SAMPLE

QUESTION
PAPER 13
HISTORRY
(Unsolved)
Time 3 hrs Max. Marks: 80
General Instructions
1)Question paper comprises five Sections -
the question A, B, C, D and E. There are 34 questions
paper. All questions are
(ii) Section A Question 1 to 21 are
-
compulsory.
iii) Section B- MCQs of 1 mark each.
Question no. 22 to 27
Short Answer Type Questions, carrying 3
are
marks each. Answer to each
iv) question
Section C- Question no 28 to 30 should not exceed 60-80 words.
are Long Answer
marks each. Answer to each Type Questions, carrying8
(v) question
Section D Question no.31 to 83
-
should not exceed 300-350 words
are Source based
questioms and are of 4 marks each questions with three sub
(vi) Section E- Question no. 34 is Map
based, carrying 5 marks that includes
identification and location of significant the
test items. Attach the map with the
answer book.
(vi) There is no overall choice in the
question paper. However, an internal choice has
been provided in few questions. Only one of the choices in such
be attempted. questions have to
(viii) In addition to this, separate instructions are given with each section and
wherever necessary. question,

Section A (1x 21 = 21 Marks)

1. Given below are two statements, one labelled as Assertion (A) and the
other labelled as Reason (R).
(1)
Assertion (A) The Harappan culture is named after the first site where this
culture was discovered.
Reason (R) Alexander Cunningham announced the discovery of this
culture to the world in 1924.
Codes
(a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
(b) Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A
(c) A is true, but R is false
(d) A is false, but R is true
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epgapny political innovalion of whirh
appromate
the cotoptun
dates dnd
dreordngly seleet
Empire? Indon
(a) Cholas (b Chalukyas
Achances in Epigraphy Approximate
Date
(c) Guptas (d) Vijayarnaata
rst issues o'
Epgraphia 11784 7. From among
the
lowing whic
depicts the correct meaning of one
Frst Ssue of Sulh-i-kul?
erm
Egiapha indica 2 1838
(b}
(a) Land and property King as
FOuning of the Asiatic socCiety 3 1886 (c) Social equality (d) Absolutethepeace
henead
D Decphement of Brahm1 by 4 1888
Which of the following is the
Prinoep 8.
in India and
was
oldest
commissioned hy upa
Codes Mauryan King Ashoka? the
(a) A-3, B-1,C-4, D-2 (b)
c) A-4, B-3, C-1, D-2 (d)
A-2, B-4, C-3, D-1
A-3, B-4, C-1, D-2
(a) Shanti Stupa
(c) Sanchi Stupa
(b).
Amaravati Stupa
(d) Dharmarajika Stur
3. Consider the
tollowing statements about 9. Match the following. upa
--
Vijayanagara Empire. (1) List List II
1. The rulers to this 1. Assam
region are called as A Guru Nanak

