Series E1GFH/3 Set No.

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Q.P. Code 61/3/3
Roll No.
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Candidates must write the Q.P. Code on
the title page of the answer-book.

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HISTORY
:3 : 80
Time allowed : 3 hours Maximum Marks : 80

NOTE
(I) (I) Please check that this question paper
25 + 1 contains 25 printed pages + 1 Map.

(II) (II) Q.P. Code given on the right hand side

of the question paper should be written
on the title page of the answer-book by
the candidate.
(III) (III) Please check that this question paper
34 contains 34 questions.

(IV) (IV) Please write down the serial

number of the question in the
answer-book before attempting it.

(V) 15 (V) 15 minute time has been allotted to

read this question paper. The question
paper will be distributed at 10.15
10.15 a.m. From 10.15 a.m. to 10.30 a.m., the
10.15 10.30 students will read the question paper
only and will not write any answer on
the answer-book during this period.

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(i) 34

(ii)

(iii) 1 21 (MCQ)

(iv) 22 27 (SA)
60 80

(v) 28 30 (LA)
300 350

(vi) 31 33

(vii) 34

(viii)

(ix)

IÊS> H
(~hþ{dH$ënr` àH$ma Ho$ àíZ) 21 1=21

1. {dO`ZJa gm_«mÁ` Ho$ Ob g§gmYZm| Ho$ ~mao _| {ZåZ{b{IV _| go H$m¡Z-gm {dH$ën ghr h¡ ?
(a) H$mdoar ZXr {dO`ZJa _| CÎma-nyd© {Xem H$s Amoa ~hVr h¡ &
(b) {dO`ZJa _| JOn{V emgH$m| Ûmam VQ>~§Ym| H$m {Z_m©U {H$`m J`m Wm &
(c) H$_bmnwa_² Obme` H$m nmZr EH$ Zha Ho$ _mÜ`_ go amOH$s` Ho$ÝÐ VH$ bo Om`m
J`m Wm & $
(d) {h[a`m Zha gwbwd d§e Ho$ amOmAm| Ûmam ~ZmB© JB© &
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General Instructions :
Read the following instructions very carefully and strictly follow them :
(i) This question paper contains 34 questions. All questions are compulsory.
(ii) This question paper is divided into five Sections A, B, C, D and E.
(iii) In Section A Questions no. 1 to 21 are Multiple Choice (MCQ) type
questions, carrying 1 mark each.
(iv) In Section B Questions no. 22 to 27 are Short Answer (SA) type questions,
carrying 3 marks each. Answers to these questions should not exceed 60 to 80
words.
(v) In Section C Questions no. 28 to 30 are Long Answer (LA) type questions
carrying 8 marks each. Answers to these questions should not exceed 300 to
350 words.
(vi) In Section D Questions no. 31 to 33 are Source-based questions with three
sub-questions of 4 marks each.
(vii) In Section E Question no. 34 is Map-based question carrying 5 marks that
includes the identification and location of significant test items. Attach the
map with the answer book.
(viii) There is no overall choice in the question paper. However, an internal choice
has been provided in few questions. Only one of the choices in such questions
has to be attempted.
(ix) In addition to this, separate instructions are given with each section and
question, wherever necessary.

SECTION A
(Multiple Choice Type Questions) 21 1=21

1. Which of the following options is correct about the water resources of the
Vijayanagara Empire ?
(a) River Kaveri flows in Vijayanagara towards north-easterly
direction.
(b) Embankments were built by Gajapati rulers in Vijayanagara.
(c)

(d) Hiriya Canal was built by the kings of Saluva dynasty.

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2. :
(i) A~wb \$µOb Zo {bIr Wr &
(ii) AH$~a Ho$ gm_«mÁ` H$s PbH$ àñVwV H$aVr h¡ &
(iii) _wJb g¡Ý` e{º$ H$mo COmJa H$aVr h¡ & $
(iv) _wJbm| H$s B àUmbr H$m CëboI H$aVr h¡ &
ghr {dH$ën H$m M`Z H$s{OE :
(a) (i), (ii) Am¡a (iv)
(b) (i), (ii) Am¡a (iii)
(c) (i), (iii) Am¡a (iv)
(d) (ii), (iii) Am¡a (iv)

3. {ZåZ{b{IV {dH$ënm| _| go {XE JE _§{Xa Ho$ {MÌ H$s nhMmZ H$s{OE &

(a) hµOma am_ _§{Xa (b) H¡$bmeZmW _§{Xa $

(c) {MXå~a_² _§{Xa $ (d) ~¥hXoída _§{Xa

: 3 :

H¥$îUXod am` {dO`ZJa gm_«mÁ` Ho$ {ZåZ{b{IV _| go {H$g d§e go g§~§{YV Wo ?

(a) g§J_ (b) Vwbwd

(c) gwbwd (d) Aam{dSy>
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2. Consider the following statements regarding the central purpose of the
Ain-i-Akbari :
(i) Ain-i-Akbari
(ii) Ain-i-Akbari
(iii) Ain-i-Akbari highlighted the strength of the Mughal Army.
(iv) Ain-i-Akbari mentions the Iqta system of Mughals.
Choose the correct option :
(a) (i), (ii) and (iv)
(b) (i), (ii) and (iii)
(c) (i), (iii) and (iv)
(d) (ii), (iii) and (iv)

3. Identify the given image of a temple from the following options :

(a) Hazara Rama Temple (b) Kailashnatha Temple

(c) Chidambaram Temple (d) Brihadeshwara Temple

Note : The following question is for the Visually Impaired Candidates, only in
lieu of Q. No. 3 :

Krishnadeva Raya belonged to which of the following dynasties of

Vijayanagara Empire ?
(a) Sangama (b) Tuluva
(c) Saluva (d) Aravidu
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4. _wJb ^y-amOñd g§J«h Ho$ ~mao _| {ZåZ{b{IV _| go H$m¡Z-gm ghr h¡ ?
(i) : AÀN>r, _Ü`_ Am¡a {ZåZ ñVa na µ\$gbm| H$m AmH$bZ
(ii) : µ\$gbm| H$s H$Q>mB©, ~moam| _| ^aZm Am¡a Amngr aOm_§Xr go ~±Q>dmam
(iii) : ~moZo go nhbo IoVm| H$m ~±Q>dmam $
(iv) : amOm Am¡a µO_tXmam| Ho$ ~rM µ\$gb H$m ~±Q>dmam
ghr {dH$ën H$m M`Z H$s{OE :
(a) (ii) Am¡a (iv) (b) (iii) Am¡a (iv)
(c) (i) Am¡a (ii) (d) (ii) Am¡a (iii)

5. ^maV _| Mmëg© H$m°Z©dm{bg Ûmam {ZåZ{b{IV _| go H$m¡Z-gr amOñd àUmbr bmJy H$s JB© ?
(a) µO_tXmar ì`dñWm $ (b) _hbdmar ì`dñWm
(c) a¡`Vdmar ì`dñWm $ (d) _mbJwµOmar ì`dñWm

6. ^{º$ g§V H$am -go H$WZ ghr h¢ ?

(i) dh H$Zm©Q>H$ H$s EH$ _{hbm ^º$ Wr &
(ii) dh EH$ _{hbm Z`Zma Wr &
(iii) dh {ed ^º$ Wr & $
(iv) CÝhm|Zo H$s aMZm H$s &
ghr {dH$ën H$m M`Z H$s{OE :
(a) (ii) Am¡a (iv) (b) (iii) Am¡a (iv)
(c) (i) Am¡a (iii) (d) (ii) Am¡a (iii)

7. _mH$m} nmobmo {ZåZ{b{IV _| go {H$g Xoe go g§~§{YV Wm ?

