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Series PQ3RS/3 Set – 2

àíZ -nÌ H$moS>
*PQ3RS/3* Q.P. Code 61/3/2
AZwH«$_m§§H$
narjmWu àíZ-nÌ H$moS> >H$mo CÎma-nwpñVH$m Ho$
Roll No. _wI-n¥ð >na Adí` {bIo§ &
Candidates must write the Q.P. Code
on the title page of the answer-book .

· H¥$n`m Om±M H$a b| {H$ Bg àíZ-nÌ _o§ _w{ÐV n¥ð> 21 + 1 _mZ{MÌ h¢ &
· H¥$n`m Om±M H$a b| {H$ Bg àíZ-nÌ _| > 34 àíZ h¢ &
· àíZ-nÌ _| Xm{hZo hmW H$s Amoa {XE JE àíZ-nÌ H$moS> H$mo narjmWu CÎma-nwpñVH$m Ho$
_wI-n¥ð> na {bI| &
· H¥$n`m àíZ H$m CÎma {bIZm ewê$ H$aZo go nhbo, CÎma-nwpñVH$m _| àíZ H$m H«$_m§H$
Adí` {bI| &
· Bg àíZ-nÌ H$mo n‹T>Zo Ho$ {bE 15 {_ZQ >H$m g_` {X`m J`m h¡ & àíZ-nÌ H$m {dVaU
nydm©• _| 10.15 ~Oo {H$`m OmEJm & 10.15 ~Oo go 10.30 ~Oo VH$ N>mÌ Ho$db àíZ-nÌ
H$mo n‹T>|Jo Am¡a Bg Ad{Y Ho$ Xm¡amZ do CÎma-nwpñVH$m na H$moB© CÎma Zht {bI|Jo &
· Please check that this question paper contains 21 printed pages + 1 Map.
· Please check that this question paper contains 34 questions.
· 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.
· Please write down the serial number of the question in the answer-book
before attempting it.
· 15 minute time has been allotted to read this question paper. The question
paper will be distributed at 10.15 a.m. From 10.15 a.m. to 10.30 a.m.,
the students will read the question paper only and will not write any
answer on the answer-book during this period.

B{Vhmg
HISTORY

{ZYm©[aV g_` : 3 KÊQ>o A{YH$V_ A§H$ : 80

Time allowed : 3 hours Maximum Marks : 80

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gm_mÝ` {ZX}e :
{ZåZ{b{IV {ZX}em| H$mo Ü`mZnyd©H$ n{‹T>E Am¡a CZH$m nmbZ H$s{OE :
(i) Bg àíZ-nÌ _| 34 àíZ h¢ & g^r àíZ A{Zdm`© h¢ &
(ii) àíZ-nÌ nm±M IÊS>m| _| {d^m{OV h¡ – IÊS> H$, I, J, K Ed§ L> &
(iii) IÊS> H$ – àíZ g§»`m 1 go 21 ~hþ{dH$ënr` àH$ma Ho$ àíZ h¢ & àË`oH$ àíZ 1 A§H$ H$m h¡ &
(iv) IÊS> I – àíZ g§»`m 22 go 27 bKw -CÎmar` àH$ma Ho$ àíZ h¢ & àË`oH$ àíZ 3 A§H$m| H$m h¡ &
àË`oH$ àíZ H$m CÎma 60 go 80 eãXm| _| {b{IE &
(v) IÊS> J – àíZ g§»`m 28 go 30 XrK©-CÎmar` (LA) àH$ma Ho$ àíZ h¢ & àË`oH$ àíZ 8 A§H$m| H$m
h¡ & àË`oH$ àíZ H$m CÎma 300 go 350 eãXm| _| {b{IE &
(vi) IÊS> K – àíZ g§»`m 31 go 33 VrZ Cn-àíZm| dmbo òmoV -AmYm[aV àíZ h¢ & àË`oH$ àíZ
4 A§H$m| H$m h¡ &
(vii) IÊS> L> – àíZ g§»`m 34 _mZ{MÌ-AmYm[aV àíZ h¡ {Og_| _hÎdnyU © narjU dñVwAm| H$s nhMmZ
Am¡a ñWmZ em{_b h¢ & `h àíZ 5 A§H$m| H$m h¡ & _mZ{MÌ H$mo CÎma-nwpñVH$m Ho$ gmW g§b½Z H$a| &
(viii) àíZ-nÌ _| g_J« {dH$ën Zht {X`m J`m h¡ & `Ú{n, IÊS> I, J VWm K _| Am§V[aH$ {dH$ën H$m
àmdYmZ {X`m J`m h¡ & narjmWu H$mo BZ àíZm| _| go {H$gr EH$ àíZ H$m CÎma {bIZm h¡ &
(ix) BgHo$ A{V[aº$, Ü`mZ X| {H$ Ñ{îQ>~m{YV narjm{W©`m| Ho$ {bE \$moQ>mo VWm _mZ{MÌ Am{X AmYm[aV
àíZm| Ho$ ñWmZ na EH$ AÝ` àíZ {X`m J`m h¡ & BZ àíZm| Ho$ CÎma Ho$db Ñ{îQ>~m{YV narjmWu hr
{bI| &
IÊS> H
(~hþ{dH$ënr` àH$ma Ho$ àíZ) 21 1=21

1. ñVå^ I H$m {_bmZ ñVå^ II go H$s{OE Am¡a ghr {dH$ën H$m M`Z H$s{OE :
ñVå^ I ñVå^ II
(_hm^maV Ho$ nmÌ) (^y{_H$m)
1. Xþ`m}YZ (i) {h{S>å~m H$m nwÌ
2. Jm§Ymar (ii) Y¥VamîQ´> H$m Á`oîR>> nwÌ
3. Hw§$Vr (iii) nm§S>dm| H$s _mVm
4. KQ>moËH$M (iv) Xþ`m}YZ H$s _mVm
{dH$ën :
(A) 1-(iv), 2-(iii), 3-(ii), 4-(i) (B) 1-(ii), 2-(i), 3-(iv), 4-(iii)
(C) 1-(ii), 2-(i), 3-(iii), 4-(iv) (D) 1-(ii), 2-(iv), 3-(iii), 4-(i)

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General Instructions :
Read the following instructions carefully and follow them :
(i) This question paper contains 34 questions. All questions are compulsory.
(ii) Question paper is divided into five Sections – Sections A, B, C, D and E.
(iii) Section A – question number 1 to 21 are Multiple Choice type questions. Each
question carries 1 mark.
(iv) Section B – question number 22 to 27 are Short Answer type questions. Each
question carries 3 marks. Write answer to each question in 60 to 80 words.
(v) Section C – question number 28 to 30 are Long Answer (LA) type questions.
Each question carries 8 marks. Write answer to each question in 300 to 350
words.
(vi) Section D – question number 31 to 33 are Source-based questions having three
sub-questions. Each question carries 4 marks.
(vii) Section E – question number 34 is Map-based question that includes the
identification and location of significant test items. This question carries
5 marks. Attach the Map with the answer-book.
(viii) There is no overall choice. However, an internal choice has been provided in
Sections B, C and D of question paper. A candidate has to write answer for
only one of the alternatives in such questions.
(ix) In addition to this, Note that a separate question has been provided for
Visually Impaired candidates in lieu of questions having visual inputs, Map
etc. Such questions are to be attempted by Visually Impaired candidates only.

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

1. Match Column I with Column II and choose the correct option :

Column I Column II
(Characters of Mahabharata) (Role)
1. Duryodhana (i) Son of Hidimba
2. Gandhari (ii) Eldest son of Dhritrashtra
3. Kunti (iii) Mother of Pandavas
4. Ghatotkacha (iv) Mother of Duryodhana
Options :
(A) 1-(iv), 2-(iii), 3-(ii), 4-(i) (B) 1-(ii), 2-(i), 3-(iv), 4-(iii)
(C) 1-(ii), 2-(i), 3-(iii), 4-(iv) (D) 1-(ii), 2-(iv), 3-(iii), 4-(i)
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2. {ZåZ{b{IV H$mo H$mbmZwH«$_ go H«$_~Õ H$s{OE Am¡a ghr {dH$ën H$m M`Z H$s{OE :
I. AemoH$ H$m emgZ II. _hmnX²_Z§X H$m emgZ
III. hf©dY©Z H$m emgZ IV. g_wÐJwßV H$m emgZ
{dH$ën :
(A) I, III, IV, II (B) III, II, I, IV

(C) II, I, IV, III (D) IV, III, I, II

3. _JY Ho$ g§X^© _| {ZåZ{b{IV _| go H$m¡Z-go {dH$ën ghr h¢ ?

I. _JY EH$ ~hþV e{º$embr _hmOZnX Wm &
II. amOJmh _JY H$s amOYmZr Wr &
III. _JY AY©-ewîH$ joÌ _| Wm &
IV. _JY àmH¥${VH$ g§gmYZm| go g_¥Õ Wm &
{dH$ën :
(A) I, II Am¡a IV ghr h¢
(B) I, II Am¡a III ghr h¢
(C) I, III Am¡a IV ghr h¢
(D) II, III Am¡a IV ghr h¢

4. {ZåZ{b{IV OmZH$mar H$s ghm`Vm go ì`{º$ H$s nhMmZ H$s{OE :

· dh EH$ à{gÕ A{^`§Vm, gd}jH$ Am¡a _mZ{MÌH$ma Wm &

· 1815 _| Cgo ^maV H$m nhbm gd}`a OZab ~Zm`m J`m &

{dH$ën :

(A) AboŠO¢S>a J«rZbm°

(B) H$m°{bZ _¡H|$µOr
(C) Om°Z _me©b
(D) Ama.B©.E_. ìhrba

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2. Arrange the following in chronological order and choose the correct
option :
I. Rule of Asoka II. Rule of Mahapadma Nanda
III. Rule of Harshavardhana IV. Rule of Samudragupta
Options :
(A) I, III, IV, II (B) III, II, I, IV
(C) II, I, IV, III (D) IV, III, I, II

3. Which of the following options are correct regarding Magadha ?

I. Magadha was the most powerful Mahajanapada.
II. Rajgaha was the capital of Magadha.
III. Magadha was in a semi-arid area.
IV. Magadha was rich in natural resources.
Options :
(A) I, II and IV are correct
(B) I, II and III are correct
(C) I, III and IV are correct
(D) II, III and IV are correct

4. Identify the person with the help of following information :

· He was a famous engineer, surveyor and cartographer.

· He was appointed the first Surveyor General of India
in 1815.

Options :
(A) Alexander Greenlaw
(B) Colin Mackenzie
(C) John Marshall
(D) R.E.M. Wheeler

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5. ZrMo Xmo H$WZ {XE JE h¢, A{^H$WZ (A) Am¡a H$maU (R) & CÝh| Ü`mZnyd©H$ n{‹T>E Am¡a
ghr {dH$ën H$m M`Z H$s{OE :
A{^H$WZ (A) : BãZ ~VyVm Zo ^maVr` H¥${f H$mo ~hþV CËnmXH$ nm`m &
H$maU (R) : {_Å>r CnOmD$ Wr {Oggo {H$gmZm| H$mo gmb _| Xmo \$gbm| H$mo CJmZm g§^d
Wm &
{dH$ën :
(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$s
ghr ì¶m»¶m Zht H$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¡ &

6. {XE JE {dH$ënm| _| go C{MV eãX go [aº$ ñWmZ H$s ny{V© H$s{OE :

____________ H$m h‹S>ßnm nwamñWb dV©_mZ amOñWmZ _| pñWV h¡ &

(A) amIrJ‹T>r (B) bmoWb
(C) H$mbr~§JZ (D) _m§S>m

7. H$qZK_ Ho$ g§X^© _| {ZåZ{b{IV H$WZm| H$mo n{‹T>E Am¡a ghr {dH$ën H$m M`Z H$s{OE :
I. H$qZK_ ^maVr` nwamVmpÎdH$ gd}jU H$m nhbm S>m`aoŠQ>a-OZab Wm &
II. CgZo 19dt eVmãXr Ho$ _Ü` _| nwamVmpÎdH$ CËIZZ H$m H$m`© Amaå^ {H$`m &
III. CgZo nw amVÎd H$s nÕ{V _| g¡{ZH$ n[aewÕVm H$m g_mdoe {H$`m &
IV. CgZo MrZr ~m¡Õ VrW©`m{Ì`m| Ûmam N>mo‹S>o JE d¥Îmm§Vm| H$m à`moJ {H$`m &
{dH$ën :
(A) I Am¡a IV ghr h¢ (B) I Am¡a II ghr h¢
(C) I, II Am¡a III ghr h¢ (D) I, II Am¡a IV ghr h¢

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5. Two statements as Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are given below. Read
them carefully and choose the correct option :

Assertion (A) : Ibn Battuta found Indian agriculture very productive.

Reason (R) : The soils were fertile which allowed the farmers to
produce two crops a year.
Options :

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

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

(C) Assertion (A) is correct, but Reason (R) is incorrect.

(D) Assertion (A) is incorrect, but Reason (R) is correct.

6. Fill in the blank with the appropriate word from the given options :

The Harappan site of ________ is located in present day Rajasthan.

(A) Rakhigarhi (B) Lothal

(C) Kalibangan (D) Manda

7. Read the following statements regarding Cunningham and choose the

correct option :
I. Cunningham was the first Director-General of ASI.
II. He began archaeological excavations in mid 19th century.
III. He brought a military precision to the practice of archaeology.
IV. He used the accounts left by Chinese Buddhist pilgrims.

Options :

(A) I and IV are correct (B) I and II are correct

(C) I, II and III are correct (D) I, II and IV are correct

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8. {ZåZ{b{IV _| go {H$g H$bm e¡br H$mo ~wÕ H$s Xr JB© _y{V©H$bm N>{d _| Xem©`m J`m h¡ ?

