HSC Arts (English Medium)
Academic Year: 2021-2022
Date & Time: 28th March 2022, 3:00 pm
Duration: 3h30m
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Instructions:
- All questions are compulsory.
- Figures to the right side indicate full marks.
- Draw concept maps with pens on the answer sheet.
- Start a new question on a new page.
In 1609 ______ made a modified telescope.
John Key
Copernicus
Galileo
Kepler
Chapter: [0.01] Renaissance in Europe and Development of Science
'Declaration of Independence' was drafted by ______.
George Washington
Thomas Jefferson
Lord Amherst
Lord Cornwallis
Chapter: [0.02] European Colonialism
'Arya Samaj' was founded by ______.
Swami Vivekanand
Mahatma Jotirao Phule
Swami Dayanand Saraswati
Ramswamy Naicker
Chapter: [0.05] India: Social and Religious Reforms
The license was given by England to the East India Company to trade with the eastern countries by ______.
Sir George Oxenden
Queen Elizabeth
Princess Braganza
Homer
Chapter: [0.03] India and European Colonialism
The birth anniversary of Swami Vivekanand is observed as ______.
National Education Day
National Youth Day
National Integration Day
National Science Day
Chapter: [0.11] India Transformed - Part 1
The first district in ______ to become completely literate was Ernakulum.
Gujarat
Kerala
Karnataka
Tamil Nadu
Chapter: [0.12] India Transformed - Part 2
Find the incorrect pair from group 'B', and write the corrected ones.
|
Group 'A' |
Group 'B' |
| John Kay | Flying shuttle |
|
Group 'A' |
Group 'B' |
| Samuel Crompton | Cotton gin |
|
Group 'A' |
Group 'B' |
| Edmund Cartwright | Power loom |
|
Group 'A' |
Group 'B' |
|
James Watt |
Steam engine |
Chapter: [0.01] Renaissance in Europe and Development of Science
Find the incorrect pair from group 'B', and write the corrected one.
| Group 'A' | Group 'B' |
| Togoland | German colony |
| Group 'A' | Group 'B' |
| Egypt | British colony |
| Group 'A' | Group 'B' |
| Orange Free State | Dutch colony |
| Group 'A' | Group 'B' |
| Ivory Coast | Portuguese colony |
Chapter: [0.02] European Colonialism
Find the incorrect pair from group ‘B’, and write the corrected one.
| Group ‘A’ | Group ‘B’ |
| America (USA) | Woodrow Wilson |
| Group ‘A’ | Group ‘B’ |
| England | Winston Churchill |
| Group ‘A’ | Group ‘B’ |
| Germany | Hitler |
| Group ‘A’ | Group ‘B’ |
| Italy | Linlithgow |
Chapter: [0.08] World Wars and India
Find the incorrect pair from every set and write the corrected one.
| Group 'A' | Group 'B' |
| (i) Indian Council for Agricultural Research | To support research institutes of agricultural science |
| (ii) Fazal Ali Commission | Commission for pollution control |
| (iii) World Trade Organization | Opening the world for free trade |
| (iv) Indian Science Congress Association | Promoting scientific environment in India |
Chapter: [0.11] India Transformed - Part 1
Write the name of a historical place/person/event:
A scientist who told the world that the center of our planetary system is the 'Sun' and not the 'Earth' - ______
Chapter: [0.01] Renaissance in Europe and Development of Science
Write the name of the historical place/ person/event.
State which merged in India in 1975.
Chapter: [0.02] European Colonialism
Write the names of historical places / persons / events.
The founder of Azad Hind Sena
Chapter: [0.06] Indian Struggle Against Colonialism
Write names of historical places/ persons/ events:
The group of nations like England, France, Russia in the first world war.
Chapter: [0.08] World Wars and India
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Choose the correct reason and complete the sentence:
Charles II leased Mumbai's port to the East India Company because ______.
The king was going to receive more revenue from it.
The East India Company wanted Mumbai's port for the purpose of trade.
The expenditure for the maintenance exceeded the income earned.
Mumbai was too far away for the king to administer
Chapter: [0.03] India and European Colonialism
Choose the correct reason and complete the sentence:
The Nawab of Junagadh escaped to Pakistan because ______
The Nawab was going to receive a large territory in Pakistan.
People of the Princely State were going to imprison him.
People of the Princely State had no faith in the Nawab.
People opposed merger and raised against him.
