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1. Which city was founded by Akbar in 1572? Name the most well-known gateway

built in this city. 2

1572

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2. Who were the main contenders in the War of Succession in 1657? 2 1657

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3. What was the most important single factor that influenced ancient Indian art? 2

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4. Why did the educated Indians oppose the Vernacular Press Act (1878), passed

by Lord Lytton? 2

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5. Name the countries with which the Harappan people established trade relations. Which kind of weights and measures were used by them for trade? 4

OR Describe the importance of the Upanishads.

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6. Who was Ibn Batuta? Why is his travel account ‘Rehla’ important? 4 OR

Give an estimate of the unique personality of Muhammad bin Tughluq.

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7. Describe the new mode and technique of warfare introduced by Babur in India. 4 OR

Describe the measures adopted by Sher Shah for improving trade and commerce.

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8. Describe the contribution of Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar in spreading

education among women. 4

OR

Describe the methods of annexation of Indian States followed by Lord Dalhousie. What was its main effect on the Indian States?

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9. Examine the impact of Buddhism on the development of Indian art and

architecture. 4

OR Explain the effects of Alexander’s invasion on the polity and economy of India.

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10. Why is Iltutmish considered as the real founder of the Turkish rule in India? 4 OR

Why is Sikander Lodi considered as the greatest Lodi ruler?

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11. Why did the orthodox Muslim population, Amirs and Ulemas, support

Aurangzeb’s policies? 4

OR Give an estimate of Shivaji as a king and as an administrator.

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12. Explain the contribution of Swami Vivekananda in the upliftment of the poor

and downtrodden. 4

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Explain the methods of the drain of wealth from India to England.

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13. Discuss the main features of agrarian economy of ancient India. 10 OR

What is the meaning of ‘Saddarsana’? Describe the groups in which Saddarsana was divided.

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14. How did the Mauryan rulers exercise strict control over the economic activities? 10 OR

How did patronage of the Gupta rulers help in the development of Indian art and painting?

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15. Explain the system of education prevalent during the Mughal period. 10 OR

Trace the development of Persian literature in Medieval India.

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16. Examine the causes of the failure of the Revolt of 1857. 10 OR

With what aim was the Cabinet Mission sent to India? What were its proposals?

Why did both Congress and Muslim League reject the proposal of an interim government?

1857

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17. Critically examine the condition of women in the early 20th century India.

Analyze the efforts made by the government after independence for the

emancipation of women. 10

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Examine the strategies adopted by the Planning Commission for the development of Indian economy. To what extent were these successful?

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18. On the given outline map of India, mark the following : 10 (a) Ancient India

(i) Extent of Asoka’s empire

(ii) Kalinga, Ujjain, Kashi, Lumbini, Sanchi OR (b) Medieval India

(i) Extent of Chola empire

(ii) Madurai, Tanjore, Kanchi, Nellore, Gangaikonda Cholapuram OR

(c) Modern India

(i) Extent of British empire in 1856

(ii) Chauri-Chaura, Dandi, Sabarmati, Champaran, Jallianwala Bagh

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Note : The fol low ing Ques tion is for the Blind Can di dates only in lieu of Ques tion No. 18.

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Describe the role of Bal Gangadhar Tilak in India’s struggle for freedom. 10

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