History Civics Question Papers SSC

HISTORY & CIVICS
MARCH 1996
Time : 2 Hours
1.
(A)
Complete the following statements by choosing the appropriate

alternatives from those given in the brackets:
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(1)
The signatories of the peace treaties laid down _________ conditions on

the defeated nations. (Antagonistic, helpful, Humiliating)
The provisional government of India was led by ____________.
(Rajgopalachari, Vallabhbhai Patel, Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru)
Japan launched a heavy aerial attack on the American naval base at
____________ in the Pacific Ocean.
It was only in the ____________ system that the peasants and
government of the East India Company came directly in contact.
(Permanent settlement, Mahalwari, Ryotwari)
(2)
(3)
*(4)
(B)
1.
2.
3.
4.
(C)
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
2.
Marks : 75
Match the name given in Group 'A' with the organisations given in
Group 'B' :
4
Group 'A'
Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru
V. D. Savarkar
A. O. Hume
Dayanand Saraswati
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Group 'B'
The establishment of Abhinav Bharat Association
Foundation of Indian National Congress
Arya Samaj
The establishment of Gadar party
Non-aligned Movement
Arrange the following events in a chronological order :

The Princely State of Junagadh was integrated with India.
The amalgamation of Hyderabad with India.
The Constituent Assembly came into existence.
The U. N. cease-fire was implemented in Jammu and Kashmir.
Answer any five of the following questions in 2 to 3 sentences each:

(Any five)
10
(1)
What were the objectives of Indian National Congress at the outset /
* (2)
Describe the self-sufficiency of the Indian village.
(3)
Why did Germany sign the non-aggression pact with Russia.
(4)
In what way did the values that marked Indian National Movement
influence the Indian Constitution.
(5)
What were the principal's demands of the Hydrebad State Congress in
1942 movement.
(6)
Which institutions were founded by Reformers to establish rational
religiosity in the society.
(7)
Explain Hitler's principle of Racial Superiority.
3.
Give reasons for any five of the following statements in 2 to 3 lines :

10
*(1)
Despite being a victorious power England had to face many grave
consequences of the First Word war.
(2)
The Indian Constitution is one of the lengthy ones in the world.
(3)
In June 1941, Germany attacked Russia.
(4)
There was growing discontent in Italy after the First World War.
(5)
The Indian National Congress rejected the Cripps proposals.
*(6)
It became necessary for European countries to find a new sea routest.
(7)
During the Second World War, the U.S. emerged as a great economic
power.
4.
Answer each of the following questions in 5 to 6 lines : (Any two)

(1)
State the salient features of pre-renaissance Indian Society,.
(2)
Give the details about the Nonaligned Movement.
(3)
State the provisions of the Indian Independence Act.
(4)
State the significance of the Revolt of 1857.
5.
Answer any one of the following questions in about 20 lines :

10
(1)
Describe 'Wang Bhang' i.e., anti-Bengal partition movement with the help
of the following points : (a) Necessity of the partition of Bengal; (b) Aims
of British behind the partition; (c) 'Wang' Bhang' Movements.
(2)
Describe the Jallinawala Baugh Massacre with reference to the following
points : (a) Unrest in Punjab (b) Rowlatt Act (c) The Massacre.
(3)
State the clauses of the Treaty of Versailles.
6.
(A)
(1)
*(2)
(3)
(B)

alternative from those given in the brackets :
3
The first general elections in India were held in ________________
(1947, 1950, 1951,1952).
The First Woman Chairman of General Assembly of the United Nations
was _________________________ (Indira Gandhi, Vijayalakshmi Pandit,
Pupul Jaykar, Nandini Satpathi).
The Maharashtra Government appointed the committee on Democratic
Decentralisation under the Chairmanship of ____________(Sudhakarrao
Naik, Vasantdada Patil, Yashwantrao Chavan).
Match the items in Group 'A' with those in Group 'B' :
Group 'A'
*(1) Lokayukta
(2) Advocate General
7.
(A)
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
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Group 'B'
1. Link between the Council of Ministers and Governor.
2. Case of Corruption.
3. Advisor on legal matters to State Government
Answer the following questions in 2 to 3 lines : (Any three)

What are the functions of Municipal Commissioner.
What are the qualifications of membership of Lok Sabha.
What are the main characteristics of Panchayati Raj in Maharashtra.
Describe the Original Jurisdiction of Supreme Court.
Describe the financial powers of the State Governor.
(B)
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
8.
Give reasons for the following statements in 2 to 3 lines each :

