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1 Question Bank Of Probable Questions for AISSCE (Class-XII), Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan, Kolkata Region
2 Name of Project Members and Themes Sl. No. Name of Project Member Designation & K.V. 1 Mr. A. T. Mishra PGT(HISTORY) Salt Lake No. 1 2 Dr. (Mrs.) Seema Kumari PGT(HISTORY) NTPC Farakka 3 Mr. A. Verma PGT(HISTORY) Fortwilliam 4 Mr. S. R. Mishra PGT(HISTORY) Kalaikunda No. 1 5 Mr. Shyamal Gupta PGT(HISTORY) Ichapur No. 1 6 Mr. S. S. Mishra PGT(HISTORY) IIM Joka Themes 1. Bricks, Beads and Bones: The Harappan Civilisation 2. Kings, Farmers and Towns: Early States and Economies 3. Kinship, Caste and Class: Early Society 4. Thinkers, Beliefs and Buildings: Cultural Developments 5. Through the Eyes of Travellers: Perceptions of Society 6. Bhakti-Sufi Traditions: Changes in Religious Beliefs and Devotional Texts 7. An Imperial Capital: Vijayanagara 8. Peasants, Zamindars and the State: Agrarian Society and the Mughal Empire 9. Kings and Chronicles: The Mughal Courts 10. Colonialism and the Countryside: Exploring Official Archives 11. Rebels and the Raj; 1857 Revolt and its Representations 12. Colonial cities: Urbanisation, Planning and Architecture 13. Mahatma Gandhi and the National Movement: Civil Disobedience and Beyond 14. Understanding Partition: Politics, Memories, Experiences 15. Framing the Constitution: The Beginning of a New Era Project Leader: Mr. N. P. Mishra, Principal, K. V. Santragachi
3 THEME 1. Bricks, Beads and Bones: The Harappan Civilisation (A) Questions that have been asked one time VSA 1. How were Harappa seals and sealings used to facilitate long distance communication? what did the sealing convey? 2marks (2013) SA 1. Explain the exclusive features of the craft production in Chanhudaro? 4 marks (2015) 2. Explain the strategies for producing materials by the Harappans for the craft production? 4 marks (2015) 3. Explain how did Harappans maintain contact with distant lands? 4 marks (2014) 4. An understanding of the function of an artifact is often shaped by its resemblance with present day things support your answer with suitable evidence 4 marks (2010)
4 LA- NIL PASSAGE BASED- NIL Map- Lothal (B) Questions that have been repeated two times VSA 1. Mention any four items found in the graves of the Harappans. 2-marks (2011),(2012) SA 1. Describe the opinions of the archaeologists over the central authority of the Harappan civilization. 4 marks(2015)(2013) LA- NIL PASSAGE-BASED- NIL MAP- Mark and label any five Harappan sites 5 marks(2010)(2013) (c) Questions that have been repeated three times or more
5 NIL (D) Expected questions for MLL 1. what are the two sections of the Harappan town? 2 marks 2. From which country the Harappan brought copper? Which other metal was also found in Harappa? 2 marks 3. How many signs were there in the Harappan script? How it was written? 2 marks 4. write four causes for the decline of Harappan Civilisation?4 marks THEME 2. Kings, Farmers and Towns: Early States and Economies (A) Questions that have been asked one time VSA 1. How did Kushana rulers exemplify themselves with the high status? 2- marks (2015) 2. How were the coins used in the first century CE? Give two examples? 2- marks (2015)
6 3. How have the prashastis drawn the factual information about the Gupta rulers? 2 marks(2015) 4. who was James Princep? Mention any one of his contribution in the development of Indian epigraphy? 2 marks (2014) SA 1. Explain how Kharosthi was deciphered? 4 marks (2015) 2. The mid first millennium BCE is often regarded as a turning point in world history. Justify the statement? 4marks ( 2011) LA- NIL PASSAGE-BASED- 1. The anguish of the king (i) who was called devanampiya piyadassi? Give his brief description. (ii) Mention the importance and limitations of inscriptions. (iii) Explain the effects of war of Kalinga on Ashoka. (iv) why did the king repent after the war of Kalinga? passage-page - 48(2011) 2. Life in a small village (i) who was the author of Harshacharita?
