Maharashtra Board Class 10th (SSC) History and Political Science Question Paper 2020 - English Medium

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 BOARD QUESTION PAPER: JULY 2020

History and Political Science

Time: 2 Hours

Max. Marks: 40

Notes:

1. All the activities/questions are compulsory.

2. Figures to the right indicate full marks.

3. Question Nos. 1 to 5 are based on History and Question Nos. 6 to 9 are based on Political Science.

4. It is mandatory to write a complete statement as answer in Question No. 1(A) and 6.

5. In Question Nos. 2(A) and 8(B) the appropriate answer is expected to be written by pen only in the concept

map.

6. Answers of Question No. 1 (A) and (B) and Question No. 6 are repeated then only first attempted answer

will be considered.

1. (A) Choose the correct option from the given options and complete the sentences:     [3]

1. It may be said that _______ was the founder of Modern Historiography.

(A) Voltaire      

(B) René Descartes

(C) Leopold Ranké      

(D) Karl Marx

2. The National Archives of India is in _______.

(A) Mumbai 

(B) Chennai 

(C) Delhi 

(D) Kolkata

3. Cook established a travel agency selling _______.

(A) Handicrafts 

(B) Toys 

(C) Food items 

(D) Tourist tickets

(B) Identify the wrong pair in the following and rewrite it:                      [3]

History and Political Science Question Paper 2020

2. (A) Complete the following concept chart/map (any two):                      [4]

(B) Write short notes on (any two):                                                              [4]

1. Annales School

2. Sports and Movies

3. Dashavatara Theatre.

3. Explain the following statements with reasons (any two):                      [4]

1. Foucault called his method, the archaeology of knowledge.

2. The method of history useful in the research of many subjects.

3. It is necessary to preserve the tradition like Chitrakathi, which is on the verge of extinction.

4. Only trained persons, who are duly qualified can take up the tasks involved in the work of

conservation and preservation.

4. Read the following extract and answer the questions below:                     [4]

Tamasha: Tamasha is a Persian word. It means a ‘Pleasing Sight.’ Tamasha developed as an

independent art form in the 18th century, by absorbing various traits of folk theatre and classical

arts. There are two types of traditional Tamasha, Sangeet Bari and Dholakicha Phad. Dance and

music are more important than drama in a Sangeet Bari. Tamasha with drama as the main part, was

developed later. It included vag, the dramatic part, little later. The vag becomes very lively and

entertaining because of its spontaneous humour. The show begins by singing the praise of Lord

Ganesha, known as Gana. It is followed with the presentation of Gavalan. The second part of

Tamasha presents the vag. The popular plays like ‘Vichchha Mazi Puri Kara’ or ‘Gadhavache

Lagna’ are examples of the modern form of Tamasha.

1. From which language the word ‘Tamasha’ derived? (1)

2. What are the two types of traditional Tamasha? (1)

3. Explain the modern presentation form of Tamasha. (2)

5. Answer the following questions in detail (any two):                                     [6]

1. What is the contribution of Itihasacharya V.K. Rajwade to historiography?

2. Which tasks are important in archives management?

3. What kind of professional opportunities are available in the field of arts? Explain.

4. Define periodicals, types and its classification.

6. Choose the correct option from the given options and complete the statements:           [2]

1. _______ has a power to make changes in the constitution.

(A) Parliament

(B) Local self-governing institutions

(C) Legislative assembly

(D) Cooperative institutions

2. To increase agricultural production and become self-sufficient with regard to food grains _______ was initiated.

(A) Water revolution

(B) Green revolution

(C) Industrial revolution

(D) White revolution

7. State whether the following statements are true or false. Give reasons for your answers

(any two):                                 [4]

1. The nature of constitution is seen as a living document.

2. Shiromani Akali Dal is a national party.

3. Alertness is required to sustain democracy.

8. (A) Explain the following concepts (any one):                                  [2]

1. Right to Vote

2. Election Commission

(B) Do as instructed (any one):                                                                               [2]

9. Answer in brief (any one):                                                                      [2]

1. Explain the meaning of code of conduct.

2. Which problems are faced by modern workers movement?

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