(Any three)
The local government becomes necessary.
It is necessary to safeguard independence of Judiciary.
The President is merely the constitutional head.
The Legislative Council is known as permanent house.
The Gram Panchayat is the primary unit of Panchayati Raj.
Answer the following question in 5 to 6 lines each : (Any two)

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*(1)
Explain India's role in the working of United Nations.
(2)
Who has the power to amend the Indian Constitution.
What are the methods of amending it.
(3)
Which factors have fostered social and political awareness in the Indian
community.
(4)
Discuss the functions and powers of the Union Council of Ministers.
HISTORY & CIVICS

OCTOBER 1996
Time : 2 Hours
1.
Marks : 75
(A)

4
(1)
A movement to fight against the child marriage custom was started under
the leadership of __________________ in the Bombay province. (G. G.
Agarkar, Mahatma Phule, Behramjee Malbari).
In Maharashtra, at __________ Martial Law was invoked by the Collector.
(Satara, Kolhapur, Solapur)
___________ who also participated in the uprising of the Gadar party,
succeeded in escaping to Japan. (Vishnu Ganesh Pimple, Rasbihari
Bose, Bhagat Singh)
____________ was invaded rapidly by the Germans at the out break of
the war. (France, Italy, Belgium)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(B)
Match the following names of the persons given in Column 'A' and
Events in Column 'B' :
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Group 'A'
(1) Vallabhbahi Patel
(2) Dadabha Nawroji
(3) Vinayak D. Sawarkar
(4) Dr. Babasaheb
Ambedkar
(C)
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
Group 'B'
1. The establishment of Abhinav Bharat Association
2. Independent Labour Party
3. Bardoli Satyagraha
4. India's economic drain

The Princely State of Junagadh was integrated with India.
The Constituent Assembly came into existence.
The merger of Hyderabad with India.
The Constituent Assembly adopted the Indian Constitution.
2.
Answer the following questions in about 20 to 25 words : (Any five)

10
(1)
Why did the German forces take over Austria.
(2)
Why was the German Constitution called the 'Weimar Constitution'
(3)
Why was the 'Nehru Report' prepared in 1928.
(4)
Why did Subhash Chandra Bose decide to go to Japan from Germany.
(5)
What is meant by 'Secularism'.
(6)
What were the main objectives of the Non-cooperation Movement.
(7)
Which were the leading nations in the race to acquire colonies.
3.
Give reasons for the following statements in 20 to 25 words : (Any five) 10

(1)
The Indian Constitution is one of the lengthy ones in the world.
*(2)
The Indian National congress accepted the partition.
(3)
The English started a war with Mir. Kasim.
(4)
The imperial powers had to withdraw from their colonies.
(5)
(6)
(7)
The role of Hume was beneficial to the Indian leaders.

Introduction of Enfield rifles and cartridges led to discontent among the
Indian soldiers
The Pune Pact was signed between Gandhiji and Dr. Ambedkar.
4.
Answer the following questions in about 50 to 60 words : (Any two)

10
(A)
Describe the importance of the Lahore Session of the Indian National
Congress with the help of the following points :
(1) Resolution (2) Policy (3) Leadership.
(B)
What led to the enmity between England and Germany.
(C)
Give an account of the Civil Disobedience Movement with the help of the
following points:
(1) Nature of the Movement (2) Effects of the movement (3) Leadership.
(D)
Give the details about the Non-aligned Movement.
5.
Answer any one of the following questions in about 80 to 100 words :

10
(A)
Give reasons for the failure of the 1857 Revolt with the help of the
following points
a) Arms and armaments and war technique;
b) Lack of organisation and uniformity;
c) Lack of planning;
d) Lack of support from all sections of the society.
(B)
What are the effects of the Second World War.
(C)
Give a detailed account of the integration of Hyderabad State with India
with the help of the following points.
a) Nizam and a movement for integration;
b) Atrocities of the Razakars;
c) Police action by the Indian Government.
6.
(A)
(i)
(iii)
Fill in the blanks with a suitable word given in the brackets :

3
The Governor is appointed by the _____________ (President, Prime
Minister, Chief Minister, Chief Justice).
A small causes court is located at ______________ in Maharastra (Pune,
Aurangabad, Kolhapur, Amravati)
Above ______ per cent Indian people live in villages (80, 75, 74, 50).
(B)
Match the word or words in Group 'A' with those in Group 'B' :
*(ii)
Group 'A'
(1) Chief Minister
7.
(A)
(1)
*(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
Group 'B'
a. Advisor on legal matters to State Government.
b. A link between Council of Ministers and the President
c. An important position in State administration.
Answer any three of the following questions within 2 to 3 sentences

