SSC (English Medium)
Academic Year: 2019-2020
Date: मार्च 2020
Duration: 2h
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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(A) 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.
Complete the sentence by choosing the correct option. The National Archives of India is in _________
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 wooden dolls made in Maharashtra are known as _______
Thaki
Kalichandika
Gangavati
Champavati
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
(i) Kootiyattam - Sanskrit Theatre, Kerala
(ii) Ramman - Dance of West Bengal
(iii) Ramlila - Traditional performance of North India
(iv) Kalbelia - Folk songs and dances of Rajasthan
Chapter: [0.03] Applied History
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
Complete the following chart.
| James Mill | ‘The History of British India’ |
| James Grant Duff | _____________ |
| _____________ | ‘The History of India’ |
| S.A. Dange | _____________ |
| _____________ | ‘Who were the Shudras’ |
Chapter: [0.02] Historiography : Indian Tradition
Complete the following Concept chart.
Chapter: [0.09] Heritage Management
Complete the following Concept chart :
Chapter: [0.03] Applied History [0.08] Tourism and History
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Write a short note.
Feminist historiography
Chapter: [0.01] Historiography : Development in the West
Explain the following concept.
Art
Chapter: [0.04] History of Indian Arts
Write note on Entertainment and professional opportunities.
Chapter: [0.06] Entertainment and History
Write a short note on dialectic.
Chapter: [0.01] Historiography : Development in the West
Explain the following concept.
Annales School
Chapter: [0.01] Historiography : Development in the West
Explain the following sentence with its reason.
An expert with deep understanding of art history is required in the art market.
Chapter: [0.04] History of Indian Arts
Explain the following statement with reasons.
Expertise in history is important in the film industry.
Chapter: [0.06] Entertainment and History
Read the following extract and answer the questions.
Radio : ‘Indian Broadcasting Company’ (IBC), a private radio company was the first one to broadcast daily programmes. Later the same company was taken over by the British Government and named as, ‘Indian State Broadcasting Service (ISBS). On 8th June 1936 it was renamed, as ‘All India Radio (AIR)’. After Independence, AIR became an integral part of the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (India). Initially, it broadcasted Governmental programmes and schemes. It was named as ‘Akashvani’ on the suggestion of the famous poet Pandit Narendra Sharma. Akashvani broadcasts various entertainment, awareness creating and literary programmes. It also broadcasts special programmes for farmers, workers, the youth and women. The ‘Vividh Bharati’ programmes are broadcasted in 24 regional languages as well as 146 dialects of Indian languages. Lately, various new channels like ‘Radio Mirchi’ are providing radio services.
(1) Akashavani (AIR) is an integral part of which ministry ?
(2) What was the new name of IBC ?
(3) In how many regional languages and local dialects are ‘Vividh Bharati’ programmes broadcasted ?
(4) How AIR was named ‘Akashavani’ ?
Chapter: [0.05] Mass Media and History
Write an elaborate answer:
How can we correlate applied history with our present?
Chapter: [0.03] Applied History
Give an elaborate answer to the following.
Which tasks are important in archives management?
Chapter: [0.09] Heritage Management
Write a detailed answer to the following question.
Explain the difference between indoor and outdoor games.
Chapter: [0.07] Sports and History
Give elaborate answer to the following.
Describe any three types of tourism.
Chapter: [0.08] Tourism and History
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Choose the correct option from the given options and complete the sentence.
Which of the following laws created a favourable environment for women to secure freedom and self-development?
Right to Information Act
Dowry Prohibition Act
Food Security Act
None of the above
Right to Education Act
Chapter: [0.01] Working of the Constitution
Choose the correct alternative and write the complete statement.
Increased participation of__________ in political process is serious problem for democratic system.
women
people
youngsters
criminals
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 are true or false. Give reason for your answer.
The Elections Commission lays down the code of conduct during elections.
Chapter: [0.02] The Electoral Process
State whether the following statement is true or false. Give a reason for your answer.
Importance of the problems of farmers and tribals has increased in the left extremist movement.
True
False
Chapter: [0.05] Challenges Faced by Indian Democracy
Complete the concept map.
Chapter: [0.03] Political Parties
Do as directed/instructed.
Complete following concept map.
Chapter: [0.04] Social and Political Movements
Explain the following concept.
National Parties
Chapter: [0.03] Political Parties
Explain the following statement by giving reason.
Movements are important in a democracy.
Chapter: [0.04] Social and Political Movements
What are the effects of reducing the voting age from 21 years to 18 years?
Chapter: [0.01] Working of the Constitution
Write some additional information about post of the Election Commissioner.
Chapter: [0.02] The Electoral Process
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