Std. 10 Practice paper of History and Political Science (No. 1)
Std. 10th
(2) Complete the flow chart :
(3) Complete the concept map :
History and Political science (Total Marks 40)
Q. 1 (A) Complete the sentences by choosing the correct options : (3 marks )
(1) ___________ translated the Sanskrit text of Hitopdesh.
(a) James Mill (b) Friedrich Max Multer (c) Mountstuart Elphinstone
(d) Sir john Marshall
(2) Television is an _________ medium
(a) Visual (b) audio (c) audio-visual (d) printed
(3) Thomas cook established a travel agency selling _________
(a) Handicrafts (b) toys (c) food items (d) tourist tickets
Q. 1. (B) Identify and write the wrong pair in the following sets ( Mark 3)
(1)
Dialectics - Herodotus
History of class struggle - Karl Marx
Fundamentals of feminism - Simone de Beauvoir
Historical document to be
examined with greatest care - Leopold von Ranke
(2)
Pragati - Tryambak Shankar Shejwalkar
Digdarshan - Narendra Sharma
Deenbandhu - Krishnarao Bhalekar
Discovery of India - Pandit Nehru
(3)
Mallakhamb - Outdoor game based on physical skills
Water polo - Water sport
Skating - Adventure ice sports
Chess - Outdoor game
Q. 2 (A) Do as directed ( Any two ) ( 4 Marks )
(1) Complete the concept map :
(3) Complete the concept map :
Q. 2 ( B) Write short notes : ( any two ) (marks 4)
(1) Subaltern History
(2) Need of Mass media
(3) Vishwakosh
Q. 3 (C) Explain the following statements with reasons ( Any two ) ( mark 4)
(1) Historical research was driven to focus in depth on various aspects of women's life
(2) The number of people travelling back and forth form India has increased considerably.
(3) 6th January is observed as 'Patrakar Din or Journalist Day ' in Maharashtra.
(4) Toys can tell us about cultural history .
Q. 4 Read the given passage and answer the question given below : ( Marks 4)
' Bharat Ek Khoj ' a serial telecasted by Doordarshan has a special place
in the history of Indian television serials. It was based on 'Discovery of
India ', a book written by Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru. It was directed by Shyam
Benegal. This serial presented the history of India from the ancient to the
modern period, throwing light on social, cultural and political history of
respective periods
It effectively portrayed many aspects of Indian history like Harappan
civilisation, Vedic history, Interpretation of Ramayana and Mahabharta,
Mauryan period, Turk- Afghan invasions, Mughal period and the contributions
of Mughal emperors, Bhakti Movement, Role of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj,
Movement of social reform and Indian struggle for independence etc.
Roshan Seth , the actor who played Pandit Nehru's role in this serial also
appeared as a narrator, introducing and explaining various parts of the story
by dramatising them, using floklore and informative speeches. The serial
was admired in all parts of India because of the comprehensive historical
perspective of Pandit Nehru and its equally comprehensive visual
presentation.
Questions :
(1) On Which book is the serial 'Bharat Ek Khoj ' based on ?
(2) Who directed the serial 'Bharat Ek khoj' ?
(3) Why was 'Bharat Ek Khoj ' a serial telecasted on Doordarshan admired
in all all parts of India?
Q. 5. Answer the following questions in detail : (any Two ) (6 Marks )
(1) Explain Leopold von Ranke;s perspective of history.
(2) How can we correlate applied history with our present ?
(3) Differentiate between 'Local Tourism' and 'International Tourism'.
(3) Explain the statement : A national should have museums and libraries
Q. 6. Complete the sentences by choosing the correct option : ( 2 Marks )
(1) Which of the following laws created a favourable environment for women
to secure freedom and self-development ?
(a) Right to Information Act (b) Dowry Prohibition Act
(c) Food Security Act (d) None of the above
(2) To increase agricultural production and become self-sufficient with regard
to food grains ............. was initiated.
(a) Water revolution (b) Green revolution
(c) Industrial revolution (d) White revolution
Q.7. Explain the following statements with reasons : ( Any Two ) (4 Marks)
(1) Under special circumstances, Election commission holds election in a
particular constituency for a second time.
(2) Movements do not need a strong leadership.
(3) Sometimes the sentiments of regionalism get strengthened in the country.
Q 8.(A) Explain the concept : (any one ) (2 marks)
(1) Right based approach
(2) Worker movement
Q.8.(B) Do as directed : ( any one )
(1) Prepare a flow chart on Process of elections :
(2) Complete the concept map :
Q.9. Answer in brief : (Any one )
(1) Explain the functions of the Election Commission
(2) Explain the nature of farmer's movement in India. 
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