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Academic Year: 2022-2023
Date & Time: 29th March 2023, 10:30 am
Duration: 3h
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General Instructions :
- The question paper comprises five Sections – A, B, C, D, and E. There are 34 questions in the question paper. All questions are compulsory.
- Section A – Questions 1 to 21 are MCQs of 1 mark each.
- Section B – Questions 22 to 27 are Short Answer Type Questions, carrying 3 marks each. Answer to each question should not exceed 60-80 words.
- Section C - Questions 28 to 30 are Long Answer Type Questions, carrying 8 marks each. Answer to each question should not exceed 300-350 words.
- Section D – Questions 31 to 33 are Source based questions with three sub-questions and are of 4 marks each.
- Section E - Question 34 is Map based, carrying 5 marks that include the identification and location of significant test items. Attach the map with the answer book.
- There is no overall choice in the question paper. However, an internal choice has been provided in few questions. Only one of the choices in such questions has to be attempted.
- In addition to this, separate instructions are given with each section and question, wherever necessary.
Which of the following dynasties queen Prabhavati belonged to?
Gupta
Maurya
Kushana
Vakataka
Chapter: [0.03] Kinship, Caste and Class: Early Societies
Which of the following pairs is correctly matched?
| List-I (Harappan Site) |
List-II (Location) |
| i. Manda | Uttar Pradesh |
| ii. Rakhigarhi | Sindh |
| iii. Nageshwar | Gujarat |
| iv. Kalibanga | Rajasthan |
ii and iv
i and iv
ii and iii
iii and iv
Chapter: [0.01] Bricks, Beads and Bones: the Harappan Civilisation
Which of the following is the correct chronological sequence of the ruling dynasties of India?
Kushans, Mauryas and Guptas
Mauryas, Guptas and Shakas
Mauryas, Shakas and Guptas
Guptas, Shakas and Mauryas
Chapter: [0.02] Kings, Farmers and Towns: Early States and Economies
Look at the figure given below and identify the structural feature marked as 'X of the Sanchi stupa from the following options:
Harmika
Yashti
Anda
Chhatri
Chapter: [0.04] Thinkers, Beliefs and Buildings: Cultural Developments
Which of the following countries 'Duarte Barbosa' belonged to?
Russia
Portugal
Spain
France
Chapter: [0.05] Through the Eyes of Travellers: Perceptions of Society
Which of the following statements regarding 'Nath' sect of Medieval India is NOT correct?
Nath sect mostly came from artisans groups.
They expressed themselves in common language.
They were the devotional people from north India.
Amir Khusrau was the prominent one from this sect.
Chapter: [0.06] Bhakti - Sufi Traditions: Changes in Religious Beliefs and Devotional Texts
Why was Vijayanagar named as Hampi? Select the appropriate option from the following:
This name was given by Krishnadeva Raya to Vijaynagar.
This name was derived by Colin Meckenzie, an antiquarian.
This name was derived from the local goddess named Pampadevi.
This name was devoted to Vithhla and Virupaksha deities.
Chapter: [0.07] An Imperial Capital Vijayanagara
Match the following:
| List-I (Lands in Mughal Empire) |
List-II (Features) |
| i. Polaj | A. Land always being cultivated |
| ii. Parauti | B. Land fallow for three to four years |
| iii. Chachhar | C. Land fallow a year |
| iv. Banjar | D. Land uncultivated for five years |
i - A, ii - C, iii - B, iv - D
i - B, ii - C, iii - D, iv - A
i - C, ii - D, iii - A, iv - B
i - D, ii - C, iii - B, iv - A
Chapter: [0.08] Peasants, Zamindars and the State: Agrarian Society and the Mughal Empire
Arrange the following in chronological order and select the correct order from the following options:
- Santhal Rebellion
- Riots in Deccan Villages
- Permanent Settlement in Bengal
- First Revenue Settlement in Bombay Deccan
I, II, III and IV
II, III, IV and I
III, IV, I and II
IV, I, II and III
Chapter: [0.1] Colonialism and the Countryside: Exploring Official Archives
Read the given information and identify the leader of 1857 Revolt from the following options:
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Birjis Qadr
Shah Alam
Wajid Ali Shah
Bahadur Shah
Chapter: [0.11] Rebels and the Raj: 1857 Revolt and Its Representations
Who among the following demanded justice for women, not reserved seats or separate electorates in the Constituent Assembly?
Malti Chaudhary
Hansa Mehta
Begum Aizaz Rasul
Rajkumari Amrit Kaur
Chapter: [0.15] Framing the Constitution: the Beginning of a New Era
Assertion (A): Lahore session of Congress in 1929 was significant.
Reason (R): Proclamation of commitment to 'Poorna Swaraj' or complete independence was passed.
Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
(A) is correct and (R) is not correct.
(R) is correct and (A) is not correct.