(A) A_amdVr H$bm e¡br (B) _Wwam H$bm e¡br

(C) Jm§Yma H$bm e¡br (D) Jm°{WH$ H$bm e¡br
ZmoQ> : {ZåZ{b{IV àíZ Ho$db Ñ{îQ>~m{YV narjm{W©¶m| Ho$ {bE à.g§. 8 Ho$ ñWmZ na h¡ :
~wÕ H$s {ejmAm| H$m g§H$bZ {ZåZ{b{IV _| go {H$g J«§W _| {H$`m J`m ?
(A) CÎmamÜ``Z gyÌ (B) gwÎm {nQ>H$
(C) H$ëngyÌ (D) G$½doX
9. {ZåZ{b{IV _| go H$m¡Z-gm Omo‹S>m ghr gw_o{bV h¡ ?
ñVå^ I ñVå^ II
(_§{Xa) (ñWmZ)
(A) {MXå~a_ _§{Xa — V§Omdwa
(B) ~¥hXoída _§{Xa — {dO`ZJa
(C) MÞHo$íd _§{Xa — ~obya
(D) hµOma am_ _§{Xa — V{_bZmSw>

10. {ZåZ{b{IV _| go {H$g {Obo _|o a¡`Vm| Zo a¡`Vdm‹S>r ì`dñWm _| gmhÿH$mam| Ho$ {déÕ {dÐmoh
{H$`m Wm ?
(A) AdY (B) ~¡aH$nwa (C) ^mJbnw a (D) nyZm

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8. Which of the following schools of art is depicted in the given sculpture
image of Buddha ?

(A) Amravati school of art (B) Mathura school of art

(C) Gandhara school of art (D) Gothic school of art

Note : The following question is for the Visually Impaired Candidates, only in
lieu of Q. No. 8 :

In which of the following texts were Buddha’s teachings compiled ?

(A) Uttaradhyayana Sutta (B) Sutta Pitaka
(C) Kalpsutta (D) Rigveda

9. Which one of the following pairs is correctly matched ?

Column I Column II
(Temple) (Location)
(A) Chidambaram Temple — Thanjavur
(B) Brihadishvara Temple — Vijayanagara
(C) Chennakeshava Temple — Belur
(D) Hazara Rama Temple — Tamil Nadu

10. In which of the following districts did the ryots revolt against sahukars of
the Ryotwari system ?
(A) Awadh (B) Barrackpore (C) Bhagalpur (D) Poona

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11. {XE JE {dH$ënm| _| go C{MV eãX go [aº$ ñWmZ H$s ny{V© H$s{OE :
_wJb gm_«mÁ` H$s dh µO_rZ {Og_| EH$ Ho$ ~mX EH$ µ\$gb H$s gmbmZm IoVr hmoVr Wr, H$mo
____________ H$hm OmVm Wm &
(A) nmobO (B) nam¡Vr (C) ~§Oa (D) MMa$

12. ñVå^ I H$m {_bmZ ñVå^ II go H$s{OE Am¡a ghr {dH$ën H$m M`Z H$s{OE :
ñVå^ I ñVå^ II
(`mÌr) ({bIr JB© {H$Vm~|)
1. A~wb \$µOb (i) Q´>¡dëg BZ X _wJb Eånm`a
2. BãZ ~VyVm (ii) {H$Vm~-Cb-{hÝX
3. Ab-{~éZr (iii) [ahbm
4. \«$m±ñdm ~{Z©`a (iv) AmBZ-E-AH$~ar
{dH$ën :
(A) 1-(iv), 2-(iii), 3-(ii), 4-(i) (B) 1-(iii), 2-(ii), 3-(i), 4-(iv)
(C) 1-(ii), 2-(i), 3-(iv), 4-(iii) (D) 1-(i), 2-(iii), 3-(ii), 4-(iv)

13. ñVå^ I H$m {_bmZ ñVå^ II go H$s{OE Am¡a {ZåZ{b{IV _| go ghr {dH$ën H$m M`Z
H$s{OE :
ñVå^ I ñVå^ II
(1857 Ho$ {dÐmoh Ho$ ZoVm$) (g§~{§ YV joÌ)
1. Hw±$da qgh (i) qgh^y_
2. emh _b (ii) Amam
3. {~a{Og µH$Ð (iii) ~‹S>m¡V
4. JmoZy (iv) bIZD$
{dH$ën :
(A) 1-(i), 2-(ii), 3-(iii), 4-(iv) (B) 1-(iii), 2-(ii), 3-(iv), 4-(i)
(C) 1-(ii), 2-(iii), 3-(iv), 4-(i) (D) 1-(iv), 2-(ii), 3-(iii), 4-(i)
14. {ZåZ{b{IV _| go {H$gZo _hm^maV H$m g_mbmoMZmË_H$ g§ñH$aU V¡`ma H$aZo H$m {µOå_m
CR>m`m ?
(A) S>r.EZ. Pm (B) BamdVr H$md}
(C) dr.Eg. gwH$Wm§H$a (D) am_ H$aU e_m©
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11. Fill in the blank with the appropriate word from the given options :
The land which was annually cultivated for each crop in succession was
called __________ in the Mughal Empire.

(A) Polaj (B) Parauti (C) Banjar (D) Chachar

12. Match Column I with Column II and choose the correct option :
Column I Column II
(Traveller) (Books authored)
1. Abu’l Fazl (i) Travels in the Mughal Empire
2. Ibn Battuta (ii) Kitab-ul-Hind
3. Al-Biruni (iii) Rihla
4. François Bernier (iv) Ain-i-Akbari
Options :
(A) 1-(iv), 2-(iii), 3-(ii), 4-(i) (B) 1-(iii), 2-(ii), 3-(i), 4-(iv)
(C) 1-(ii), 2-(i), 3-(iv), 4-(iii) (D) 1-(i), 2-(iii), 3-(ii), 4-(iv)

13. Match Column I with Column II and choose the correct option from the
following :
Column I Column II
(Leaders of the Revolt of 1857) (Related Region)
1. Kunwar Singh (i) Singhbhum
2. Shah Mal (ii) Arrah
3. Birjis Qadr (iii) Barout
4. Gonoo (iv) Lucknow
Options :
(A) 1-(i), 2-(ii), 3-(iii), 4-(iv) (B) 1-(iii), 2-(ii), 3-(iv), 4-(i)
(C) 1-(ii), 2-(iii), 3-(iv), 4-(i) (D) 1-(iv), 2-(ii), 3-(iii), 4-(i)

14. Who among the following initiated the task of preparing the critical
edition of Mahabharata ?
(A) D.N. Jha (B) Irawati Karve
(C) V.S. Sukthankar (D) Ram Karan Sharma

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15. {ZåZ{b{IV _| go H$m¡Z-gm Omo‹S>m ghr gw_o{bV h¡ ?

g§V CZH$m joÌ

(A) H$~raXmg — H$Zm©Q>H$
(B) _ram~mB© — amOñWmZ
(C) ~mgdÞm — Ag_
(D) e§H$aXod — CÎma àXoe
16. _wJb H$mb _| {ZåZ{b{IV _| go H$m¡Z-gm H$~rbm ^maV Am¡a Aµ \$µJm{ZñVmZ Ho$ ~rM µO_rZr
ì`mnma _| bJm Wm Am¡a n§Om~ Ho$ Jm±dm| Am¡a eham| _| ^r {eaH$V H$aVm Wm ?
(A) _w§S>m (B) H$moM
(C) Ahmo_ (D) bmohmZr
17. {ZåZ{b{IV _| go H$m¡Z ^maVr` amîQ´>r` H$m±J«og Ho$ Za_ Xb go g§~§{YV Wo ?
(A) {~{nZ M§Ð nmb (B) ~mb J§JmYa {VbH$
(C) Jmonmb H¥$îU JmoIbo (D) bmbm bmOnV am`
18. g§{dYmZ g^m _| Ho$ÝÐ _| _O~yV gaH$ma ~ZmZo Ho$ {bE {ZåZ{b{IV _| go {H$g na MMm© H$s
JB© ? {ZåZ{b{IV _| go ghr {dH$ën H$m M`Z H$s{OE &
I. Xoe Ho$ H$ë`mU Ho$ {bE `moOZm ~ZmZo Ho$ {bE &
II. amÁ` ñVa na _O~yV àemgZ ñWm{nV H$aZo Ho$ {bE &
III. CnbãY Am{W©H$ g§gmYZm| H$mo OwQ>mZo Ho$ {bE &
IV. {dXoer AmH«$_U go Xoe H$s ajm H$aZo Ho$ {bE &
{dH$ën :
(A) I, II Am¡a IV (B) I, II Am¡a III
(C) II, III Am¡a IV (D) I, III Am¡a IV

19. 13 {Xgå~a, 1946 H$mo g§{dYmZ g^m _| {ZåZ{b{IV _| go {H$gZo ‘CÔoí` àñVmd’ noe
{H$`m ?
(A) dëb^ ^mB© nQ>ob (B) ~r.Ama. Aå~oS>H$a
(C) Odmhabmb Zohê$ (D) amOoÝÐ àgmX

20. ‘‘Iy~ b‹S>r _Xm©Zr, dh Vmo Pm±gr dmbr amZr Wr &’’

{ZåZ{b{IV _| go {H$gZo BZ n§{º$`m| H$mo {bIm Am¡a bú_r ~mB© H$mo AÝ`m` H$m {damoY H$aZo
Ho$ àVrH$ Ho$ ê$n _| {M{ÌV {H$`m h¡ ?
(A) gamo{OZr Zm`Sy> (B) gy`©H$m§ V {ÌnmR>r {Zambm
(C) h[ad§e am` ~ƒZ (D) gw^ Ðm Hw$ _mar Mm¡hmZ
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15. Which one of the following pairs is correctly matched ?

Saints Their Region

(A) Kabirdas — Karnataka
(B) Mirabai — Rajasthan
(C) Basavanna — Assam
(D) Shankaradeva — Uttar Pradesh
16. Which one of the following tribes was engaged in overland trade between
India and Afghanistan and in the villages and towns in Punjab during
the Mughal era ?
(A) Mundas (B) Koch
(C) Ahoms (D) Lohanis
17. Who among the following belonged to a Moderate group of Indian
National Congress ?
(A) Bipin Chandra Pal (B) Bal Gangadhar Tilak
(C) Gopal Krishan Gokhale (D) Lala Lajpat Rai
18. Which of the following were discussed in the Constituent Assembly for
making a strong government at the Centre ? Choose the correct option
from the following.
I. Planning for the well-being of the country.
II. To establish strong administration at the state level.
III. To mobilise available economic resources.
IV. To defend the country against foreign aggression.
Options :
(A) I, II and IV (B) I, II and III
(C) II, III and IV (D) I, III and IV
19. Who among the following introduced the ‘Objectives Resolution’ in the
Constituent Assembly on 13th December, 1946 ?
(A) Vallabh Bhai Patel (B) B.R. Ambedkar
(C) Jawaharlal Nehru (D) Rajendra Prasad
20. ‘‘Khoob ladi mardani, woh to Jhansi wali rani thi.’’
Who among the following has written these lines and portrayed Laxmi
Bai as a symbol to resist injustice ?
(A) Sarojini Naidu (B) Suryakant Tripathi Nirala
(C) Harivansh Rai Bachchan (D) Subhadra Kumari Chauhan
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21. ‘^maV N>mo‹S>mo Am§XmobZ’ go g§~{§ YV {ZåZ{b{IV H$WZm| _| go H$m¡Z -gm ghr Zht h¡ ?
(A) ^maV N>mo‹S>mo Am§XmobZ EH$ OZ Am§XmobZ Wm &
(B) hOmam| ^maVr`m| Zo Bg Am§XmobZ _| ^mJ {b`m &
(C) gVmam Am¡a _o{XZrnwa _| ‘ñdV§Ì’ gaH$ma H$s ñWmnZm H$a Xr JB© &
(D) aOdm‹S>m| _| ‘àOm _§S>bm|’ H$s EH$ ûm¥§Ibm ñWm{nV H$s JB© &
IÊS> I
(bKw-CÎmar` àH$ma Ho$ àíZ) 6 3=18

22. (H$) g_mO$ gwYmaH$ Ho$ ê$n _| Jm±YrOr H$s ^y{_H$m H$m dU©Z H$s{OE & 3
AWdm
(I) ^maV _| 1905 go 1907 Ho$ Xm¡amZ amîQ´>r` Am§XmobZ H$s J{V{d{Y`m| H$s ì`m»`m
H$s{OE & 3

23. JwßV emgH$m| Ho$ B{Vhmg H$m nwZ{Z©_m©U H$aZo dmbo {H$Ýht VrZ òmoVm| H$s ì`m»`m H$s{OE & 3

24. ^maV _| Ab-{~éZr H$s `mÌm H$s _w»` {deofVmAm| H$s ì`m»`m H$s{OE & 3

25. 16dt Am¡a 17dt eVmpãX`m| Ho$ Xm¡amZ O§Jbdmgr AnZr AmOr{dH$m H¡$go H$_mVo Wo ? ñnîQ>
H$s{OE & 3

26. (H$) ^maV _| _hmË_m Jm±Yr Ho$ àma§{^H$ `moJXmZm| H$s ì`m»`m H$s{OE & 3
AWdm
(I) Agh`moJ Am§XmobZ _| Jm±YrOr H$s ^y{_H$m H$mo ñnîQ> H$s{OE & 3

27. dëb^ ^mB© nQ>ob Zo Eogm Š`m| H$hm Wm {H$ A§J«oµO Vmo Mbo JE, _Ja OmVo-OmVo eamaV H$m
~rO ~mo JE ? 3
IÊS> J
(XrK©-CÎmar` àH$ma Ho$ àíZ) 3 8=24

28. (H$) ~m¡Õ ñVyn A_amdVr I§S>ha H¡$go hmo J`m Am¡a gm±Mr ñVyn H¡$go ~M J`m ? naI
H$s{OE & 8
AWdm
(I) nm¡am{UH$ {hÝXÿ Y_© Ho$ {dH$mg H$s naI H$s{OE & 8
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21. Which of the following statements is not correct regarding ‘Quit India
Movement’ ?
(A) Quit India Movement was a mass movement.
(B) Thousands of Indians took part in this movement.
(C) ‘Independent’ governments were proclaimed in Satara and
Medinipur.
(D) A series of ‘Praja Mandals’ were established in princely states.