7 (ii) Describe the outskirts of a forest in the Vindhyas. (iii) Describe the activities of the people of that area. Mention two main activities of the farmers of that time and of today. (iv) Mention two activities of the village women. passage page 40(2011) 3. The Sudarshana (beautiful) lake in Gujarat. (i) Mention about the irrigation system of the Mauryan empire. (ii) Explain about the achievement of Rudradaman during the 2 nd Century CE. (iii) Mention the values demonstrated by Rudradaman that can be seen from the passage. Passage page- 38(2014) (B) Questions that have been repeated two times VSA- NIL SA- 1. Historians have used a variety of sources to reconstruct the history of the Mauryan empire Explain 4marks (2013) (2015) LA- NIL PASSAGE-BASED- NIL MAP-NIL (c) Questions that have been repeated three times or more NIL
8 (D) Expected questions for MLL 1. Write about the administration of Mauryan empire? 4 markes 2. what are the limitations of insciptional evidence?4marks THEME 3. KINSHIP,CASTE AND CLASS: EARLY SOCIETY 1. Describe the various stages through which Mahabharata was compiled in the 20 th century.(2008) 2. Explain how access to property sharpened social differences between men and women in ancient times. (2008) 3. Describe the position of untouchables in ancient society.(2008) 4. Critically examine the duties as laid down in the Manusmriti for the Chandalas. (2011) Explain the findings of the archaeologist B B Lal on excavations at the village named Hastinapur. (2012) CATEGORY A VERY SHORT QUESTIONS (2 MARK)
9 1. Define the system of exogamy. Give one reason for adopting it. (2009) 2. Mention one of the most challenging episodes in the Mahabharata.(2009), 3. How did the Brahmanas develop a sharper social divide? Give two examples.(2012) 4. How were mothers important under Satavahana rulers? Give an example to support your answer.(2012) 5. Mention two such populations which were beyond the four Varnas and were viewed with suspicion. Give one characteristic of each..(2012) SHORT QUESTIONS (4 MARK) Explain any five elements considered by the historians while analyzing the text. (2012) 7. Explain how do the historians usually classify the contents of the present text of Mahabharata. (2012) PASSAGE BASED QUESTIONS (7MARK) 1. A Tiger like Husband NCERT Textbook page no.65,source 9 (2012)
10 (i) Who was Hidimba? Why was she sent to the Pandavas and what did she do? Explain. (ii) How did Hidimba plead with kunti for her love? (iii) Why were the Pandavas sent to the forest? (iv) On what conditions did Bhima agree for marriage with Hidimba? 2. Why The Kinfolk Quarreled NCERT Textbook page no.57, source 2 (2012) (i) Why did the citizens of Hastinapur express preference for Hastinapur? (ii) Explain the reactions of Duryodhana towards the Pandavas. (iii) Explain the criteria of patrilineal succession. 3. Draupadi s Question NCERT Textbook page no.68,source 11 (2013) (i) Explain the massage that goes after reading this episode. (ii) Which of these two views, do you agree? Support with your arguments. (iii) Compare the status of women at that time and at present. CATEGORY B
11 VERY SHORT QUESTIONS (2 MARK) 1. Mention two rules about gotra, particularly of women,according to Brahmanical practice after 1000 BCE. (2009), (2012) SHORT QUESTIONS (4 MARK) 1. Historians find it particularly a difficult task to understand text as complex as Mahabharata justify this statement. (2008),(2010) 2. Describe briefly how do the historians usually classify the contents of Mahabharata? Why is the text described as an itihas. (2011),(2013) CATEGORY C SHORT QUESTIONS (4 MARK) 1. The Dharma sutras and the Dharma shastras also contained rules about the ideal occupations of the four categories of Varnas. Critically examine the statement.. (2009), (2011), (2012) PASSAGE BASED QUESTIONS (7MARK) 2. PROPER SOCIAL ROLES NCERT Textbook page no. 62,source 7 (2010),(2013),(2014) (i)why did Drona refuse to have Eklavya as his pupil? (ii) How did Eklavya react to the demand of his Guru?
12 the extract. (iii) Mention two versions of Guru-Shishya Parampara mentioned in THEME 4. THINKERS, BELIEFS AND BUILDINGS ; CULTURAL DEVELOPMENT CATEGORY A VERY SHORT QUESTIONS (2 MARK) 1. Name any two types of sources through which we come to know about Buddha and his teachings.(2008) 2. Mention any four social groups from which Buddha came.(2013) 3. Mention the contents of Jatakas.What do they depict? (2013) SHORT QUESTIONS (4 MARK) 1. Buddhist literature help in understanding the sculpture of Sanchi? Justify the statement with examples.(2008) 2. Describe how Buddha s first journey into the outside world transformed his life.(2008) 3. Describe the early stupas at Sanchi and Bharhut.(2009) 4. Describe the structure of the stupa with examples. (2009)
13 5. How was Buddha s presence shown through symbols?(2010) 6. Explain the importance of new questions and debates that began from the 6 th century BCE regarding Vedic traditions and practices of sacrifices.(2010) 7. Describe the ideas of Mahavira and Buddha on the authority of the Vedas.(2011) 8. Describe briefly the ideas found in the Upanishadas about the relationship between human beings and the cosmic order. (2012) 9. Explain briefly the cause of the rapid growth of Buddhism during and also after the lifetime of Buddha.(2013) PASSAGE BASED QUESTIONS (7MARK) 1. Fatalists And Materialists NCERT Textbook page no.87, source 3 page no. (2009) (i) Explain what had Makkhali Gosala told the King Ajatshatru? (ii) Explain what did the philosopher named Ajita Kesakambalin teach. (iii) Describe the beliefs of the fatalists. 2. Why Were Stupas Built? NCERT Textbook page no.65,source 9 page no.
14 (i) Why were stupas built? (iii)what did Ashoka do with the relics of Buddha? (2009) (iii)describe the structure of the stupas.. 3. A Prayer To Agni NCERT Textbook page no.84,source 1 (2012) (i) Why were offerings made to Agni? Explain. (ii) Mention the language in whichprayers were made and why? (iii)how and when were sacrifices made? (iv)list the objectives of sacrifice. 4. Rules for Monks And Nuns NCERT Textbook page no.94, source 7 (2012) (I) Name any two Buddhist texts in which rules for monks have been made. (II) Why were these rules framed? (III) What was the Sangha? Explain. (IV) State any three rules mentioned in the passage, for the Bhikkhus. MAP QUESTIONS
15 1. Three Buddhist sites (2011), 2. Bodhgaya(2014) CATEGORY B SHORT QUESTIONS (4 MARK) 1. Explain what happened to Amaravati Stupa and why? (2008),(2010) 2.How do we come to know about Buddha s teachings? How did Sutt-Pitaka reconstruct the philosophy of Buddhism? Mention about Tripitakas.(2012), (2014), CATEGORY C SHORT QUESTIONS (4 MARK) 1. Describe briefly the teachings of Buddha.(2008), (2009),(2011),(2012) THEME 5. Through the Eyes of Traveller : Perceptions of Society (A) QUESTIONS THAT HAVE BEEN ASKED ONE TIME VERY SHORT ANSWER (2 MARKS)
16 (i) (ii) (iii) Name the book written by Ibn-Battuta. What were his observations about female slaves in the sub-continent? (2008) Mention any two reasons why travel accounts of foreigners are important for studying medieval times.(2008) Mention any two characteristics of the cities in the Indian subcontinent as described by Ibn-Battuta.(2011) SHORT ANSWER (4 MARKS) (i) (ii) (iii) According to Bernier, crown ownership of land had disastrous consequences for the state and the society. Justify the statement.(2009) Explain the views of Bernier about a more complex social reality of the Mughal Empire.(2010) Explain how the prosperity of towns has been explained by the historians on the basis of Ibn-Battuta s observations.(2010) LONG ANSWER (8 MARKS)- NIL
17 PASSAGE BASED (7 MARKS) (i) THE POOR PEASANT (Source 11, Page 131) (a) Why did the peasantry abandon their land? (b) Explain the reasons given by Bernier for the exploitation of peasants. (c) How did his observations influence thinkers in Europe? Explain. (ii) ON HORSE AND ON FOOT (Source 10, Page 129)-2009 (a) Describe the two kinds of postal system. (b) Give an example to show that the postal system of that period was a unique system of communication. (c) Do you think that the postal system could have operated throughout the sub-continent? Explain. (iii) NUTS LIKE A MAN S HEAD (Source6, Page 126) (a) Explain the use of coconut. (b) Explain the difference between coconut and Palm tree. (c) How has the coconut been described as similar to man s head?
