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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS

1 Consider the following statements on power sharing and select the answer using
the codes given below:
I. It is the very spirit of democracy.
II. It reduce the possibility of conflict between social groups.
III. It brings transparency in the governance.
IV. It brings socio-political competition among parties.
Options:
A. I, II & III
B. II, III & IV
C. I, III & IV
D. I, II & IV
2 When European countries came together to form the European Union was chosen
as the headquarters.
A. Belgium
B. Germany
C. Netherlands
D. Brussels
3

The painting “The Dream of worldwide Democratic and Social Republics” was
prepared by whom?
A. Giuseppe Mazzini
B. Frederic Sorrieu
C. Henry Patullo
D. Duke Metternich
4 In the countryside, rich peasants and Jats of Uttar Pradesh actively participated in
the Civil Disobedience movement because
a) They wanted Poorna Swaraj.
b) They were very hard hit by the trade depression and falling prices.
 c) They wanted the unpaid rent to the landlord to be remitted.
d) The government was forcing the land ceiling.

5 Who plays an important role in safeguarding the constitutional provisions?

A. Executive
B. Legislature
C. Judiciary
D. Parliament
6 Identify the correct statement with regard to the ‘Zollverein’ from the following
options:
A. It was a coalition of Prussian states formed to manage political alliances.
B. Its aim was to bind Prussia politically into an association.
C. It was a Custom Union at the initiative of Prussia.
D. It helped to awaken and raise national sentiment in Europe.
7

Which of the following event is related with the given image?

A. Non-Cooperation movement
B. Jallianwala Baugh incident
C. Civil Disobedience movement
D. Swadeshi Movement
8 A system of government in which power is divided between central authority and
various constituent units of the county is called.
A. Democracy
B. Federalism
C. Communalism
D. Socialism
9 The purpose of establishing Secret societies is following, except
a) To train revolutionaries.
b) To wipe out the monarchical form that had been established after the Treaty of
Vienna of 1815.
c) To spread ideas of liberalism.
 d) To change the unit of textile measurement that had been decided after the
Treaty of Vienna of 1815.
10 Which of the following is not true regarding the Khilafat movement
a) It aimed at bringing the Hindus and Muslims together in the Non-Cooperation
movement.
b) It aimed at defending the Ottoman Emperor’s temporal power.
c) Muhammad Ali and Shaukat Ali led the movement in India.
d) It resulted in the restoration of the power of the Khilafat of Turkey.

11 Assertion(A): Rates of taxes were raised and income tax was introduced in colonial
India.
Reason(R): Defence expenditure and war loans after the first world war was
financed by Indian taxes.
(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

12 Under the presidency of Jawahar Lal Nehru, the Lahore Congress Session of 1929
formalised the demand of
A. Abolition of Salt Tax
B. ‘Puma Swaraj’ or complete independence
C. Boycott of Simon Commission
D. Separate electorate for the ‘dalits’
13 Assertion(A): Mahatma Gandhi appeared as a new leader for the popular
movement after the first world war.
Reason(R): Hardships as hoped, ended after the war.
(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

14 An intelligent sharing of power among legislature, executive and judiciary is very

important to the design of
A. Democracy
B. Political parties
C. Ethnic groups
D. Majoritarianism
15 DIRECTION: Mark the option which is most suitable:
 (a) If both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explanation of
assertion.
(b) If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of
assertion.
(c) If assertion is true but reason is false.
(d) If both assertion and reason are fals
Assertion (A): Horizontal distribution of power allows different organs of the
government placed at same level to exercise different powers.
Reason(R): The separation ensures that different organs can exercise unlimited
power
(A) If both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true and Reason (R) is the correct
explanation of Assertion (A).
(B) If both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true but Reason (R) is not the correct
explanation of Assertion (A).
(C) Assertion (A) is true but Reason (R) is false.
(D) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are false.

16 What happened to Poland at the end of 18th century? Which of the following
answers is correct?
A. Poland achieved independence at the end of the 18th century.
B. Poland came totally under the control of Russia and became part of Russia.
C. Poland became the part of East Germany.
D. Poland was partitioned at the end of the 18th century by three Great Powers:
Russia, Prussia
17 Which of the following is true regarding how the new artists depicted liberty during
the French revolution?
a) As a female figure with a torch of enlightenment in one hand and the Charter of
Right of Man in the other hand.
b) Blindfolded women carrying a pair of weighing scales.
c) The gold red and black tri colour.
d) Rays of the rising sun.
18 DIRECTION: Mark the option which is most suitable:
(a) If both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explanation of
assertion.
(b) If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of
assertion.
(c) If assertion is true but reason is false.
(d) If both assertion and reason are false.
Assertion: Banking in India is included in the Union list
Reason: Only the union government makes laws related to banking
 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 correct but R is wrong.
D. A is wrong but R is true
2 MARKERS
1 Who was proclaimed German Emperor in a ceremony held at Versailles in January
1871?
Kaiser William I of Prussia was proclaimed German Emperor in a ceremony held
at Versailles in January 1871
2 What was the concept of a nation-state?
The concept of a nation-state was one in which people and rulers of land came
together to develop a sense of common identity and shared history.
3 Differentiate between Holding together of Federations and Coming together of
Federations (Any 2 points)