SECTION B
(Short Answer Type Questions) 6 3=18

22. (a) Describe the role of Gandhiji as a social reformer. 3

OR
(b) Explain the activities of the national movement in India during
1905 to 1907. 3

23. Explain any three sources on which the histories of Gupta rulers have
been reconstructed. 3

24. Explain the main features of Al-Biruni’s travels in India. 3

25. Explain how the forest dwellers earned their livelihood during the 16th
and 17th centuries. 3

26. (a) Explain the early contributions of Mahatma Gandhi in India. 3

OR
(b) Explain the role of Gandhiji in the Non-Cooperation Movement. 3

27. Why did Vallabh Bhai Patel remark that the British element is gone, but
they have left the mischief behind ? 3

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

28. (a) Examine how the Buddhist Stupa at Amravati fell to ruins and the
Sanchi Stupa survived. 8
OR
(b) Examine the growth of Puranic Hinduism. 8
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29. (H$) ~§Jmb _| BñV_amar ~§Xmo~ñV Ho$ H$m`m©Ýd`Z Am¡a BgHo$ n[aUm_m| H$mo à^m{dV H$aZo
dmbo H$maH$m| H$s naI H$s{OE & 4+4=8

AWdm
(I) ‘‘18dt eVmãXr Ho$ A§V _| CÎma ~§Jmb Ho$ Hw$N> joÌm| _| OmoVXma à^mdembr ~Z JE
Wo &’’ Bg H$WZ H$s naI H$s{OE & 8

30. (H$) Abdmam| Am¡a Z`Zmam| Ho$ {dMmam| H$s ì`m»`m H$s{OE & amÁ`m| Ho$ gmW BÝhm§oZo AnZo
g§~Y§ {H$g àH$ma ñWm{nV {H$E ? ñnîQ> H$s{OE & 4+4=8

AWdm
(I) gyµ\$sdmX Ho$ CX` Ho$ H$maUm| H$s ì`m»`m H$s{OE Am¡a gy{µ \$`m| Ho$ amÁ` Ho$ gmW
g§~Y§ m| H$mo ^r ñnîQ> H$s{OE & 4+4=8

IÊS> K
(òmoV-AmYm[aV àíZ) 3 4=12
31. {XE JE òmoV H$mo Ü`mZnyd©H$ n{‹T>E Am¡a ZrMo {XE JE àíZm| Ho$ CÎma Xr{OE : 1+1+2=4

hm¡µOm|/Obme`m| H$m {Z_m©U {H$g àH$ma hmoVm Wm ?

H¥$îUXod am` Ûmam ~ZdmE JE Obme` Ho$ {df` _| nog {bIVm h¡ :
amOm Zo EH$ Obme` ~Zdm`m ... Xmo nhm{‹S>`m| Ho$ _wI -{d~a na {Oggo XmoZm| _| go {H$gr
nhm‹S>r go AmZo dmbm gmam Ob dhm± BH$Æ>m hmo, BgHo$ Abmdm Ob 9 _rb (bJ^J
15 {H$_r) go ^r A{YH$ H$s Xÿa r go nmBnm| go AmVm h¡ Omo ~mhar ûm¥§Ibm Ho$ {ZMbo {hñgo Ho$
gmW-gmW ~ZmE JE Wo & `h Ob EH$ Prb go bm`m OmVm h¡ Omo N>bH$md go IwX EH$ N>moQ>r
ZXr _| {_bVr h¡ & Obme` _| VrZ {demb ñV§^ ~Zo h¢ {OZ na Iy~gyaVr go {MÌ CHo$ao JE
h¢; `o D$nar ^mJ _| Hw$N> nmBnm| go Ow‹S>o hþE h¢ {OZgo `o AnZo ~JrMm| VWm YmZ Ho$ IoVm| H$s
qgMmB© Ho$ {bE nmZr bmVo h¢ & Bg Obme` H$mo ~ZmZo Ho$ {bE Bg amOm Zo EH$ nyar nhm‹S>r
H$mo Vw‹S>dm {X`m ... Obme` _| _¢Zo BVZo bmoJm| H$mo H$m`© H$aVo XoIm {H$ dhm± nÝÐh go ~rg
hµOma AmX_r Wo, Mt{Q>>`m| H$s Vah ...
(31.1) H¥$îUXod am` Zo Obme` H$m {Z_m©U Š`m| H$adm`m ? 1

(31.2) H¥$îUXod am` Zo Obme` Ho$ {Z_m©U Ho$ {bE Xmo nhm{‹S>`m| Ho$ _wI-{d~a Ho$ ñWmZ H$mo
Š`m| MwZm ? 1

(31.3) Obme`m| Ho$ nmZr H$m Cn`moJ {H$g àH$ma {H$`m OmVm Wm ? 2

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29. (a) Examine the factors that influenced the implementation of the
Permanent Settlement in Bengal and its consequences. 4+4=8
OR
(b) ‘‘The jotedars became powerful figures in many areas of North
Bengal during the end of the 18th century.’’ Examine the
statement. 8

30. (a) Explain the ideas of Alvars and Nayanars. Elucidate how they
established their relations with the states. 4+4=8
OR
(b) Explain the causes of the growth of Sufism and also explain the
Sufis relations with the state. 4+4=8

SECTION D
(Source-Based Questions) 3 4=12

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

How tanks were built ?

About a tank constructed by Krishnadeva Raya, Paes wrote :
The king made a tank ... at the mouth of two hills so that all the water
which comes from either one side or the other collects there; and, besides
this, water comes to it from more than three leagues (approximately 15
kilometres) by pipes which run along the lower parts of the range
outside. This water is brought from a lake which itself overflows into a
little river. The tank has three large pillars handsomely carved with
figures; these connect above with certain pipes by which they get water
when they have to irrigate their gardens and rice-fields. In order to
make this tank the said king broke down a hill ... In the tank I saw so
many people at work that there must have been fifteen or twenty
thousand men, looking like ants ...
(31.1) Why did Krishnadeva Raya construct a tank ? 1
(31.2) Why did Krishnadeva Raya choose the location at the mouth of
two hills for building the tank ? 1
(31.3) In what ways was the water from the tanks used ? 2

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32. {XE JE òmoV H$mo Ü`mZnyd©H$ n{‹T>E Am¡a ZrMo {XE JE àíZm| Ho$ CÎma Xr{OE : 1+1+2=4

aoe_ ~wZH$am| Zo Š`m {H$`m ?

{ZåZ{b{IV A§e g§ñH¥$V Ho$ EH$ A{^boI go CÕ¥V h¡ :
Hw$N> bmoJm| H$mo g§JrV go AË`§V ào_ h¡ Omo H$mZm| H$mo {à` hmoVm h¡ ; AÝ` H$mo Jd© h¡ g¡H$‹S>m|
CÎm_ Ord{Z`m| (Ho$ aM{`Vm hmoZo) H$m, Bg Vah do AZoH$ H$WmAm| go n[a{MV h¢ & (AÝ`)
{dZrV ^md go CÎm_ Ym{_©H$ ì`m»`mZm| _| VëbrZ h¢... Hw$N> bmoJ AnZo Ym{_©H$ AZwîR>mZm| _|
loîR> h¢; Bgr Vah AnZo na {ZJ«h aIZo dmbo (d¡{XH$) IJmob emñÌ _| nma§JV h¢ &
(32.1) {ebmboI _| g§JrV Ho$ à{V ào_ H¡$go ì`º$ {H$`m J`m ? 1

(32.2) ì`{º$`m| Zo d¡{XH$ IJmob {dkmZ _| AnZr {ZnwUVm H¡$go àX{e©V H$s ? 1

(32.3) {ebmboI _| C{„{IV {d{^Þ à{V^mAm| Zo g_mO Ho$ g_J« T>m±Mo _| {H$g àH$ma
`moJXmZ {X`m ? 2

33. {XE JE òmoV H$mo Ü`mZnyd©H$ n{‹T>E Am¡a ZrMo {XE JE àíZm| Ho$ CÎma Xr{OE : 1+1+2=4

Zdm~ gmh~ Om MwHo$ h¢

EH$ Am¡a JrV _| Eogo emgH$ H$s XþX©em na {dbmn {H$`m Om ahm h¡ {Ogo _O~yaZ AnZr
_mV¥^y{_ N>mo‹S>Zr n‹S>r :
A{^OmV Am¡a {H$gmZ, g~ amo aho Wo &
Am¡a gmam Amb_ amoVm -{MëbmVm Wm &
hm`! OmZ-E-Amb_ Xog go {dXm boH$a naXog Mbo JE h¢ &

(33.1) Zdm~ H$mo hQ>mZo H$m VËH$mb à^md Š`m n‹S>m ? 1

(33.2) Zdm~ Ho$ JÔr go hQ>Zo Am¡a OmZo na ^mdZmË_H$ CWb-nwWb Š`m| _Mr ? 1

(33.3) AdY H$m A{YJ«hU A§J«oµOm| H$s Am¡n{Zdo{eH$ aUZr{V _| {H$g àH$ma ghr ahm ?
ñnîQ> H$s{OE & 2

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32. Read the given source carefully and answer the questions that
follow : 1+1+2=4
What the silk weavers did

Here is an excerpt from the inscription, which is in Sanskrit :

Some are intensely attached to music (so) pleasing to the ear; others,
being proud of (the authorship of ) a hundred excellent biographies, are
conversant with wonderful tales; (others), filled with humility, are
absorbed in excellent religious discourses; ... some excel in their own
religious rites; likewise by others, who were self-possessed, the science of
(Vedic) astronomy was mastered.
(32.1) How was love for music expressed in the inscription ? 1

(32.2) How did individuals demonstrate their mastery in the science of

Vedic astronomy ? 1

(32.3) In what ways did the various talents mentioned in the inscription
contribute to the overall fabric of society ? 2

33. Read the given source carefully and answer the questions that
follow : 1+1+2=4
The Nawab has left
Another song mourned the plight of the ruler who had to leave his
motherland :
Noble and peasant all wept together
and all the world wept and wailed
Alas! The chief has bidden adieu to
his country and gone abroad.

(33.1) What was the immediate impact of the removal of the Nawab ? 1
(33.2) Why was there emotional upheaval at the dethroning and
departure of the Nawab ? 1
(33.3) How did the annexation of Awadh fit into the British colonial
strategy ? Explain. 2
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IÊS> L>>
(_mZ{MÌ-AmYm[aV àíZ) 5

34. (34.1) ^maV Ho$ {XE JE amOZr{VH$ aoIm-‘mZ{MÌ (n¥îR> 23 na) ‘|, {ZåZ{b{IV H$mo
Cn`wº$ {M•m| go A§{H$V H$s{OE Am¡a CZHo$ Zm‘ {b{IE : 3´1=3

(i) Ym¡bmdram - h‹S>ßnm nwamñWb

(ii) _oaR> ñVå^ - AemoH$ Ho$ {ebmboI H$m EH$ ñWb
(iii) (H$) {dO`ZJa
AWdm
(iii) (I) ~rOmnwa

(34.2) ^maV Ho$ Bgr amOZr{VH$ aoIm-_mZ{MÌ na Xmo ñWmZm| H$mo A Am¡a B Ho$ ê$n _|
{M[•V {H$`m J`m h¡ Omo 1857 Ho$ Xm¡amZ {~«{Q>e Ho$ AYrZñW Wo & CÝh| nhMm{ZE
Am¡a CZHo$ {ZH$Q> ItMr JB© aoImAm| na ghr Zm_ {b{IE & 2

ZmoQ> : {ZåZ{b{IV àíZ Ho$db Ñ{îQ>~m{YV narjm{W©¶m| Ho$ {bE à. g§. 34 Ho$ ñWmZ na h¢ :
(34.1) {H$gr EH$ h‹S>ßnm nwamñWb H$m Zm_ {b{IE & 1

(34.2) {H$gr EH$ ~m¡Õ ñWb H$m CëboI H$s{OE & 1

(34.3) (H$) {dO`ZJa gm_«mÁ` H$s amOYmZr H$m Zm_ {b{IE & 1

AWdm
(34.3) (I) {dO`ZJa gm_«mÁ` Ho$ {H$gr EH$ n‹S>mogr amÁ` H$m Zm_ {b{IE & 1

(34.4) 1857 Ho$ Xm¡amZ {~«{Q>e AYrZñW {H$Ýht Xmo eham| H$m C„oI H$s{OE & 2

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SECTION E
(Map-Based Question) 5

34. (34.1) On the given political outline map of India (on page 23), locate and
label the following with appropriate symbols : 3´1=3
(i) Dholavira – a Harappan site
(ii) Meerut Pillar – a site of Asokan inscription
(iii) (a) Vijayanagara
OR
(iii) (b) Bijapur

(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 correct 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 one Harappan site. 1

(34.2) Mention any one Buddhist site. 1

(34.3) (a) Name the capital city of Vijayanagara Empire. 1

OR

(34.3) (b) Mention any one neighbouring state of the Vijayanagara

Empire. 1
(34.4) Mention any two cities which were under the British control
during 1857. 2

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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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MARKING SCHEME 2024
HISTORY (027) MM:80

S.NO Value Points Pg No. Marks

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

1 (A) I,II and IV are correct Pg.31 1

2 (C) II,I,IV,III Pg.32,50 1

3 (D) 1-(ii),2-(iv),3-(iii),4-(i) Pg.60 &65 1

4 (B) Mathura school of art Pg.103 1

(B) Sutta Pitaka (for the Visually Impaired Candidates) Pg.86

5 (C) Kalibangan Pg.2 1

6 (D) I,II,and IV are correct Pg. 19 1

7 (A) Both Assertion(A) and Reason (R) are correct and Reason (R) Pg.128 1
is the correct explanation of Assertion (A)

8 (B) Colin Mackenzie Pg. 171 1

9 (C) Chennakeshava Temple-Belur Pg. 172 1

10 (D) Lohanis Pg. 210 1

11 (B) Mirabai-Rajasthan Pg.164 1

12 (C) 1-(ii),2-(iii),3-(iv),4-(i) Pg.262 1

13 (C) V.S.Sukthankar Pg.54 1

14 (A) 1-(iv),2-(iii),3-(ii),4-(i) Pg.117-118 1

&122

15 (A) Polaj Pg.214 1

16 (D) Poona Pg. 276 1

17 (C) Gopal Krishna Gokhale Pg.287 1

18 (D) A Series of „Praja Mandals‟were established in Princely States Pg.303 1

19 (D) Subhadra Kumari Chauhan Pg.283 1

20 (C) Jawaharlal Nehru Pg.322,323 1

21 (D) I,III and IV Pg. 334 1

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 Section B
(Short-Answer Type Questions) 6x3=18

22 a) Explain the methods of irrigation used by the Harappans at Pg.3- 4 3

different sites.