(a) BQ>br (b) nwV©Jmb
(c) ñnoZ $ (d) \«$m§g

8. {ZåZ{b{IV _| go H$m¡Z-gm ~m¡Õ gm{hË` h¡ ?

(a) Am¡a
(b) Am¡a
(c) H$WmE± Am¡a $
(d) Am¡a
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4. Which of the following are correct about Mughal Land Revenue
Collection ?
(i) Kankut : Estimation of crops as good, middle and inferior
(ii) Batai : Crops were reaped, sacked and divided by agreement
(iii) Khet Batai : Division of fields before they were sown
(iv) Lang Batai : Division of crops among Kings and Zamindars
Choose the correct option :
(a) (ii) and (iv) (b) (iii) and (iv)
(c) (i) and (ii) (d) (ii) and (iii)

5. Which one of the following revenue systems was implemented by Charles

Cornwallis in India ?
(a) The Zamindari System (b) The Mahalwari System
(c) The Ryotwari System (d) The Malguzari System

6. Which of the following statements are correct about the Bhakti saint,
Karaikkal Ammaiyar ?
(i) She was a woman devotee from Karnataka.
(ii) She was a woman Nayanar.
(iii) She was a devotee of Shiva.
(iv) She composed Nalayira Divyaprabandham.
Choose the correct option :
(a) (ii) and (iv) (b) (iii) and (iv)
(c) (i) and (iii) (d) (ii) and (iii)

7. Which of the following countries did Marco Polo belong to ?

(a) Italy (b) Portugal
(c) Spain (d) France

8. Which of the following is not a literature of Buddhism ?

(a) Vinaya Pitaka and Sutta Pitaka
(b) Dipavamsa and Mahavamsa
(c) Jataka Stories and Ashokavadana
(d) Uttaradhyayana Sutra and Tattvartha Sutra
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9. {ZåZ{b{IV _| go H$m¡Z-gm g~go àmMrZ amOd§e h¡ ?
(a) _m¡`© (b) JwßV
(c) Hw$fmU $ $ (d) H$Êd

10. qgYw KmQ>r gä`Vm Ho$ ~mao _| {ZåZ{b{IV H$WZm| H$ :

(i) Am Ho$ {Zdm©h Ho$ VarHo$ g_mZ Wo &
(ii) qgYw KmQ>r gä`Vm Ho$ ñWbm| _| go EH$ _| ~mOam nm`m J`m &
(iii) nwamVÎd{dXm| H$mo H$mbr~§Jm _| OwVmB© dmbo IoV Ho$ à_mU {_bo h¢ & $
(iv) nwamVmpÎdH$-àm{U{dkm{Z`m| Zo Obo hþE AZmOm| go Amhma H$s AmXVm| H$m nwZ{Z©_m©U
{H$`m h¡ &
ghr {dH$ën H$m M`Z H$s{OE :
(a) (i), (ii) Am¡a (iv) (b) (ii), (iii) Am¡a (iv)
(c) (i), (ii) Am¡a (iii) (d) (i), (iii) Am¡a (iv)

11. {ZåZ{b{IV {dH$ënm| _| go gwlwV g§{hVm Ho$ {df` H$s nhMmZ H$s{OE :
(a) ZjÌ na H$m`©
(b) J{UV na H$m`©
(c) Am¡f{Y na H$m`© $
(d) ì`mH$aU na H$m`©

12. ZrMo Xmo H$WZ {XE JE h¢, A{^H$WZ (A) Am¡a H$maU (R) & {ZåZ{b{IV H$mo Ü`mZnyd©H$

(A) :

(R) :

(a) A{^H$WZ (A) Am¡a H$maU (R) XmoZm| ghr h¢ Am¡a H$maU (R), A{^H$WZ (A) H$s
ghr ì¶m»¶m H$aVm h¡ &
(b) A{^H$WZ (A) Am¡a H$maU (R) XmoZm| ghr h¢, naÝVw H$maU (R), A{^H$WZ (A) H$s
ghr ì¶m»¶m H$aVm h¡ & >
(c) A{^H$WZ (A) ghr h¡, naÝVw H$maU (R) µJbV h¡ &
(d) A{^H$WZ (A) µJbV h¡, naÝVw H$maU (R) ghr h¡ &
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9. Which one of the following is the oldest dynasty ?
(a) Maurya (b) Gupta
(c) Kushana (d) Kanva

10. Read the following statements about the Indus Valley Civilization :
(i) Early and mature Harappan culture shared subsistence strategies.
(ii) Millets have been found from one of the Indus Valley Civilization
sites.
(iii) Archaeologists have found evidences of a ploughed field at
Kalibangan.
(iv) Archaeo-zoologists reconstructed dietary practices from charred
grains.
Choose the correct option :
(a) (i), (ii) and (iv) (b) (ii), (iii) and (iv)
(c) (i), (ii) and (iii) (d) (i), (iii) and (iv)

11.
(a) Work on Constellation
(b) Work on Mathematics
(c) Work on Medicine
(d) Work on Grammar

12. Two statements as Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are given below. Read
them carefully and select the correct option :
Assertion (A) : Harappan Civilization had developed a precise system of
weights and measures.
Reason (R) : Metal scale-pans have been found.
(a) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true and Reason (R) is the
correct explanation of the Assertion (A).

(b) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true, but Reason (R) is not
the correct explanation of the Assertion (A).

(c) Assertion (A) is true, but Reason (R) is false.

(d) Assertion (A) is false, but Reason (R) is true.
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13. :

(i) ~{Z©`a Ho$ {ddaU Zo nÝÐhdt eVmãXr Ho$ npíM_r {dMmaH$m| H$mo à^m{dV {H$`m &
(ii)

(iii) ~{Z©`a Ho$ {dMma

{dH${gV H$aZo Ho$ {bE {H$`m & $
(iv) ~{Z©`a Ho$ AZwgma, _wJb emhr Xa~ma J«m_rU g_wXm`m| H$s AÜ`jVm H$aVm Wm &
ghr {dH$ën H$m M`Z H$s{OE :

(a) (i), (ii) Am¡a (iii)

(b) (ii), (iii) Am¡a (iv)

(c) (i), (iii) Am¡a (iv)

(d) (i), (ii) Am¡a (iv)

14. 1857 Ho$ {dÐmoh _| bIZD$ go {H$gZo ZoV¥Ëd {H$`m ?

(a) Amb_Jra
(b) {~a{Og µH$Ð
(c) ZmZm gm{h~ $
(d) noedm ~mOramd

15. {ZåZ{b{IV MrZr ~m¡Õ {^jwAm| _| go H$m¡Z nm±Mdt eVmãXr (B©.) _| ^maV Am`m Wm ?

(a) -Ëgm§J

(b) \$m-{h`mZ
(c) AmB©-pËg¨J $
(d) {`qOJ
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13. Read the following statements :

(i)
fifteenth century onwards.

(ii) Montesquieu used this account to develop the idea of oriental

despotism.

(iii)
Karl Marx.

(iv) According to Bernier, the Mughal Imperial Court presided over

village communities.

