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1 MT Seat No MT - SOCIAL SCIENCE (73) History & Political Science - Semi Prelim II - PAPER III (E) Time : 2 Hrs. 30 min (Pages 6) Max. Marks : 60 Q.. (A) Choose the correct option and rewrite the complete answers : (i) Tajul - Ma'asir is a book written by.... (a) Alberuni (b) Hasan Nizami (c) Ziauddin Barani (d) Abul Fazl Trymbak Shankar Shejwalkar wrote regularly on historiography in his journal... (a) Digdarshan (b) Marathwada Itihas Parishad Patrika (c) Deenbandu (d) Pragati (iii)... argued that arranging historical events in a chronological order is not right. (a) Voltaire (b) Michel Foucault (c) Rene Descartes (d) Karl Marx (iv)... translated the Sanskrit text of Hitopadesh. (a) James Mill (b) Friedrich Max Muller (c) Mountstuart Elphistone (d) Sir John Marshal Q.. (B) Find the incorrect pair in every set and write the correct one. (i) (a) Damodar Dharmanand Kosambi - Marxist History (b) Dr Rukhmabai - First practising lady doctor of India (c) V. K. Rajwade - Marathyanchya Itihasachi Sadhane (d) William Wilson Hunter - Rajasthan's History (a) Qutub Minar - Mehrauli (b) Gol Gumbaz - Bijapur (c) Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Railway Terminus - Delhi (d) Taj Mahal - Agra (iii) (a) Prabhakar - Acharya P. K. Atre (b) Darpan - Balshastri Jambhekar (c) Deenbandhu - Krishnarao Bhalekar (d) Kesari - Bal Gangadhar Tilak

2 2/MT (iv) (a) Kootiyattam - Sanskrit theatre, Kerala (b) Ramman - Dance form in West Bengal (c) Ramlila - Traditional Performance of the Ramayana in Uttar Pradesh (d) Kalbelia - Folk songs and dances of Rajasthan Q.2. (A) Complete the following concept maps. (Any Two) (i) Feminist Historians Tarabai Shinde... Meera Kosambi... Stripurush Tulna (882) Crossing Thresholds: Feminist Essays in Social History Nine moods or Rasas of Indian Performing Arts Beebhatsa (Repulsion) Veer (Heroic) Shant (Peaceful) Hasya (Humour) Adbhut (Wondrous) (iii) Examples of Hemadpanti temples Gondeshwar Hingoli Q.2. (B) Write the short notes. (Any Two) (i) Hemadpanti Style Nationalistic Historiography (iii) National Film Archives of India

3 3/MT Q.3. (A) Explain the statements with reasons. (Any Two) (i) Newspapers accelerated the struggle for independence. Orientalist scholars were curious about civilisation and countries of the east. (iii) 'Bakhar' is an important type of historical document of medieval time. (iv) We need to be careful about the information published by the media. (vi) Voltaire is called the founder of modern historiography. 6 Q.3. (B) Answer in brief. (Any Two) (i) What is feminist historiography? Explain the concept of Public History. (iii) Why do we need mass media? Q.. Read the following passage and answer the questions. The list of UNESCO'S World Natural Heritage now includes Western Ghats. The Kaas plateau in the District Satara, is also a part of the Western Ghats. 'Cultural and Natural Heritage management' is the main aspect of applied history. The work of conservation and preservation of the Cultural Heritage falls under the jurisdiction of the Archeological Survey of India and India's State Departments of Archeology. Besides, INTACH (Indian National Trust for Art and Cultural Heritage) is actively working in this field. The work of conservation and preservation of cultural and natural heritage requires participation of experts for various fields. They need to be duly aware of the heritage site. Principles of applied history are useful in creating the awareness among them. 6 (i) Which place in Satara is now included in UNESCO's World Natural Heritage? What is the main aspect of Applied History? (iii) What falls under the jurisdiction of the Archaeological Survey of India? (iv) Describe the role of INTACH. Q.5. Answer in detail. (Any Two) (i) Observe the illustration and answer the questions : Sohagaura copper-plate 8

4 /MT (a) Where was the copper plate found? (b) In which script is the copper plate inscribed and from which period? (c) Interpret the images on the copper plate? 2 Write about the history of sports equipment and toys in ancient India? (iii) What are the four characteristics of modern historiography? POLITICAL SCIENCE Q.6. Choose the correct alternative. (i) Special voters awareness campaign is run for.... (a) Election of the Election Commissioner (b) Curbing malpractices at voting booths (c) Voter s registration (d) Recognition of political parties... was appointed as the first Chief Election Commissioner of Independent India. (a) Dr Rajendra Prasad (b) T. N. Sheshan (c) Sukumar Sen (d) Neela Satyanarayan (iii) Parliament while amending the constitution can not alter.... (a) Emergency Provisions (b) Basic structure of the constitution (c) GST Laws (d) Directive Principles of State Policy (iv) The essence of democracy is.... (a) Universal adult franchise (b) Decentralization of power (c) Policy of reservation of seats (d) Judicial decisions Q.7. Explain whether following statements are true or false with explanation. (Any Two) (i) Election commission lays down the code of conduct during elections. Indian democracy is considered the largest democracy in the world. (iii) Secrecy in the working of Government has increased due to Right to information. Q.8. (A) Explain the following concepts. (Any Two) (i) Women representation in Loksabha. Reorganizing the constituencies. (iii) Right to Information.

5 5/MT Q.8. (B) Do as instructed. (Any Two) (i) Provision of the basic frame work of constitution Democratic form of government Freedom and equality.. (iii) Role of the Election Commission (i) Conduct election in the country. Preparing the voters' list. (iii) Declaration of timetable,programme date and result of election. (iv) To resolve any dispute relating to elections. PROCESS OF ELECTION Establishment of constituencies The process of elections Role of political parties and their candidates (i) (iii)... (iv)... Finalising voter s list Role of the Voters (i) Voting in election. To elect the efficient honest and trustworthy representatives Result of elections Resolution of dispute regarding election

6 6/MT Q.9. Answer in brief. (Any Two) (i) What are the effects of reducing the voting age from 2 years to 8 years. What are the challenges faced by Election Commission in conducting free and fair elections? (iii) Explain the functions of Election commission. (iv) Explain the Journey of our elections from 'Ballot boxes' to 'EVM' Machine. Best Of Luck

MT - SOCIAL SCIENCE (73) History & Political Science - Semi Prelim II - PAPER IV (E) Time : 2 Hrs. 30 min (Pages 6) Max.

MT Seat No. 208...... 00 MT - SOCIAL SCIENCE (73) History & Political Science - Semi Prelim II - PAPER IV (E) Time : 2 Hrs. 30 min (Pages 6) Max. Marks : 60 Q.. (A) Choose the correct option and rewrite