18 (v) TRAVELLING WITH THE MUGHAL ARMY(Source 4, Page 123) (a) Who was Bernier? (b) What was the purpose of his travel and what was expected of him while going on travel? Describe briefly. (c) What things would you like to take with you while going on travel and why? Explain. (2012) MAP- NIL (B) QUESTIONS THAT HAVE BEEN REPEATED TWO TIMES VERY SHORT ANSWER (2 MARKS)- NIL SHORT ANSWER (4 MARKS) (i) (ii) Explain Al-Biruni s description of the caste system in India.(2009,2013) Explain the observations of Ibn-Battuta about Indian cities with special reference to Delhi. (2009, 2010)
19 LONG ANSWER (8 MARKS)- NIL PASSAGE BASED (7 MARKS)- NIL MAP- NIL (C) QUESTIONS THAT HAVE BEEN REPEATED THREE TIMES OR MORE VERY SHORT ANSWER (2 MARKS)- NIL SHORT ANSWER (4 MARKS)- NIL LONG ANSWER (8 MARKS)- NIL PASSAGE BASED (7 MARKS) (i) THE CHILD SATI (Source 16, Page 135)- 2011,2014,2015 (a) Describe what Bernier saw at Lahore. (b) How had the agony of the girl been described? (c) Explain how Bernier has highlighted the treatment of women as a crucial marker of difference between western and eastern societies? (D) EXPECTED QUESTIONS FOR MLL
20 VERY SHORT ANSWER (2 MARKS)- (i) Name the famous book written by Al-Biruni. Which distinctive method he adopted while writing this text? (ii) Write about any two problems faced by Al-Biruni while writing Kitabul-Hind. (iii) (iv) Ibn-Battuta was fond of travels. Write any two arguments to justify your answer. Travels were more difficult and risky in 14 th century. Give argument to support your answer. (v) Who wrote the book Travels in the Mughal Empire? To whom he dedicated his book? (vi) What do you know about camp towns? SHORT ANSWER (4 MARKS)- (i) Write a short essay on Kitab-ul-Hind. (ii) Compare and contrast the perspective from which Ibn-Battuta and Bernier wrote accounts of their travels in India. (iii) (iv) Bernier s account influenced western theorists from 18 th century onwards. Give arguments to support the statement. Analyse the evidence of slavery provided by Ibn-Battuta.
21 (v) What has Ibn-Battuta written about the postal system prevalent in India? LONG ANSWER (8 MARKS)- (i) Discuss Al-Birun s description of the caste system in India. (ii) Ibn-Battuta found Delhi as a city full of exciting opportunities. Support your answer with evidences given by him. PASSAGE BASED (7 MARKS)- (i) The bird leaves it s nest (Source 2, Page 118) (ii) Music in the market(source 9, Page 128) THEME 6. Bhakti-Sufi Traditions: Changes in Religious Beliefs and Devotional Texts (A) QUESTIONS THAT HAVE BEEN ASKED ONE TIME VERY SHORT ANSWER (2 MARKS)
22 (i) Who were Alvars and Nayanars? In which language did they sing? (2008) (ii) Why was Khwaja Muinuddin s dargah very popular? Give two reasons.(2011) (iii) Explain the term ziyarat. Give it s purpose.(2012) (iv) Who were Alvars and Nayanars? Mention the support they got from the Chola rulers. (2014) (v) The message of Guru Nanak devji was based on divinity. Mention any two aspects of it. (2014) (vi) Kabir Bijak and Kabir Granthavali are the two distinct but overlapping traditions. How are they preserved? (2015) (vii) Who were Zimmis? (2011) (viii) Who were Virashaivas and Lingayats? (2011) SHORT ANSWER (4 MARKS)- (i) Who laid the foundation of Khalsa Panth? Describe briefly the message and teachings of Baba Guru Nanak. (2013) LONG ANSWER (8 MARKS)-
23 (i) Explain the significance of Kabir s poems and the tradition he drew to describe the ultimate reality. (2009) (ii) Explain Chisti devotionalism with special reference to ziyarat and qawwali. (2009) (iii) Explain the variety of sources used by historians to reconstruct histories of religious traditions. (2010) (iv) Explain how the biography of saint poetess Mirabai has been primarily constructed. How did she defy the norms of society? (2014) PASSAGE BASED (7 MARKS)- (i) DECLINING A ROYAL GIFT (Source 9, Page 160) (a) Who was Nizamuddin Auliya? (b) What did Ulugh Khan offer to sheikh Fariduddin when he visited him? (c) Why did Nizamuddin Auliya refused to accept the offer of Amir Hasan Sijzi and what did he say to him? (ii) REVERENCE FOR THE JOGI (Source 6, Page 150)-2008
24 (a) Who is the deity the saint or jogi worships? (b) How does Aurangzeb show respect to him? (c) Why rulers tried to connect with saints? MAP- NIL (B)QUESTIONS THAT HAVE BEEN REPEATED TWO TIMES VERY SHORT ANSWER (2 MARKS) (i) Explain the meaning of silsila in Sufism. (2008,2012) SHORT ANSWER (4 MARKS) - NIL LONG ANSWER (8 MARKS) - NIL PASSAGE BASED (7 MARKS) NIL MAP- NIL (C) QUESTIONS THAT HAVE BEEN REPEATED THREE TIMES OR MORE VERY SHORT ANSWER (2 MARKS) - NIL
