Marks – 80.

DATE - Marks-80

Instructions :-

1. This question paper comprises of sections A,B,C,D,E,F

2. Section A: Question nos. 1 to 20 are (MCQs) carrying 1 mark each
3. Section-B Questions nos. 21 to 25 are very short answer Based Questions carries 2 marks each
4. Section-C: Question nos. 26 to 31 are Short answer type questions carrying 3 marks each
5. Section-D Question nos. 32 to 35 are Long type based Questions carrying 5marks each
6. Section-E Question nos. 36 to 38 are Case type based Questions carrying 4 marks each
7. Section-F Question nos. Q39.are Map based Questions carrying 1 marks each

Section -A (objective type Based Questions)-20 marks

Q1. Pick out the correct definition to define the term ‘Plebiscite’.
(a) Plebiscite is a direct vote by which only the female members of a region are asked to accept or reject
a proposal.
(b) Plebiscite is a direct vote by the female members of a matriarchal system to accept or reject a
proposal.
(c) Plebiscite is a direct vote by only a chosen few from the total population of a particular region to
accept or reject a proposal.
(d) Plebiscite is a direct vote by which all the citizens of a region are asked to accept or reject a proposal.
OR
(B) Who among the following formed the secret society called ‘Young Italy’? [CBSE -2012,2020]
(a) Otto von Bismarck (b) Giuseppe Mazzini
(c) Metternich (d) Johann Gottfried Herder

Q2. Which of the following is not a feature or belief of ‘Conservatism’?

(a) Conservatives believe in established, traditional institutions of state and policy.
(b) Conservatives stressed the importance of tradition and preferred gradual development to quick
change
(c) Conservatives proposed to return to the society of pre-revolutionary days and were against the ideas
of modernisation to strengthen monarchy.
(d) Conservatives believed in the monarchy, church, and other social hierarchies
OR
(B) “When France sneezes, the rest of Europe catches cold”. Who among the following said this popular
line ? (CBSE-2016,2017,2020,2021)
(a) Garibaldi (b) Bismarck (c) Mazzini (d) Duke Metternich

Q3. Which type of government were mainly driven in Europe after the defeat of Napoleon in 1815?
(CBSE-2021,2022-23)
(a) Conservative. (b) Liberal. (c) Federal. (d) Feudal
OR
(B) Who was proclaimed the emperor of Germany in 1871? (CBSE -2017,2020,2021)
(a) Otto Von Bismarck. (b) Victor Emmanuel II
(c) Count Cavour. (d) Kaiser William I of Prussia

Q4. Under which one of the following treaties was Greece recognised as a an independent nation?(CBSE
-2017)
(a) Treaty of Vienna of 1815 (b) Treaty of Versailles
(c) Treaty of St. Germain. (d) Treaty of Constantinople of 1832
OR
(B) Given below is the painting ‘Imperial Federation – Map of the World showing the extent of the British
Empire in 1886’. Observe the painting and answer the Question that follows. (CBSESQP -2023-24)

Which of the following elements depicted in the painting seem conflicting when Presented together?
(a) The British soldiers and British colonies spread in both east and west
(b) The variety of animals and costumed figures depicting countries and their People
(c) Britannia, the personification of Britain, seated on top of the world and the Words federation
written at the top of the image
(d) The words ‘freedom’ and ‘fraternity’ written at the top and Atlas, depicting

Human labour, holding the world upon his shoulders

Q5. The Non-cooperation Khilafat Movement began in

(a) January 1921. (b) February 1922
(c) December 1929. (d) April 1919
OR
(B) Which two countries were pre eminent in trade during the 18th century?
(a) America and Europe. (b) China and India.
(c) China and Europe (d) China and America

Q6. A form of demonstration used in the Non-cooperation Movement in which people block the
entrance to a shop, factory or office is
(a) Boycott. (b) Begar. (c) Picketing. (d) Bandh
OR
(B) What do you mean by the term ‘Begar’?
(a) An Act to prevent plantation workers to leave the tea gardens without permission.
(b) The forced recruitment of soldiers in rural areas during World War 1
(c) Labour that villagers were forced to contribute without any payment.
(d) Refusal to deal and associate with people, or participate in activities as a form of protest

Q7. Who was the writer of the book ‘Hind Swaraj’?