(i) Most Harappan sites are located in semi-arid lands, where

irrigation was probably required for agriculture.
(ii) For irrigation, traces of canals have been found at
Shortughai in Afghanistan , but not in Punjab or Sindh.
(iii) Water drawn from wells used for irrigation.
(iv) Water reservoirs were found in Dholavira for the purpose
of irrigation or to store water for agriculture.
(v) Any other relevant point.
Explain any three points.

OR

(b) Explain how burials help in understanding the social and Pg. 9 3
economic differences amongst the people in Harappan
civilization.
(i) The dead were laid in pits.
(ii) Sometimes pits had differences.
(iii) Some pits were lined with bricks .
(iv) Some graves contained pottery and ornaments.
(v) Jewellery has been found in graves of both men and women.
(vi) In some cases the dead were buried with copper mirror or
jasper beads etc.
(vii) It appears that Harappans did not believe in burying
precious things with the dead.
(viii) Any other relevant point.
Explain any three points.

23 Analyse the various sources to know about the Mauryan Empire. Pg. 32 3

(i) Archaeological findings.

(ii) Contemporary works account of Megasthenes (Indica
description of the court of ChandraGupta Maurya)
(iii) Arthshastra composed by Kautilya or Chanakya..
(iv) Buddhist, Jain, puranic literature and Sanskrit literary work.
(v) Inscription of Ashoka.
(vi) Sculptures.
(vii) Any other relevant point.
Explain any three points.

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24 Explain how Ibn Battuta described the Indian cities. Pg.127-128 3

(i) Ibn Battuta found Indian cities full of exciting opportunities.

(ii) Cities were densely populated and prosperous.
(iii) Most cities had crowded streets, bright and colourful markets.
(iv) A great variety of goods were available for everybody‟s needs.
(v) Ibn Battuta described Delhi as vast city, with great population,
the largest in India.
(vi) Daulatabad (in Maharashtra) was no less, and easily rivalled
Delhi in size.
(vii) The Bazaars were not only places of economics transactions,
but also the hub of social and cultural activities.
(viii) Ibn Battuta wrote about Daulatabad that there is a market
place for male and female singers and one of greatest and
most beautiful bazaars.
(ix) Any other relevant point.
Explain any three points.

25. How did Mughals organize their land revenue system? Explain. Pg. 213-214 3
During the period of Akbar land was classified as under

(i) The land revenue arrangements consisted of two stages –

first, assessment and then actual collection.
(ii) The jama was the amount assessed, as opposed to hasil, the
amount collected.
(iii) Akbar decreed Amil-guzar should strive to make cultivators
pay in cash.
(iv) The option of payment in kind was also to be kept open.
(v) While fixing revenue, the attempt of the state was to maximise
its claims.
(vi) Both cultivated and cultivable lands were measured in each
province.
(vii) Polaj land – was very fertile and crops were grown in
continuity, one after the other. Annually cultivated for each
crop in succession and is never allowed lie fallow.
(viii) Parauti– Though fertile yet left uncultivated for some time to
regain fertility.
(ix) Chachar lands – less fertile and left uncultivated for there to
four years.
(x) Banjar lands – were infertile and left uncultivated for five years
and more.
(xi) Polaj and Parauti land had three classes, good, middling and
bad.
(xii) They add together the produce of each sort, and the third of
this represents the medium produce, one third part of which is
exacted as Royal dues.
(xiii) Any other relevant point
Explain any three points

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26 (a) Describe the role of Gandhiji as a social reformer. Pg.294-295 3

(i) Gandhi worked to eradicate social evils.

(ii) He worked against untouchability.
(iii) He spoke against child marriage.
(iv) He worked for Hindu-Muslim unity.
(v) He promoted Khadi and Swadeshi.
(vi) Indians of one faith had also to cultivate a genuine tolerance
for Indians of another faith, as taught by Gandhiji.
(vii) Gandhiji also give emphasis that Indians had to learn to
become self-reliant.
(viii) Any other relevant point
Explain any three points

OR

(b) Explain the activities of the national movement in India during Pg. 287 3
1905 to 1907.

(i) India, though colony, yet far more active in political scene.
(ii) Indian National Congress had many branches in different
towns and cities.
(iii) Swadeshi Movement of 1905 – 07 had broadened its appeal
among the middle classes.
(iv) This movement had thrown up some towering leaders–Lal
Bal and Pal on the scene of India.
(v) The alliteration conveying the all India character of their
struggle, since their native place provinces were very
different from one another.
(vi) Where these leaders advocated militant opposition to colonial
rule, there was a group of „moderates‟ who preferred a more
gradual and persuasive approach.
(vii) Among these Moderates was Gandhiji‟s acknowledged
political mentor, Gopal Krishna Gokhale as well as
Mohammad Ali Jinnah. They asked for Swaraj.
(viii) Any other relevant point.
Explain any three points.

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27. Explain the attributes of a loyal citizen as defined by G.B. Pant. Pg. 330 3

(i) G.B.Pant agreed that in order to become loyal citizen people

had to stop focusing on the community and the self.
(ii) One must train oneself in the art of self-discipline.
(iii) All loyalties must be centered around the state.
(iv) One should care less for oneself but more for others.
(v) There cannot be any divided loyalty.
(vi) If in a democracy, you have rival loyalties then democracy is
doomed.
(vii) Any other relevant point.
Explain any three points.

Section C
(Long-Answer Type Questions) 3x8=24

28 (a) Examine the main features of the Stupa at Sanchi and the Pg. 82–83, 5+3=8
role of the rulers of Bhopal in preserving it. 99–103

Main features of the Stupa at Sanchi

(i) Sanchi Stupa is a wonderful ancient building at Sanchi in M.P.
(ii) It gives a view to stone sculpture and statue of Buddha and
an ancient gateway.
(iii) The Stupas at Sanchi is plain except for the stone railings.
(iv) The Northern gate way of Sanchi Stupa depicts the scene
from the Vessantara Jataka.
(v) Various symbols of worship like Bodhi tree, the wheel of
dharma ,the empty seat ,the stupa are depicted in Sanchi
stupa sculpture.
(vi) Shalabhanjika motif, elephant motif, gajalakshmi, serpent etc.
seems to be derived from popular traditions.
(vii) The Jataka tales contains several animal stories that are
depicted at Sanchi.
(viii) These animals were carved to create lively scenes to draw
viewers.
(ix) James Fergusson considered Sanchi to be a Centre of tree
and serpent worship. He arrived at this conclusion by
studying the images at Sanchi.
(x) So the knowledge of Buddhist literature help in understanding
the sculpture at Sanchi.
(xi) Any other relevant point.
Explain any five points.
Role of the rulers of Bhopal in preserving Sanchi Stupa.
(i) The ruins appear to be the objects of great interest to
Europeans.
(ii) Cunningham examined the ruins of monument most carefully.
(iii) French wanted to take away the eastern gateway and sought

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 permission from Shahjehan Begum.
(iv) Englishmen also wanted to do the same thing.
(v) But later ShahJehan Begum of Bhopal did not permit them to
do so and satisfied both the French and the English with
carefully prepared plaster-cast copies and the original
remained at the site part of the Bhopal.
(vi) The rulers of Bhopal provided funds to preserve the Stupa.
(vii) Sultan Jehan Begum funded the museum that was built there
as well as the guest house.
(viii) Any other relevant point.
Explain any three points.

OR

(b) Examine the major teachings of Buddha and explain why Pg. 91–94 5+3=8
Buddhism grew rapidly during the time of Buddha.

Major teachings of Buddha

(i) According to Buddhist philosophy the world is transient and
changing.
(ii) It is also soulless, nothing is permanent or eternal.
(iii) Sorrow is intrinsic to human existence.
(iv) By following the middle path between severe penance and
self-indulgence one can rise above the troubles of world.
(v) Whether God exists, not relevant.
(vi) Individual effort was expected to transform social relations.
(vii) Buddha emphasized on individual agency and righteous action
as means to escape from the cycle of rebirth and attain self-
realization and nibbana.
(viii) Buddha‟s last words to his followers were “Be lamps unto
yourselves as all of you must work out your own liberation”.
(ix) Any other relevant point.
Explain any three points.

Buddhism‟s growth during the time of Buddha

(i) Buddhism appealed to many people.
(ii) Those confused with other religions shifted towards Buddhism.
(iii) Buddhist literature played the desired part.
(iv) The importance attached to conduct and values rather than
claims of superiority based on birth, promoted Buddhism.
(v) The emphasis placed on metta and karuna for younger and
weaker than onself drew men and women to Buddhist
teachings.
(vi) Equality.
(vii) Any other relevant point.
Explain any three points.

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29. a) Explain the ideas of Alvars and Nayanars. Elucidate how they Pg.144 -146 4+4=8
established their relations with the states.
Ideas of Alvars and Nayanars.

Alvars and Nayanars initiated a movement against the caste system

(i) They crititisised dominance of Brahmins.
(ii) They tried to reform the system.
(iii) They claimed that their compositions were as important as
Vedas.
(iv) Their anthology „Nalayira Divyaprabandham‟ was often
described as the Tamil Veda.
(v) The most striking feature of these traditions was the
presence of women.
(vi) Andal who saw herself as a beloved of Vishnu.
(vii) Karaikkal ammaiyar a devotee of Shiva.
(viii) Any other relevant point.
(ix) Explain any four points.

Relations with the state.

(i) There were instances to show that they had cordial relations
with the rulers.
(ii) They used to get royal patronage.
(iii) Cholas gave grants for constructing temples of Vishnu and
Shiva.
(iv) Important temples at Thanjavur, and Chidambaram were
constructed under the patronage of Chola rulers.
(v) Chola rulers claimed divine support.
(vi) They proclaimed their own power and status by building
splendid temples.
(vii) These kings also introduced the singing of Tamil hymns.
(viii) They organized them into a text (Tevaram).
(xi) Chola ruler Prantaka I consecrated metal images of Saints-
Appar ,Sambandar and Sundarar in a Shiva temple.
(x) Any other relevant point.
Explain any four points. .

OR

(b) Explain the causes of the growth of Sufism and also explain pg153,158- 4+4=8
the Sufis relations with the state. 159

Causes of the growth of Sufism

(i) Sufism grew in protest against the growing materialism of the
Caliphate as a religious and political institution.
(ii) They were critical of the dogmatic definition of interpreting
Quran and Sunna.
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 intense devotion and love for God.
(iv) They followed the command of the Prophet.
(v) They regarded the Prophet as the perfect human being.
(vi) They sought interpretation of Quran on the basis of their
personal experience.
(vii) By eleventh century, Sufism evolved into a well-developed
movement.
(viii) Any other relevant point.
Explain any four points
Sufis relations with the state
(i) They developed their literature, and Sufi practices.
(ii) A major feature of the Chishti tradition was austerity, including
a distance from worldly power.
(iii) The Sufis accepted unsolicited grants and donation from the
political elites.
(iv) The Sultans in turn set up charitable trust as they gave
endowments for hospices and granted tax free land.
(v) Kings demonstrated their association with Sufis. They also
required legitimation from them.
(vi) The Delhi Sultan resisted the insistence of the ulema on
imposing shariat as state law.
(vii) The Sultans sought out the Sufis- who derived their authority
directly from God.
(viii) Kings often wanted their tombs to be in the vicinity of Sufi
shrines and hospices.
(ix) There were instances of conflict between the sultans and the
Sufis.
(x) Sufi Shaikh was addressed with high-sounding titles like sultan-
ul-mashaikh.
(xi) To assert the authority of sultans and Sufis both expected
certain rituals such as prostration and kissing of the feet.
(xii) Any other relevant point.
Explain any four points

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30 (a) Examine the factors that influenced the implementation of the Pg.228-229 4+4=8
Permanent Settlement in Bengal and its consequences.