25 SHORT ANSWER (4 MARKS) - NIL LONG ANSWER (8 MARKS) - NIL PASSAGE BASED (7 MARKS) - NIL MAP- NIL (D) EXPECTED QUESTIONS FOR MLL VERY SHORT ANSWER (2 MARKS)- (i) (ii) (iii) (iv) In which two broad categories had the earliest Bhakti traditions been classified? Explain in brief. Name the two women poet saints of Tamilnadu. Whom did they worship? What was the practice of tantric worship? Explain any two features. What is meant by the term Great and Little tradition? (v) What is meant by Khanqah? SHORT ANSWER (4 MARKS) (i) (ii) Discuss the similarities in Sufi and Bhakti traditions. Explain with examples what historians mean by the integration of cults.
26 (iii) (iv) What were the similarities and dissimilarities between be-sharia and ba-sharia Sufi traditions? To what extent do you think the architecture of mosque in the subcontinent reflects a combination of universal ideals and local traditions? LONG ANSWER (8 MARKS) - (i) (ii) Describe key features of Bhakti movement. Explain giving examples the connection between the state and the Bhakti tradition and the state and the Sufi tradition. PASSAGE BASED (7 MARKS) (i) A church in Khambhat (Source 5, Page 150) (ii) The pilgrimage of the Mughal princes Jahanara, 1643 (Source 7, Page 157) (iii) The one lord (Source 10, Page 161) THEME 7. An Imperial Capital: Vijayanagara
27 (A) QUESTIONS THAT HAVE BEEN ASKED ONE TIME VERY SHORT ANSWER (2 MARKS)- (i) (ii) (iii) (iv) (v) (vi) Mention any two features about the location of the city of Vijayanagara. (2009) Mention two features of the Hazara Ram temple in royal centre. (2009) How were the halls in the Virupaksha temple used? Mention any two purposes. (2009) Give a brief description of Lotus Mahal situated in the royal centre of Vijayanagara. (2010) Mention two characteristic features of temple complexes in Vijayanagara. (2010) Mention any two ceremonies performed on the occasion of Mahanavami Dibba.(2010) SHORT ANSWER (4 MARKS) (i) Describe the stages by which the Vijayanagara empire was built. (2008)
28 (ii) Why was the Vitthala of Vijayanagara unique? (2015) (iii) Mention any two architectural traditions that inspired the architects of Vijayanagara. How did they transform these traditions into temple architecture? Explain. (2014) LONG ANSWER (8 MARKS) NIL PASSAGE BASED (7 MARKS) NIL Map- Bijapur(2012), Kanchipuram(2012), Kolar(2011), Quilon(2012),Madurai(2009) (B) QUESTIONS THAT HAVE BEEN REPEATED TWO TIMES VERY SHORT ANSWER (2 MARKS)- NIL SHORT ANSWER (4 MARKS) (i) (ii) Explain how the people of Vijayanagara obtained water for their needs. (2008,2012) Strain began to show within the imperial structure following Krishnadeva Raya s death in Critically examine the statement. (2012,2015)
29 LONG ANSWER (8 MARKS) (i) (ii) Explain the importance of the Royal centrein Vijayanagara with special focus on its important structures.(2008,2013) Explain how the Amara Nayak system was a major political innovention of the Vijayanagara empire.(2012,2014) PASSAGE BASED (7 MARKS) (i) How tanks were built? (Source 4, Page -177)- 2009,2010 (a) Where and why tanks were built by Krishnadeva Raya? (b) Explain how the tanks were constructed? (c) Describe the most prominent water work. (ii) Colin Mackenzie (Source 1, Page 171)- 2013,2014 (a) Who was the first Surveyor General of India?What was his mission in India? (b) What was the purpose behind Colin Mackenzie studying the Vijayanagara Empire? Explain. (c) Explain how Mackenzie has described the British government as a benign influence on the Vijayanagara Empire. MAP-
30 Golconda(2011,2012), Vijayanagara (2009,2012), Thanjavur(2009,2011) (C) QUESTIONS THAT HAVE BEEN REPEATED THREE TIMES OR MORE VERY SHORT ANSWER (2 MARKS) - NIL SHORT ANSWER (4 MARKS) (i) Describe the main feature of the temples in Vijayanagara Empire. OR, Vijayanagara was characterized by a distinctive building style. Support this statement with the sacred architectural examples of Vijayanagara.(2008,2010,2014) LONG ANSWER (8 MARKS) - NIL PASSAGE BASED (7 MARKS) - NIL MAP- Bidar(2008,2009,2011), Mysore(2008,2009,2011)
31 (D) EXPECTED QUESTIONS FOR MLL VERY SHORT ANSWER (2 MARKS)- (i) (ii) (iii) (iv) How many dynasties ruled over Vijayanagara Empire? Name them. Mention two reasons why the sultan of Deccan and the Gajapati rulers of Orissa wanted to controlnorthern frontiers of the Vijayanagara Empire? Name the most important work on statecraft composed by Krishnadeva Raya. In which language was it composed? Which policy was adopted by the rulers of the Vijayanagara Empire to control over Amara-Nayakas? SHORT ANSWER (4 MARKS) (i) (ii) (iii) How and when were the ruins of Hampi brought to light? Explain briefly. What do you think were the advantages and disadvantages of enclosing agricultural land within the fortified area of the city? Throw light on the different aspects of prosperous trade of Vijayanagara Empire.