(20 to 25 words) each :
6
When is the President's rule imposed in a State.
What is meant by Lok Nyayalaya.
What are the functions of Municipal Commissioner.
What are the characteristics of Panchayati Raj in Maharashtra.
What are the qualifications necessary for membership of Legislative
Assembly.
(B)
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
*(5)
8.
Give reasons in about 20 to 25 words : (Any three)

6
Why is Legislative Council known as a permanent house.
Why is the post of the Prime Minister considered to be very important.
Why is the Chief Minister described as the 'keystone of the cabinet arch'.
Why is it necessary to safeguard independence of Judiciary.
Why did India support the Freedom Movement in Afro-Asian countries.
Answer the following question in 50 to 60 words : (Any two) :

8
(1)
Which provisions in the Indian Constitution have strengthened the
working of democracy in India.
(2)
State the judicial powers of the President of India.
*(3)
What are the principles of Panchsheel of international conduct.
(4)
Write any four functions of the Speaker of Lok Sabha.
HISTORY & CIVICS

MARCH 1997
Time : 2 Hours
1.
Marks : 75
(A)

4
(1)
After the Second World Ware_____________ European countries like

England, France, etc. had become weak. (Capitalist, Socialist, Democrat.
Orders to fire at the unarmed crowd gathered for meeting at the
Jallianwala Baugh were issued by _____________ (General Dyer,
O'Dwyer, Chelmsford).
In Maharashtra, Martial Law was invoked by the Collector at __________
(Satara, Kolhapur, Solapur).
One of the women members of the Constituent Assembly was _________
(Smt. Sucheta Kripalani, Smt. Hansaben Mehta, Smt. Dasgupta).
(2)
(3)
(4)
(B)
1.
2.
3.
4.
(C)
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
Match the name given in Group 'A' with the organisations given in
Group 'B' :
4
Group 'A'
Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru
Netaji Subhash
Dr. Laksmi Swaminathan
B. C. Dutta
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Group 'B'
The Naval Mutiny in Bombay
'Rani of Jhansi' Regiment
Azad Hind Government
Faizpur Session
The Naval Mutiny in Karchi.

Vasudeo Balwant Phadke staged an armed uprising.
Anant Kanhere was hanged.
An attack was made on police armoury at Chittagong.
The newspaper "Yugantar" was started.
2.
Answer any five of the following questions in 2 to 3 lines

10
(1)
How did Mussolini suppress his opponents.
*(2)
What do you know about Robert Clive.
*(3)
What were the recommendations of the Macaulay Committee regarding
education.
(4)
Name the prominent women in public life in Maharashtra during the 19th
century.
(5)
State the revolutionary activities of Vir Savarkar in India and abroad.
(6)
Define Secularism.
(7)
State the contribution of Swarajya Party.
3.
Give reasons of any five of the following statements in 2 to 3 lines

(1)
Hitler committed horrible atrocities against the Jews.
10
*(2)
*(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
The English made a conspiracy to root out the power or Sirajud-Daula.

In British rule, Indian peasantry became indebted.
There was discontent among the orthodox Hindus against the Company
rule.
Completely disillusioned, Gandhiji returned to India from the Second
Round - table Conference.
Congress accepted partition of the country.
Japan surrendered unconditionally on 14th August 1945.
4.
Answer any two of the following questions in 5 to 6 lines

10
(1)
Why did the situation in Europe become explosive in the beginning of the
twentieth century.
(2)
State the provisions of the treaty of Versailles.
(3)
Discuss the contribution of the social reformers in the field of widow
remarriages.
(4)
State the provisions of the Indian Independence Act.
5.
Answer any one of the following questions in about 20 lines

10
(1)
Describe the nature of the Constructive Programme given by Gandhi in
the Non-cooperation Movement: (a) Objectives; (b) Programme'
(c) Participation of the people.
(2)
Give a detailed account of "Quit India Movement, 1942 with the help of
the following points : (a) The objectives of the Movement; (b) Quit India
Resolution; (c) Main events of the Movements.
(3)
What were the objectives of the League of Nations. State the causes of
failure to achieve these objectives.
6.
(A)
(1)
(2)
(3)
(B)

