HSC Arts (English Medium)
Academic Year: 2024-2025
Date: March 2025
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______ founded the revolutionary organization 'India House' in London.
Shyamji Krishna Verma
Swatantryaveer Savarkar
Aurobindo Ghosh
Lala Hardayal
Chapter: [0.06] Indian Struggle Against Colonialism
______ was the first explorer to circumnavigate the African continent.
Henry the Navigator
Marco Polo
Bartholomew Dias
Columbus
Chapter: [0.01] Renaissance in Europe and Development of Science
An act similar to the 'Right to Information' was first applied in ______ in 1776.
Sweden
France
England
India
Chapter: [0.11] India Transformed - Part 1
'Declaration of Independence' was drafted by ______.
George Washington
Thomas Jefferson
Lord Amherst
Lord Cornwallis
Chapter: [0.02] European Colonialism
The political relations between Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj and the British began due to the ______ episode.
Kudal campaign
Afzal Khan
Fazal Khan
Coronation
Chapter: [0.04] Colonialism and the Marathas
In 1609 ______ made a modified telescope.
John Key
Copernicus
Galileo
Kepler
Chapter: [0.01] Renaissance in Europe and Development of Science
Find the incorrect pair from the set & write the correct one:
Kesari Newspaper - Lokmanya Tilak
17th Infantry Division - Sam Manekshaw
Victoria Cross - Yashwant Ghadge
Kamagata Maru ship - Dr. Dwarkanath Kotnis
Chapter: [0.08] World Wars and India
Find the incorrect pair from the set and write the correct one.
America - Woodrow Wilson
India - Baba Gurudit Singh
Germany - Hitler
Italy - Linlithgow
Chapter: [0.08] World Wars and India
Correct the incorrect pair and rewrite it.
The president of the Goa Congress Committee - Dr. T. B. Kunha
The Ieader in Goa Vimochan Sahayak Samiti - Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru
A valuable contribution to the liberation struggle of Goa - Mohan Ranade
The trade unionist leader in Puducherry - V. Subaiyya
Chapter: [0.07] Decolonisation to Political Integration of India
Find the incorrect pair from group ‘B’, and write the corrected one.
Bandung - Bandung Conference
Paris - The first Pan-African Congress in 1919
London - The first Conference of ‘African Association’ in 1900.
Manchester - Asian Unity Conference
Chapter: [0.09] World : Decolonisation
Write the name of a historical place/person/event.
The President of the Goa Congress Committee.
Chapter: [0.07] Decolonisation to Political Integration of India
Write Name:
The first Dutch colony.
Chapter: [0.03] India and European Colonialism
Write the name of a historical place/person/event.
The British agent at Jaitapur.
Chapter: [0.04] Colonialism and the Marathas
Write Name:
Portuguese Naval license.
Chapter: [0.03] India and European Colonialism
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No country was included in the ANZUS treaty except Australia, New Zealand, and the United States of America, because ______.
They did not want to let the United Kingdom and France have the upper hand.
It was a military pact.
It was a secret pact.
It was a pact only among countries with friendly relations.
Chapter: [0.1] Cold War
During World War II, 31 soldiers and officers were awarded the Victoria Cross, because ______.
They attacked and conquered the Kamagatamaru.
These Indian soldiers and officers displayed extraordinary bravery in World War II.
There was such a provision in the Queen's manifesto.
It was the cunning strategy of the British to recruit a large army.
Chapter: [0.08] World Wars and India
The local People were unhappy with the Portuguese, because ______.
despite the opposition of the locals, the Portuguese opened a factory at Dabhol.
the Portuguese supplied ammunition to Adilshah.
the Portuguese hijacked thirteen local ships.
the Portuguese enacted laws supporting conversion.
Chapter: [0.04] Colonialism and the Marathas
32 nations boycotted the 1986 Commonwealth Games, because ______.
as India had boycotted the tournament.
abusive treatment of indigenous peoples in Canada.
for Great Britain to change its racist policy towards South Africa.
of Great Britain's intervention in South Africa's internal affairs.
Chapter: [0.1] Cold War
Observe the following map and answer the questions based on it:
- By what name is the British colony of 'Jamestown' shown on the map?