32 LONG ANSWER (8 MARKS) - (i) (ii) (iii) Krishnadeva Raya s rule was characterized by expansion and consolidation. Justify the statement on the basis of evidences. Describe the various causes responsible for the downfall of the Vijayanagara Empire. Describe the salient features of the administration of the Vijayanagara Empire. PASSAGE BASED (7 MARKS) (i) Kings and Traders ( Source 2, Page 173) (ii) A Sprawling City( Source 3,Page 176) (iii) The Bazar (Source 5, Page 191) MAP- Chandragiri, Tirunelveli THEME 8. Peasant, Zamindars and the State : Agrarian society and The Mughal Empire (i) Questions that have been asked one time.
33 VSA Type 1. Mention two main functions of the Village Panchayats in the 16 th and 17 th centuries in India Mention two main functions of the Village Panchayats in the 16 th and 17 th centuries in India SA Type 1. How were the subsistence and commercial production closely interwined in an average peasants holding during the Mughal period in 16 th and 17 th centuries? Explain Explain the role of zamindars in Mughal India during 16 th 17 th century How were women considered as important resource in agrarian society? Describe briefly Describe three factors that accounted for the constant expansion of agriculture during 16 th and 17 th centuries Describe the condition of an average peasant of North India during the 17 th century. 2012
34 6. Why did women in Rajasthan, Gujarat and Maharashtra record petitions to the village panchayat seeking redress and justice? Explain How were the subsistence and commercial production closely intertwined in an average peasants holding during the Mughal period in 16 th and 17 th centuries? Explain Explain the role of zamindars in Mughal India during 16 th 17 th century How were women considered as important resource in agrarian society? Describe briefly Describe three factors that accounted for the constant expansion of agriculture during 16 th and 17 th centuries Describe the condition of an average peasant of North India during the 17 th century Why did women in Rajasthan, Gujarat and Maharashtra record petitions to the village panchayat seeking redress and justice? Explain LA Type 1. How were the lives of the forest dwellers transformed in the 16 th and 17 th centuries? 2008
35 2. Explain how during 16 th and 17 th centuries agriculture was orgainaised around two major seasonal cycles by giving examples of different crops Explain the roles played by zamindars in Mughal India Describe the life of forest dwellers in the Mughal era How were the lives of the forest dwellers transformed in the 16 th and 17 th centuries? Explain how during 16 th and 17 th centuries agriculture was organised around two major seasonal cycles by giving examples of different crops Explain the roles played by zamindars in Mughal India Describe the life of forest dwellers in the Mughal era Source based Questions:
36 1. Trade between the hill tribes and the plains c i. What are modes of transport described in this passage? 1 ii. Explain what each of these articles brought from the plains to the hills may have been used for. 4 iii. What do you mean by the following :3 Chuk, Majith, Zedoary 2. Classification of lands under Akbar (i) Name any two sources through which we come to know about The Mughal Classification of lands. 1 (ii) Explain the principals that the Mughal state followed while classifying lands in their territories. 4 (iii)how was the revenue assessed during in thr Mughal Empire? Explain. 3 Map work
37 1. On the given political outline map of India mark and label the following territories under Babur,Akbar and Aurangzeb: Delhi, Goa, Agra, Ajmer and Amber (ii) Questions that have been repeated two times NIL (iii) Questions that have been repeated three times or more NIL (iv) Expected Questions for MLL VSA Type 1.Mention two main functions of the Village Panchayats in the 16 th and 17 th centuries in India. SA Type 1. Explain the role of zamindars in Mughal India during 16 th 17 th century. 2. How were women considered as important resource in agrarian society? Describe briefly
38 3. Why did women in Rajasthan, Gujarat and Maharashtra record petitions to the village panchayat seeking redress and justice? Explain. LA Type 1. How were the lives of the forest dwellers transformed in the 16 th and 17 th centuries? 2.Explain how during 16 th and 17 th centuries agriculture was orgainaised around two major seasonal cycles by giving examples of different crops. 3.Explain the roles played by zamindars in Mughal India. 4. Describe the life of forest dwellers in the Mughal era. THEME 9. Kings and Chronicles : The Mughal Courts (i) Questions that have been asked one time. VSA Type- NIL SA Type 1. Explain the process of making manuscripts at the Mughal court. 2008
39 2. What are the distinctive features of the Mughal nobility? Give any five Describe how the Humayun Nama of GulbadanBegumgives us the glimpses of the Mughal Imperial household LA Type 1. Explain the chief characteristics of provincial administration of the Mughal Empire. Why has Mughal nobility been considered as an important pillar of the Mughal state: Explain Source based Questions Cash or Kind? 2009 (i) Name the four methods of assessing the land revenue. 2 (ii) What are the two forms of paying the land revenue? 1 (iii) Which of the four methods according to you os the best suited for the farmer and why? 3 (iv) Explain Jama and Hasil. 2 Map work : 1. On an outline map of India mark and name Agra, Delhi, Lahore, Ajmer, Panipat. 2009
40 2. Agra (Mughal Capital) (ii) Questions that have been repeated two times SA- Type 1. For members of the nobility under the Mughals, imperial service was a way of acquiring power, wealth and highest possible reputation. Examine the statement. 2010, The keeping of exact and detailed record was amajor concern of the Mughal administration. Justify.2012, For members of the nobility under the Mughals, imperial service was a way of acquiring power, wealth and highest possible reputation. Examine the statement. 2010, The keeping of exact and detailed record was amajor concern of the Mughal administration. Justify. 2012,2015 (iii) Questions that have been repeated three times or more 1. Explain the organisation of the administrations and army duringthe rule of Akabar, as given in Ain. 2010,2012, 2013
41 (iv) Expected Questions for MLL VSA Type- NIL SA Type 1.Explain the process of making manuscripts at the Mughal court. 1.What are the distinctive features of the Mughal nobility? Give any five. 2. For members of the nobility under the Mughals, imperial service was a way of acquiring power, wealth and highest possible reputation. Examine the statement. 3. The keeping of exact and detailed record was amajor concern of the Mughal administration. Justify 3. Describe how the Humayun Nama of GulbadanBegumgives us the glimpses of the Mughal Imperial household. LA Type 1. Explain the chief characteristics of provincial administration of the Mughal Empire. Why has Mughal nobility been considered as an important pillar of the Mughal state: Explain. 2. Explain the organisation of the administrations and army duringthe rule of Akabar, as given in Ain.