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3 MARKERS
1 Why did Gandhiji decide to withdraw from the Non-Cooperation Movement?
1. Gandhiji withdrew the Non Cooperation Movement in 1922 due to the
violent activities of Indian people at Chauri Chaura in Gorakhpur.
2. Gandhiji felt that the people were not yet ready for a mass struggle, and they
needed more time and training to understand how to carry out a nonviolent
demonstration successfully.
3. Within the Congress, some leaders were by and large tired of mass struggles
and wanted to participate in elections to the provincial councils.
2 State 3 features of Federalism.
1.There are two or more levels (or tiers) of government.
2. Different tiers of government govern the same citizens, but each tier has its own
Jurisdiction in specific matters of legislation, taxation and administration.
3. The jurisdictions of the respective levels or tiers of government are specified in
the constitution. So the existence and authority of each tier of government is
 constitutionally guaranteed.
4. The fundamental provisions of the constitution cannot be unilaterally changed
by one level of government.
5. Courts have the power to interpret the constitution and the powers of different
levels of government. The highest court acts as an umpire if disputes arise between
different levels of government in the exercise of their respective powers.
6. Sources of revenue for each level of government are clearly specified to ensure
its financial autonomy.

3 Why is the growth of nationalism in the colonies linked to an anti-colonial

movement?
1. People began discovering their unity in the process of their struggle with
colonialism.
2. The sense of being oppressed under colonialism provided a shared bond that
tied many different groups together.
3. As each class and group felt the effects of colonialism differently, their
experiences were varied and their notions of freedom were not always the
same, so the Congress under Mahatma Gandhi tried to forge these groups
together within one movement.

4 What led to the ethnic tension in Belgium? Why was it more acute in Brussels?

1. The minority French-speaking community was relatively rich and

powerful.
2. So the Dutch speaking community, who got the benefit of economic
development and education much later showed the resentment
between the Dutch-speaking and the French-speaking communities
during the 1950s and the 1960s.
3. The conflict between the two communities was more severe in Brussels
because the Dutch speaking people constituted a majority in the
country, but a minority in the capital
5 Which three early Satyagrahas were organized by Mahatma Gandhi?

(1) The idea of Satyagraha emphasized the power of truth and the need to
search for truth. It suggested that if the cause was true, the fight was against
injustice then physical to’ nice was not necessary to fight against the
oppressor.
 (2) Following are the three main Satyagrahas launched by Gandhi in India :
 1916 — Gandhi travelled to Champ ran in Bihar to inspire the peasants
to struggle’, against the oppressive plantation system.
 1917 — Organization of Satyagraha Movement to support the peasants
of Knead district of Gujarat.
 1918 — Organization of Satyagraha amongst Ahmadabad Cotton Mill
workers.

5 MARKERS
1 Napoleon had, no doubt, destroyed democracy in France, but in the administrative
field he had incorporated revolutionary principles in order to make the whole
system more rational and efficient.” Support the statement.

Napoleon had brought revolutionary changes in the administrative field in order to

make the whole system rational and efficient. The Civil Code of 1804 is usually
known as the Napoleonic Code.
1. The first major change was doing away with all privileges based on birth,
establishing equality before law and securing the right to property.
2. Administrative divisions were simplified. Feudal system was abolished and
peasants were freed from serfdom and manorial dues
3. In towns, guild restrictions were removed.
4. Transport and communication systems were improved. Peasants, artisans,
workers and new businessmen enjoyed a newfound freedom.
5. Businessmen and small-scale producers of goods in particular began to
realize that uniform laws, standardised weights and measures and a common
national currency would facilitate the movement and exchange of goods and
capital from one region to another.
2 What was the impact of Rowlatt Satyagraha on the political situation in India?
1) Gandhiji decided to start Rowlatt satyagraha with an Hartal on April 6
2) Rallies were organized, Railway workers went on strike and shops were
closed. British administration decided to suppress the movement.
3) Local leaders were arrested from Amritsar and Gandhiji barred from
entering to Delhi.
4) Police firing on peaceful procession at Amritsar provoked widespread
attacks on banks, post offices and railway stations.
5) To control the situation martial laws were imposed and General Dyer took
command.
3 Why did Mahatma Gandhi send eleven demands in his letter to Lord Irwin?
On 31st January 1930, Gandhi sent a letter to Viceroy Irwin in which he
mentioned two types of demands:
(1) One was of general interest and the others were specific demands of different
classes from industrialists to peasants.
(2) The idea was to make the demands wide-ranging, so that all classes within
Indian society could identify with them and everyone could be brought together in
a united campaign.
(3) The most stirring of all was the demand to abolish the Salt Tax.
(4) Salt was something consumed by the rich and the poor alike, and it was one of
the most essential items of food.
(5) The tax on salt and the government monopoly over its production, as Gandhi
declared, revealed the most oppressive face of the British rule