(a)Rabindranath Tagore (b)B.R. Ambedkar. (c)Mahatma Gandhi. (d) Jawaharlal Lai Nehru
OR
(B) Who among the following were associated with ‘Swaraj Party’ formed during India’s freedom
struggle?
(a) C.R. Das and Jawaharlal Nehru
(b) Motilal Nehru and C.R. Das
(c) Motilal Nehru and Subhash Chandra Bose
(d) Muhammad Ali and Shaukat Ali

Q8. Arrange the following statements in sequential order based on the events that shaped the Non-
cooperation movement.
1.General Dyer opened fire at the large crowd gathered in the enclosed ground of Jallianwala Bagh.
2.“Forced recruitment” carried out by the British government and the economic hardships faced by the
people during the first world war.
3.The defeat of the Ottoman Emperor of Turkey led to the formation of the Khilafat movement.
4.Gandhiji launched a nationwide satyagraha against the Rowlatt act.
(a) 4, 3, 2, 1. (b) 2, 1, 4, 3. (c)1, 4, 3, 2. (d) 1, 2, 3, 4

Q9. ‘Silk routes’ are known to have existed before the ________ and thrived almost till the _______.
(a)Christian era, 14th-century
(b)Christian era, 15th-century
(c)Christian era, 16th-century
(d) Christian era, 17th-century
OR
(B) Who discovered America? (CBSE sep-2010,2011)
(a) Vasco da Gama. (b) Ferdinand Magellan (c) Christopher Columbus (d) Copernicus

Q10. Which of the following regions was called as the ‘Fabled city of Gold’?
(a) Peru. (b) Mexico. (c) El Dorado. (d) Spain
OR
(B) Why did Europeans flee to America in 19th century? Identify the correct
Reason from the following options:
(a) Poverty and diseases
(b) Due to gold rush
(c) To escape from the French Revolution
(d) As an aftermath of the Vietnam War

Q11. Which one of the following was the oldest Japanese book printed in 868 AD? [CBSE 2020,2019,
15,14,10,11,12]
(a) Bible (b) Diamond Sutra (c) Kokoro (d) Kojiki
OR
(B) Which of the following newspapers was started by Bal Gangadhar Tilak? [CBSE 2012,2020]
(a) Kesari (b) Jansatta (c) Statesman (d) Amrita Bazar Patrika

Q12. Which one of the following was published by Raja Ram Mohan Roy? [CBSE Delhi-2020]
(a)Sambad Kaumudi (b) Shamsul Akhbar (c) Punjab Kesari (d)Chandrika
OR
(B) In early nineteenth century ‘Shamsul Akhbar’ as written in which one of the following languages?
[CBSE 2019, 12]
(a) Urdu. (b) Persian. (c) Arabic. (d) Swahili
 OR
(c)Who were called ‘Chapmen?’(CBSE -2020)
(a) Book seller. (b) Paper seller
(c) Workers of printing press. (d) Seller of ‘penny chap books.’

Q13. Which one of the following was NOT the reason forth popularity of scientific ideas among the
common people in eighteenth century Europe? [CBSE -2020]
(a) Printing of idea of Isaac Newton
(b) Development of printing press
(c) Interest of people in science and reason
(d)Traditional aristocratic groups supported it.
OR
(B) Why was reading of manuscript not easy in India? Choose the appropriate reason from the following
options (CBSE -2016,2020)
(a) Manuscripts were highly cheap.
(b) Manuscripts were widely spread out.
(c) Manuscripts were written in English and Hindi.
(d) Manuscripts were fragile.

Q14. Who wrote about the injustices of the caste system in ‘Gulamgiri’? [CBSE 2011]
(a) Raja Rammohan Roy (b) Jyotiba Phule
(c) Balgangadhar Tilak. (d) Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay
OR
(B) Who developed the first printing press ?[CBSE Sept. 2010, 2011, 2012]
(a) Johann Gutenberg. (b)Islamic Newton. (c) Marco Polo. (d) Newcomen

Q15. Who said, “Printing is the ultimate gift of God and the greatest one.”[CBSE Sept. 2010, 2011, 2012]
(a)Charles Dickens. (b)J.V. Schely (c) Mahatrma Gandhi (d)Martin Luther
OR
(B) By the mid 19th century had perfected the power driven cylindrical Press. [CBSE Sept. 2010]
(a)Johann Gutenberg (b) S. Richard (c) Richard M.Hoen (d) Vivian Richard