Factors that influenced the implementation of the Permanent

Settlement in Bengal
(i) British officials hoped to resolve the problems they had been
facing since the conquest of Bengal.
(ii) The initial demands were very high and zamindars could not
pay.
(iii) Officials felt that agriculture, trade and the revenue resources
of the state could be developed by encouraging investment in
agriculture.
(iv) This could be done by securing rights of property and
permanently fixing the rates of revenue demand.
(v) Permanent revenue demand would be ensure the regular flow
of income for the company.
(vi) Permanent settlement initially curtailed the power of zamindars.
(vii) It would lead to the emergence of a class of yeomen farmers
and rich landowners such farmer would have the capital and
enterprise to improve agriculture.
(viii)The company recognised zamindars as important but wanted to
control and regulate them.
(ix) Zamindars regularly failed to pay the revenue demand. Nutured
by the British, this class wpuld also be loyal to the Company.
(x) Any other relevant point.
Explain any four points

CONSEQUENCES

(i) The East India Company had fixed the revenue that each
zamindar had to pay. The estates of those who failed to pay
were to be auctioned to recover the revenue.
(ii) Zamindars lost their power to organise local justice.
(iii) Zamindars regularly failed to pay the revenue demand.
(iv) Nurtured by the British they would be loyal to the Company.
(v) Unpaid balances accumulated.
(vi) The zamindars‟ troops were disbanded,
(vii) Customs duties abolished,
(viii) Their“cutcheries”(courts) brought under the supervision of a
Collector appointed by the Company.
(ix) Collectorate emerged as an alternative centre of authority, if
restricted what the zamindar could do
(x) Any other relevant point.
Explain any four points

OR

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 (b) „„The jotedars became powerful figures in many areas of Pg. 231 8
North Bengal during the end of the 18th century.‟‟
Examine the statement.
(i) A group of rich peasants were consolidating their position in
the villages.

(ii) Jotedars had acquired vast areas of land – sometimes as much

as several thousand acres.
(iii) They controlled local trade as well as moneylending,
exercising immense power over the poorer cultivators of the
region.
(iv) A large part of their land was cultivated through
sharecroppers. They exercised immense power over the
poor cultivators.
(v) The power of jotedars was more effective than that of
zamindars.
(vi) Jotedars were located in the villages and exercised direct
control over a considerable section of poor villagers.
(vii) They fiercely resisted efforts by zamindars to increase the
jama of the village, prevented zamindari officials from
executing their duties.
(viii) They mobilised raiyat who were dependent on them, and
deliberately delayed payments of revenue to the zamindar.
(ix) Any other relevant point.
Explain any eight points.

SECTION D
(Source-Based Questions) 3x4=12

31 What the silk weavers did Pg. 64 1+1+2

What the silk weavers did Here is an excerpt from the inscription, =4
which is in Sanskrit : Some are intensely attached to music (so)
pleasing to the ear; others, being proud of (the authorship of ) a
hundred excellent biographies, are conversant with wonderful tales;
(others), filled with humility, are absorbed in excellent religious
discourses; ... some excel in their own religious rites; likewise by
others, who were self-possessed, the science of (Vedic) astronomy
was mastered.

(31.1) How was love for music expressed in the inscription? Pg. 64
(1)
It was pleasing to the ear, attachment to music.
Any other relevant point.
Explain any one point.

(31.2) How did individuals demonstrate their mastery in the science Pg. 64
of Vedic astronomy? (1)

Through self-possession the science of (Vedic) astronomy was

mastered.
Any other relevant point.

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 Explain any one point.

(31.3) In what ways did the various talents mentioned in the Pg. 64
inscription contribute to the overall fabric of society? (2)

(i) Development of different skills.

(ii) Development of different occupation.
(iii) Intermixture of tradition/culture
(iv) Promoting a sense of tolerance and harmony
(v) Development of the social values.
(vi)Any other relevant point.
Explain any two points.

32 How tanks were built? 1+1+2

About a tank constructed by Krishnadeva Raya, Paes wrote: The Pg. 177 =4
king made a tank ... at the mouth of two hills so that all the water
which comes from either one side or the other collects there; and,
besides this, water comes to it from more than three leagues
(approximately 15 kilometres) by pipes which run along the lower
parts of the range outside. This water is brought from a lake which
itself overflows into a little river. The tank has three large pillars
handsomely carved with figures; these connect above with certain
pipes by which they get water when they have to irrigate their
gardens and rice-fields. In order to make this tank the said king
broke down a hill ... In the tank I saw so many people at work that
there must have been fifteen or twenty thousand men, looking like
ants.

(32.1)Why did Krishnadeva Raya construct a tank? (1) Pg. 177

(i) For the collection of water.

(ii) To cultivate lands
(iii) To provided water to the city
(iv) Any other relevant point.
Explain any one point.

(32.2)Why did Krishnadeva Raya choose the location at the mouth Pg. 177
of two hills for building the tank? (1)

(i)To receive a regular supply of water from basin of Tungabhadra.

(ii)Water come from three leagues to fill the lake.
(iii)Any other relevant point.
Explain any one point,

(32.3) In what ways was the water from the tanks used? (2) Pg. 177

(i) The water was supplied to the city for domestic use.
(ii) For their gardens and rice-field.
(iii) To the royal center.
(iv) For the purpose of irrigation.

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 (v) Any other relevant point.
Explain any two point.

33 The Nawab has left Pg. 266-267 1+1+2

Another song mourned the plight of the ruler who had to leave his =4
motherland :
Noble and peasant all wept together
and all the world wept and wailed
Alas! The chief has bidden adieu to
his country and gone abroad.

(33.1) What was the immediate impact of the removal of the Pg. 266-267
Nawab? (1)
(i) People of Awadh were unhappy
(ii) They wept
(iii) They wailed.
(iv) Soul had gone out of the body.
(v) They were dissatisfied with the British.
(vi) Any other relevant point.
Explain any one point

(33.2) Why was there emotional upheaval at the dethroning and Pg. 266-267
departure of the Nawab ? (1)

(i) There was upheaval and the people were greatly annoyed.
(ii) Nawab was dethroned on frivolous grounds.
(iii) Awadh annexed.
(iv) He was seen as father figure.
(v) They started believing that the soul left the body.
(vi) Loss of livelihood.
(vii) Dissolution of court culture.
(viii) Any other relevant point.
Explain any one point.

(33.3) How did the annexation of Awadh fit into the British colonial Pg. 266-267
strategy? Explain. (2)

(i) Lord Dalhousie described the kingdom of Awadh as “a cherry

that will drop into our mouth one day”.
(ii) The British felt that the soil there was good for producing indigo
and cotton.
(iii) The region was ideally located to be developed into the principal
market of Upper India.
(iv) By the early 1850s, all the major areas of India had been
conquered: Maratha lands, Doab, the Carnatic, the Punjab
and Bengal.
(v) The takeover of Awadh in 1856 was expected to complete a
process of territorial annexation.
(vi) Any other relevant point.
Explain any two points

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 SECTION E
(Map-Based Questions) 5

34 34.1 On the given political outline map of India (on page 23), locate 3X1=3
and label the following with appropriate symbols :

Pg 2
(i) Dholavira – a Harappan site 1
Pg 33
(ii) Meerut Pillar – a site of Asokan inscription 1 Pg174
(iii) (a) Vijayanagara 1
OR
(iii) (b) Bijapur

Filled in map attached herewith.

(34.2) On the same political outline map of India, two places related Pg275 2
to British control in 1857 are marked as A and B. Identify them and
write their correct names on the lines drawn near them.
Any two Centers under the control of British from the given list.
(A) Delhi
(B) Jhansi

Note : The following questions are for the Visually Impaired

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

34.1 Name any one Harappan site. Pg 2 1

Kalibangan, Banawali, Rakhigarhi, Lothal, Kotdiji, Chanudaro,

Balakot, Dholavira , Nageshwar, Rangpur, Mohenjodaro, Harappa
Any other relevant place.
Mention any one.

34.2 Mention any one Buddhist site. Pg 95 1

Sanchi, Amravati, Nagarjunkonda, Sarnath, Shravasti, Lumbini,

Kushinagar, Bodhgaya.
Any other relevant place.
Mention any one.

34.3(a) Name the capital city of Vijayanagara Empire. Pg 174 1

Hampi/ Vijayanagara
Mention any one.

OR

34.3 (b) Mention any one neighbouring state of the Vijayanagara Pg 174 1
Empire. Mention any one.

Bijapur, Golkonda, Bidar, Ahmadnagar , Berar

Any other relevant place .

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 Mention any one.

34.4 Mention any two cities which were under the British control Pg 275 2
during 1857.

Delhi ,Jhansi, Gwalior, Lucknow, Kanpur

Any other relevant place.
Mention any two.

Please see the attached map

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 Marking Scheme
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encircled. This may also be followed strictly.

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9 If a student has attempted an extra question, the answer of the question deserving more marks
should be retained and the other answer scored out with a note “Extra Question”.

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has to be used. Please do not hesitate to award full marks if the answer deserves it.

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Evaluation” before starting the actual evaluation.

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 SET - 61/3/2
MARKING SCHEME 2024
HISTORY (027) MM:80

S.NO Value Points Pg No. Marks

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

1 (D) 1-(ii),2-(iv),3-(iii),4-(i) Pg.60 &65 1

2 (C) II,I,IV,III Pg.32,50 1

3 (A) I,II and IV are correct Pg.31 1

4 (B) Colin Mackenzie Pg. 171 1

5 (A) Both Assertion(A) and Reason (R) are correct and Reason (R) Pg.128 1
is the correct explanation of Assertion (A)

6 (C) Kalibangan Pg.2 1

7 (D) I,II,and IV are correct Pg. 19 1

8 (B) Mathura school of art Pg.103 1

(B) Sutta Pitaka (for the Visually Impaired Candidates) Pg.86 1

9 (C) Chennakeshava Temple- Belur Pg. 172 1

10 (D) Poona Pg. 276 1

11 (A) Polaj Pg.214 1

12 (A)1-(iv),2-(iii),3-(ii),4-(i) Pg.117- 1
118&122

13 (C) 1-(ii),2-(iii),3-(iv),4-(i) Pg.262 1

14 (C) V.S.Sukthankar Pg.54 1

15 (B) Mirabai-Rajasthan Pg. 164 1

16 (D) Lohanis Pg. 210 1

17 (C) Gopal Krishna Gokhale Pg.287 1

18 (D) I,III and IV Pg. 334 1

19 (C) Jawaharlal Nehru Pg.322,323 1

20 (D) Subhadra Kumari Chauhan Pg.283 1

21 (D) A Series of „Praja Mandals‟were established in Princely States Pg.303 1

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 Section B
(Short-Answer Type Questions) 6x3=18

22. (a) Describe the role of Gandhiji as a social reformer. Pg.294-295 3

(i) Gandhi worked to eradicate social evils.

(ii) He worked against untouchability.
(iii)He spoke against child marriage.
(iv) He worked for Hindu-Muslim unity.
(v) He promoted Khadi and Swadeshi.
(vi) Indian of one faith had also to cultivate a genuine tolerance for
Indians of another faith.
(vii) Gandhi ji also give emphasis that Indians had to learn to
become self-reliant.
(viii) Any other relevant point.
Explain any three points.

OR

(b) Explain the activities of the national movement in India during Pg.287 3
1905 to 1907.

(i) India, though colony, yet far more active in political scene.
(ii) Indian National Congress had many branches in different
towns and cities.
(iii) Swadeshi Movement of 1905 – 07 had broadened its appeal
among the middle classes.
(iv) This movement had thrown up some towering leaders–Lal
Bal and Pal on the scene of India.
(v) The alliteration conveying the all India character of their
struggle, since their native place provinces were very
different from one another.
(vi) Where these leaders advocated militant opposition to colonial
rule, there was a group of „moderates‟ who preferred a more
gradual and persuasive approach.
(vii) Among these Moderates was Gandhiji‟s acknowledged
political mentor, Gopal Krishna Gokhale as well as
Mohammad Ali Jinnah. They asked for Swaraj.
(viii) Any other relevant point.
Explain any three points.

23 Explain any three sources on which the histories of Gupta rulers Pg. 36-45 3
have been reconstructed.

(i) Major source of literature.

(ii) Available coins. –Coin of Samudra Gupta Veenavadan
(iii) Inscriptional evidence.–Pryaag Prashasti of Harishen
(iv) Puranas-
(V) Smriti

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 (Vi) Dharmshastra
(vii) Archaeological sources.
(viii) Any other relevant point.
Explain any three points.

24 Explain the main features of Al-Biruni‟s travels in India. (Pg. 3

(i) Al Biruni arrived in India in the 11th century with Mahmud of 116,117,124
Ghazni I
(ii) He spent a few years in the Punjab region.
(iii) He decided rather to document the civilian and scholarly
aspects of Hindu life,examining culture, science, and religion.
(iv) The Indian culture attracted him and he learnt Sanskrit.
(v) He studied Indian philosophy.
(vi) He toured large portions of India and studied the Socio-
economic condition of this land.
(vii) He spent time with Brahmin priests and scholars learning
Sanskrit.
(viii Any other relevant point.
Explain any three points

25 Explain how the forest dwellers earned their livelihood during the 3
16th and 17th centuries. Pg. 208

(i) Forest dwellers were termed jangali in contemporary texts.

(ii) Their livelihood came from the gathering of forest produce,
hunting and shifting agriculture.
(iii) These activities were largely season specific.
(iv) Among the Bhils, for example, spring was reserved for
collecting forest produce, summer for fishing, the monsoon
months for cultivation, and autumn and winter for hunting.
(v) Such a sequence presumed and perpetuated mobility, which
was a distinctive feature of tribes.
(vi) For the state, the forest was a subversive place – a place of
refuge (mawas) for troublemakers.
(vii) Any other relevant point.
Explain any three points.

26. (a) Explain the early contributions of Mahatma Gandhi in India. Pg.287-289 3

(i) The India that Mahatma Gandhi came back to in 1915 was
rather different from the one that he had left in 1893.
(ii) On Gokhale‟s advice, Gandhiji spent a year travelling around
British India, getting to know the land and its peoples.
(iii) His first major public appearance was at the opening of the
Banaras Hindu University (BHU) in February 1916.
(iv) Gandhiji charged the Indian elite with a lack of concern for the
labouring poor.
(v) Gandhiji chose instead to remind those present of the peasants

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 and workers who constituted a majority of the Indian
population,
(vi) He was approached by a peasant from Champaran in Bihar,
who told him about the harsh treatment of peasants by British
indigo planters.
(vii) Gandhiji was involved in two campaigns in his home state of
Gujarat.
(viii) He intervened in a labour dispute in Ahmedabad, demanding
better working conditions for the textile mill workers.
(ix) He joined peasants in Kheda in asking the state for the
remission of taxes following the failure of their harvest.
(x) These initiatives in Champaran, Ahmedabad and Kheda marked
Gandhiji out as a nationalist with a deep sympathy for the poor.
(xi) Rowlatt Satyagrah.
(xii) Any other relevant point.
Explain any three points.

