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.
The arts of painting and sculpting are ______.
visual arts
performing arts
folk arts
classical arts
Chapter: [0.04] History of Indian Arts
Complete the sentence by choosing the correct option.
Baburao painter made the movie ___________
Pundalik
Raja Harischandra
Sairandhri
Bajirao-Mastani
Chapter: [0.06] Entertainment and History
The earliest museum in the world was discovered in the excavations at the city of ..............
(a) Delhi
(b) Harappa
(c) Ur
(d) Kolkata
Chapter: [0.09] Heritage Management
Find the incorrect pair in every set and write the correct one.
i) Nationalistic Historiography - Vinayak D. Savarkar
(ii) Marxist Historiography - Damodar Dharmanand Kosambi
(iii) Subaltern History - Ramchandra Guha
(iv) Feminist History - Shrmila Rege
Chapter: [0.02] Historiography : Indian Tradition
Find the incorrect pair in every set and write the correct one.
(i) Prabhakar - Gopal Hari Deshmukh
(ii) Darpan - Balashashtri Jambhekar
(iii) Deenbandhu - Krishnarao Bhalekar
(iv) Kesari - Bal Gangadhar Tilak
Chapter: [0.06] Entertainment and History
(i) Murals in old wadas at Wai and Satara - Maratha style of painting
(ii) The rock shelters in the caves at - Folk style of painting
Bhimbetka in Madhya Pradesh
(iii) The tradition of narrating stories from - Chitrakathi Tradition
Ramayana, Maharashtra
(iv) The portrait of Savai Madhavrao and - Mughal Miniature
Nana Phadnavis
Chapter: [0.04] History of Indian Arts
Complete the following concept chart .
Chapter: [0.02] Historiography : Indian Tradition
Complete the following web.
Chapter: [0.09] Heritage Management
Complete following concept maps.
| Temple Architecture |
Dravida | Hemadpanti |
| Characteristics |
..................................... ...................................... |
.................................. .................................. |
| Examples |
......................................... ......................................... |
..................................... ...................................... |
Chapter: [0.04] History of Indian Arts
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Answer the following in 25-30 words.
What did René Descartes insisted upon?
Chapter: [0.01] Historiography : Development in the West
Answer the following in 25-30 words.
Which things are included in the descriptions by Emperor Babur in his autobiography?
Chapter: [0.02] Historiography : Indian Tradition
Write note:
Sports and movies
Chapter: [0.07] Sports and History
Explain the following with its reason.
Foucault called his method, ‘the archaeology of knowledge’.
Chapter: [0.01] Historiography : Development in the West
Explain the following statement with its reason.
The list of world Heritage Sites is announced by UNESCO.
Chapter: [0.03] Applied History
Explain the statement with reasons.
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 statement with reason.
Television is the most popular medium.
Chapter: [0.05] Mass Media and History
Read the following passage and answer the questions based on it.
‘Heritage Walks’ as an organised group activity has gained popularity
in many countries. India has a rich history, which can be traced back to
many millenniums. Every region of India is full of historical places from
ancient, medieval and modern period. The ‘Heritage walk’ organised in the
city of Ahmedabad is well-known. In the cities of Mumbai and Pune in
Maharashtra such walks are organised regularly. Heritage walks can
encourage people to support projects like conservation and preservation of
historical monuments, to collect authentic information about them and to
publish it through various media. Residences of renowned citizens who have
passed away are also part of heritage. In some cities ‘blue plaques’ with the
names and other relevant information of such citizens are placed on their
residences, as a part heritage scheme.
1. What is heritage walk?
2. Where is heritage walk organised?
3. What can we achieve with the help of heritage walk?
Chapter: [0.08] Tourism and History
Write elaborate answer.
What objectives can be fulfilled through the heritage projects.
Chapter: [0.03] Applied History
Answer the question in detail.
State what is periodical publication and write the information about any one magazine or journal of your choice.
Chapter: [0.05] Mass Media and History
Answer in brief.
As a student of history, what professional opportunities in the field of drama and movies are available for you?
Chapter: [0.06] Entertainment and History
Answer the question in detail.
Explain the close tie between sports and history.
Chapter: [0.07] Sports and History
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Choose the correct option from the given options and complete the sentence:
The major challenge faced by all democratic nations in the world is ___________.
Religious conflicts
Naxal activities
Deepening the roots of democracy
Importance to muscle power
Chapter: [0.05] Challenges Faced by Indian Democracy
To increase agricultural production and become self-sufficient with regard to food grains, ______ was initiated.
Water revolution
Green revolution
Industrial revolution
White revolution
Chapter: [0.04] Social and Political Movements
Explain whether the statement is true or false with reasons
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 is true or false. Give a reason for your answer.
Coalition politics leads to instability.
True
False
Chapter: [0.03] Political Parties
Explain whether the statement is true or false with reason.
The Election Commission lays down the code of conduct during elections.
Chapter: [0.02] The Electoral Process
Complete the concept map.
Role of Election Commission
Chapter: [0.02] The Electoral Process
Complete the concept map:
Chapter: [0.05] Challenges Faced by Indian Democracy
Explain the concept of National Parties .
Chapter: [0.03] Political Parties
Explain the concepts.
Left Extremists
Chapter: [0.05] Challenges Faced by Indian Democracy
What is meant by the establishment of social justice?
Chapter: [0.01] Working of the Constitution
Answer the following question in brief.
For which reforms were the women’s movement in the pre-independence period fighting?
Chapter: [0.04] Social and Political Movements
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