Choose the correct options :

(a) (i), (ii) and (iii)

(b) (ii), (iii) and (iv)

(c) (i), (iii) and (iv)

(d) (i), (ii) and (iv)

14. Who led the Revolt of 1857 from Lucknow ?

(a) Alamgir
(b) Birjis Qadr
(c) Nana Sahib
(d) Peshwa Baji Rao

15. Who among the following Chinese Buddhist monks visited India in the
fifth century (CE) ?
(a) Xuan Zang

(b) Fa Xian
(c) I-Tsing

(d) Yijing

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16. [aº$ ñWmZ H$s ny{V© H$s{OE :
H$m`©nm{bH$m H$mo ___________ _| àm§Vr` {dYm{`H$m Ho$ {bE nyar Vah go {Oå_oXma ~Zm`m
J`m Wm &
(a) _mob}-q_Q>mo gwYma, 1909

(b) JdZ©_|Q> Am°\ 1919

(c) JdZ©_|Q> Am°\ 1935 $

(d) ^maVr` ñdV§ÌVm A{Y{Z`_, 1947

17. {ZåZ{b{IV _| go àmMrZ ^maV Ho$ emgH$m| H$m ghr H$mbH«$_ H$m¡Z -gm h¡ ?
(i) MÝÐJwßV _m¡`©
(ii) AOmVeÌw
(iii) _hmnX_² Z§X $
(iv) AemoH$
ghr {dH$ën H$m M`Z H$s{OE :
(a) (i), (ii), (iii), (iv)

(b) (ii), (iv), (iii), (i)

(c) (iii), (ii), (i), (iv)

(d) (ii), (iii), (i), (iv)

18. {ZåZ{b{IV _| go H$m¡Z g§{dYmZ g^m Ho$ AÜ`j Wo ?

(a) S>m°. ~r.Ama. Aå~oS>H$a

(b) _hmË_m Jm±Yr
(c) gaXma nQ>ob $
(d) S>m°. amOoÝÐ àgmX
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16. Fill in the blank :

In the __________, the executives were made entirely responsible to the

Provincial Legislature.
(a) Morley-Minto Reforms, 1909
(b) Government of India Act, 1919

(c) Government of India Act, 1935

(d) Indian Independence Act, 1947

17. Which of the following is the correct chronology of the rulers of ancient
India ?
(i) Chandragupta Maurya
(ii) Ajatashatru
(iii) Mahapadma Nanda
(iv) Ashoka
Choose the correct option :

(a) (i), (ii), (iii), (iv)

(b) (ii), (iv), (iii), (i)

(c) (iii), (ii), (i), (iv)

(d) (ii), (iii), (i), (iv)

18. Who among the following was the President of the Constituent
Assembly ?

(a) Dr. B.R. Ambedkar

(b) Mahatma Gandhi

(c) Sardar Patel

(d) Dr. Rajendra Prasad

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19. ZrMo Xmo H$WZ {XE JE h¢, A{^H$WZ (A) Am¡a H$maU (R) & {ZåZ{b{IV H$mo Ü`mZnyd©H$

(A) : O{b`m±dmbm ~mJ hË`mH$m§S> Zo ñdV§ÌVm Ho$ {bE ^maV Ho$ g§Kf© _| EH$

(R) : Zag§hma Zo A§J«oµOm| Ho$ gmW g§~§Ym| H$mo Iam~ {H$`m Am¡a ^maVr` amîQ´>dmX
Ho$ à{V Jm±YrOr H$s à{V~ÕVm H$s EH$ ewéAmV hþB© &
(a) A{^H$WZ (A) Am¡a H$maU (R) XmoZm| ghr h¢ Am¡a H$maU (R), A{^H$WZ (A) H$s
ghr ì¶m»¶m H$aVm h¡ &
(b) A{^H$WZ (A) Am¡a H$maU (R) XmoZm| ghr h¢, naÝVw H$maU (R), A{^H$WZ (A) H$s
ghr ì¶m»¶m H$aVm h¡ & >
(c) A{^H$WZ (A) ghr h¡, naÝVw H$maU (R) µJbV h¡ & $
(d) A{^H$WZ (A) µJbV h¡, naÝVw H$maU (R) ghr h¡ &

20. [aH$mS>m} H$m {gÕm§V {ZåZ{b{IV _| go {H$g nhby go g§~§{YV Wm ?

(a) gm_m{OH$
(b) amOZr{VH$
(c) Am{W©H$ $
(d) gm§ñH¥${VH$

21. {ZåZ{b{IV OmZH$mar H$s ghm`Vm go 1857 Ho$ {dÐmoh Ho$ Bg ZoVm H$s nhMmZ H$s{OE :

dh {Xëbr H$m emgH$ Wm

_wJb emgH$ Wm
\$ CÝhm|Zo hr 1857 Ho$ {dÐmo{h`m| H$mo d¡YVm àXmZ H$s

(a) ~hmXþa emh µO\$a

(b) emh Amb_
(c) _whå_X emh $
(d) dm{OX Abr emh
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19. Two statements as Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are given below. Read
them carefully and select the correct option :

Assertion (A) : The Jallianwala Bagh massacre marked a turning point

Reason (R) : The massacre spoiled the relations with the British and

nationalism.

(a) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true and Reason (R) is the
correct explanation of the Assertion (A).

(b) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true, but Reason (R) is not
the correct explanation of the Assertion (A).

(c) Assertion (A) is true, but Reason (R) is false.

(d) Assertion (A) is false, but Reason (R) is true.

20.
(a) Social
(b) Political
(c) Economic
(d) Cultural

21. Identify the leader of the Revolt of 1857 with the help of the following
information :
Was the ruler of Delhi
Was the last Mughal ruler
Gave legitimacy to the rebels of 1857 against the British

(a) Bahadur Shah Zafar

(b) Shah Alam
(c) Muhammad Shah
(d) Wajid Ali Shah
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 IÊS> I
(bKw-CÎmar` àH$ma Ho$ àíZ) 6 3=18

22. (H$) N>R>r Am¡a Mm¡Wr eVmãXr B©.ny. Ho$ ~rM _JY g~go e{º$embr _hmOZnX ~Zm &
CXmhaUm| g{hV Bg H$WZ H$s ì`m»`m H$s{OE & 3

AWdm
(I) N>R>r eVmãXr B©.ny. go Cn-_hmÛrn _| H$B© ehar Ho$ÝÐ C^ao & CXmhaUm| g{hV Bg
H$WZ H$s ì`m»`m H$s{OE & 3

23. _hm^maV Ho$ Xm¡amZ nm[adm[aH$ OrdZ _yë`m| H$s ì`m»`m H$s{OE & 3

24. ^maV _| \«$m±ñdm ~{Z©`a Ho$ {H$Ýht VrZ AZw^dm| H$m dU©Z H$s{OE & 3

25. (H$) {dO`ZJa gm_«mÁ` _| {dénmj _§{Xa _hÎdnyU© Wm & Bg H$WZ H$mo {gÕ H$s{OE & 3

AWdm
(I) {dÆ>b _§{Xa H$s ñWmnË`H$bm AZyR>r Wr & Bg H$WZ H$mo {gÕ H$s{OE & 3

26. ^maV H$mo EH$sH¥$V amîQ´> ~ZmZo Ho$ {bE Or.~r. n§V Zo g§{dYmZ g^m _| AnZr qMVm H¡$go
{XImB© ? ñnîQ> H$s{OE & 3

27. 1857 Ho$ {dÐmo{h`m| Ûmam Amng _| EH$Vm gw{ZpíMV H$aZo Ho$ {bE {H$E JE Cnm`m| H$s
ì`m»`m H$s{OE & 3
IÊS> J
(XrK©-CÎmar` àH$ma Ho$ àíZ) 3 8=24

28. (H$) gm±Mr ñVyn H$s ñWmnË`H$bm Am¡a _y{V©H$bm ^ì` h¡ & Bg H$WZ H$mo CXmhaUm|
g{hV ñnîQ> H$s{OE & 8
AWdm
(I) O¡Z Y_© Ho$ _yb Xe©Z Am¡a {ejmE± ^maV _| AmO ^r _m¡OyX h¢ & Bg H$WZ H$mo
CXmhaUm| g{hV ñnîQ> H$s{OE & 8
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 SECTION B
(Short-Answer Type Questions) 6 3=18

22. (a)

examples. 3
OR
(b) Several urban centres emerged in the sub-continent from the sixth
3