OR

(b) Explain the role of Gandhiji in the Non-Cooperation Pg.289-294 3

Movement.

(i) Gandhiji called for a countrywide campaign against the “Rowlatt

Act”.
(ii) In towns across North and West India, life came to a standstill,
as shops shut down and schools closed in response to the
bandh call
(iii) Jallianwala Bagh massacre happened.
(iv) The Rowlatt satyagraha that made Gandhiji a truly national
leader.
(v) Hindus and Muslims could collectively bring an end to colonial
rule.
(vi) Louis Fischer, “became the name of an epoch in the life of India
and of Gandhiji.
(vi) Non-cooperation was negative enough to be peaceful but
positive enough to be effective.
(vi) It entailed denial, renunciation, and self-discipline.
(vii) It was training for self-rule.
(vii) As a consequence of the Non-Cooperation Movement the
British Raj was shaken to its foundations for the first time.
(viii) During the Non-Cooperation Movement thousands of Indians
were put in jail.
(ix) Gandhiji became a great patriot and a leader.in the eyes of
millions of countrymen.
(x) Gandhiji had transformed Indian nationalism.
(xi) Any other relevant point.
Explain any three points.

27 Why did Vallabh Bhai Patel remark that the British element is gone, Pg. 328 3
but they have left the mischief behind?

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 (i) In the meeting of the Constituent Assembly, Sardar Vallabhbhai
Patel had said that the British had done their mischief while
leaving and had created many problems.
(ii) While leaving, the British raised the issue of separate
electorates.
(iv) Patel said, “It is not only for my benefit but it is also for your
benefit that we forget the past.
(v) The British left, but while leaving they sowed the seeds of divide
and rule.
(vi) When the British presented this idea they did not expect that
they would have to go so soon.
(vii) They wanted it for their easy administration.
(viii) Any other relevant point.
Explain any three points.

Section C
(Long-Answer Type Questions) 3x8=24

28 (a) Examine how the Buddhist Stupa at Amravati fell to ruins and 8
the Sanchi Stupa survived. Pg.
83,98,99
(i) Each stupa had a history of its own, so as the history of
Amaravati.
(ii) In 1796, when a local raja wanted to build a palace/ temple, he
came across stupa ruins at Amravati.
(iii) Some years later Colin Mackenzie visited the site.
(iv) He found many pieces of sculpture and he made detailed
drawings.
(v) In 1854 Walter Elliot visited Amaravati.
(vi) He discovered the remains of western gateway.
(vii) He found Amaravati was one of the largest magnificent stupas.
(viii) By 1850s the slabs from Amravati began to be taken to
different places.
(ix) Even new officials of the area continued to remove sculptures.
(x) In this way Amaravati fell to ruins.
(xi) One of the few men who had a different point of view was an
archaeologist named H.H. Cole believed that museums
should have plaster-cast facsimiles of sculpture, whereas the
originals should remain where they had been found.
(xii) Unfortunately, Cole did not succeed in convincing the
authorities about Amaravati, although his plea for in situ
preservation was adopted in the case of Sanchi.
(xiii) Amaravati was discovered before scholars understood the
value of the finds and realised how critical it was to preserve
things where they had been found instead of removing them
from the site.
(xiv) When Sanchi was “discovered” in 1818, three of its four
gateways were still standing, the fourth was lying on the spot
where it had fallen and the mound was in good condition.

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 (xv) It was suggested that the gateway be taken to either Paris or
London.
(xvi) A number of factors helped to keep Sanchi as it was, and so it
stands.
(xvii) The Begums of Bhopal- Sultan Jahan and Shahjehan Begum
helped in preservation of Stupa of sanchi.
(xviii) The Mahachaitya at Amaravati is now just an insignificant little
mound, totally denuded of its former glory.
(vix) Any other relevant point.
Explain any eight points.

OR

(b) Examine the growth of Puranic Hinduism. Pg. 104,105 8

(i) Puranic traditions of Hinduism began to grow alongside Jainism

and Buddhism.
(ii) Vaishnavism is a form of Hinduism within which Vishnu was
worshipped as the principal deity
(iii) Shaivism is a tradition within which Shiva was regarded as the
chief God.
(iv) In Hinduism there was growing emphasis on the worship of a
chosen deity.
(v) In such worship the bond between the devotee and the God
was visualised as one of love and devotion, or bhakti.
(vi) In the case of Vaishnavism, cults developed around the various
avatars or incarnations of the deity.
(vii) Ten avatars were recognised within the tradition.
(viii) These were forms that the deity was believed to have assumed
in order to save the world whenever it was threatened by
disorder and destruction because of the dominance of evil
forces.
(ix) Some of these forms were represented in sculptures, as were
other deities. Shiva, for instance, was symbolised by the linga,
although he was occasionally represented in human form too.
(x) All such representations depicted a complex set of ideas about
the deities and their attributes through symbols such as
headdresses, ornaments and ayudhas etc. – weapons or
auspicious objects the deities hold in their hands – how they
are seated, etc.
(xi) Many stories of Pauranic Hinduism are given in the Puranas.
(xii) Any other relevant point.
Explain any eight points.

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29. (a) Examine the factors that influenced the implementation of the Pg.228-229 4+4=8
Permanent Settlement in Bengal and its consequences.

Factors that influenced the implementation of the Permanent

Settlement in Bengal
(i) British officials hoped to resolve the problems they had been
facing since the conquest of Bengal.
(ii) The initial demands were very high and zamindars could not
pay.
(iii) Officials felt that agriculture, trade and the revenue resources
of the state could be developed by encouraging investment in
agriculture.
(iv) This could be done by securing rights of property and
permanently fixing the rates of revenue demand.
(v) Permanent revenue demand would ensure the regular flow of
income for the company.
(vi) Permanent settlement initially curtailed the power of zamindars.
(vii) It would lead to the emergence of a class of yeomen farmers
and rich landowners such farmer would have the capital and
enterprise to improve agriculture.
(viii)The company recognised zamindars as important but wanted to
control and regulate them.
(ix) Zamindars regularly failed to pay the revenue demand. Nutured
by the British, this class wpuld also be loyal to the Company.
(x) Any other relevant point.
Explain any four points

CONSEQUENCES

(i) The East India Company had fixed the revenue that each
zamindar had to pay. The estates of those who failed to pay
were to be auctioned to recover the revenue.
(ii) Zamindars lost their power to organise local justice.
(iii) Zamindars regularly failed to pay the revenue demand.
(iv) Nurtured by the British they be loyal to the Company.
(v) Unpaid balances accumulated.
(vi) The zamindars‟ troops were disbanded,
(vii) Customs duties abolished,
(viii) Their“cutcheries”(courts) brought under the supervision of a
Collector appointed by the Company.
(ix) Collectorate emerged as an alternative centre of authority, if
restricted what the zamindar could do
(x) Any other relevant point.
Explain any four points

OR

(b) „„The jotedars became powerful figures in many areas of Pg. 231 8
North Bengal during the end of the 18th century.‟‟
Examine the statement.
(i) A group of rich peasants were consolidating their position in
the villages.

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 (ii) Jotedars had acquired vast areas of land – sometimes as much
as several thousand acres.
(iii) They controlled local trade as well as moneylending,
exercising immense power over the poorer cultivators of the
region.
(iv) A large part of their land was cultivated through
sharecroppers. They exercised immense power over the
poor cultivators.
(v) The power of jotedars was more effective than that of
zamindars.
(vi) Jotedars were located in the villages and exercised direct
control over a considerable section of poor villagers.
(vii) They fiercely resisted efforts by zamindars to increase the
jama of the village, prevented zamindari officials from
executing their duties.
(viii) They mobilised raiyat who were dependent on them, and
deliberately delayed payments of revenue to the zamindar.
(ix) Any other relevant point.
Explain any eight points.

30 (a) Explain the ideas of Alvars and Nayanars. Elucidate how they Pg.144 -146 4+4=8
established their relations with the states.
Ideas of Alvars and Nayanars.
(i) Alvars and Nayanars initiated a movement against the caste
system
(ii) They criticised dominance of Brahmins.
(iii) They tried to reform the system.
(iv) They claimed that their compositions were as important as
Vedas.
(iv) Their anthology „Nalayira Divyaprabandham‟ was often
described as the Tamil Veda.
(v) The most striking feature of these traditions was the presence
of women.
(vi) Andal who saw herself as a beloved of Vishnu in Alvars
(vii) Karaikkal Ammaiyar ,a devotee of Shiva in Nayanars
(viii) Any other relevant point.
Explain any four points

Relations with the state.

(i) There were instances to show that they had cordial relations
with the rulers.
(ii) They used to get royal patronage.
(iii) Cholas gave grants for constructing temples of Vishnu and
Shiva.
(iv) Important temples at Thanjavur, and Chidambaram were
constructed under the patronage of Chola rulers.
(v) Chola rulers claimed divine support.
(vi) They proclaimed their own power and status by building
splendid temples.
(vii) These kings also introduced the singing of Tamil hymns
(viii) They organized them into a text (Tevaram).
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 ,Sambandar and Sundarar in a Shiva temple.
(x) Any other relevant point.
Explain any four points.

OR

(b) Explain the causes of the growth of Sufism and also explain Pg 153,158- 4+4=8
the Sufis relations with the state. 159
Causes of the growth of Sufism
(i) Sufism grew in protest against the growing materialism of the
Caliphate as a religious and political institution.
(ii) They were critical of the dogmatic definition of interpreting
Quran and Sunna.
(iii) Instead they laid emphasis on seeking salvation through
intense devotion and love for God.
(iv) They followed the command and command of the Prophet.
(v) They regarded the Prophet as the perfect human being.
(vi) They sought interpretation of Quran on the basis of their
personal experience.
(vii) By eleventh century, Sufism evolved into a well-developed
movement.
(viii) Any other relevant point.
Explain any four points.
Sufis relations with the state

(i) They developed their literature, and Sufi practices.

(ii) A major feature of the Chishti tradition was austerity, including
a distance from worldly power.
(iii) The Sufis accepted unsolicited grants and donation from the
political elites.
(iv) The Sultans in turns set up charitable trust as endowments for
hospices and granted tax free land.
(v) Kings did not simply need to demonstrate their association with
Sufis, they also required legitimation from them.
(vi) The Delhi Sultan, they resisted the insistence of the ulema on
imposing shariat as state law.
(vii) The Sultans sought out the Sufis- who derived their authority
directly from God.
(viii) Kings often wanted their tombs to be in the vicinity of Sufi
shrines and hospices.
(ix) There were instances of conflict between the sultans and the
Sufis.
(x) Sufi shaikh was addressed with high-sounding titles. For
example, the disciples of Nizamuddin Auliya addressed him as
sultan-ul-mashaikh
(xi) To assert the authority of sultans and Sufis both expected
certain rituals such as prostration and kissing of the feet.
(xii) Any other relevant point.
Explain any four points

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 SECTION D
(Source-Based Questions) 3x4=12

31 How tanks were built? Pg. 177 1+1+2

About a tank constructed by Krishnadeva Raya, Paes wrote: The =4
king made a tank ... at the mouth of two hills so that all the water
which comes from either one side or the other collects there; and,
besides this, water comes to it from more than three leagues
(approximately 15 kilometres) by pipes which run along the lower
parts of the range outside. This water is brought from a lake which
itself overflows into a little river. The tank has three large pillars
handsomely carved with figures; these connect above with certain
pipes by which they get water when they have to irrigate their
gardens and rice-fields. In order to make this tank the said king
broke down a hill ... In the tank I saw so many people at work that
there must have been fifteen or twenty thousand men, looking like
ants .

(31.1) Why did Krishnadeva Raya construct a tank? (1) Pg. 177

(i) For the collection of water.

(ii) To cultivate lands
(iii) To provided water to the city
(iv) Any other relevant point.
Explain any one point.

(31.2) Why did Krishnadeva Raya choose the location at the mouth Pg. 177
of two hills for building the tank? (1)

(i) To receive a regular supply of water from basin of Tungabhadra.

(ii) Water came from 3 leagues to fill the lake.
(iii) Any other relevant point
Explain Any one point

(31.3) In what ways was the water from the tanks used? (2) Pg. 177
(i) The water was supplied to the city for domestic use.
(ii) For their gardens and rice-field.
(iii) To the royal center.
(iv) For the purpose of irrigation.
(v) Any other relevant point
Explain any one point

32 What the silk weavers did Pg. 64 1+1+2

What the silk weavers did Here is an excerpt from the inscription, =4
which is in Sanskrit : Some are intensely attached to music (so)
pleasing to the ear; others, being proud of (the authorship of ) a
hundred excellent biographies, are conversant with wonderful tales;
(others), filled with humility, are absorbed in excellent religious
discourses; ... some excel in their own religious rites; likewise by
others, who were self-possessed, the science of (Vedic) astronomy
was mastered.

(32.1) How was love for music expressed in the inscription? (1) Pg. 64

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 (i) It was pleasing to the ear,attachment to music .
(ii) Any other relevant point
Explain any one point

(32.2) How did individuals demonstrate their mastery in the science Pg. 64
of Vedic astronomy? (1)

(i) Through self-possession the science of (vedic) astronomy

was mastered
(ii) Any other relevant point
Explain any one point

(32.3) In what ways did the various talents mentioned in the Pg. 64
inscription contribute to the overall fabric of society? (2)

(i) Development of different skills.