- Give the total number of colonies established by the British as per the given map.
- Write the names of the two cities on the map to understand the map presented.
- Which ocean is to the east of the United States on the given map?
- Which of the colonies opposed the 'Stamp Act' while studying the given map?
Chapter: [0.02] European Colonialism
Complete the concept map.
Chapter: [0.08] World Wars and India
Complete the concept map.
Chapter: [0.12] India Transformed - Part 2
Complete the concept map.
Chapter: [0.04] Colonialism and the Marathas
Complete the concept map.
Chapter: [0.06] Indian Struggle Against Colonialism
Complete the concept map.
Chapter: [0.08] World Wars and India
Write short note on:
League of Nations
Chapter: [0.08] World Wars and India
Write short note on:
Fascism
Chapter: [0.08] World Wars and India
Write a short note.
Non-Alignment movement
Chapter: [0.1] Cold War
Write a short Note:
European Crusades
Chapter: [0.01] Renaissance in Europe and Development of Science
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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 following statement with reason.
CENTO became non-operational.
Chapter: [0.1] Cold War
Explain the following statement with reason.
The European renaissance is supposed to have reached its zenith in the 15th-16th centuries.
Chapter: [0.01] Renaissance in Europe and Development of Science
Explain the statement with reasons.
'INTACH' is one of the best heritage conservation and awareness organizations in India.
Chapter: [0.12] India Transformed - Part 2
Explain the statement with reason.
The Industrial Revolution first began in England.
Chapter: [0.01] Renaissance in Europe and Development of Science
State your opinion:
The Berlin Conference was a farce of the European nations for the benefit of African countries.
Chapter: [0.02] 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
State your opinion.
Andhra, Karnataka, Maharashtra Councils (Parishad) were founded in the princely state of Hyderabad.
Chapter: [0.07] Decolonisation to Political Integration of India
State your opinion:
Maratha policies were anti-colonial.
Chapter: [0.04] Colonialism and the Marathas
State your opinion.
Economic nationalism & imperialism rose in Europe after Industrial Revolution.
Chapter: [0.01] Renaissance in Europe and Development of Science
Write down the reasons for World War II in detail.
Chapter: [0.08] World Wars and India
Write notes.
GATT agreement
Chapter: [0.11] India Transformed - Part 1
Write the 'WTO' in terms of globalization.
Chapter: [0.11] India Transformed - Part 1
Write the short note.
Afghans and the Marathas
Chapter: [0.04] Colonialism and the Marathas
Explain the work of social reformers.
Savitribai Phule
Chapter: [0.05] India: Social and Religious Reforms
Explain the work of social reformers.
Tarabai Shinde
Chapter: [0.05] India: Social and Religious Reforms
Explain the work of social reformers.
Kamaladevi Chattopadhyay
Chapter: [0.05] India: Social and Religious Reforms
Write information about Indian National Congress.
Background
Chapter: [0.06] Indian Struggle Against Colonialism
Write information about Indian National Congress.
Foundation
Chapter: [0.06] Indian Struggle Against Colonialism
Explain Mahatma Gandhi's unarmed resistance movement.
The Non-Co-operation Movement
Chapter: [0.06] Indian Struggle Against Colonialism
Explain Mahatma Gandhi's Unarmed resistance movement.
Salt Satyagraha
Chapter: [0.06] Indian Struggle Against Colonialism
Discuss the Nonviolent movement led by Mahatma Gandhi.
Quit India Movement
Chapter: [0.06] Indian Struggle Against Colonialism
Environmental work area filling operations or personal information.
Rahibai Popere
Chapter: [0.12] India Transformed - Part 2
Environmental work area filling operations or personal information.
Bhau Katdare
Chapter: [0.12] India Transformed - Part 2
Environmental work area filling operations or personal information.
Premsagar Mestri
Chapter: [0.12] India Transformed - Part 2
Write about the Cold War.
The Decade of 'Detente'
Chapter: [0.1] Cold War
Write about the Cold War.
Mikhail Gorbachev's Era
Chapter: [0.1] Cold War
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