23. Explain the familial values during Mahabharata. 3

24. Describe any three experiences of Francois Bernier in India. 3

25. (a)
Substantiate the statement. 3

OR

(b)
statement. 3

26. How did G.B. Pant show his concern in the Constituent Assembly for
making India a unified nation ? Explain. 3

27. Explain the measures taken up by the rebels of 1857 to ensure unity
among themselves. 3

SECTION C
(Long-Answer Type Questions) 3 8=24

28. (a) al and sculptural

8
OR
(b)
in India today. Explain the statement with examples. 8

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29. (H$) ^maV _| _Ü``wJrZ H$mb Ho$ Xm¡amZ gy{µ\$`m| Ho$ Xe©Z Am¡a àWmAm| H$m dU©Z
H$s{OE & 8
AWdm
(I) drae¡d naånam Ho$ Xe©Z Am¡a àWmAm| H$m dU©Z H$s{OE & 8

30. (H$) 1930 34 Ho$

Xm¡amZ ^maV _| Jm±YrOr Ho$ H$m`m] H$m {díbofU H$s{OE & 8
AWdm
(I) 1922 VH$ Jm±YrOr Zo ^maVr` amîQ´>dmX H$mo ~Xb {X`m & Bg H$WZ H$s naI
H$s{OE & 8
IÊS> K
(òmoV-AmYm[aV àíZ) 3 4=12

31. JE àíZm| Ho$ CÎma {b{IE : 1+1+2=4

nwamdñVwAm| H$s nhMmZ H¡$go H$s OmVr h¡
^moOZ V¡`ma H$aZo H$s à{H«$`m _| AZmO nrgZo Ho$ `§Ì VWm CÝh| Amng _| {_bmZo, {_lU
H$aZo VWm nH$mZo Ho$ {bE ~aVZm| H$s Amdí`H$Vm Wr & BZ g^r H$mo nËWa, YmVw VWm {_Å>r

Ama§{^H$ [anmoQ>m] _| go EH$ go Hw$N> CÕaU {XE Om aho h¢ :

... ... Am¡a Eogm àVrV hmoVm h¡ {H$ AZmO nrgZo Ho$
{bE à`wº$ `o EH$_mÌ gmYZ Wt & gmYmaUV: : H$R>moa, H§$H$arbo, A{½ZO
AWdm ~bwAm nËWa go {Z{_©V Wt Am¡a Am_Vm¡a na BZgo AË`{YH$ à`moJ Ho$ g§Ho$V {_bVo

{_Å>r _| O_m H$a aIm OmVm hmoJm {Oggo BÝh| {hbZo go amoH$m Om gHo$ & Xmo _w»` àH$ma H$s
-nrN>o Mbm`m OmVm Wm,
{Oggo {ZMbm nËWa ImoIbm hmo J`m Wm, VWm Xÿgar do h¢ {OZH$m à`moJ g§^dV: Ho$db
-~y{Q>`m| VWm _gmbm| H$mo Hy$Q>Zo Ho$ {bE {H$`m OmVm Wm &
BZ Xÿgao àH$ma Ho$ nËWam| H$mo h_mao l{_H$m| Ûmam gmbZ nËWa H$m Zm_ {X`m J`m h¡ VWm
h_mao ~mdMu Zo EH$ `hr nËWa agmoB© _| à`moJ Ho$ {bE g§J«hmb` go CYma _m±Jm h¡ &
(AZ}ñQ> _¡Ho$, )
(31.1) nwamVÎd{dX AnZr ImoOm| H$mo H¡$go dJuH¥$V H$aVo h¢ ? 1
(31.2) nwamVÎd{dX àmMrZ nwamdñVwAm| H$mo g_PZo Ho$ {bE dV©_mZ g_` H$s dñVwAm| H$s
VwbZm H¡$go H$aVo h¢ ? 1
(31.3) AZ}ñQ >_¡Ho$ Zo AnZr nwñVH$ _| H$m dU©Z {H$g àH$ma {H$`m Wm ? 2
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29. (a) Describe the philosophy and practices of Sufis during medieval
period in India. 8
OR
(b) Describe the philosophy and practices of Virashaiva tradition. 8

30. (a) India during 1930 34. 8

OR
(b)
the statement. 8

SECTION D
(Source-Based Questions) 3 4=12
31. Read the given source and answer the questions that follow : 1+1+2=4
How artefacts are identified
Processing of food required grinding equipment as well as vessels for
mixing, blending and cooking. These were made of stone, metal and
terracotta. This is an excerpt from one of the earliest reports on
excavations at Mohenjodaro, the best-known Harappan site :
Saddle querns ... are found in considerable numbers ... and they seem to
have been the only means in use for grinding cereals. As a rule, they were
roughly made of hard, gritty, igneous rock or sandstone and mostly show
signs of hard usage. As their bases are usually convex, they must have
been set in the earth or in mud to prevent their rocking. Two main types
have been found: those on which another smaller stone was pushed or
rolled to and fro, and others with which a second stone was used as a
pounder, eventually making a large cavity in the nether stone. Querns of
the former type were probably used solely for grain; the second type
possibly only for pounding herbs and spices for making curries. In fact

our cook asked for the loan of one from the museum for use in the
kitchen.
(From Ernest Mackay, Further Excavations at Mohenjodaro)
(31.1) How do archaeologists classify their finds ? 1
(31.2) How do archaeologists use present day analogies to understand
ancient artefacts ? 1
(31.3) 2

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32. : 1+1+2=4

`h go {b`m J`m EH$ A§e h¡ Omo qgMmB© Ho$ CZ CnH$aUm| Ho$ ~mao _|
~VmVm h¡ Omo Bg ~mXemh Zo CÎma ^maV _| XoIo :
qhXþñVmZ Ho$ _wëH$ H$m µÁ`mXmVa {hñgm _¡XmZr µO_rZ na ~gm hþAm h¡ &
hmbm±{H$ `hm± eha Am¡a IoVr bm`H$ µO_rZ H$s ~hþVm`V h¡, bo{H$Z
H$ht ^r ~hVo nmZr (H$m B§VµOm_) Zht... do Bg{bE... {H$ µ\$gb CJmZo
`m ~mJmZm| Ho$ {bE nmZr H$s {~bHw$b µOê$aV Zht h¡ & eaX G$Vw H$s
µ\$gb| ~m[ae Ho$ nmZr go hr n¡Xm hmo OmVr h¢; Am¡a `o h¡amZJr H$s ~mV h¡
{H$ ~g§V G$Vw H$s µ\$gb| Vmo V~ ^r n¡Xm hmo OmVr h¢ O~ ~m[ae
{~bHw$b hr Zht hmoVr & ({\
µO[aE nmZr nhþ±Mm`m OmVm h¡...
bmhm¡a, Xrnmbnwa (XmoZm| hr AmO Ho$ nm{H$ñVmZ _|) Am¡a Eogr Xÿgar
OJhm| na bmoJ ahQ> Ho$ µO[aE qgMmB© H$aVo h¢ & do añgr Ho$ Xmo JmobmH$ma
\§$Xo ~ZmVo h¢ Omo Hw$E± H$s JhamB© Ho$ _wVm{~H$ b§~o hmoVo h¢ & BZ \§$Xm| _|
-

Ho$ D$na n{h`m| go bQ>H$m`m OmVm h¡ & n{hE H$s Ywar na EH$ Am¡a
n{h`m & Bg A§{V_ n{hE H$mo ~¡b Ho$ µO[aE Kw_m`m OmVm h¡; Bg n{hE
Ho$ Xm±V n

g§H$am Zmbm ImoX {X`m OmVm h¡ Am¡a Bg VarHo$ go ha OJh nmZr

nhþ±Mm`m OmVm h¡ &
AmJam, Mm±Xda Am¡a ~`mZm (AmO Ho$ CÎma àXo e _|) _| Am¡a Eogo AÝ`
BbmH$m| _| ^r, bmoJ~mJ ~mb{Q>`m| go qgMmB© H$aVo h¢ & Hw$E± Ho$ {H$Zmao