(ii) Development of different occupation.
(iii) Intermixture of tradition/culture
(iv) Promoting a sense of tolerance and harmony
(v) Development of the social values.
(vi) Any other relevant point
Explain any two points

33 The Nawab has left Pg. 266-267 1+1+2

Another song mourned the plight of the ruler who had to leave his =4
motherland :
Noble and peasant all wept together
and all the world wept and wailed
Alas! The chief has bidden adieu to
his country and gone abroad.

(33.1) What was the immediate impact of the removal of the Pg. 266-267
Nawab? (1)

(i) People of Awadh were unhappy

(ii) They wept
(iii) They wailed.
(iv) Soul had gone out of the body.
(v) They were dissatisfied with the British.
vi) Any other relevant point
Explain any one point.

(33.2) Why was there emotional upheaval at the dethroning and Pg. 266-267
departure of the Nawab ? (1)

(i) There was upheaval and the people were greatly annoyed.
(ii) Nawab was dethroned on frivolous grounds.
(iii) Awadh annexed.
(iv) He was seen as father figure.
(v) They started believing that the soul left the body.
(vi) Loss of livelihood.

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 (vii) Dissolution of court culture.
(viii) Any other relevant point
Explain any one point.

(33.3) How did the annexation of Awadh fit into the British Pg. 266-267
colonial strategy? Explain. (2)

(i) Lord Dalhousie described the kingdom of Awadh as “a cherry

that will drop into our mouth one day”.
(ii) The British felt that the soil there was good for producing indigo
and cotton.
(iii) The region was ideally located to be developed into the principal
market of Upper India.
(iv) By the early 1850s, all the major areas of India had been
conquered: Maratha lands, Doab, the Carnatic, the Punjab and
Bengal.
(v) The takeover of Awadh in 1856 was expected to complete a
process of territorial annexation.
(vi) Any other relevant point
Explain any one point.

SECTION E
(Map-Based Questions) 5

34. On the given political outline map of India (on page 23), locate and 3X1=3
label the following with appropriate symbols :

(i) Dholavira – a Harappan site 1 Pg 2

(ii) Meerut Pillar – a site of Asokan inscription 1 Pg 33
(iii) (a) Vijayanagara 1 Pg 174
OR
(iii) (b) Bijapur

Filled in map attached herewith.

34.1 On the given political outline map of India (on page 23), locate Pg 305 3
and label the following with appropriate symbols :

(i) Dholavira – a Harappan site 1

(ii) Meerut Pillar – a site of Asokan inscription 1
(iii) (a) Vijayanagara 1
OR
(iii) (b) Bijapur

Filled in map attached herewith.

(34.2) On the same political outline map of India, two places related 2
to British control in 1857 are marked as A and B. Identify them and
write their correct names on the lines drawn near them.

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 Any two Centers under the control of British from the given list.
(A) Delhi
(B) Jhansi

Note : The following questions are for the Visually Impaired

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

34.1 Name any one Harappan site. Pg 2 1

Kalibangan, Banawali, Rakhigarhi, Lothal, Kotdiji, Chanudaro,

Balakot, Dholavira , Nageshwar, Rangpur, Mohenjodaro, Harappa
Any other relevant place.
Mention any one.

34.2 Mention any one Buddhist site. Pg 95 1

Sanchi, Amravati, Nagarjunkonda, Sarnath, Shravasti, Lumbini,

Kushinagar, Bodhgaya.
Any other relevant place.
Mention any one.

OR

34.3(a) Name the capital city of Vijayanagara Empire. Pg 174 1

Hampi/ Vijayanagara
Mention any one.

34.3 (b) Mention any one neighbouring state of the Vijayanagara Pg 174 1
Empire. Mention any one.

Bijapur, Golkonda, Bidar, Ahmadnagar , Berar

Any other relevant place .
Mention any one.

34.4 Mention any two cities which were under the British control Pg 275 2
during 1857.

Delhi ,Jhansi, Gwalior, Lucknow, Kanpur

Any other relevant place.
Mention any two.

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12 Every examiner has to necessarily do evaluation work for full working hours i.e., 8 hours every
day and evaluate 20 answer books per day in main subjects and 25 answer books per day in
other subjects (Details are given in Spot Guidelines).

13 Ensure that you do not make the following common types of errors committed by the Examiner in
the past:-
● Leaving the answer or part thereof unassessed in an answer book.
● Giving more marks for an answer than assigned to it.
● Wrong totaling of marks awarded on an answer.
● Wrong transfer of marks from the inside pages of the answer book to the title page.
● Wrong question wise totaling on the title page.
● Wrong totaling of marks of the two columns on the title page.
● Wrong grand total.
● Marks in words and figures not tallying/not same.
● Wrong transfer of marks from the answer book to online award list.
● Answers marked as correct, but marks not awarded. (Ensure that the right tick mark is
correctly and clearly indicated. It should merely be a line. Same is with the „x‟ for incorrect
answers.)
● Half or a part of the answer marked correct and the rest as wrong, but no marks awarded.

14 While evaluating the answer books, if the answer is found to be totally incorrect, it should be
marked as cross (x) and awarded zero (0)Marks.

15 Any un-assessed portion, non-carrying over of marks to the title page, or totaling error detected
by the candidate shall damage the prestige of all the personnel engaged in the evaluation work
as also of the Board. Hence, in order to uphold the prestige of all concerned, it is again reiterated
that the instructions be followed meticulously and judiciously

16 The Examiners should acquaint themselves with the guidelines given in the “Guidelines for spot
Evaluation” before starting the actual evaluation.

17 Every Examiner shall also ensure that all the answers are evaluated, marks carried over to the
title page, correctly totaled and written in figures and words.

18 The candidates are entitled to obtain a photocopy of the Answer Book on request on payment of
the prescribed processing fee. All Examiners/Additional Head Examiners/Head Examiners are
once again reminded that they must ensure that evaluation is carried out strictly as per value
points for each answer as given in the Marking Scheme.

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MARKING SCHEME 2024
HISTORY (027) MM:80
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S.NO Value Points Pg No. Marks
SECTION A
(Multiple Choice Type Questions) 21x1=21

1 (A) I,II and IV are correct Pg.31 1

2 (C) II,I,IV,III Pg.32,50 1

3 (B) Mathura school of art Pg.103,86 1

(B) Sutta Pitaka (for the Visually Impaired Candidates)

4 (C) Kalibangan Pg.2 1

5 (D) I,II and IV are correct Pg.19 1

6 (A) Both Assertion(A) and Reason (R) are correct and Reason (R) Pg.128 1
is the correct explanation of Assertion (A)

7 (B) Colin Mackenzie Pg. 171 1

8 (D) 1-(ii),2-(iv),3-(iii),4-(i) Pg.60 &65 1

9 (C) Chennakeshava Temple -Belur Pg. 172 1

10 (C) V.S.Sukthankar Pg.54 1

11 (A) Polaj Pg.214 1

12 (A)1-(iv),2-(iii),3-(ii),4-(i) Pg.117- 1
118&122

13 (D) Poona Pg. 276 1

14 (C) 1-(ii),2-(iii),3-(iv),4-(i) Pg.262 1

15 (D) Lohanis Pg. 210 1

16 (B) Mirabai-Rajasthan Pg.164 1

17 (C) Gopal Krishna Gokhale Pg.287 1

18 (D) Subhadra Kumari Chauhan Pg.283 1

19 (C) Jawaharlal Nehru Pg.322,323 1

20 (D) I,III and IV Pg. 334 1

21 (D) A Series of „Praja Mandals‟were established in Princely States Pg.303 1

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 Section B
(Short-Answer Type Questions) 6x3=24

22 (a) Explain the methods of irrigation used by the Harappans at (Pg.3-4 ) 3

different sites.

(i) Most Harappan sites are located in semi-arid lands, where

irrigation was probably required for agriculture.
(ii) For irrigation, traces of canals have been found at Shortughai in
Afghanistan , but not in Punjab or Sindh.
(iii) Water drawn from wells used for irrigation.
(iv) Water reservoirs were found in Dholavira for the purpose of
irrigation or to store water for agriculture.
(v) Any other relevant point.
Explain any three points.

OR

(b) Explain how burials help in understanding the social and (Pg.9 ) 3
economic differences amongst the people in Harappan civilization.
(i) The dead were laid in pits.
(ii) Sometimes pits had differences.
(iii) Some rich people left a hollowed out space along the head
lined with bricks.
(iv) Some graves contained pottery and ornaments.
(v) Jewellery has been found in graves of both men and women.
(vi) In some cases the dead were buried with copper mirror.
(vii) It appears that Harappans did not believe in burying precious
things with the dead.
(viii) Any other relevant point.
Explain any three points.

23 Analyse any three limitations of inscriptional evidences. (Pg. 48-49) 3

(i) Letters are very faintly engraved, and thus reconstructions are
uncertain.
(ii) Inscriptions may be damaged or letters missing.
(iii) It is not always easy to be sure about the exact meaning of the
words used in inscriptions.
(iv) Not all have been deciphered, published and translated.
(v) There is another, perhaps more fundamental, problem
(vii) Not everything considered politically or economically
significant was necessarily recorded in the inscriptions.
(vi) The content of inscriptions projects the perspective of the
person(s) who commissioned them.
(v) Any other relevant point.
Explain any three points.

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24 Explain what Ibn Battuta had described about the system of (Pg. 129) 3
communication during the 14th century.
(i) Ibn Battuta was amazed by the efficiency of the postal
system in India
(ii) It allowed merchants to send information
(iii) Remit credit across long distances,
(iv) To dispatch goods required at short notice.
(v) It took fifty days to reach Delhi from Sind, the news reports
of spies would reach the Sultan through the postal system in
just five days.
(vi) The postal system is of two kinds. The horsepost was called
uluq.
(vii) It is run by royal horses stationed at a distance of every four
miles.
(viii) The foot-post called dawa, that is one-third of a mile .
(ix) At every third of a mile there is a well-populated village,
outside which are three pavilions in which sit men with
girded loins ready to start.
(x) Each of them carries a rod, two cubits in length, with copper
bells at the top.
(xi) When the courier starts from the city he holds the letter in
one hand and the rod with its bells on the other.
(xii) He runs as fast as he can.
(xiii) When the men in the pavilion hear the ringing of the bell they
get ready.
(xiv) As soon as the courier reaches them, one of them takes the
letter from his hand and runs at top speed shaking the rod all
the while until he reaches the next dawa.
(xv) The same process continues till the letter reaches its
destination
(xvi) The foot-post is quicker than the horse-post; and often used
to transport the fruits of Khurasan which are much desired in
India.
(xvii) Any other relevant point.
Explain any 3 points.

25 Examine the role played by Zamindars in Mughal India. (Pg 211- 3

213)
(i) Zamindars were landlords who enjoyed certain social and
economic privileges.
(ii) Caste was one factor for their elevated status.
(iii) They performed certain services (khidmat) on behalf of the
State.
(iv) They collected taxes from the peasants etc.and were powerful.
(v) The zamindars held extensive personal lands termed milkiyat
(property).
(vi) Milkiyat lands were cultivated for the private use of zamindars,
often with the of hired labour.
(vii) Most of the zamindars had fortresses as well as an armed
Contingent.

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 (viii) Zamindars came from upper caste as well as so called
Intermediate castes.
(ix) Contemporary documents give an impression that conquest
may have been the source of the origin of some zamindaris.
(xi) The dispossession of weaker people was a way of expanding
zamindari.
(xii) Zamindars spearheaded the colonisation of agricultural land,
and helped in settling cultivators.
(xiii) Zamindars sold the produce from their milkiyat lands.
(xiv) Zamindars often established markets (haats) to which
peasants also came to sell their produce.
(xv) Relationship between the zamindar and peasant had an
element of reciprocity, paternalism and patronage.
(xvi) Zamindars often received the support of the peasantry in their
struggle against the State.
(xvii) They were not exploitative towards the peasants according the
the bhakti saints.
(xviii) They were a part of the village panchayats.
(xix) Zamindars helped peasants in times of distress,
(xx) Any other relevant point.
Explain any three points

26 (Pg307-313) 3
(a) Describe any three sources to know about Gandhiji.
(i) Writings and speeches of Mahatma Gandhi and his
contemporaries.
(ii) Letters written by Gandhiji and his contemporaries.
(iii) Journals like Harijan
(iv) Autobiographies and Biographies.
(v) Government record/Police records.
(vi) Fortnightly reports prepared by the Home Department.
(vii) Newspapers published in English.
(viii) Newspapers published in other languages.
(viii) Any other relevant point.
Explain any three points

OR

(b) Describe the role of Gandhiji in the Salt Satyagraha. (Pg 295- 3
300 )
(i) Gandhiji announced to lead a march to break the salt law.
(ii) Dandi March .
(ii) Civilians disobeyed the order of the British.
(iii) He asked local officials to resign from government jobs and join

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 the freedom struggle.
(iv) He told the upper castes to change their attitude towards the
untouchables.
(v) People of all communities must unite to get Swaraj.
(vi) Boycott of British goods.
(vii) Protest by the masses on a large scale.
(viii) Participation of women on a large scale.
(ix) Swadeshi Movement.
(x) Any other relevant point.
Explain any three points.

27 Explain the three lists of subjects provided by the Draft Pg 334 3

Constitution.

(i) Union List: Under control of Centre.

(ii) State List: Under control of the State.
(iii)Concurrent List: Under legislation of Centre and State.
(iv) Many more items were placed under exclusive Union control.
(v) The Union also had control of minerals and key industries.
(vi) Article 356 gave the Centre the powers to take over a state
administration on the recommendation of the Governor.
(vii) Any other relevant point.
Explain any three points..