Chapter: [0.13] Mahatma Gandhi and the Nationalist Movement: Civil Disobedience and Beyond
Which of the following is correctly matched?
| (First Millennium Thinker) |
(Country they Belonged) |
| Zarathustra | Iran |
| (First Millennium Thinker) |
(Country they Belonged) |
| Kungzi | Japan |
| (First Millennium Thinker) |
(Country they Belonged) |
| Socrates | Rome |
| (First Millennium Thinker) |
(Country they Belonged) |
| Mahavira | Sri Lanka |
Chapter: [0.04] Thinkers, Beliefs and Buildings: Cultural Developments
Which one of the following regions of Harappa was called as 'Ganeshwar Jodhpur Culture'?
Nageshwar
Khetri
Amri
Chanhudaro
Chapter: [0.01] Bricks, Beads and Bones: the Harappan Civilisation
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Which one of the following statements regarding the Vedic tradition is incorrect?
The early Vedic tradition was compiled between BC E. 1000 to 1600 CE.
The Rigveda consists of hymns in praise of Agni, Indra and Soma.
The Rajasuya and Ashvamedha Yajnas were performed by Kings.
Many Vedic ideas were found in the Upanishads.
Chapter: [0.06] Bhakti - Sufi Traditions: Changes in Religious Beliefs and Devotional Texts
Match the following:
| List-I (Cult) |
List-II (Saints) |
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| A. | Alvar | 1. | Guru Gobind Singh |
| B. | Nayanar | 2. | Andal |
| C. | Sufism | 3. | Karaikkel-Ammaiyaar |
| D. | Sikhism | 4. | Baba Farid |
A - 1, B - 3, C - 2, D - 4
A - 1, B - 2, C - 3, D - 4
A - 2, B - 3, C - 4, D - 1
A - 4, B - 2, C - 3, D - 1
Chapter: [0.06] Bhakti - Sufi Traditions: Changes in Religious Beliefs and Devotional Texts
Which of the following pairs is correctly matched?
| (State) | (Leader of 1857 Revolt) |
| Kanpur | Tantya Tope |
| (State) | (Leader of 1857 Revolt) |
| Madhya Pradesh | Shahmal |
| (State) | (Leader of 1857 Revolt) |
| Bihar | Kunwar Singh |
| (State) | (Leader of 1857 Revolt) |
| Uttar Pradesh | Gonoo |
Chapter: [0.11] Rebels and the Raj: 1857 Revolt and Its Representations
Which of the following informations are correct about Ain-i-Akbari?
- Written by Abdul Razi in Arabic language.
- Manzil-abadi, concerns the imperial household.
- Sipah-abadi, covers the military and civil administrations.
- Mulk-abadi, deals with the fiscal side of the empire.
II, III and IV
III, IV and I
IV, I and II
I, II and III
Chapter: [0.08] Peasants, Zamindars and the State: Agrarian Society and the Mughal Empire
Assertion (A): Zamindars defaulted on payments in the Permanent Settlement.
Reason (R): Prices of the agricultural produce were low.
(A) and (R) are correct and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
(A) and (R) are correct and (R) is not correct explanation of (A).
(A) is correct but (R) is not correct.
(R) is correct but (A) is not correct.
Chapter: [0.1] Colonialism and the Countryside: Exploring Official Archives
Who among the following in the Constituent Assembly proposed 'horizontal tricolour National flag of saffron, white and green in equal proportion'?
Rajendra Prasad
Jawahar Lal Nehru
Mahatma Gandhi
KM. Munshi
Chapter: [0.15] Framing the Constitution: the Beginning of a New Era
Who among the following travellers was from Portugal?
Antonio Monserrate
Domingo Paes
Peter Mundy
Francois Bernier
Chapter: [0.07] An Imperial Capital Vijayanagara
'Mohenjodaro was a planned Urban Centre.' Support the statement with suitable arguments.
Chapter: [0.01] Bricks, Beads and Bones: the Harappan Civilisation
Describe the main teachings of Buddhism.
Chapter: [0.04] Thinkers, Beliefs and Buildings: Cultural Developments
Describe the teachings of Jainism.
Chapter: [0.04] Thinkers, Beliefs and Buildings: Cultural Developments
"Meera Bai was perhaps one of the best known woman poet within the Bhakti Tradition." Substantiate the statement.
Chapter: [0.06] Bhakti - Sufi Traditions: Changes in Religious Beliefs and Devotional Texts
How revenue from the land was the economic mainstay of the Mughal Empire? Explain with examples.
Chapter: [0.08] Peasants, Zamindars and the State: Agrarian Society and the Mughal Empire
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Explain the role of village panchayats in the Mughal rural society.
Chapter: [0.08] Peasants, Zamindars and the State: Agrarian Society and the Mughal Empire
How did rumours play an important part in the Revolt of 1857? Explain with examples.
Chapter: [0.11] Rebels and the Raj: 1857 Revolt and Its Representations
Explain the arguments given in favour of strong Centre in the Constituent Assembly.
Chapter: [0.15] Framing the Constitution: the Beginning of a New Era
How were the inscriptions of Maurya period deciphered?
Chapter: [0.02] Kings, Farmers and Towns: Early States and Economies
Explain the limitations of epigraphy.