42 THEME 10. Colonialism and the Countryside: Exploring Official archives (i) Questions that have been asked one time. VSA Type 1. Why did zamindars defaults on the payment of land revenues under the British government? Give two reasons SA Type 1. What was the other name of Bombay Deccan revenue systemof 1820s. Mention any three features of it. 2015, 2. Critically examine the experience of the ryots on the refusal of moneylenders to extend loans to them after Who were the hill folk? Why were they so apprehensive of Buchanan svisit to Rajmahal hills in the 19 th century? Explain Why did zamindars fail to pay the revenue demand in the early decades after the permanent settlement? Explain any two reasons briefly. 2012
43 4. Examine how did British policy of forest clearance created conflicts amongst the Paharias and the Santhals in eastern India during the last decades of 18 th century Why did the Paharias regularly raid the plains where settled agriculturists and traders lived? Explain Critically evaluate the Deccan Riot Commission s report 2008 LA Type 1. Explain how during 16 th and 17 th centuries agriculture was orgainaised around two major seasonal cycles by giving examples of different crops Source based Questions 1. A ryot petitions 2009 (i). What were the four grievances of the peasants? 4 (ii). Give one norm which regulated the relationship between the moneylender and the ryot? 1
44 (iii). What was the limitation law? How was it manipulated by the moneylender? Deeds of hire : 2011 (i) How did the peasants pay back the loan to the moneylender? 3 (ii) What was the deed of hire? Explain 3 (iii) What light does the deed of hire throw on the relationship between the peasants and the moneylenders? 2 3. The Jotedar of Dinajpur (i) Mention the various ways in which the jotedars of Dinajpur resisted the authority of zamindars. (ii) Describe the ways in which the jotedars undermine the power of zamindars. (iv) defiant jotedars. Mention how the zamindars reprimanded the (ii) Questions that have been repeated two times NIL
45 (iii) Questions that have been repeated three times or more 1. Explain the organisation of the administrations and army duringthe rule of Akabar, as given in Ain. 2010,2012, 2013 (iv) Expected Questions for MLL VSA Type 7. Why did zamindars defaults on the payment of land revenues under the British government? Give two reasons. SA Type 1.Critically evaluate the Deccan Riot Commission s report 2. What was the other name of Bombay Deccan revenue systemof 1820s. Mention any three features of it. 3. Critically examine the experience of the ryots on the refusal of moneylenders to extend loans to them after Who were the hill folk? Why were they so apprehensive of Buchanan svisit to Rajmahal hills in the 19 th century? Explain. 5.Why did zamindars fail to pay the revenue demand in the early decades after the permanent settlement? Explain any two reasons briefly.
46 8. Examine how did British policy of forest clearance created conflicts amongst the Paharias and the Santhals in eastern India during the last decades of 18 th century. 9. Why did the Paharias regularly raid the plains where settled agriculturists and traders lived? Explain. LA Type 4. Explain how during 16 th and 17 th centuries agriculture was orgainaised around two major seasonal cycles by giving examples of different crops. THEME 11. REBELS AND RAJ 2 Marks Questions 1. How did changes occur in the building pattern of colonial cities after the revolt of 1857? Cite any two examples. (2014) [One time] 4 Marks Questions
47 1. Critically examine Lord Dalhousie s policy of annexation in Awadh. (2015) [One time] 2. Examine the provisions of subsidiary alliance system devised by Lord Wellesley in 1798 for India. (2015) [One time] 3. Examine the repressive measures adopted by the British to subdue the rebel of (2015) [One time] 4. The relationship of the sepoys with the superior white officers underwent a significant change in the year proceeding of Support the statement with examples. ( 2012&2014))[Repeated Twice) 5. Visual images and literature as much as the writing of history have helped in keeping alive the memory of the Revolt of Assess this statement. (2009) [One time] 6. Explain how rumours and prophecies played an important part I moving people to action during the revolt of (2014) [One time] Value based Questions- REBEL PROCLAMATION OF The Rebel proclamation of 1857 emphasized the values of coexistence amongst different communities under Mughal Empire. Explain. (2014) [One time]
48 2. Suggest two ways to bring peaceful coexistence and fraternity in the contemporary Indian society. (2014) Map based Question 1. On the same outline map of India, three centers related to the revolt of 1857 have been marked as A B & C identify them and write their correct name on the line drawn near them. (2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011,) [Repeated Thrice] A Delhi, Jhansi, Merrut (thrice) Bareilly & Varanasi (once) MLL 2 MARKS 1.Which Governor General introduced the subsidiary alliance? Name the four major powers accepting it. 2. Who was the last Nawab of Awadh? Where was he sent on Pension? 4 MARKS 1. What were the causes of the failure of the 1857 Revolt? 8 Marks 1. What were the social, economic, religious and military causes of the 1857 revolt?