Q16. Who wrote Ninety Five Theses? (CBSE -2012)

(a)Martin Luther (b) Johann Gutenberg (c) Charles Dickens. (d) L.Mercier
OR
(B) The Bengal Gazette was edited by
(a)Gangadhar Bhattacharya. (b) Raja Rammohun Roy. (c) James Augustus Hickey. (d) Richard M. Hoe

Q17. Who among the following was the author of the famous novel ‘Anandamath’?
(a) Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay
(b) Abanindranath Tagore
(c) Natesa Sastri
(d)Rabindranath Tagore
OR
(B) Why did General Dyer open fire on the peaceful gathering at Jallianwala Bagh on 13th April, 1919?
(a) General Dyer wanted to enforce martial law very strictly in Amritsar.
(b) He wanted to create feeling of terror and awe in the minds of satyagrahis.
(c) He wanted to demoralise the local Congress leaders.
(d)He wanted to gain prominence in the eyes of British government

Q18. Which one of the following is not true about the female allegory of
France? (CBSE -2011,2022-23) –(Choice in (A) and (B)
(a) She was named Marianne.
(b) She took part in the French Revolution.
(c) She was a symbol of national unity.

(d)Her images were marked on coins and stamps.

Q19. Look at the picture given below. Identify the name of the senior
Litterateur shown in the image and choose the correct option (CBSE -2022-23)
(a) Ram Mohan Roy (b) Raja Ravi Verma
(c) Lakshminath Bezbaruah. (d) Gangadhar Bhattacharya

Q20. ________ is a Metal frame in which types are laid and the text composed.
(a)Compositor. (b) Galley. (c)Platen. (d) None of the above
OR
(B) Why was the Vernacular Press Act passed by the British Government in India?
(a) The Vernacular Act was passed to promote vernacular languages.
(b) The Vernacular Act was passed by the British government to put some check on vernacular
newspapers which had become assertively nationalist.
(c) The Vernacular Act was passed to please the Indians who wanted to promote Indian languages.
(d)The Vernacular Act was passed to consolidate British rule in India.

Q20. Arrange the following in chronological order: (CBSE SQP -2022-23)

1.The print culture created the conditions for the French Revolution.
2.Martin Luther’s writings led to the beginning of the Protestant Reformation.
3.Menocchio reinterpreted the message of the Bible.
4.Johann Gutenberg invented the Printing press.
(a). 3, 2, 1, 4. (b) 1, 2, 3, 4. (c)4, 3, 2, 1. (d) 4, 2, 3, 1
OR
(B) Consider the statements given below and choose the correct answer (CBSE SQP -2023)
Statement I: Western printing techniques and mechanical press were imported In the late 19 th Century
as western powers established their outposts in China.
Statement II: Beijing became the hub of the new print culture, catering to Western-style schools.
(a) Statement (i) is correct and (ii) is incorrect.
(b) Statement (i) is incorrect and (ii) is correct
(c) Both (i) & (ii) are incorrect
(d) Both (i) & (ii) are correct

Section-B (Very short answer type questions) -10 marks

Q21. List any three features of the Civil Code of 1804 usually known as the Napoleonic Code
(CBSE- 2014,2016,2011)
OR
(B) Describe the role of Giuseppe Mazzini as an Italian revolutionary. (CBSE -2014,2016,2012)

Q22. Define the term Romanticism. How did it facilitate the promotion of nationalist sentiment? (CBSE-
2016,2022)
OR
(B) How did ideas of national unity in early nineteenth century Europe allied to the ideology of
liberalism? (CBSE -2020,2022-23)

Q23. How were the silk route a good example of vibrant pre-modern Trade and cultural links? Explain/
Mention any two advantages of the silk route in the pre-modern Trade (CBSE -2012,2014,2017,2022-23)
OR
(B) ‘The Spanish conquest and colonization of America was decisively underway by the mid-sixteenth
century ‘ Explain with examples (CBSE -2016,2011)
OR
(C) Why did Europeans flee to America in the 19th century? Explain.(CBSE -2014,2011,2016,2022-23)

Q24. How had the ‘First World War’ created economic problems in India? Explain with examples.
(2020,19,16,15,11)
OR
(B) Why did Gandhiji decide to launch a nationwide Satyagraha against the proposed Rowlatt Act of
1919? How was it organized? Explain. [2022,2017, 16, 15,14,13,11)