Rayas. B. Kabir 2 Marwar

II. It was famous for its markets C. Shankardeva 3 Nankana Saheb
dealing in
spices, textiles and precious stone. D. Miraba Varanasi
III. It was ruled by different
dynasties. Codes
D-4 (b)
Which of the above sentences is/are
correct (a) A-3, B-2,C-1, A-3, B-4, C-1, D
(a) I and 1 (b) I, II and III| (c) A-2, B-3, C-1, D-4 (d) A-1, B-2, C-4.D.
(c) II and I1I (d) None of these 10. Among the following who did not keeptthe
4. Identify the name of the following text
norms of the Rakshasha.
from the information given below. (a) Hidimba (b) Matanga (4)
(1)
I. The Sanskrit used in this text is far (c) Kirtimukha (d) None of these
simpler than that of the Vedas or of the 11. Who among the following translated the
Prashastais. Akbar Nama into English?
II. The original story of the text was (a) James Princep (b) Henry Beveridge
probably composed by the (c) Willian Smith (d) Charles Wilkins
charioteer-bards known as Sita's. 12. How many vows are taken up by Jaina
III. This text included over 100,000 verses monks?
with depictions of a wide range of (a) 5 (b)8 (c) 3 (d) 7
social categories and situations.
13. Complete the following with correct option.
IV. The text also contains sections laying
down norms of behaviour for various
President of Constitutional Assembly
social groups.
Rajendra Prasad:: Constitutional Advisor
toAssembly: ... ()
(a) Mahabharata (b) Ramayana
(a) BN Rau (b) Jawaharlal Nehru
c) Upanishads (d) Vedas
(c) Rajendra Prasad (d) BR Ambedkar
5. The forest visit of Pandya chief
14. Who compiled letters exchanged during
Senguttuvan is described in which Tamil
freedom movement into a book titled,
Sangam epic? (1)
A Bunch of Old Letters'? (1
(a) Prayaga Prashasti
(a) Mahatma Gandhi
(b) Sutta Pitaka b) Subhash Chandra Bose
(c) Manusmriti (c) Jawaharlal Nehru
d) Silappatikaram (d) Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
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as
a s
R
Reeason other iv) Rani Jhansi was killed in
led
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Codes battle.
A) The
d withinprinciple
Asrlior
al
of (1)
nh.asised, Jainism. Ahimsa (a) li), (ii), (ii),
(c) (i), tii), (iv), (iv) (b) (ii), (i), (ii), (iv)
Cycle of oirth is
R t r a s o n( R ) C V
(ii) (d) (ii), (i), (iv), (iii)
g hkarma, but rebirth is
through
shaped 18. Which of the
following is true?
not. . Auction of (1)
estate was held in Burdwan
Codes in 1797.
A and R are true and R is
the I. The
xplanation of A Raja of Burdwan failed to pay his
R are truue, dues.
(b)
Both
th A and
but R is not 1. The
rrect
explanation of A the Britishers purchased the estates.
but R is false Codes
is true, (a) Only 11l
c)A
but R is true (b) I and II
i s false, (c) 11 and 111
(d)A (d) I and
entify
the following image and write 19. The I1
its person who highlighted the
name of suffering
depressed classes in Maharashtra
(1) was

a) Mahatma Gandhi (b) BR (1)

Ambedkar
(c) Jyotiba Phule
(d) Rajendra Prasad
20. What was the
main demand of Khilafat
movement? (1)
(a) Dominion status for India
(b) Self rule to India
(c) Restoration of
Caliphate of
(d) Revival of orthodox cultureTurkey
of Islam
21. British started
(a) Karaikkal.Ammaiyar (b) irumurai on the
annexing the Indian states
pretext of (1)
c) Nagapattinam ( d ) Subramanian 1. Misgovernance
Arrange the following events in I1. Anarchy
1ronological order and select the correct III. Refusal to
recognise adoption
answer from the option below, IV. Treachery
(1)
Mutiny starts in Meerut. Which of the
following option(s) is/are
Subsidiary Alliance introduced in Awadh. correct?
i) Defeat of British at Chinhat. (a) Only I (b) I and 11
(c) I and III (d) 1, 1I and II

Section-B: Short Answer Type Questions (3x 6 18 Marks)