49 THEME 12. COLONIAL CITIES 2 Marks Question 1. Name the region where the lottery committee initiated town planning during the 18 th century. Mention any one feature of it. (2015) [One time] 2. How was the hill stations a distinctive feature of colonial urban development? Give two reasons. (2012) [One time] 3. Name any two hill stations developed during British period. Why did these hill stations become an ideal destination for the British and the Europeans? Give any one reason. (2014) [One time] 4. Mention any two features of Neo-Gothic style of architecture in Bombay. (2014) [One time] 5. Mention two features of the Fort St.George of White town, where most of the Europeans lived. (2010) [One time] 4 Marks Questions 1. A carefully studies of census reveals some fascinating trends of urbanization in 19 th century. Support the statement with facts. (2013) [One time] 8 Marks Question
50 1. The architecture in colonial Bombay represented ideas of imperial power, nationalism and religious glory. Support the statement with examples. (2015, 2008) [Repeated Twice] 2. Explain any three broad architectural styles used by the British for the public buildings in the colonial cities, with examples. (2012) [One time] MLL 2 Marks 1. Why were the records of the colonial cities preserved? 4 Marks 1. Why was the hill stations developed in India by British? 2. Assess the impact of health and defense needs on the town planning in colonial Calcutta? 8 Marks 1. What was the condition of the cities during the colonial rule in India? 2 Marks Questions THEME 13. MAHATMA GANDHI AND THE NATIONALIST MOVEMENT
51 1. Why was salt march notable? Mention two reasons. (2011) [One time] 2. State the significance of Gandhiji s speech at Banaras Hindu University. (2008) [One time] 8 Marks Question 1. The salt march of 1930 was the first event that brought Mahatma Gandhi to word attention. Explain the significance of this movement of Swaraj. (2008, 2009, 2015) [Repeated thrice] 2. Describe the different sources from which we can reconstruct the political career of Gandhiji s and the history of the nationalist movement. (2014, 2011, 2010) [Repeated thrice] 3. Wherever Gandhi ji went rumours spread of his miraculous powers. Explain with examples. (2011) [One time] 4. Explain the ideas expressed by Gandhi ji in his address at the time of opening of Banaras Hindu University in February 1916.did he put his precepts into practice? Give examples. (2010) [One time] 5. Explain how Gandhiji s mass appeal was undoubtedly genuine in the context of Indian politics and how it contributed to his success in broadening the basis of nationalism. (2009) [One time] Map based Question
52 1. On the same map 3 important centers of Indian national movement have been marked as 1 2&3.Identify them and write their names on the line drawn near them. (, 2010)(once) Amritsar, Champaran & Dandi MLL 2 Marks 1. Who was Lal-Bal-Pal? 2. What is meant by Rowlatt Act? 4 Marks 1. Describe the Gandhi-Irwin Pact of 1931? 2. Why did Gandhiji start Non-Cooperation Movement? Why was it withdrawn? 8 Marks 1. Discuss the role of Gandhiji in Freedom Movement. THEME-14 UNDERSTANDING PARTITION A. CATEGORY 1 (OUESTIONS THAT HAVE BEEN ASKED ONE TIMES) VERY SHORT ANSWER TYPE QUESTIONS (2 MARKS)
53 Q1. Mention any two proposals of the Cabinet Mission that suggested a suitable political framework for a free India. (2007) SHORT ANSWER TYPE QUESTIONS (4 MARKS/ 5 MARKS) Q1. Critically examine the importance of oral history in studying an event such as the partition of India. (2008) Q2. Many historians still remain skeptical of oral history. Examine the statements. (2012) Q3. Explain how the migration in Bengal was more protracted. (2010) Q4. A value-based question of 4 marks on Khushdev Singh s description. (2015) LONG ANSWER TYPE QUESTIONS (8 MARKS) Q1. Why is the partition of India viewed as an extremely significant marker in the history of India and Pakistan? Explain. (2013) Q2. Describe the harrowing experiences of ordinary people during the period of partition of India. (2009) Q3. Describe the strengths and weaknesses of oral history. Mention any four sources from which the history of partition has been constructed. (2014)
54 PASSAGE BASED QUESTIONS (7 MARKS/ 8 MARKS) Q1. Without a shot being fired (pg ) Q2. A voice in the wilderness (pg ) Q3. What recovering women meant (pg ) Q4. A small basket of grapes (pg ) MAP BASED QUESTION (5 MARKS) NIL B. CATEGORY 2 (OUESTIONS THAT HAVE BEEN ASKED TWO TIMES) VERY SHORT ANSWER TYPE QUESTIONS (2 MARKS) NIL SHORT ANSWER TYPE QUESTIONS (4 MARKS/ 5 MARKS) NIL LONG ANSWER TYPE QUESTIONS (8 MARKS) NIL PASSAGE BASED QUESTIONS (7 MARKS/ 8 MARKS) NIL MAP BASED QUESTION (5 MARKS) NIL C. CATEGORY 3 (OUESTIONS THAT HAVE BEEN ASKED THREE TIMES)
