SSC (English Medium)
Academic Year: 2019-2020
Date: March 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.
Thomas Cook established a travel agency selling ______.
Handicrafts
Toys
Food items
Tourist tickets
Chapter: [0.08] Tourism and History
The earliest museum in the world was discovered in the excavations at the city of ______.
Delhi
Harappa
Ur
Kolkata
Chapter: [0.03] Applied History
Complete the sentence by choosing the correct option.
Television is an ____________ medium.
visual
audio
audio-visual
Chapter: [0.05] Mass Media and History
Identify the wrong pair in the following, correct it and rewrite.
Kootiyattam - Sanskrit theatre, Kerala
Ramman - Dance form in West Bengal
Ramlila - Traditional Performance of the Ramayana in Uttar Pradesh
Kalbelia - Folk songs and dances of Rajasthan.
Chapter: [0.03] Applied History
Find the incorrect pair in every set and write the correct one.
(i) Indian Museum - Kolkata
(ii) National Museum - Delhi
(iii) Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastusangrahalay - Pune
(iv) Jivaji University - Gwalior
Chapter: [0.09] Heritage Management
Identify the wrong pair in the following, correct it and rewrite.
| Column ‘A’ | Column ‘B’ |
| Matheran | Hill Station |
| Column ‘A’ | Column ‘B’ |
| Tadoba | Rock-cut Caves |
| Column ‘A’ | Column ‘B’ |
| Kolhapur | Pilgrim Centre |
| Column ‘A’ | Column ‘B’ |
| Ajanta | World Heritage |
Chapter: [0.08] Tourism and History
Complete the following concept chart.
| Newspapers | Radio | Television | |
| Beginning/ Background | |||
| Nature of informantion/ programmes | |||
| Functions |
Chapter: [0.05] Mass Media and History
Complete the concept map :
Chapter: [0.06] Entertainment and History
Complete the following web.
Chapter: [0.08] Tourism and History
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Write short note of Annales School.
Chapter: [0.01] Historiography : Development in the West
Answer the following in 25-30 words.
Why is Voltaire said to be the founder of modern historiography ?
Chapter: [0.01] Historiography : Development in the West
Write short note on Vishwakosh.
Chapter: [0.09] Heritage Management
Explain the statement with reason.
Writing of the regional history received a momentum.
Chapter: [0.02] Historiography : Indian Tradition
Explain the following statement with reason.
Only trained persons, who are duly qualified can take up the tasks involved in the work of conservation and preservation.
Chapter: [0.09] Heritage Management
Explain the following sentence with its reason.
It is necessary to preserve the tradition like Chitrakathi, which is on the verge of extinction.
Chapter: [0.04] History of Indian Arts
Explain the following sentence with its reasons.
Knowledge of history is essential for newspaper articles.
Chapter: [0.05] Mass Media and History
Read the following passage and answer the questions based on it.
Toys can throw light on history and technological development. We can also get a glimpse of religious and cultural traditions through them. As a part of traditional Diwali celebrations in Maharashtra model forts are made.
Clay images of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj and his soldiers and also people and animals are placed on these model forts. This tradition keeps the memory alive of the important role of forts in the history of Maharashtra.
An ivory doll made by Indian craftsmen was found in the excavation of Pompeii, an ancient in Italy. It is dated to 1st century C.E. This artefact throws light on the Indo-Roman trade relations. Thus, toys found in archaeological excavations can tell us about cultural contacts between nations in ancient times.
1. Where was an ivory doll made by Indian craftsmen found? (1)
2. Which tradition from Maharashtra mentioned in give passage? (1)
3. With the help of toys of your choice, write the information about any one Indian game. (2)
Chapter: [0.07] Sports and History
Explain the following concept.
Nationalistic historiography.
Chapter: [0.02] Historiography : Indian Tradition
Suggest at least 10 solutions for the preservation of the sources of history.
Chapter: [0.03] Applied History
Answer the following question in detail.
Explain the characteristics of the Islamic architecture in India by giving examples.
Chapter: [0.04] History of Indian Arts
Answer in brief.
Why is Maharashtra known as the land that nurtured the Indian film industry?
Chapter: [0.06] Entertainment and History
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Choose the correct alternative and write the complete statement.
73rd and 74th amendment to the India Constitution is important attempt towards__________.
Right to vote
Decentralisation of Democracy
Social Justice
equality
Chapter: [0.01] Working of the Constitution
Choose the correct option from the given options and complete the sentence.
____________ is the main demand of farmers 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
State whether following statement is true or false. Give reason for your answer.
Secrecy in the working of Government has increased due to the Right to Information.
True
False
Chapter: [0.01] Working of the Constitution
State whether the following statement is true or false. Give a reason for your answer.
Shiromani Akali Dal is a national party.
True
False
Chapter: [0.03] Political Parties
State whether following statement are true or false. Give reason for your answer.
People may lose confidence in the democratic process due to corruption during elections.
Chapter: [0.05] Challenges Faced by Indian Democracy
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
Explain the concepts
1. Decentralisation of Power
Chapter: [0.01] Working of the Constitution
Explain the concept.
The code of conduct in election
Chapter: [0.02] The Electoral Process
Answer the following question in brief.
Explain the nature of the farmers' movement in India.
Chapter: [0.04] Social and Political Movements
Answer the following question in brief.
Explain the nature of the farmers' movement in India.
Chapter: [0.04] Social and Political Movements
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