3
The Union Legislature is known as ____________ (Parliament, Executive
Council Rajya Sabha, Legislative Assembly).
The first woman chairman of the General Assembly of the United Nations
was ____________ (Indira Gandhi, Vijaya Laxmi Pandit, Pupal Jaikar,
Nandini Satpathi)
_____________ is a permanent house. (Lok Sabha, Vidhan Sabha,
Rajya Sabha, Nagar Parishad).
Match the words in Group 'A' with those in Group 'B' :
Group 'A'
(1) A Money Bill
(2) A Bill
7.
a.
b.
c.
d.
Group 'B'
A Legislative Proposal
Description of India as given in the Constitution
Orginates in Rajya Sabha
Originates in Lok Sabha.
(A)
Answer any three of the following questions within 2 to 3 sentences

6
(1)
(2)
Describe the composition of Council of States (Rajya Sabha).

What are the advantages of mass media.
(3)
(4)
*(5)
Describe the functions of Panchayat Samiti.

Describe the composition of a Municipal Council.
What is meant by Foreign Policy.
(B)
Give reasons any three of the following in 2 to 3 sentences

6
Supreme Court is one of the important organs in a political system.
India supported the freedom movement in Afro-Asian countries.
The Press is India has played a significant role.
The Governor is a link between the Central Government and State
Government.
(1)
*(2)
(3)
(4)
8.
Answer any two of the following questions in 5 to 6 sentences

(5o to 60 words) each :
(1)
Why is the post of Prime Minister considered to be very important.
(2)
What is the need of Local Self-government.
(3)
Describe the composition of Zillah Parishad.
(4)
Why is it necessary to safeguard independence of Judiciary.
HISTORY & CIVICS

OCTOBER 1997
Time : 2 Hours
1.
(A)

4
(1)
By 1917_________ forces occupied the large part of western Russia.

(Prussian, German, Italian)
After the Second World War, _________ European countries like England
and France etc. had become weak.
One of the reformers who strongly advocated widow remarriage and
himself married a widow, was ___________(Lokhitwadi, Vishnushastri
Pandit, Mahatma Phule).
Indian National Army was raised by ___________ (Lal Hardayal,
Rasbihari Bose, Subash Chandra Bose).
(2)
(3)
(4)
(B)
1.
2.
3.
4.
(C)
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
2.
Marks : 75
Match the persons in Group 'A' with their work in Group 'B' :
Group 'A'
Woodrow Wilson
Dr. Annie Besant
Lord Dalhouie
General Dyer
Group 'B'
1. The expansionist policy of the East India
Company.
2. The Jallainwalla Baugh Massacre
3. Decided to take charge from the East India
Company.
4. The Plan consisting of 14 points.
5. The Home-rule League Movement.

Direct Action day of the Muslim League
Wavell Plan
Mountbatten Plan
Formation of the Provisional Government.
Answer the following questions in two or three sentences each :

(Any five)
10
(1)
What is cold war.
*(2)
On what ground did Lord Dalhousie annex the princely states.
(3)
Why did the European nations enters the arms race.
(4)
Why was the Swaraj Party formed.
(5)
Who declared the Communal Award and when. What was its main
purpose.
(6)
Which policies were adopted by the British to dissipate the increasing
strength of the Indian National Congress.
(7)
Why did Bhagat Singh and Bankeshwar Dutt explode a bomb in the
Legislative Assembly.
3.
Give reasons for the following statements in about two or three lines each:
(Any five)
10
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
Indian Social Reformers gave more stress on religious reforms.

The Pune Pact was signed between Gandhiji and Dr. Ambedkar.
The Indian National Congress rejected the 'Cripps Proposal'.
The Congress Ministers resigned on 1st November, 1939.
In 1902, England signed a friendship treaty with Japan.
The Indian National Congress was split in 1907.
Mahatma Phule is called the pioneer of the Dalit Movement.
4.
Answer the following questions in about five to six lines each :

(Any two)
10
(1)
Discuss the contribution of the social reformers in the area of women
education.
(2)
Explain the Great Depression of 1929.
(3)
Why was it necessary to establish the U.N.O Describe its main objectives.
(4)
Give a brief account of the activities of the revolutionaries in Bengal.
5.
Answer any one of the following questions in about twenty lines :