Section C
(Long-Answer Type Questions) 3x8=24

28 (a) Explain the life and teachings of Kabir. Pg 161- 163 8

(i) Kabir was born a Hindu and raised in a family of Muslim

weavers.
(ii) Kabir was a nirguna saint.
(iii) Influenced by both Bhakti and Sufi ideals.
(iv) Kabir‟s verses are compiled in The Kabir Bijak, Kabir
Granthavali and the Adi Granth Sahib.
(v) Kabir‟s poems are found in several languages and dialects.
(vi) Some are composed in the language of nirguna poets, the sant
bhasha.
(vii) Ulatbansi ((upside-down sayings),
(viii) Kabir‟s mystical experiences describe the Ultimate Reality.
(ix) Kabir described the Ultimate Reality on the basis of Islamic,
Vedantic and Yogic traditions,
(x) Diverse as well as conflicting ideas are expressed in these
Poems.
(xi) His poems draw on Islamic ideas- monotheism and iconoclasm
(xii) He used concept of zikr and ishq and nam-simaran,
(xiii) He was against the caste system,

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 (xiv) He was critical of rituals and idol worship.
(xv) He was equally critical of Hinduism and Islam.
(xvi) Kabir is a source of inspiration for many people even today .
(xvii) The verses attributed to Kabir use the words guru and satguru.
(xviii) Any other relevant point.
Explain any eight points..

OR

(b) Explain the life and teachings of Baba Guru Nanak Dev ji. (Pg 163- 8
164)
(i) Guru Nanak advocated Nirguna Bhakti.
(ii) He refused the external practices of the religion.
(iii) He rejected sacrifices, ritual baths,image worship.
(iv) He rejected scriptures of both Hindus and Muslims.
(v) For him Absolute or Rab had no gender or form.
(vi) He proposed that the way to connect to the divine (by
remembering and repeating the name of Rab.
(vii) He set up rules for congregational worship (Sangat).
(viii) He expressed his ideas through hymns called Shabad.
(ix) Baba Guru Nanak would sing his compositions in various ragas
while his attendant Mardana played rabab.
(x) His hymns are compiled in Adi Granth Sahib.
(xi) Baba Guru Nanak didn‟t wish to establish a new religion, after
his death his followers consolidated his own practices.
(xii) They distinguished themselves from both Hindus and Muslims
(xiii) Any other relevant point.
Explain any eight points.

29 (a) Explain the ideas of Alvars and Nayanars. Elucidate how (Pg.144 - 4+4=8
they established their relations with the states. 146)

Ideas of Alvars and Nayanars.

(i) Alvars and Nayanars initiated a movement against the caste
system
(ii) They criticised dominance of Brahmins.
(iii) They tried to reform the system.
(iv) They claimed that their compositions were as important as
Vedas.
(v) Their anthology „Nalayira Divyaprabandham‟ was often
described as the Tamil Veda.
(vi) The most striking feature of these traditions was the presence
of women.
(vii) Andal who saw herself as a beloved of Vishnu in Alvars.
(viii) Karaikkal ammaiyar ,a devotee of Shiva in Nayanars.
(viv) Any other relevant point.
Explain Any four points

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 Relations with the state.
(i) There were instances to show that they had cordial relations
with the rulers.
(ii) They used to get royal patronage.
(iii) Cholas gave grants for constructing temples of Vishnu and
Shiva.
(iv) Important temples at Thanjavur, and Chidambaram were
constructed under the patronage of Chola rulers.
(v) Chola rulers claimed divine support.
(vi) They proclaimed their own power and status by building
splendid temples.
(vii) These kings also introduced the singing of Tamil hymns.
(viii) They organized them into a text (Tevaram).
(ix) Chola ruler Prantaka I consecrated metal images of saint
Appar ,Sambandar and Sundarar in a Shiva temple.
(x) Any other relevant point.
Explain Any four points.

OR

((b) Explain the causes of the growth of Sufism and also explain Pg 153,158 4+4=8
the Sufis relations with the state. -159

Causes of the growth of Sufism

(i) Sufism grew in protest against the growing materialism of the
Caliphate as a religious and political institution.
(ii) They were critical of the dogmatic definition of interpreting
Quran and Sunna.
(iii) Instead they laid emphasis on seeking salvation through
intense devotion and love for God.
(iv) They followed the command of the Prophet.
(v) They regarded the Prophet as the perfect human being.
(vi) They sought interpretation of Quran on the basis of their
personal experience.
(vii) By eleventh century, Sufism evolved into a well-developed
movement.
(viii) Any other relevant point.
Explain any four points
Sufis relations with the state
(i) They developed their literature, and Sufi practices.
(ii) A major feature of the Chishti tradition was austerity, including
a distance from worldly power.
(iii) The Sufis accepted unsolicited grants and donation from the
political elites.
(iv) The Sultans in turn set up charitable trust as they gave
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 (v) Kings demonstrated their association with Sufis. They also
required legitimation from them.
(vi) The Delhi Sultan resisted the insistence of the ulema on
imposing shariat as state law.
(vii) The Sultans sought out the Sufis- who derived their authority
directly from God.
(viii) Kings often wanted their tombs to be in the vicinity of Sufi
shrines and hospices.
(ix) There were instances of conflict between the sultans and the
Sufis.
(x) Sufi Shaikh was addressed with high-sounding titles like
Sultan-Ul-Mashaikh.
(xi) To assert the authority of sultans and Sufis both expected
certain rituals such as prostration and kissing of the feet.
(xii) Any other relevant point.
Explain any four points.

30 (a) Examine the factors that influenced the implementation of the Pg.228-229 4+4=8
Permanent Settlement in Bengal and its consequences.

Factors that influenced the implementation of the Permanent

Settlement in Bengal
(i) British officials hoped to resolve the problems they had been
facing since the conquest of Bengal.
(ii) The initial demands were very high and zamindars could not
pay.
(iii) Officials felt that agriculture, trade and the revenue resources
of the state could be developed by encouraging investment in
agriculture.
(iv) This could be done by securing rights of property and
permanently fixing the rates of revenue demand.
(v) Permanent revenue demand would be ensure the regular flow
of income for the company.
(vi) Permanent settlement initially curtailed the power of zamindars.
(vii) It would lead to the emergence of a class of yeomen farmers
and rich landowners such farmer would have the capital and
enterprise to improve agriculture.
(viii)The company recognised zamindars as important but wanted to
control and regulate them.
(ix) Zamindars regularly failed to pay the revenue demand. Nutured
by the British, this class wpuld also be loyal to the Company.
(x) Any other relevant point.
Explain any four points

CONSEQUENCES

(i) The East India Company had fixed the revenue that each
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 were to be auctioned to recover the revenue.
(ii) Zamindars lost their power to organise local justice.
(iii) This could be done by securing rights of property and
permanently fixing the rates of revenue demand..
(iv) Zamindars regularly failed to pay the revenue demand.
(v) Nurtured by the British they be loyal to the Company.
(vi) Unpaid balances accumulated.
(vii) The zamindars‟ troops were disbanded,
(viii) Customs duties abolished,
(ix) Their“cutcheries”(courts) brought under the supervision of a
Collector appointed by the Company.
(x) Collectorate emerged as an alternative centre of authority, if
restricted what the zamindar could do
(xi) Any other relevant point.
Explain any four points

OR

(b) „„The jotedars became powerful figures in many areas of (Pg. 231) 8
North Bengal during the end of the 18th century.‟‟
Examine the statement.
(i) A group of rich peasants were consolidating their position in
the villages.

(ii) Jotedars had acquired vast areas of land – sometimes as

much as several thousand acres.
(iii) They controlled local trade as well as moneylending,
exercising immense power over the poorer cultivators of the
region.
(iv) A large part of their land was cultivated through
sharecroppers. They exercised immense power over the
poor cultivators.
(v) The power of jotedars was more effective than that of
zamindars.
(vi) Jotedars were located in the villages and exercised direct
control over a considerable section of poor villagers.
(vii) They fiercely resisted efforts by zamindars to increase the
jama of the village, prevented zamindari officials from
executing their duties.
(viii) They Mobilised raiyat who were dependent on them, and
deliberately delayed payments of revenue to the zamindar.
(ix) Any other relevant point.
(x) Explain any eight points.

SECTION D
(Source-Based Questions) 3x4=12

31. What the silk weavers did Pg. 64 1+1+2

What the silk weavers did Here is an excerpt from the inscription, =4
which is in Sanskrit : Some are intensely attached to music (so)

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 pleasing to the ear; others, being proud of (the authorship of ) a
hundred excellent biographies, are conversant with wonderful tales;
(others), filled with humility, are absorbed in excellent religious
discourses; ... some excel in their own religious rites; likewise by
others, who were self-possessed, the science of (Vedic) astronomy
was mastered.

(31.1) How was love for music expressed in the inscription? (1) Pg. 64

It was pleasing to the ear,attachment to music .

Any other relevant point.

(31.2) How did individuals demonstrate their mastery in the science Pg. 64
of Vedic astronomy? (1)

Through self-possession the science of (vedic) astronomy was

mastered
Any other relevant point.

(31.3) In what ways did the various talents mentioned in the Pg. 64
inscription contribute to the overall fabric of society? (2)

(i) Development of different skills.

(ii) Development of different occupation.
(iii) Intermixture of tradition/culture
(iv) Promoting a sense of tolerance and harmony
(v) Development of the social values.
(vi) Any other relevant point.
Explain Any two points

32 How tanks were built? Pg. 177 1+1+2

About a tank constructed by Krishnadeva Raya, Paes wrote: The =4
king made a tank ... at the mouth of two hills so that all the water
which comes from either one side or the other collects there; and,
besides this, water comes to it from more than three leagues
(approximately 15 kilometres) by pipes which run along the lower
parts of the range outside. This water is brought from a lake which
itself overflows into a little river. The tank has three large pillars
handsomely carved with figures; these connect above with certain
pipes by which they get water when they have to irrigate their
gardens and rice-fields. In order to make this tank the said king
broke down a hill ... In the tank I saw so many people at work that
there must have been fifteen or twenty thousand men, looking like
ants .

(32.1) Why did Krishnadeva Raya construct a tank? (1)

(i) For the collection of water.

(ii) To cultivate lands.
(iii) To provided water to the city.
Explain Any one point.

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 (32.2) Why did Krishnadeva Raya choose the location at the mouth Pg. 177
of two hills for building the tank? (1)
(i) To receive a regular supply of water from basin of Tungabhadra.
(ii) Water come from 3 leagues to fill the lake.
Explain Any one point

(32.3) In what ways was the water from the tanks used? (2)
(i) The water was supplied to the city for domestic use.
(ii) For their gardens and rice-field.
(iii) To the royal center.
(iv) For the purpose of irrigation.
(v) Any other relevant point.
Explain Any one point

33. The Nawab has left Pg. 266-267 1+1+2

Another song mourned the plight of the ruler who had to leave his =4
motherland :
Noble and peasant all wept together
and all the world wept and wailed
Alas! The chief has bidden adieu to
his country and gone abroad.

(33.1) What was the immediate impact of the removal of the Pg. 266-267
Nawab? (1)

(i) People of Awadh were unhappy

(ii) They wept
(iii) They wailed.
(iv) Soul had gone out of the body.
(v) They were dissatisfied with the British.
(vi) Any other relevant point.
Explain any one point.

(33.2) Why was there emotional upheaval at the dethroning and Pg. 266-267
departure of the Nawab ? (1)

(i) There was upheaval and the people were greatly annoyed.
(ii) Nawab was dethroned on frivolous grounds.
(iii) Awadh annexed.
(iv) He was seen as father figure.
(v) They started believing that the soul left the body.
(vi) Loss of livelihood.
(vii) Dissolution of court culture.
(viii) Any other relevant point.
Explain any one point.

(33.3) How did the annexation of Awadh fit into the British colonial Pg. 266-267
strategy? Explain. (2)

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 (i) Lord Dalhousie described the kingdom of Awadh as “a cherry
that will drop into our mouth one day”.
(ii) The British felt that the soil there was good for producing indigo
and cotton.
(iii) The region was ideally located to be developed into the principal
market of Upper India.
(iv) By the early 1850s, all the major areas of India had been
conquered: Maratha lands, Doab, the Carnatic, the Punjab
and Bengal.
(v) The takeover of Awadh in 1856 was expected to complete a
process of territorial annexation.
(vi) Any other relevant point.
Explain any one point.

SECTION E
(Map-Based Questions) 5

34 34.1 On the given political outline map of India (on page 23), locate 3X1=3
and label the following with appropriate symbols :

Pg 2
(i) Dholavira – a Harappan site 1
Pg 33
(ii) Meerut Pillar – a site of Asokan inscription 1 Pg 174
(iii) (a) Vijayanagara 1
OR
(iii) (b) Bijapur

Filled in map attached herewith.

(34.2) On the same political outline map of India, two places related Pg 275 2
to British control in 1857 are marked as A and B. Identify them and
write their correct names on the lines drawn near them.
Any two Centers under the control of British from the given list.
(A) Delhi
(B) Jhansi

Note : The following questions are for the Visually Impaired

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

34.1 Name any one Harappan site.

Pg 2 1
Kalibangan, Banavali, Rakhigadhi, Lothal, Kotdiji, Channudaro,
Balakot, Dholavira , Nageshwar, Rangpur, Mohenjodaro, Harappa
Any other relevant place.
Mention any one.

34.2 Mention any one Buddhist site. Pg 95 1

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 Sanchi, Amravati, Nagarjunkonda, Sarnath, Shravasti, Lumbini,
Kushinagar, Bodhgaya.
Any other relevant place.
Mention any one.

34.3(a) Name the capital city of Vijayanagara Empire. Pg 174 1

Hampi/ Vijayanagara
Mention any one.

OR

34.3 (b) Mention any one neighbouring state of the Vijayanagara Pg 174 1
Empire. Mention any one.

Bijapur, Golkonda, Bidar, Ahmadnagar , Berar

Any other relevant place .
Mention any one.

34.4 Mention any two cities which were under the British control Pg 275 2
during 1857.

Delhi ,Jhansi, Gwalior, Lucknow, Kanpur

Any other relevant place.
Mention any two.

Please see the attached map

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