Chapter: [0.07] Decolonisation to Political Integration of India
Choose the correct reason and complete the sentence:
Independent India launched several plans for rural development ______.
Because rural India was not developing.
Because speed of rural development wa$ slow.
So that there should not be imbalance in the development of cities and rural areas.
Because there was no need to development of rural areas until then.
Chapter: [0.11] India Transformed - Part 1
The Supreme Court issued an order of using CNG for public transport vehicles in Delhi because ______.
It was easier to use CNG.
CNG is easily available than petrol or diesel.
Centre for Scientific Environment recommended it to reduce pollution.
The number of public transport vehicles is very less in Delhi.
Chapter: [0.12] India Transformed - Part 2
Observe the map and answer the questions based on it.
- Where did the French establish their colonies on the East Coast of India?
- Which power ruled the State of Nagpur?
- Where did the British establish their factory along the western coast of India?
- Who established a colony on the western coast at Goa in India?
- Who ruled the State of Gwalior?
Chapter: [0.04] Colonialism and the Marathas
Complete the concept map.
Chapter: [0.02] European Colonialism
Complete the concept map:
Chapter: [0.03] India and European Colonialism
Complete the concept map.
Chapter: [0.05] India: Social and Religious Reforms
Complete the concept map:
Chapter: [0.06] Indian Struggle Against Colonialism
Complete the given concept map.
Chapter: [0.12] India Transformed - Part 2
Write a short Note:
European Crusades
Chapter: [0.01] Renaissance in Europe and Development of Science
Write a short note.
American War of Independence.
Chapter: [0.02] European Colonialism
Write a short note:
Portuguese war strategies
Chapter: [0.03] India and European Colonialism
Write a short note.
Prarthana Samaj
Chapter: [0.05] India: Social and Religious Reforms
Write short note:
Youth related policies of Government of India.
Chapter: [0.11] India Transformed - Part 1
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Explain the statement with reason.
The Industrial Revolution first began in England.
Chapter: [0.01] Renaissance in Europe and Development of Science
Explain the statement with reason.
Policies adopted by Rajarshi Shahu Maharaj were progressive.
Chapter: [0.05] India: Social and Religious Reforms
Explain the following statement with reason.
Ultimately the princely state of Hyderabad was merged in India.
Chapter: [0.07] Decolonisation to Political Integration of India
Explain the statement with reason.
India had to take part in both first and second world wars.
Chapter: [0.08] World Wars and India
Explain the following statement with reason.
Right to Information was implemented in India.
Chapter: [0.11] India Transformed - Part 1
State your opinion:
Portuguese had intolerant policies towards Indians.
Chapter: [0.03] India and European Colonialism
State your Opinion.
According to Swatantryaveer Savarkar, the Independence War of 1857 was the First War of Independence.
Chapter: [0.06] Indian Struggle Against Colonialism
Explain the following statement with reason.
The end of the Second World War created an environment in which the process of decolonization gained speed.
Chapter: [0.09] World : Decolonisation
State your opinion.
India has always opposed colonialism.
Chapter: [0.1] Cold War
State your opinion.
Every person must take care of the tourist spot.
Chapter: [0.12] India Transformed - Part 2
Answer the following question in detail.
How did Spain establish its colonies in America?
Chapter: [0.02] European Colonialism
Answer the following question in detail.
Write the information about the Quit India movement of 1942.
Chapter: [0.06] Indian Struggle Against Colonialism
Answer the following question in detail.
Explain the aftermath of the cold war.
Chapter: [0.1] Cold War
Write the short note.
Afghans and the Marathas
Chapter: [0.04] Colonialism and the Marathas
Answer the following question with the help of given points:
Write about the merger of Kashmir princely state:
- Invasion of armed intruders from border of Pakistan
- Instrument of Accession
- Merger
Chapter: [0.07] Decolonisation to Political Integration of India
Answer the following question with the help of given points:
Explain the impact of both. world wars:
- Loss of life and economy
- Stand taken by Indian National Congress
- Impact on England
Chapter: [0.08] World Wars and India
Answer the following question with the help of given points:
Write about the liberation (freedom) of colonies :
- Maldives
- Sri Lanka
Chapter: [0.09] World : Decolonisation
Answer the following question with the help of given points:
Write the information about Rahibai Pupere's work for preservation of seeds of native variety:
- Beginning of work
- Contribution
- Awards
Chapter: [0.12] India Transformed - Part 2
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