Std. 10 Ch. 2 Hisoriography : Indian Tradition Practice paper of History and Political Science

 Ch. 2 Hisoriography : Indian Tradition  Practice paper of History and Political Science

                                                                                                                           Std. 10 Marks 20

Q.1  (A)    Choose the correct alternative and write the correct statement.                     marks 3

            1.    The five volumes of _________ published during 19722-1922 C.E. are distinct example of                          colonial historiography.

                    (a)    Rigveda                                            (b)    The Sacred Books of the East

                    (c)    Cambridge History of India                (d)     The History of Mahrattas

            2.    Krishnaji Anant Sabhasad wrote the Sabhasad Bakhar during the reign of _______

                    (a)     Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj             (b)    Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj

                    (c)    Chhatrapati Rajaram Maharaj             (d)    None of the above

            3.    The two book, 'Who were the Shudras' and ' The Untouchables', written by _____ are                                 example of history of subaltern type.

                    (a)    Mahatma Jotirao Phule                         (b)    Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar

                    (c)    Comrade Shripad Amrut Dange            (d)    None of the above

            (B)     Identify and write the Wrong pair in the following sets.            (Marks 2)

                    1.                        Column 'A'                                            Column 'B'

                                a.    Sabhasad Bakhar                      Information about the rule of Chhatrapati                                                                                                     Shivaji Maharaj

                                b.    Bhaushebanchi                         Background of rise of Maratha Empire

                                c.    Holkaranchi Kaiphiat                Information about Holkars and their                                                                                                             contributions to the Maratha rule  

                                d.    Rajtarangini                                History of Kashmir       

                    2.                    Column 'A'                                                Column 'B'

                                a.        Comrade Shripad Amrut Dange                Marxist Historiography

                                b.        Ranjit Guha                                               Orientalist Historiography

                                c.        Tarabai Shinde                                            Feminist Historiography

                                d.        Vishnushashtri Chiplunkar                         Nationalist Historiography

Q. 2    (A)        Arrange the events in chronological order.                                                    (marks 2)

                1.    'The History of India' written by Governor Mountstuart Elphinstone was published.

                2.    The book written by Pandita Ramabai entitled 'The High Caste Hindu Woman' was                                     published

                3.    Three volumes of 'The History of British India' written by James Mill were published

                4.    Tarabai Shinde's book Stri-Purush Tulana was published

            (B)    Write short notes on (any Two)                                        (Marks 4)

                1.    Contribution of Swatantryaveer Savarkar to nationalistic historiography

                2.    Bakhar- An important historical document of medieval times

                3.    Marxist Historiography

Q.3        Explain the statements with reasons. (any Two)                (Marks 2)

            1.    Govind Sakharam Sardesai is known as Riyasatkar.

            2.    Writing of the regional history received a momentum.

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

                  In the medieval India the historians in the courts of Muslim rulers were influenced by Arabic and Persian historiography. Among them Ziauddin Barani holds an important place. In ‘Tarikh-i-Phiruz Shahi’, a book written by him, he has stated the purpose of historiography. According to him the historian’s duty is not limited only to the recording of the ruler’s valour and policies of welfare but he should also write about the ruler’s failings and incorrect policies. Barani further says that a historian should also take into consideration the impact of the teachings of the wise, the learned, and the saints on the cultural life of people. Thus, Barani expanded the scope of historiography. For the historians in the Mughal courts praising the emperors and exhibition of loyalty became more important. The custom of adding suitable poetic quotes and beautiful pictures was also introduced.

                    Babur, the founder of the Mughal empire wrote an autobiography, entitled, ‘Tuzuk-i-Babari’. It contains the descriptions of the battles fought by him. Babur also recorded his minute observations of various regions and cities travelled by him including the local economy, customs and the flora.

            Questions:

            1.    What influenced the historians in the courts of Muslim rulers in the medieval India ?(1)

            2.    In which book has Ziauddin Barani stated the purpose of historiography ? (1)

            3.    Which duties of historians have been highlighted by Zaiuddin Barani ? (2)

Q.5    Answer in detail (any one)                                                                    ( Marks 3 )

        1.    What is the contribution of Itihasacharya V.K. Rajwade to historiography ?

        2.    Write in detail about Orientalist historiography.