Q25. Describe the incident and impact of Jallianwala Bagh massacre. (SQP 2020-21, CBSE 2015, 14, 12)
OR
(B) How did Print come in Europe into existence in Europe? Explain (CBSE-2009,2013,2022-23)
OR
(C) Why was the Vernacular Press Act passed in 18787(CBSE - 2020,2016,2013)
 . Section – C (Short answer type Questions) -18 marks

Q26. “The decade of 1830 had brought great economic hardship in Europe”. Support the statement with
arguments. (2020,19,17, 16, 12, 11)
OR
(B) Explain the importance of the ‘Salt March’ of Gandhiji as a symbol to unite the nation.
(2017,2015,2014)

Q27. Describe the process of unification of Germany. (2015, 11, 10,13,11)

OR
(B) Describe the process of Unification of Italy. (2015, 14, 12,11,12)
OR
(C) How did Britain come into existence as a nation-state? Explain. (2019,2011,2013,2015)

Q28. (A) How did the Non-cooperation movement spread in cities across the country? Explain its effects
on the economic front (2008, 09, 11, 12,15,18)
OR
(B) ‘Workers had their own understanding of Mahatma Gandhi and the audition of Swaraj’ Explain with
examples (CBSE -2016,2023,2022)

Q29. What differences did Printing technology makes in lives of Women and Children in the 19th century
in Europe? Explain ((CBSE -2012,2014,2019)
OR
(B) Explain the different stages of development of printing technology in China (CBSE -
2012,2014,2015,2019)

Q30. ‘’The shift from Hand printing to mechanical Printing led to print Revolution ‘’ Explain the
Statement with examples/ How did a New reading Public emerge with the Printing press? Express in your
opinion/’’Printing Brought the Reading Public and hearing Public closer’’ substantiate the statement with
appropriate arguments. (CBSE 2008,2012,2015,2019,2016,2022-23)
OR
(B) The New technology did not entirely displace the existing art of producing books by hand. Explain the
statement with examples/ In which three ways did the printed books at first closely resembled the
written manuscripts? (2011,2013,2015)
OR
(C) Print created the possibility of wide circulation of ideas and introduced a new world of debate
discussion.” Analyse the statement in the context of religion in Europe

Q31. How did Printing Press created a new- Reading Mania ? Explain (CBSE -2013)
OR
(B) Print culture created the conditions within which French Revolution occurred. Give any three suitable
arguments to support the statement (CBSE -2016,2012,2011)
 Section – D(Long answer type Questions) -20 marks
Q32 European Government were driven by a spirit of conservation In 1815 support the statement (CBSE
-2022-23,2017,2019,2016,11,12)
OR
(B) “The idealistic liberal-democratic sentiment of nationalism in the first half of the nineteenth century
became a narrow creed with limited ends.” Examine the statement.)/How did Balkans become the most
serious source of nationalist tension in Europe after 1871? Explain with examples.(CBSE -
2015,2013,2011,2018)
OR
(C) Describe steps taken by French revolutionaries to create a sense of collective identity among the
French people? (2017, 16, 12, 10,15)

Q33. Why did the different social groups join the Civil Disobedience Movement? Explain.
(2016,2017,2018,2015,2014,2020)
OR
(B) How did people belonging to different communities, regions or language groups develop a sense of
collective belonging in the nineteenth century India? Explain. [SQP, 2020-21, 2016,2015,2019,2017)

Q34. Evaluate the impact of print technology on the poor people in India (CBSE -2010,2011,2012,2017)
OR
(B) ”Printing technology gave women a chance to share their feelings with the world outside.” Support
the statement with suitable examples.

Q35. “Print not only stimulated the publication of conflicting opinions amongst communities but it also
connected communities and people in different parts of India”. Examine the statement/ Printing press
played a major role in shaping the Indian society of the 19th century, support with examples (CBSE –
2012,2016,2017)

Section -E (case study Questions)-8 marks

Attempt any two case study out of three given below.

