, made the serial ‘Bharat Ek Khoj’ popular?
Chapter: [0.05] Mass Media and History
What objectives can be fulfilled through the heritage projects?
Chapter: [0.03] Applied History
Why is library management important?
Chapter: [0.09] Heritage Management
Tourism can generate career and employment opportunities. Give your opinion.
Chapter: [0.08] Tourism and History
Explain Karl Marx’s ‘Class Theory’.
Chapter: [0.01] Historiography : Development in the West
Choose the correct alternative and write the complete statement.
The essence of democracy is ______
universal adult franchise
decentralisation of power
policy of reservation of seats
judicial decisions
Chapter: [0.01] Working of the Constitution
Choose the correct alternative and write the complete statement.
______ is the main demand of farmer’s movement.
Right to cultivate on the forest land
To get the right price for agricultural product
Protection of consumers
Building of dams
Chapter: [0.04] Social and Political Movements
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Choose the correct option from the given options and complete the sentence
Justice party – a non-Brahmin movement was transformed into ____________ Political party.
Assam Gan Parishad
Shiv Sena
Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam
Jammu and Kashmir National Conference
Chapter: [0.03] Political Parties
Choose the correct option from the given options and complete the sentence:
The major challenge faced by all democratic nations in the world is ___________.
Religious conflicts
Naxal activities
Deepening the roots of democracy
Importance to muscle power
Chapter: [0.05] Challenges Faced by Indian Democracy
State whether the following statement is true or false. Give reasons for your answer.
The nature of the Constitution is seen as a living document.
True
False
Chapter: [0.01] Working of the Constitution
State whether the following statement is true or false. Give reasons for your answer.
The state government decides as to when and in how many stages the election would be held in a particular state.
True
False
Chapter: [0.02] The Electoral Process
State whether the following statement is true or false. Give reasons for your answer.
People may lose confidence in the democratic process due to corruption during elections.
True
False
Chapter: [0.05] Challenges Faced by Indian Democracy
Write short note on Regionalism.
Chapter: [0.03] Political Parties
Write short note on Water Revolution.
Chapter: [0.04] Social and Political Movements
Write short note on Right to information.
Chapter: [0.04] Social and Political Movements
Complete the following picture
Chapter: [0.02] The Electoral Process
Complete the following timeline showing the political parties and their year of establishment :
Chapter: [0.03] Political Parties
Complete the concept map:
Chapter: [0.05] Challenges Faced by Indian Democracy
For which reforms were the women’s movement in the pre-independance period fighting?
Chapter: [0.04] Social and Political Movements
What efforts are undertaken to bring transparency in political process?
Chapter: [0.01] Working of the Constitution
Explain the features of procedure of voting during the first Lok Sabha election.
Chapter: [0.02] The Electoral Process
Which particular Laws/Acts created a favourable environment for protection of freedom of women and secure their development?
Chapter: [0.04] Social and Political Movements
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