Why were the dialogues at the Round Or State whether
Table Conference inconclusive? gender differences were
(3) really important in the early societies from
, Analyse the debate among the historians C 600 BCE to 600 CE.
regarding impact of land grants during the (3)
Gupta era?
26. Highlight the aspectsobserved by
(3) Domingo Paes on the Mahanavami Dibba
.What was the language controversy? How it of the Vijayanagara
added fuel to the fire of separate electrorates Empire. (3)
Or Highlight any four aspects observed by
before the Constituent Assembly? (3) Abdur Razzak on the fortification of the
. "The Dharmasutras and Dharmashastras
also contained rules about the ideal
Vijayanagara Empire.
OCcupations of the four categories of 27. Highlight the important aspects of the
Varnas." Critically examine the book Kitab-ul-Hind by Al-Biruni. (3)
statement
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28. Thow hght
ection-C Long Answer Type Questions
on the eronomic ite and cralt
our
knowledye dbout the
,demalds
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rebels. In this regare give a br- of
pndu tion ot Harappan people the
(8) demand for differentr
of rebels
Or The
discovery oft Harappan Civilisation the society.
tion of
collaboratie ettort of archaeologist
Was
development of Sud
30. Discuss about
frorn both
Elaborate?
toreign ds well as of India. sub-continent. Elabora the ulism in
29. Why was the Revolt of that form the
core
ofthe Sufi principles
1857
widespread in Awadh? Whatparticularly
Movement?
prompted the
peasants, taluqdars and zamindars to join or Explain how the biography of the saint
the revolt? poetess Mirabai has been primaril:
(8) constructed. How did she defy the
Or The
Azamgarh Proclamation issued on norms
25th August, 1857 is the main of society?
source of

Section-D: Source Based Questions (4x3 12 Morkg

31. Read the
following source carefully and
answer the questions that follow.
Deadman Lane
Deadman Lane is a narrow elley,
from 3 to 6 ft in width... At the
varying
the lane turns Westward
point where
part of a skull and
the bones of the thorax and
upper arm of
an adult were
discovered, all in very
friable condition, at a depth of 4 ft 2 inch.
The body lay on its back
diagonally across
the lane. Fifteen inches to the West were a
few fragments of a tiny skull. It is these
remains that the lane owes its name.
(i) What was discoverd in Deadman
Lane?
(i) Why was the lane called Deadman
Lane?
ii) State two reasons for decline of the
Harappan Civilisation. (2)
32. Read the following source carefully and
answer the questions that follow.
"I Believe Separate Electorates will
be Suicidal to the Minorities"
During the debate on 27th August, 1947,
Govind Ballabh Pant said I believe
separate electorates will be suicidal to the
minorities and will do them tremendous
harm. If they are isolated forever, they can
never convert themselves into a majority
and the feeling of frustrations will
will ocripple
them even from the very beginning, W
is that you desire and what is our ultim
objective? Do the minorities always want
to remain as minorities or do they ever
expect to form an integral part of a great
nation and as such to guide and controliits
destinies?
If they do, can they ever achieve that
aspiration and that ideal if they are
isolated from the rest of the community? 1
think it would be extremely dangerous for
them if they were segregated from the rest
of the community and kept aloof in an
(1) air-tight compartment where they would
have to rely on otherS even for the air they
(1) breathe. The minorities, if they are
returned by separate electorates can never
have any effective voice.
(i) What is separate electorate? ()
(ii) Why did Govind Ballabh Pant feel that
separate electorate would be suicidal
for the minorities? (1)
(ii) Why some people were against
separate electorate ? Do you think that
seats should be reserved for Muslims
and other minorities in educational
institutions? Give one argument for or
against it. (2)
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except om he midst of it and in
1
an
Domingo Pacs's
tion of Vijayanagara:
plares there are
lakes; and the king has close
to his paiare
(a this city I do not write palm-grove and other rich fruil-bearing
it cannot all beseen tromhere, Irees.
Thes i z
' us any
utI climbed a hill hence, I () Name the city that is described in the
could
a part of it; I could not see above source.
it all (1)
itlies
h e r a u s
between several ranges of ii) How did Domingo Paes succeeded to
What I saw Irom thence view larger part of city?
ilsarde as Rome and veryseemed to ii) What was the description of the
(1)
meds.
there are many
beautiful to city byy
e
sight,
groves of trees Paes later?
(2)

Section-E : Map Based

A. A.Mark the llowing places on the map. Question (1 x 5 5 Marks)

(i) Mathura Or Ujayini (2)

(ii) Kannauj
(ii) Vidisha

On the given political map of India, two

been marked as 1 and 2. centres of the Indian National Movement have
Write their names.
(3)

i
(2)