55 VERY SHORT ANSWER TYPE QUESTIONS (2 MARKS) NIL SHORT ANSWER TYPE QUESTIONS (4 MARKS/ 5 MARKS) NIL LONG ANSWER TYPE QUESTIONS (8 MARKS) NIL PASSAGE BASED QUESTIONS (7 MARKS/ 8 MARKS) NIL MAP BASED QUESTION (5 MARKS) NIL EXPECTED QUESTIOS FOR MINIMUM LEVEL OF LEARNING A. VERY SHORT ANSWER TYPE QUESTIONS (2 MARKS) Q1. Why was joy of Independence tarnished? (chap. 14) Q2. State two causes for changes in British attitude towards India after (chap. 14) Q3. How did Muslim League interpret Cabinet Mission proposals? (chap. 14) Q4. Give two differences between oral testimonies and government documents as sources for reconstruction of partition. (chap. 14) B. SHORT ANSWER TYPE QUESTIONS (4 MARKS) Q1. Describe the experiences of the women in the violent days of partition. (chap. 14)
56 Q2. What steps did Gandhiji take to restore communal harmony? (chap. 14) Q3. How does partition still shape history of India? (chap. 14) Q4. Why did Congress reject the offer of the Muslim League to form a joint government? (chap. 14) C. LONG ANSWER TYPE QUESTIONS (8 MARKS) Q1. Make an assessment of the major causes of the partition of India. (chap. 14) Q2. Throw light on the causes of the change in British attitude towards the freedom struggle of India after the Second World War. (chap. 14) D. PASSAGE BASED QUESTIONS (7 MARKS) Q1. I am simply returning my father s karz, his debt NCERT TEXT BOOK pg. 377) Q2. No, no! you can never be ours (NCERT TEXT BOOK pg. 379) A. MAP BASED QUESTIONS (5 MARKS) Q1. On the outline map of India mark Indian Federation with three sections A, B and C as proposed by the Cabinet Mission. (chap. 14)
57 THEME-15 FRAMING THE CONSTITUTION A. CATEGORY 1 (OUESTIONS THAT HAVE BEEN ASKED ONE TIMES) VERY SHORT ANSWER TYPE QUESTIONS (2 MARKS) Q1. Mention how the provisions of the Government of India Act 1935 were incorporated in the Indian Constitution by the Assembly members. (2013) Q2. Why Objective Resolution of Nehru is considered a momentous resolution? Give any two reasons. (2009) SHORT ANSWER TYPE QUESTIONS (4 MARKS/ 5 MARKS) Q1. Explain the ideals introduced by Nehru in the Objective resolution that were to be kept in mind while framing the Constitution of India. (2009) Q2. A communist member, Somnath Lahiri, saw the dark hand of British imperialism hanging over the deliberations of the Constituent Assembly. Examine the statement and give your own views in support of you. (2012)
58 LONG ANSWER TYPE QUESTIONS (8 MARKS) Q1. How did the Constituent Assembly seek to resolve the language controversy? Explain. (2013) PASSAGE BASED QUESTIONS (7 MARKS/ 8 MARKS) Q1. Excerpt from what Jawaharlal Nehru said in his famous speech of 13 December (pg ) Q2. The real minorities are masses of this country (pg ) Q3. What should the qualities of a national language be? (pg ) MAP BASED QUESTION (5 MARKS) NIL B. CATEGORY 2 (OUESTIONS THAT HAVE BEEN ASKED TWO TIMES) VERY SHORT ANSWER TYPE QUESTIONS (2 MARKS) NIL SHORT ANSWER TYPE QUESTIONS (4 MARKS/ 5 MARKS) NIL LONG ANSWER TYPE QUESTIONS (8 MARKS) NIL PASSAGE BASED QUESTIONS (7 MARKS/ 8 MARKS) NIL MAP BASED QUESTION (5 MARKS) NIL
59 C. CATEGORY 3 (OUESTIONS THAT HAVE BEEN ASKED THREE TIMES) VERY SHORT ANSWER TYPE QUESTIONS (2 MARKS) NIL SHORT ANSWER TYPE QUESTIONS (4 MARKS/ 5 MARKS) NIL LONG ANSWER TYPE QUESTIONS (8 MARKS) NIL PASSAGE BASED QUESTIONS (7 MARKS/ 8 MARKS) Q1. British element is gone but has left the mischief behind. (pg / 2014/ 2015) MAP BASED QUESTION (5 MARKS) NIL EXPECTED QUESTIOS FOR MINIMUM LEVEL OF LEARNING B. VERY SHORT ANSWER TYPE QUESTIONS (2 MARKS) Q1. What were the aims which guided the designers of the Constitution? (chap. 15) Q2. Which were the two main dissents of the Indian Constitution? (chap. 15)
60 Q3. Give any two problems faced by the new nation. (chap. 15) Q4. How were seats allotted to the princely states filled in the Constituent Assembly? (chap. 15) C. SHORT ANSWER TYPE QUESTIONS (4 MARKS) Q1. Different groups defined the term minority differently. Explain. (chap. 15) Q2. Throw light on Gandhiji s view regarding the language of the nation. (chap. 15) Q3. How were the discussions in the Constituent Assembly influenced by the opinion expressed by the people? Explain. (chap. 15) Q4. What were the arguments in favor of greater power to the provinces? (chap. 15) D. LONG ANSWER TYPE QUESTIONS (8 MARKS) Q1. Describe the salient features of the Constitution of India. (Chap. 15) Q2. What historical forces shaped the vision of the Constitution? (chap. 15)
61 E. PASSAGE BASED QUESTIONS (7 MARKS) Q1. That is very good, Sir --- bold words, noble words (NCERT TEXT BOOK pg. 414) Q2. I believe separate electorates will be suicidal to the minorities. (NCERT TEXT BOOK pg. 418) Q3. There cannot be any divided loyalty (NCERT TEXT BOOK pg. 419)
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