BgHo$ Xÿgao N>moa

(32.1) _wJb H$mb _| H¥${f Ho$ {dñVma Ho$ {bE CÎmaXm`r H$maH$m| H$s naI H$s{OE & 1
(32.2) qgMmB© H$s gw{dYmAm| Ho$ {dñVma Zo {H$gmZm| H$s ^mJrXmar {H$g ? 1
(32.3) H¥${fH$ g§ñH¥${V _| à`wº$ hmoZo dmbo qgMmB© CnH$aUm| H$s naI H$s{OE & 2
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32. Read the given source and answer the questions that follow : 1+1+2=4

Irrigating trees and fields

This is an excerpt from the Babur Nama that describes the
irrigation devices the emperor observed in northern India :
The greater part of Hindustan country is situated on
level land. Many though its towns and cultivated
lands are, it nowhere has running waters ... For ...
water is not at all a necessity in cultivating crops and
orchards. Autumn crops grow by the downpour of the
rains themselves; and strange it is that spring crops
grow even when no rains fall. (However) to young
trees water is made to flow by means of buckets or
wheels ...
In Lahore, Dipalpur (both in present-day Pakistan)
and those other parts, people water by means of a
wheel. They make two circles of rope long enough to
suit the depths of the well, fix strips of wood between
them, and on these fasten pitchers. The ropes with the
wood and attached pitchers are put over the wheel-
well. At one end of the wheel-axle a second wheel is
fixed, and close to it another on an upright axle. The
last wheel the bullock turns; its teeth catch in the
teeth of the second (wheel), and thus the wheel with
the pitchers is turned. A trough is set where the water
empties from the pitchers and from this the water is
conveyed everywhere.
In Agra, Chandwar, Bayana (all in present-day Uttar
Pradesh) and those parts again, people water with a
bucket ... At the well-edge they set up a fork of wood,
having a roller adjusted between the forks, tie a rope
to a large bucket, put the rope over a roller, and tie its
other end to the bullock. One person must drive the
bullock, another empty the bucket.
(32.1) Examine the factor that accounted for the expansion of
agriculture in Mughal Period. 1
(32.2) How did the expansion of irrigation facilities increase the
participation of farmers ? 1
(32.3) Examine the irrigation devices used in agrarian culture. 2
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33. {XE JE òmo : 1+1+2=4

{XZmOnwa Ho$ OmoVXma

~wH$mZZ Zo ~Vm`m h¡ {H$ CÎmar ~§Jmb Ho$ {XZmOnwa {µObo Ho$ OmoVXma {H$g
àH$ma µO_tXma Ho$ AZwemgZ H$m à{VamoY Am¡a CgH$s e{º$ H$s AdhobZm
{H$`m H$aVo Wo :
^yñdm_r Bg dJ© Ho$ bmoJm| H$mo ng§X Zht H$aVo Wo, bo{H$Z `h ñnîQ>

µOê$aV_§X H$míVH$mam| H$mo n¡gm CYma H$m¡Z XoVm...

-
Am¡a `h OmZVo h¢ {H$ µO_tXmam| H$m CZ na H$moB© de Zht MbVm & do

bJ^J ha {H$ñV _| Hw$N>-Z-Hw$N> ~µH$m`m aµH$_ ah OmVr h¡ & CZHo$

nmg CZHo$ nÅ>o H$s hH$Xmar go µÁ`mXm µO_rZ| h¢ & O µ _tXma H$s aµH$_ Ho$
H$maU, AJa A{YH$mar CÝh| H$Mhar _| ~wbmVo Wo Am¡a CÝh| S>amZo-
Y_H$mZo Ho$ {bE K§Q>o-Xmo-K§Q>o H$Mhar _| amoH$ boVo h¢ Vmo do Vwa§V CZH$s
{eH$m`V H$aZo Ho$ {bE µ\$m¡µOXmar WmZm (nw{bg WmZm) `m _wpÝgµ\$ H$s
H$Mhar _| nhþ±M OmVo h¢ Am¡a H$hVo h¢ {H$ µO_tXma Ho$ H$m[a¨Xm| Zo
CZH$m An_mZ {H$`m h¡ & Bg àH$ma amOñd H$s ~µH$m`m aµH$_m| Ho$
_m_bo -N>moQ>o a¡`V H$mo amOñd Z XoZo

(33.1) {XZmOnwa Ho$ µO_t ? 1

(33.2) OmoVXmam| Zo a¡ ? 1

(33.3) OmoVXma Jm±d _| {H$g àH$ma e{º$embr ~Zo ? 2

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33. Read the given source and answer the questions that follow : 1+1+2=4

The jotedars of Dinajpur

Buchanan described the ways in which the jotedars of

Dinajpur in North Bengal resisted being disciplined by the
zamindar and undermined his power :

Landlords do not like this class of men, but it is

evident that they are absolutely necessary, unless the
landlords themselves would advance money to their
necessitous tenantry ...

The jotedars who cultivate large portions of lands are

very refractory, and know that the zamindars have no
power over them. They pay only a few rupees on
account of their revenue and then fall in balance
almost every kist (instalment), they hold more lands
than they are entitled to by their pottahs (deeds of

consequence, summon them to the cutcherry, and

detain them for one or two hours with a view to
reprimand them, they immediately go and complain at
the Fouzdarry Thanna (police station) for

the lower court) cutcherry for being dishonoured and

whilst the causes continue unsettled, they instigate
the petty ryots not to pay their revenue
consequently ...

(33.1) Why did jotedars resist the Zamindars of Dinajpur ? 1

(33.2) How did Jotedars instigate the ryots ? 1

(33.3) How did jotedars gain power in the village ? 2

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 IÊS> L>
-AmYm[aV àíZ) 5

34. (34.1) ^maV Ho$ {XE JE amOZr{VH$ aoIm- 27

A§{H$V : 3 1=3
(i) H$Þm¡O AemoH$ Ho$ A{^boI
(ii)
(iii) (H$) AO_oa joÌ
AWdm
(iii) (I) _¡gya EH$ gm_«mÁ`
(34.2) ^maV Ho$ Bgr amOZr{VH$ aoIm-_mZ{MÌ na Xmo ñWmZm| H$mo A Am¡a B go A§{H$V {H$¶m
J¶m h¡, Omo 1857 _| A§J«oµOm| Ho$ AYrZ joÌm| go g§~§{YV h¢ & CZH$mo nhMm{ZE Am¡a
2

: 34 :

(34.1) ^maV _| {H$Ýht Xmo ~m¡Õ ñWbm| Ho$ Zm_ {b{IE & 2
(34.2) (H$) _wJb gm_«mÁ` Ho$ AYrZ {H$gr EH$ joÌ H$m Zm_ {b{IE & 1
AWdm
(34.2) (I) _wJb gm_«mÁ` Ho$ {H$gr EH$ amOYmZr ZJa H$m Zm_ {b{IE & 1
(34.3) 1857 Ho$ {dÐmoh Ho$ {H$Ýht Xmo Ho$ÝÐm| Ho$ Zm_ {b{IE & 2

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 SECTION E
(Map-Based Questions) 5

34. (34.1) On the given political outline map of India (on page 27), locate and
label the following with appropriate symbols : 3 1=3
(i) Kannauj Ashokan Inscription
(ii) Rakhigarhi Mature Harappan site
(iii) (a) Ajmer Territory under control of Mughals
OR
(iii) (b) Mysore An empire
(34.2) On the same political outline map of India, two places related to
British control in 1857 are marked as A and B. Identify them and
write their names on the lines drawn near them. 2