Chapter: [0.02] Kings, Farmers and Towns: Early States and Economies
How do Historians come to know about Maurya period?
Chapter: [0.02] Kings, Farmers and Towns: Early States and Economies
Explain the administrative structure of Mauryan empire.
Chapter: [0.02] Kings, Farmers and Towns: Early States and Economies
Examine the apogee and decline of the Vijayanagar Empire.
Chapter: [0.07] An Imperial Capital Vijayanagara
Examine the role of Ryas and Nayakas in the Vijayanagar Empire.
Chapter: [0.07] An Imperial Capital Vijayanagara
"Mahatma Gandhi's own role was vital in the growth of 'Gandhian Nationalism' but it also depended on his followers". Explain the statement with examples.
Chapter: [0.13] Mahatma Gandhi and the Nationalist Movement: Civil Disobedience and Beyond
Examine the role of Gandhiji as a Nationalist leader from 1929 till 1931.
Chapter: [0.13] Mahatma Gandhi and the Nationalist Movement: Civil Disobedience and Beyond
Read the given source and answer the questions that follow:
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A Tiger-like Husband This is a summary of a story from the Adi Parvan of the Mahabharata: The Pandavas had fled into the forest. They were tired and fell asleep; only Bhima, the second Pandava, renowned for his prowess, was keeping watch. A man-eating rakshasa caught the scent of the Pandavas and sent his sister Hidimba to capture them. She fell in love with Bhima, transformed herself into a lovely maiden and proposed to him. He refused. Meanwhile, the rakshasa arrived and challenged Bhima to a wrestling match. Bhima accepted the challenge and killed him. The others woke up hearing the noise. Hidimba introduced herself, and declared her love for Bhima. She told Kunti: "I have forsaken my friends, my dharma and my kin; and A good lady, chosen your tiger-like son for my man ... whether you think me a fool, or your devoted servant, let me join you, great lady, with your son as my husband." Ultimately, Yudhisthira agreed to the marriage on condition that they would spend the day together but that Bhima would return every night. The couple roamed all over the world during the day. In due course Hidimba gave birth to a rakshasa boy named Ghatotkacha. Then the mother and son left the Pandavas. Ghatotkacha promised to return to the Pandavas whenever they needed him. |
- How was Hidimba's culture different from Pandavas?
- Why did Kunti approve Hidimba's plea from Bhima?
- How did this incident prove Kunti's far sightedness?
Chapter: [0.03] Kinship, Caste and Class: Early Societies
Read the given source and answer the questions that follow:
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A language with an enormous range Al-Biruni described Sanskrit as follows: If you want to conquer this difficulty (i.e. to learn Sanskrit), you will not find it easy, because the language is of an enormous range, both in words and inflections, something like the Arabic, calling one and the same thing by various names, both original and derivative, and using one and the same word for a variety of subjects, which, in order to be properly understood, must be distinguished from each other by various qualifying epithets. |
- How did Al-Biruni compare Sanskrit with Arabic?
- Give an example of the work Al-Biruni translated in Arabic from Sanskrit.
- Analyse the reason of Sanskrit considered as a language with enormous range.
Chapter: [0.05] Through the Eyes of Travellers: Perceptions of Society
Read the given source and answer the questions that follow:
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From the Fifth Reports Referring to the condition of zamindars and the auction of lands, the Fifth Report stated: The revenue was not realised with punctuality, and lands to a considerable extent were periodically exposed to sale by auction. In the native year 1203, corresponding with 1796-97, the land advertised for sale comprehended a jumma or assessment of sicca rupees 28,70,061, the extent of land actually sold bore a jumma or assessment of 14,18,756, and the amount of purchase money sicca rupees 17,90,416. In 1204, corresponding with 1797-98, the land advertised was for sicca rupees 26,66,191, the quantity sold was for sicca rupees 22,74,076, and the purchase money sicca rupees 21,47,580. Among the defaulters were some of the oldest families of the country. Such were the rajahs of Nuddea, Rajeshaye, Bishenpore (all districts of Bengal), … and others, the dismemberment of whose estates at the end of each succeeding year, threatened them with poverty and ruin, and in some instances presented difficulties to the revenue officers, in their efforts to preserve undiminished the amount of public assessment. |
- Examine the reason for calling it as a 'Fifth Report'.
- Why were activities of East India company closely debated in England?
- Analyse any two limitations of this report.
Chapter: [0.1] Colonialism and the Countryside: Exploring Official Archives
- On the given Political outline map of India, locate and label the following with appropriate symbols:
- Ujjaiyini - A Mahajanpada
- Kalibanga - A matured Harappan Site
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- Panipat - A territory under the control of Mughals
OR - Thanjavur - An empire of the Medieval Period.
- Panipat - A territory under the control of Mughals
- On the same outline map, two places regarding the centre of the Indian National Movement have been marked as 'A' and 'B'. Identify them and write their correct names on the lines drawn near them.
Chapter: [0.02] Kings, Farmers and Towns: Early States and Economies
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