This question paper consists of 20 questions [Section–A (16) + Section–B (2+2)] and 10 printed pages.

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Time : 3 Hours ] [ Maximum Marks : 100

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Note : (i) This Question Paper consists of two Sections, viz., ‘A’ and ‘B’.

(ii) All questions from Section ‘A’ are to be attempted.

(iii) Section ‘B’ has two options. Candidates are required to attempt questions
from one option only.

(iv) Answer Question Nos. 1 to 4 in not more than 20 words each,

Question Nos. 5 to 11 and 17 in not more than 80 words each and Question
Nos. 12 to 15 and 18 in not more than 200 words each.

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SECTION–A
I S>–A

1. Which region of the Deccan was known as the ‘rice bowl’ of South India? 2

X∏$Z Ho$ {H$g joà H$mo X{jU ^maV H$m "Mmdb-Ho$›–' H$hm OmVm Wm?

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 2. Differentiate between a Chaitya and a Vihara. 2

M°À` VWm {dhma Ho$ ~rM _| AßVa H$mo ÒnÔ> H$s{OEü&

3. Why is Zain-ul-Abidin regarded as the Akbar of Kashmir? 2

O°Z-Cb-Am{~{XZ H$mo H$Ì_ra H$m AH$~a ä`m| _mZm OmVm h°?

4. Why did the economists call some Asian countries ‘Little Dragons’ from 1970
onwards? 2

AW©emÛr 1970 go Hw$N> E{e`mB© Xoem| H$mo "Z›ho S¥>J° Z' ä`m| H$hZo bJo Wo?

5. Examine the economic activities of the early-Vedic people. 4

OR
Explain the contribution of the Kushanas to various aspects of life in Ancient
India.

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AWdm
‡mMrZ ^maV Ho$ OrdZ Ho$ {d{^fi nhbwAm| na Hw$fmUm| Ho$ `moJXmZ H$s Ï`mª`m H$s{OEü&

6. What measures did Iltutmish adopt to consolidate his position in India? 4

OR
Explain various means and methods of irrigation during Medieval India.

^maV _| AnZr pÒW{V H$mo ge∫$ ~ZmZo Ho$ {bE BÎVwV{_e Zo ä`m Cnm` AnZmE Wo?
AWdm
_‹`H$mbrZ ^maV _| qgMmB© Ho$ {d{^fi gmYZm| Am°a Cnm`m| H$s Ï`mª`m H$s{OEü&

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 7. Why and by whom was Fort William College founded? What role did this
institution play? 4
OR
Explain any four causes of the failure of the Revolt of 1857.

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AWdm
1857 Ho$ {d–moh H$s Ag\$bVm Ho$ {H$›ht Mma H$maUm| H$s Ï`mª`m H$s{OEü&

8. What were the main reasons for the rift between the moderate and extremist
leaders of the Congress? 4
OR
What is meant by ‘Swadeshi’ and ‘Boycott’ Movements? Why did the Swadeshi
Movement become popular among the new members of the Congress?

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AWdm
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OZ{‡` h˛Am?

9. In post-revolutionary Russia, what ground state of affairs was called ‘war

communism’? 4
OR
Comment upon the nature of military fascism of Japan.

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AWdm
OmnmZ Ho$ g°›` \$m{gÒQ>dmX Ho$ ÒdÍ$n na {Q>flnUr H$s{OEü&

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10. How did the development in the factory system change work patterns? 4

OR

What is meant by urbanization? Examine any two factors responsible for rapid
urbanization.

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AWdm
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H$s{OEü&

11. Analyze any four reasons responsible for the Cold War era. 4

OR

In the context of Cold War, what was referred to as ‘Detente’? What were its
effects?

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12. Give an account of industries and crafts of the Harappan people. 10

OR

“The structure of society was undergoing a change in the Gupta period.”

Explain the statement with examples.

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g{hV Ï`mª`m H$s{OEü&

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13. Describe the main challenges faced by the Sultanate. 10

OR

State the main features of the Sufi Movement in India.

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14. Describe the main features of the Hunter Commission. 10

OR

By whom was the Brahmo Sabha founded? Describe its main contribution.

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15. In the context of the National Movement, what was the importance of Dandi
March? Explain. 10

OR

“1947 was a year of triumph as well as of great tragedy.” Comment.

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16. (a) On the outline map of India, mark and name the following :

(i) One Chalcolithic and one Harappan site 1+1

(ii) The boundary of Sher Shah’s empire 2

(1) Agra 1
(2) Kanauj 1

(iii) French colony of Pondicherry 1

(iv) Dandi 1

(v) Magadha 1

OR

The State known for Madhubani painting

(b) On the given outline map of Europe, mark and name a country occupied
by Germany just before the Second World War. 1

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Note : The following questions are for the Blind Candidates only in lieu of
Question No. 16 :

(a) Name any two Harappan sites. 1×2=2

(b) Who was Sher Shah? Describe two of his achievements. 2+2

(c) Who introduced the Doctrine of Lapse? 1

(d) Who started the Satyagraha Movement? 1

(e) Name the capital of Magadha. 1

OR
Who built the Tajmahal?

(f) Name two countries of the Allied Powers. ½×2=1

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(J) am¡`-{db` H$s Zr{V {H$gZo AnZm`r Wr?

(K) gÀ`mJ´h AmßXmobZ H$s ewÍ$AmV {H$gZo H$s?

(L>) _JY gm_´m¡` H$s amOYmZr H$m Zm_ ~VmBEü&

AWdm
VmO_hb H$m {Z_m©Vm H$m°Z Wm?

(M) Xmo {_Ã amÔ¥>m| Ho$ Zm_ ~VmBEü&

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 SECTION–B
I S>ç~

OPTION–I
{dH$ÎnçI
( Evolution of State )
( am¡` H$m {dH$mg )

17. Examine any two differences between the Monarchical and Republican
Mahajanapadas. 4

OR

Explain any four features of the royal court under the Sultanate.

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18. Explain the nature of the Gupta State. 10

OR

Explain the steps taken by the East India Company to make their rule
legitimate in India.

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H$s{OEü&

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 OPTION–II
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( Culture of India )

( ^maVr` gßÒH•${V )

17. Examine any four regional variations of Ramayana. 4

OR
Comment upon the concept of global village.

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18. Assess the importance of music as a vehicle of culture. 10

OR
What is referred to as classical culture? How do the anthropologists and
archaeologists help in the growth of classical culture?

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AWdm
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H°$go ghm`Vm H$s h°?

HHH

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