Note : The following questions are for the Visually Impaired Candidates,
only in lieu of Q. No. 34 :

(34.1) Name any two Buddhist sites in India. 2

(34.2) (a) Name any one territory under Mughal empire. 1

OR
(34.2) (b) Name any one capital city of the Mughal Empire. 1
(34.3) Name any two centres of the Revolt of 1857. 2

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61/3/3 26
àíZ g§. 34 Ho$ {bE For question no. 34

^maV H$m aoIm-_mZ{MÌ (amOZr{VH$)

Outline Map of India (Political)

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shall be given only after ensuring that there is no significant variation in the marking of
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6 Evaluators will mark( √ ) wherever answer is correct. For wrong answer CROSS ‘X” be
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answer is correct and no marks are awarded. This is most common mistake which
evaluators are committing.
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 encircled. This may also be followed strictly.
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marks should be retained and the other answer scored out with a note “Extra Question”.
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MARKING SCHEME 2023

HISTORY (027) MM: 80

S.No. Value Points Pg No. Marks

SECTION A
(Multiple Choice Type Question) 21x1=21

1. (c)Kamalapuram tank conducted through a channel to the 177 1

‘Royal Centre’

2. (b)(i), (ii) and (iii) 214, 1

218

3. (d) Brihadeshwara Temple 172 1

For Visually Impaired Candidates

(b) Tuluva dynasty 173 1

4. (c) (i) and (ii) 215 1

5. (a) The Zamindari System/ Permanent Settlement 259 1

6. (d) (ii) and (iii) 145 1

7. (a) Italy 137 1

8. (d) Uttaradhyayana Sutra and Tattvartha Sutra 86 1

9. (a) Maurya 32 1

10. (c) (i), (ii) and (iii) 2 1

11. (c) Work on Medicine 79 1

12 (b) Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct 15,16 1

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 explanation of (A).

13. (b) (ii), (iii) and (iv) 132 1

14. (b) Birjis Qadr 292 1

15. (b) Fa Xian 66 1

16. ( c ) Government of India Act of 1935 415 1

17. (d) (ii), (iii), (i), (iv) 31 1

18. (d) Dr. Rajendra Prasad 409 1

19. (a) Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is the correct 350 1
explanation of the (A).

20. (c) Economic 277 1

21 (a) Bahadur Shah Zafar 288 1

Section B

(Short-Answer Type Questions) 6x3=24

22 (a)Between the sixth and fourth centuries BCE, Magadha 31 3

became the most powerful Mahajanapada. Explain.
(i) Agriculture was especially productive in Magadha region.

(ii) In Magadha, iron mines were accessible and provided

resources for tools and weapons.
(iii) Elephants (an important component of the army), were
found in forests of this region.
(iv) The Ganga and its tributaries provided a means of cheap
and convenient communication.
(v) Buddhist and Jaina writers who wrote about Magadha
attributed its power.
(vi) The ambitious kings of whom Bimbisara, Ajatashatru and
Mahapadma Nanda are the best known, and their ministers,
who helped implement their policies.

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 (vii) Strategic location of the capital Rajgir/Patliputra
(viii) Any other relevant point.
Any three points to be explained.

OR

(b) Several urban centres emerged in the sub-continent

from the 6th century BCE. Support the statement. 42 3
(i) These were the capitals of Mahajanapadas.
(ii) Virtually all major towns were located along routes of
communication.
(iii) Some towns such as Pataliputra were situated on
riverine routes.
(iv) Others, such as Ujjayini, were situated along land routes.

(v) Yet others, such as Puhar, were near the coast, from
where sea routes began.
(vi) Many cities like Mathura were bustling centers of
commercial, cultural and political activity.
(vii) Any other relevant point.

Any three points to be explained.

23. Explain the familial values during Mahabharata. 55-60 3

(i) Kinship
(ii) Gotra
(iii) Exogamy and endogamy
(iv) Polyandry and polygamy
(v) Patriliny and matriliny
(vi) Streedhan
(vii) Kanyadan
(viii) Importance of mother
(ix) Importance of gurus
(x) Any other relevant point.
Any three points to be explained.

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24. Describe any three experiences of Francois Bernier in 130- 3
India 135

(i) Bernier’s Travels in the Mughal Empire provides a

detailed observations and critical insights.
(ii) He constantly compared Mughal India with
contemporary Europe.
(iii) He emphasized the superiority of the European society
and describes India as inferior to the western world.
(iv) The lack of private property in the Indian society.
(v) Crown ownership of land - harmful for both state and its
people.
(vi) Bernier described Indian society as consisting of
undifferentiated masses –no middle state in India.
(vii) Bernier described the Mughal Empire as the king of
“beggars and barbarians”.
(viii) Bernier described Mughal cities as “camp towns”, which
were dependent upon imperial patronage.
(ix) He mentioned all kinds of towns: manufacturing towns,
trading towns, port-towns, sacred centers, pilgrimage
towns etc.
(x) Bernier has provided a detailed description of sati in his
account
(xi) Any other relevant point.
Any three points to be explained.

25 (a) “Virupaksha Temple was significant in Vijaynagara 184- 3

Empire.” Substantiate the statement. 187
(i) The Vijayanagara kings claimed to rule on behalf of the God
Virupaksha.
(ii) All royal orders were signed “Shri Virupaksha”, usually in
the Kannada script.
(iii) Rulers also indicated their close links with the Gods by
using the title “Hindu Suratrana”, this meant Hindu Sultan.
(iv) The raya gopurams or royal gateways that often dwarfed

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the towers on the gateways, which signalled the presence of
the temple from a great distance.
(v) Mandapas or pavilions and long, pillared corridors that
often ran around the shrines within the temple complex.
(vi) The hall in front of the main shrine was built by
Krishnadeva Raya to mark his accession.
(vii) The halls in the temple were used for a variety of
purposes.
(viii) Some were spaces in which the images of Gods were
placed to witness special programmes of music, dance,
drama, etc.
(ix) Others were used to celebrate the marriages of deities,
and yet others were meant for the deities to swing in.
(x) Any other relevant point.
Any three points to be explained.

OR

“The architecture of the Vitthala Temple was unique.”

Substantiate the Statement. 188 3
(i) The principal deity was Vitthala, a form of Vishnu generally
worshipped in Maharashtra
(ii) Worship of the deity was a part of an imperial culture.

(iii) This temple has several halls and a unique shrine designed
as a chariot
(iv) A streets were paved with stone slabs and lined with
pillared pavilions in which merchants set up their shops.
(v) Mandapas or pavilions and long, pillared corridors that often
ran around the shrines within the temple complex characteristic
feature of the temple complexes
(vi) It is the chariot streets that extended from the temple
gopuram in a straight line.
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 (ix) Decorated with delicately carved pillars.
(x) Garbha Griha
(xi)Any other relevant point
Any three points to be explained

26. How did G.B. Pant show his concern in the Constituent 418 3
Assembly for making India a unified nation? Explain
(i) Govind Ballabh Pant declared the success of a democracy
was to be judged by the confidence it generated amongst
different sections of people.
(ii) Every citizen in a free state should be treated in a
manner that satisfied “not only his material wants but also his
spiritual sense of self-respect”.
(iii) Understanding between the majority and minority
community.
(iv) Empathise with their aspirations of society.
(v) Pant opposed the idea of separate electorates.
(vi) ‘‘It is the citizen that forms the base as well as the
summit of the social pyramid.”
(vii)No divided loyalties.

(viii) Forge a strong nation and a strong State.