Q36. Read the given source and answer the questions that follow (CBSE -22-2023)
WHY NEWSPAPERS ?
‘Krishnaji Trimbuck Ranade inhabitant of Poona intends to publish a Newspaper in the Marathi Language
with a view of affording useful Information on every topic of local interest. It will be open for free
Discussion on subjects of general utility, scientific investigation and The speculations connected with the
antiquities, statistics, curiosities, History and geography of the country and of the Deccan especially…
The patronage and support of all interested in the diffusion of Knowledge and Welfare of the People is
earnestly solicited.’
Bombay Telegraph and Courier, 6 January, 1849
‘The task of the native newspapers and political associations is Identical to the role of the Opposition in
the House of Commons in Parliament in England. That is of critically examining government Policy to
suggest improvements, by removing those parts that will not Be to the benefit of the people, and also by
ensuring speedy Implementation.
These associations ought to carefully study the particular issues, Gather diverse relevant information on
the nation as well as on what Are the possible and desirable improvements, and this will surely earn It
considerable influence.’ Native Opinion, 3 April, 1870

(I) Explain the main reason of publishing newspaper by Krishnaji ? 1

(II) How was the task of native newspaper and political association Seen identical to the role of
opposition ? 1
(III) Analyze the reasons of popularity of newspapers during 19thCentury. 2

Q37. Read the source given below and answer the questions that follow:(CBSE SQP -2023-24)
Mahatma Gandhi’s letter was, in a way, an ultimatum. If the demands were Not fulfilled by 11 March, the
letter stated, the Congress would launch a Civil disobedience campaign. Irwin was unwilling to negotiate.
So Mahatma Gandhi started his famous salt march accompanied by 78 of his Trusted volunteers. The
march was over 240 miles, from Gandhiji’s ashram In Sabarmati to the Gujarati coastal town of Dandi.
The volunteers walked
For 24 days, about 10 miles a day. Thousands came to hear Mahatma Gandhi wherever he stopped, and
he told them what he meant by swaraj And urged them to peacefully defy the British. On 6 April he
reached Dandi, and ceremonially violated the law, manufacturing salt by boiling Sea water
(I) What did Gandhiji’s letter to Lord Irwin state?
(II) Why did Gandhiji march to Dandi?
(III) Gandhiji chose to defy salt tax in the civil disobedience Movement. Substantiate the
statement giving reasons

Q38. Read the given case and answer the questions that follow: [OD, 2022]
Mahatma Gandhi’s thoughts on Satyagraha
‘It is said of “passive resistance” that it is the weapon of the weak, but the power which is the subject of
this article can be used only by the strong. This power is not passive resistance; indeed it calls for intense
activity. The movement in South Africa was not passive but active …’
‘Satyagraha is not physical force. A satyagrahi does not inflict pain on the adversary; he does not seek his
destruction … In the use of satyagraha, there is no ill-will whatever.’
‘Satyagraha is pure soul-force. Truth is the very substance of the soul. That is why this force is called
satyagraha. The soul is informed with knowledge. In it burns the flame of love… Non-violence is the
supreme dharma …’
‘It is certain that India cannot rival Britain or Europe in force of arms. The British worship the war-god
and they can all of them become, as they are becoming, bearers of arms. The hundreds of millions in
India can never carry arms. They have made the religion of non-violence their own …’
 (I) What type of movement Gandhiji organised in South Africa? [1]
(II) Why is satyagraha considered as pure soul-force? [1]
(III) How has Gandhiji described passive resistance? [1]
(IV) What did the idea of satyagraha mean? [1]

Section – F (map work) – 4 marks

Q39. On the political outline map of India, locate and label any four of the following with suitable
symbols :
(a) Indian National Congress session at this place in 1927 [CBSE SQP 2020-21, CBSE-
2017,2018,2019,2020]
(b) The place where the movement of Indian Planters Organized Satyagraha [CBSE SQP -2021, CBSE -
2015,2016,2020)
(c) The place where Indian National Congress Session was held in December 1920. [CBSE SQP-2019-
20,2016, CBSE-2015,2020]
(d) The place where Salt Law was broken by Mahatma Gandhi. [CBSE -2017,2019, CBSE SQP -2021]
(e) The place where Congress Session was held in September 1920[CBSE -2016,2017,2019]
(f) The city where Jallianwala Bagh incident occurred. [CBSE -2015,2017,2019)
(g) The Place which is known for Cotton Mill Workers Satyagraha.[CBSE -2016,2018,2012,2013)
(h) Calling off the Non- Cooperation Movement. [CBSE -2018,2014]