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Practice Question Paper (Set 3) : Instructions

This document provides a practice question paper for 10th standard students covering topics in History and Political Science. It contains 9 multiple choice and descriptive questions in History and 9 questions in Political Science. The questions assess students' understanding of topics like historical figures, events and eras in India as well as concepts in citizenship, democracy, elections and political parties. Students are asked to define terms, compare ideas, complete concept maps, and explain their reasoning. The paper tests their analytical abilities and knowledge across the two subjects.

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Practice Question Paper (Set 3) : Instructions

This document provides a practice question paper for 10th standard students covering topics in History and Political Science. It contains 9 multiple choice and descriptive questions in History and 9 questions in Political Science. The questions assess students' understanding of topics like historical figures, events and eras in India as well as concepts in citizenship, democracy, elections and political parties. Students are asked to define terms, compare ideas, complete concept maps, and explain their reasoning. The paper tests their analytical abilities and knowledge across the two subjects.

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Practice Question Paper (Set 3)

Subject : History and Political Science Marks : 60


Standard : 10th Duration : 2.30 Hrs.
Instructions :
(1) All questions / activities are compulsory.
(2) Figures to the right indicate full marks.
(3) Question No. 1 to 5 are based on History and Question No. 6 to 9 on Policital
Science.
(4) It is mandatory to write complete statement in Question No. 1 (A).
(5) While solving Q.1 (B), correction of wrong pair in every set is expected in 2nd
group. Keep factors in first group as it is.
(6) The concept map given in Question No. 2 (A) should be drawn/written with pen
in answersheet, according to the framework.

Q.1 (A) Choose the correct alternative and write the complete (Marks 4)
statement.
1. wrote the book entitled Árchaeology of Knowledge’.
(a) Karl Marx (b) Michel Foucault
(c) Lucien Febvre (d) Voltaire
2. translated the sanskrit text of ‘Hitopadesh’ into German.
(a) James Mill (b) Friedrich Max Muller
(c) Mountstuart Elphinstone (d) Sir John Marshall
3. The earliest museum in the world was discovered in the excavations at
the city of .
(a) Delhi (b) Harappa
(c) Ur (d) Kolkata
4. The saw the rise of Mathura school.
(a) Kushana period (b) Gupta period
(c) Rashtrakuta period (d) Maurya period
(B) Find the incorrect pair in every set and write the (Marks 4)
correct one.
1. (i) Maharaj Sayajirao University - Delhi
(ii) Banaras Hindu University - Varanasi
(iii) Aligarh Muslim University - Aligarh
(iv) Jivaji University - Gwalior

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2. (i) Matheran - Hill Station
(ii) Tadoba - Rock-cut caves
(iii) Kolhapur - Pilgrim Centre
(iv) Ajintha - World Heritage site

3. (i) Raigadala Jevha Jag Yete - Vasant Kanetkar


(ii) Tilak Ani Agarkar - Vishram Bedekar
(iii) Sashtang Namaskar - Acharya Atre
(iv) Ekach Pyala - Annasaheb Kirloskar

4. (i) Prabhakar - Gopal Hari Deshmukh


(ii) Darpan - Balashashtri Jambhekar
(iii) Deenbandhu - Krishnarao Bhalekar
(iv) Kesari - Bal Gangadhar Tilak

Q.2 (A) Complete following concept maps. (Any 2) (Marks 4)


1.
Temple
Dravida Hemadpanti
Architecture

Characteristics

Examples

2.

James Mill The History of British India

James Grant Duff

The History of India

S.A.Dange

Who were the Shudras

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3. Complete the following web.

Types of
Encyclopaedia

Q.2 (B) Write short notes. (Any 2) (Marks 4)


1. Annales School
2. Archieves
3. Maratha style of painting

Q.3 (A) Explain the statements with reasons. (Any 2) (Marks 6)


1. Historical research was driven to focus in depth on various aspects of
women’s life.
2. Bakhar is an important type of historical document.
3. It is essential to study the history of technology.
4. Television is the most popular medium.
5. Expertise of History is important in the film industry.

Q.3 (B) Answer in brief. (Any 2) (Marks 6)


1. Why is Maharashtra known as the land that nurtured the Indian film
industry?
2. Explain how is History helpful in the planning of Akashwani programmes.
3. Explain the concept of ‘Public History’.

Q.4 Read the following passage and answer the questions based on it.
(Marks 4)

‘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

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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? (1)


2. Where is heritage walk organised? (1)
3. What can we achieve with the help of heritage walk? (2)
Q.5 Answer the questions in detail. (Any 2) (Marks 8)
1. Explain the importance of library management.
2. Explain the close tie between sports and history.
3. What kind of professional opportunities are available in the field of arts?
4. How can we correlate applied History with our present?

POLITICAL SCIENCE
Q.6 Choose the correct alternative and write the complete statement.(Marks 4)
1. The essence of democracy is .
(a) universal adult franchise (b) decentralization of power
(c) policy of reservation of seats (d) judicial decisions
2. The Election Commissioner is appointed by the .
(a) President (b) Prime Minister
(c) Speaker of Loksabha (d) Vice President
3. is the main demand of farmer’s movement.
(a) Right to cultivate on the forest land
(b) To get the right price for agricultural product
(c) Protection of consumers (d) Building of dams
4. In a democracy participate in elections and get political power.
(a) political parties (b) courts
(c) social organisations (d) non-government organisation
Q.7 Explain whether the statements is true or false with reasons. (Any 2)
(Marks 4)
1. The nature of the Constitution is seen as a living document.
2. The Election Commission lays down the code of conduct during elections.
3. Movements are important in a democracy.

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Q.8 (A) Explain the concepts. (Any 2) (Marks 6)
1. Right to information
2. National Parties
3. Journey from ballot boxes to EVM machines

Q.8 (B) Complete the concept maps. (Any 2) (Marks 4)


1.

Republican and democratic form of the Government


Provisions
in the basic
framework
of the
Constitution

2. Role of Election Commission

Role of Mass Media Role of Voter


Election
Process

Role of Political Parties

3.
Political Party State in which they are influential
Shiromani Akali Dal
Assam Gan Parishad
Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam
Shivsena

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Q.9 Answer the following questions in brief. (Any 2) (Marks 6)
1. What are the major characteristics of political parties?
2. Explain the functions of environmental movement.
3. Which factors are required for the success of democracy in India?
4. Explain the functions of Election Commission.

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