(ix)He believed that separate electorate would be suicidal.
(x)Any other relevant point.
Any three points to be explained

27. Explain the measures taken up by the rebels of 1857 to 300- 3

ensure unity among themselves. 304

(i) The vision of unity was clearly visible in the

proclamations and ishtahars (notifications) - Azamgarh
Proclamation of 25 August 1857
(ii) Rebels tried to get the support of all sections of the
society irrespective of their caste and creed

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(iii) Presented the forefront memories of the pre-British
Hindu Muslim past.
(iv) The proclamation issued by Bahadur Shah appealed to
the people to join the fight under the standards of both
Muhammad and Mahavir.
(v) The British tried to incite the Hindu population against
the Muslim.
(vi) Rebels rejected everything associated with British rule.
(vii) The proclamations expressed the widespread fear that
the British were bent on destroying the caste and religions of
Hindus and Muslims by converting them into Christianity.
(viii) They condemned the British for the annexations they
had carried out and the treaties they had broken.
(ix) They wanted to restore the previous life, they wanted
to restore the pre-British world of the 18th century and to
establish the culture of the court.
(x) Any other relevant point.
Any three points.
Section C
(Long-Answer Type Questions) 3x8=24

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28. (A) “ Sanchi stupa has magnificent architectural and 96-103 3+5=8
sculptural features”. Explain the statement with
examples.
I- Architectural features
(i) It is a simple semi-circular mound of earth, later called
anda. Gradually, it evolved into a more complex
structure, balancing round and square shapes.
(ii) Above the anda was the harmika, a balconylike
structure that represented the abode of the gods.
(iii) Arising from the harmika was a mast called the yashti,
often surmounted by a chhatri or umbrella.
(iv) Around the mound was a railing, separating the sacred
space from the secular world.
(v) Bamboo or wooden fence, and the gateways, which
were richly carved and installed at the four cardinal
points.
(vi) Worshippers entered through the eastern gateway
and walked around the mound in a clockwise direction
keeping the mound on the right, imitating the sun’s
course through the sky
[vii}Any other relevant point

Any three points to be explained.

II-Sculptural Features.
(i) Art historians have carefully studied the sculpture at
Sanchi and identified many senses from the
‘Vessantara Jataka’.
(ii) Example – a story of a generous prince who gave
away everything to
a Brahmana and went to live in the forest with his
wife and children.
(iii) Buddha’s presence shown through symbols – Empty
seat represents Meditation of Buddha, Stupa

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 represents Mahaparinibbana, Wheel represents the
first sermon of the Buddha delivered at Sarnath, Tree
symbolizes an event in the life of the Buddha.
(iv) Brahmanical Tradition – Shalabhanjika, a beautiful
woman swinging from the edge of the gateway.
(v) It was regarded as a decoration of the stupa.
(vi) Shalabhanjika motif is derived from Sanskrit
tradition.
(vii) Many people who turned to Buddhism enriched it
with their own pre-Buddhist and even non-Buddhist
beliefs, practices and ideas.
(viii) Some of the finest depictions of animals are found at
Sanchi Stupa.
(ix) Animals were later used as symbols of human
attributes.
(x) Elephants (signify-strength and wisdom), horses,
monkeys and battle.
(xi) Gaja Lakshmi motif the mother of the Buddha, others
identify her with the Goddess of good fortune.
(xii) Serpent found on several pillars seems to be derived
from other popular traditions.
(xiii) Any other relevant point
a. Any five points to be explained.

OR

The basic philosophy and teachings of Jainism are in

existence in India. Explain with examples.
88-89 8
(i) The important idea of Jainism in the entire world is
animated : even stones, rocks and water have life.
(ii) Non-injury to living beings, especially to humans,
animals, plants and insects, is central to Jainism.
(iii) In fact the principle of ahimsa, emphasized

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 within Jainism, has left its mark on Indian thinking.
(iv) According to Jaina teachings, the cycle of birth
and rebirth is shaped through karma.
(v) Asceticism and penance are required to free
oneself from the cycle of karma. This can be achieved only
by renouncing the world.
(vi) Jain monks and nuns took five vows such as
(1) To abstain from killing,
(2) To abstain from Stealing,
(3) To abstain from Lying,
(4) To observe celibacy,
(5) To abstain from possessing property.
(vii) The teachings of Mahavira were recorded by his
disciples.
(viii) These were often in the form of stories, which
could appeal to ordinary people.
(ix) Jaina scholars produced a wealth of literature in
a variety of languages such as Prakrit, Sanskrit and Tamil.
(x) For many centuries, manuscripts of these texts
were carefully preserved in libraries attached to jain
temples.
(xi) Gradually, Jainism spread to many parts of India
such as Maharashtra, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu.
(xii) Any other relevant point.
Any eight points to explained.
29. Describe the philosophy and practices of Sufis during 153- 8
medieval period in India. 156
(i) Sufism evolved into a well-developed movement by the
eleventh century.
(ii) It had a body of literature of Quranic studies and Sufi

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practices.
(iii) Sufis began to organise communities around the
hospice or Khanqab.
(iv) Khanqab was controlled by ‘Shaikh’ (teaching
master) Pir or Murshid.
(v) He controlled Murids (disciples).
(vi) He appointed a successor.
(vii) He established rules for spiritual conduct and
interaction between inmates, and laypersons.
(viii) Silsila literally means chain, signifying a continuous
link between master and disciple.
(ix) It had unbroken spiritual genealogy to the Prophet
Muhammad.
(x) Through this channel spiritual power and blessings
were transmitted to devotees.
(xi) Rituals – Oath of allegiance, wearing a patched
garment and shaved their hair.
(xii) Dargah (tomb-shrine) become centre of devotion for
Shaikh’s followers.
(xiii) Pilgrimage or Ziyarat – visiting Shaikh’s tomb shrine
(Dargah) on his death anniversary or ‘urs’ (the union of
his/Shaikh’s soul with God)
(xiv) Music and dance including mystical chants
performed by specially trained musicians or qawwals to
evoke divine ecstasy.
(xv) Sufis remember God either by reciting the ‘Zikr’ (the
Divine Names).
(xvi) Evoking God’s presence through ‘Sama’ (audition) or
performance of mystical music.
(xvii) Followers/People believed that in death, saints were
united with God and were thus closer to ‘Him’ than when

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living.
(xviii) The cult of the Sheikh revered as ‘Wali’.
(xix) People sought their blessing to attain material and
spiritual benefits.
(xx) Any other relevant points.
(Any eight points to be explained)

OR

(b) Describe the philosophy and practices of the 146 8

Virashaiva tradition.

(i) A new tradition in Karnataka, led by Basavanna who

was initially a Jain and a minister in the court of a Chalukya
King.
(ii) His followers were known as Virashaivas (Heroes of
Shiva) or Lingayats (Wearers of the linga).
(iii) They worship Shiva in his manifestation as a linga,
and men usually wear a small linga in a silver case on a loop
strung over the left shoulder.
(iv) Those who are revered include the jangama or
wandering monks.
(v) Lingayats believe that on death the devotee will be
united with Shiva and will not return to this world.
(vi) They do not practise cremation instead they
ceremonially bury their dead.
(vii) The Lingayats challenged the idea of caste.
(viii)They also questioned the theory of rebirth.
(ix) These won them followers amongst those who were
neglected by the Brahmanas.
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 as post-puberty marriage and the remarriage of widows.
(xi) Our understanding of the Virashaiva tradition is
derived from Vachanas (literally, sayings) composed in
Kannada by women and men who joined the movement.
(xii) Any other relevant points.
(Any eight points to be explained)

