MT 146

2019 .... .... 1100 Seat No.

MT 146 - SOCIAL SCIENCE (73) History & Political Science - PRELIM I -

Paper VI (E)

Time : 2 Hrs 30 min. (Pages 7) Max. Marks : 60

Instruction :
(1) All questions/ activities are compulsory.
(2) Figures to the right indicate full marks.
(3) Question No. 1 to 5 are based on History and Question No. 6 to 9 on
Political Science.
(4) It is mandatory to write complete statement in Question No. 1(A).
(5) While solving Q.1 (B), correction of wrong pair in every set is expected in
2nd group. Keep factors in first group as it is.
(6) The concept map given in Question No. 2(A) should be drawn/ written with
pen in answersheet, according to the framework.

Q.1 (A) Choose the correct alternative and write the complete statement. 4

(i) Bharat Ek Khoj was directed by ......................
(a) J.W. Rowling (b) Shyam Benegal
(c) Pandit Nehru (d) Richard Attenborough

(ii) It may be said that ...................... was the founder of modern
historiography.
(a) Voltaire (b) René Descartes
(c) Leopold von Ranké (d) Karl Marx

(iii) The temple architecture in India began to develop during ..................

period.
(a) Kushana (b) Maurya (c) Gupta (d) Mughal

(iv) The field of mutual social transactions expands with .......................

(a) development of various art forms and their styles of expression
(b) rise of mythological stories
(c) growth of industry and trade
(d) understanding of ideological traditions
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Q.1 (B) Find the incorrect pair in every set and write the correct one. 4

(i) (1) Nalanda - University
(2) Ahmedabad - Hill forts
(3) Konark - Sun temple
(4) Goa - Churches and Convents

(ii) (1) Gondeshwar - Nashik
(2) Savai Gandharva - Pune
(3) Mural of Maratha Style - Wai
(4) Dashavatar - Satara

(iii) (1) Raigadala jevha jag yete - Vasant Kanetkar

(2) Tilak andi Agarkar - Vishram Bedekar
(3) Sashtang Namaskar - Acharya Atre
(4) Ekach Pyala - Annasaheb Kirloskar

(iv) (1) Harappan Seals - 3rd Century BCE

(2) Inscription1 on coins, metal images etc.... -1st century CE
(3) Harshacharit - 7th century CE
(4) History of Kashmir - 12th century CE

Q.2 (A) Complete given concept maps/flow charts. (Any Two) 4

(i)

Marathi
stage
artists of
the
By-gone
Era

Keshvrao Bhosale



(ii)
Outdoor
games

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(iii)

1159-1173 14th century 16th century

Chinese Monk Marco Polo Gerardus Mercator

Q.2 (B) Write short notes. (Any Two) 4

(i) Short note on Feminist Literature in the post independence Era.

(ii) The Indian Museum at Kolkata.

(iii) Maratha style of painting.

Q.3 (A) Explain the statements with reasons. (Any Two) 6

(i) Bharat Ek Khoj, a serial has a special place in the history of Indian
television serials.

(ii) Bharuds were used for educating people.

(iii) The number of people travelling back and forth from India has
increased considerably.

(iv) Only trained persons, who are duly qualified can take up the task
involved in the work of conservation and preservation.

(v) Colonial historiography justified British rule.

Q.3 (B) Answer in brief. (Any Two) 6

(i) What is the role of UNESCO in the context of heritage sites?

(ii) Why is History essential for television channels?

(iii) Write a note on ‘Folk Art’ and ‘Classical Art’.

OR
Distinguish between Folk Arts and Classical Arts.
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Q.4 Read the following passage and answer the questions based on it. 4

The honour of making and releasing the first full length
movie goes to Maharashtra. Maharashtra is known as the
land that raised the Indian film industry. The contribution of
Madanrao Madhavrao Pitale, the Patwardhan family of Kalyan,
Harishchandra Sakharam Bhatvadekar also known as
Savedada is very important in the development of Indian
movies. Later Gopal Ramchandra Torane also known as
Dadasaheb Torane and A. P. Karandikar, S. N.
Patankar, V. P. Divekar sought help from foreign
technicians and made a movie entitled Pundalik. It
was released in Mumbai in 1912. Raja Harischandra, a
movie directed by Dadasaheb Phalke and the first to be processed
completely in India was released in Mumbai, in 1913. Next to it
was the creation of silent movies named as Mohini-Bhasmasur,
Savitri- Satyavana, also documentries on the roct-cut caves of
Verul and pilgrim centres of Nashik and Tryambakeshwar by
Dadasaheb Phalke.


(a) Which state has the honour of making and releasing first
full length movie? 1

(b) Whose contribution is considered very important in the

development of Indian movies? 1

(c) Which was the first movie to be processed completely in

India? 1

(d) Name some silent movies by Dadasaheb Phalke? 1

Q.5 Answer the question in detail. (Any Two) 8

(i) What is the contribution of Itihasacharya V. K. Rajwade to
historiography?

(ii) Explain the text of Natyashastra written by Bharatmuni.

(iii) Explain the journey of Musical Marathi theatre.

(iv) What objectives can be fulfilled through heritage projects?
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Political Science

Q.6 Choose the correct alternative and write the complete statement. 4

(i) Which of the following laws created favorable 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

(ii) Constituencies are created by ....................... committee of Election
Commission.
(a) Selection (b) Delimitation (c) Voting (d) Timetable

(iii) .................... is one of the consequences of increasing influence of

regional parties in national politics.
(a) Regionalism (b) Coalition politics
(c) Amendments in the constitution (d) Split in political parties.

(iv) ...................... is the main demand of farmer’s movement.
(a) Right to cultivate on the forest land
(b) To get the right price for agricultural product
(c) Protection of consumers
(d) Building of dams

Q.7 Explain whether following statement is true or false with

reasons. (Any Two) 4

(i) People may lose confidence in the democratic process due to
corruption during elections.

(ii) Political parties generally adopt a comprehensive perspective.

(iii) Shiromani Akali Dal is a national party.

Q.8 (A) Explain the concept. (Any Two) 4

(i) (a) One Party System

(b) Two Party System

(ii) Representation

(iii) Policy of reservation of seats.

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Q.8 (B) Do as instructed/ directed. (Any Two)
Complete the following charts/concept maps/tables. 4

(i)
Worker's Movement

In 1899 Railway Workers went on strike

In 1980 Disintegration of Trade Union Movement

(ii) Peace

Values
strengthening
Democracy

Fraternity

(iii)

FUNCTIONS OF
ELECTION COMMISSION
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Q.9 Answer the following questions in brief. (Any Two) 4

(i) How has the nature of regional parties changed in India?

(ii) What are the challenges faced by Election Commission in conducting
free and fair elections?

(iii) Which decision of the Court has resulted in protection of honour and
prestige of women?

(iv) Which things are required for the success of democracy in India?
OR
What steps should be taken to make our democracy successful?

Best Of Luck C