30. a) Analyze Gandhiji’s activities in India during 1930-34. 355- 8

360

(i) In its annual session at Lahore Congress he demanded

‘Purna Swaraj’ and decided to observe 26th January, 1930
as Independence Day.
(ii) Soon after this, Gandhiji decided to launch a Salt
Satyagraha.
(iii) March 1930 – Gandhiji began his famous ‘Salt March’
and launched Dandi Satyagraha officially.
(iv) He chose the issue of salt as this was indispensable for
every household.
(v) All across large parts of India, peasants breached forest
laws, factory workers went on strike, lawyers boycotted
courts and students refused to attend government-run
educational institutions.
(vi) Parallel salt marches were organized in other parts of
the country.
(vii) Peasants breached the colonial forest laws which
restricted their access to forests.
(viii) Factory owners went on strike. Lawyers boycotted
British courts.
(ix) Indians were arrested.
(x) Gandhiji made a plea to the upper caste to serve
untouchables.
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(xi) Hindus, Muslims, Parsees and Sikhs were told to unite.
(xii) Thousands of volunteers joined for the cause.
(xiii) Many officials resigned from their posts.
(xiv) Gandhiji’s meetings were attended by all sections of
people.
(xv) Women participated in large numbers.
(xvi) Salt March made British realize that they would have to
devolve some powers to Indians.
(xvii) On November 1930 – The First Round Table
Conference was held – Gandhij did not attend.
(xviii) In 1931, the ‘Gandhi-Irwin Pact’ was signed by the
terms of which Civil Disobedience was called off and all
prisoners were released.
(xix) The Second Round Table Conference was held in 1931 in
London. Gandhiji represented the Congress in the meeting
but it was inconclusive.
(xx) Gandhiji returned to India and relaunched Civil
Disobedience
(xxi) Any other relevant point.
Any eight points to explained.

OR

(b) ‘By 1922, Gandhiji had transformed Indian

349- 8
nationalism’ Examine the statement.
355

(i) Gandhiji’s early contribution – Kheda, Champaran and

Ahmedabad. Gandhiji coupled Non-cooperation with Khilafat
and adjoined Hindus and Muslims to end colonial rule.
(ii) These movements unleashed a surge of popular action
that was altogether unprecedented in colonial India.
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 (iii) Indians did not cooperate with Government at any level.
(iv) Boycott of schools, college and law courts.
(v) National schools, colleges were opened.
(vi) Non-payment of taxes.
(vii) Renunciation of titles and voluntary association with
the Government.
(viii) This movement changed the course of Indian history.
(ix) Poor peasants, workers, students, lawyers and
industrialists joined the movement.
(x) Hindus, Muslims, Parsis and Sikhs were told to unite.
(xi) Thousands of volunteers joined for the cause.

(xii) Many officials resigned from their posts.

(xiii) Meetings were attended by all sections of people.
(xiv) Women participated in large numbers.
(xv) It was training for self-rule.
[xvi]Any other relevant point.
Any eight points to explained
SECTION D
(Source-Based Questions) 3x4=12

31 Read the given source and answer the questions that 4 1+1+2=4
follow:
SOURCE-BASED QUESTION -How artefacts are identified

(31.1) How do archaeologists classify their finds? (1)

i. Archaeologists classify their finds: On the basis of
material, such as stone, clay, metal, bone, ivory, etc.
ii. In terms of function : Archaeologists have to decide
whether an artefact is a tool or an ornament, or both, or
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 iii. Any other relevant point.
Any one point to be explained.

(31.2) How do archaeologists use present day analogies

to understand ancient artefacts? (1)
i. Archaeologists reconstruct the past by a study of the
artefacts which they unearth such as seals, coins, and
remains of buildings, clay pots or burnt grains.
ii. Any other relevant point.
Any one point to be explained.

(31.3) How had Ernest Mackay described Saddle Quern

in his book? (2)
i. Saddle quern was used for grinding material with one’s
hand.
ii. It was produced by rocking or rolling the hand stone
using parallel motions.
iii. Pushing and pulling the hand stone which forms a shape
looking like a saddle.
iv. Any other relevant point.
Any two points to be explained
32. Read the given source and answer the questions that 199 1+1+2=4
follow:
SOURCE-BASED QUESTION - Irrigating trees and fields

(32.1) Examine the factors that accounted for the

expansion of agriculture in Mughal Period. (1)
i. Irrigation and technology
ii. The abundance of land
iii. Available labour and the mobility of peasants

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iv. Any other relevant point.
Any one point to be explained.

(32.2) How did the expansion of irrigation facilities

increase the participation of farmers? (1)

i. The Mughal State also encouraged peasants to cultivate

such crops as they brought in more revenue.
ii. Crops such as cotton and sugarcane were jins-i kamil.
iii.Involvement of khud-kashta and pahi-kashta
(residential and non-residential cultivators)
iv. More varieties of crops grown.
v. Usage of drilling, hoeing, weeding helped farmers to grow
vi. Continuous supply of water resulted in three crops in an
year.

vii. It resulted in the enhancement of Commercial

production.
viii. Any other relevant point.
Any one points to be explained.

(32.3) Examine the irrigation devices used in agrarian

society. (2)
i. A reconstructed Persian wheel.
ii. Wells and tanks were the main sources of such
irrigation.
iii. Different devices were used for lifting water from wells
into field-channels.
iv. The state undertook digging of new canals (nahr, nala)
and also repaired old ones like the shahnahr
v. Any other relevant point.

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 Any two points to be explained.

33 Read the given source and answer the questions that 262 1+1+2=4
follow:
SOURCE-BASED QUESTION - The jotedars of Dinajpur

(33.1) Why did Jotedars resist the Zamindars of

Dinajpur ? (1)
i. The Jotedars opposed the moves of Zamindars to
increase the Jama of a village.
ii. The Jotedars lived in villages only. Hence they were in a
better position to interact with and influence the
peasants.
iii. Any other relevant point.
Any one point to be explained.

(33.2) How did Jotedars instigate the ryots ? (1)

i. The Jotedars mobilized ryots (of the villages) who were
dependent on them.
ii. They (Jotedars) deliberately delayed payments of
revenue to the Zamindars.
iii. Any other relevant point.
Any one point to be explained.

(33.3)How did Jotedars gain power in the villages?(2)

i. The Jotedars lived in villages only.

ii. Hence they were in a better position to interact with
and influence the peasants.
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 under cultivation.
iv. They deliberately delayed payments of revenue to the
Zamindars.
v. In fact, when the estates of the Zamindars were
auctioned for failure to make revenue payment, often
Jotedars bought their estate. This made the Jotedars
most powerful.
vi. Any other relevant point.
Any two points to be explained
SECTION E
(Map-Based Questions) 5

34. ((34.1) On the given political map of India (on page 27), 3+2=5
locate and label the following with appropriate symbols
(i) Kannauj – Ashokan Inscription – (1)
(ii) Rakhigarhi --Mature Harappan Site (1)
(iii) a) Ajmer – Territory under control of Mughals (1)
OR
(iii) (b) Mysore – An empire (1)
SEE ATTACHED MAP
(34.2) On the same outline map, two places realted to British
control in 1857 are marked as ‘A and B. Identify them and
write their correct names on the lines drawn near them. (2)
SEE ATTACHED MAP

Note : The following questions are for the 5x1=5

Visually Impaired Candidates, only in lieu
of Q. No. 34 :

(34.1) Name any two Buddhist sites in India.

Ans - Nagarjunakonda, Sanchi, Amravati, Lumbini, Nasik,
Bharhut, Bodh Gaya, Ajanta -Any two (2)

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(34.2) (a) Name any one Territory under Mughal Empire :
Ans - Delhi, Agra, Panipat, Amber, Ajmer, Lahore, Goa. - Any
one (1)
OR

(34.2) (b) Name any one capital city of the Mughal Empire.

Ans: Agra, Delhi/ Shahjahanabad, Lahore, Fatehpur Sikri -

Any one (1)

(34.3) Mention any two centres of the Revolt of 1857.

Ans: Delhi, Meerut, Jhansi, Lucknow, Kanpur, Azamgarh,

Calcutta, Banaras, Gwalior, Jabalpur, Agra, Avadh – Any
two. (2)

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