10
(A)
Describe the nature of the Constructive Programme which constituted a
part of the Non-cooperation Movement covering the following points :
(1) Objectives (2) Programme (3) Participation of the people
(B)
Write a note on Hitler's Nazism covering the following points :
(1) Extreme Patriotism (2) Racial Superiority (3) Antisemitism
(4) Opposition to Communism and Democracy (5) Militarism
(C)
Give special features of the Indian Constitution with the help of the
following points :
(1) The Preamble (2) Secularism (3) Fundamental Rights
(4) Directive Principles (5) Federal form of Government.
6.
(A)
(1)
(2)
(3)
(B)

alternative from those given in brackets:
3
The Constitutional Head of India is ______________
(President, Governor, Chief Justice, Speaker of the Lok Sabha)
The meeting of the adult citizens in the village is called ____________
(Village Panchayat, Gram Sabha, General Assembly, General Body)
There is a bicameral legislature in _______________
(Assam, Gujarat, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka)
Match the items in Column 'A' with those in Column 'B' :
Group 'A'
(1) Financial Emergency
(2) Economic planning
7.
(A)
Group 'B'
1. Social and political consciousness
2. Financial stability is in danger
3. Industrial development
Answer three of the following questions in about 2 to 3 lines each :

(Any three)
6
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
Describe the qualifications for election as the President of India.

What is meant by Quorum.
Describe the composition of a Municipal Council.
Describe the discretionary powers of the Governor.
Describe the powers and functions of the President of Zillah Parishad.
(B)
Give reasons for the following statements in about two to three

lines each: (Any three)
6
Rajya Sabha is called a Permanent House.
The Panchayati Raj was established in India.
The resignation of the Prime Minister means the resignation of the entire
Council of Ministers.
The Supreme Court is described as a court of record.
Local Government is the training school of democracy.
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
8.
Answer the following questions in about five to six lines each : (Any two) 8
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
Describe the composition of the Lok Sabha.

What is National Emergency.
How is casteism militating against the successful working of Indian
Democracy.
Why is the Chief Minister described as the "Keystone of the Cabinet arch.
HISTORY & CIVICS

March 1998
Time : 2 Hours
1.
(A)

4
(1)
One of the reformers who strongly advocated widow remarriage and

himself married a widow, was ________________.
(Lokhitwadi, Vishushastri Pandit, Mahatma Phule)
____________ became apprehensive of the spread of communism via
East Europe because of Russia's domination.
(France, Italy, England)
The war strategy adopted by _____________ is called Blitzkrieg.
(Mussolini, Churchill, Hitler)
___________ is described as 'The father of the Indian unrest'.
(Dadabhai Nawrojee, Lokmanya Tilak, Mahatma Gandhi)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(B)
Match the words given in Group 'A' with the appropriate words given
in Group 'B' :
4
Group 'A'
(1) Rommel
(2) Franz Ferdinand
(3) Maulana Mohammed Ali
(4) Aruna Asaf Ali
2.
Marks : 75
Group 'B'
a. President of Quit India Session
b. Leadership of the underground movement
in India
c. The Crown Prince of Austria
d. Khilafat Movement
e. German Commander
(C)
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
The United States entered the First World War.

Paris Peace Conference.
No war pact (Armistice) between Germany and Russia.
France and England declared war on Germany.
Answer any five of the following questions in 2 to 3 lines each :

10
(1)
Explain Hitler's principle of Racial superiority.
(2)
What was the Indian National Congress split in 1907.
(3)
What were the main steps in the formation of the U.N.O.
(4)
Why did the European nations enter the arms race.
(5)
Which were the four point's announced by Dadabhai Nawrojee in 1906
Congress Session.
(6)
Why did Nana Saheb Peshwa participate in the National Revolt of 1857.
(7)
What is Social Renaissance.
3.
Give reasons of any five of the following statements in 2 to 3 lines each : 10

(1)
The British Government supported the foundation of the Indian National
Congress.
(2)
Viceroy Lord Curzon divided the province of Bengal in 1905.
(3)
There was discontent among Indian soldiers in 1857.
(4)
The people of India opposed the Rowlatt Acf.
(5)
The Wavell Plan was abandoned.
(6)
Bhagat Singh and Batukeshwar Dutt exploded a bomb in the Legislative
Assembly.
(7)
German attacked Russia in June 1941.
4.
Answer any two of the following questions in 5 to 6 lines :

(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
5.
10
Which institutions were founded by social reformers to establish rational

religiosity in society.
State the effects of the First World War.
Describe the spread of communism and its consequences.
What steps did Mussolini take to capture power in Italy.
Answer any one of the following questions in about 20 lines.

10
(1)
following points: (a) Nature of the movement (b) Effects of the movement
(c) The leadership
(2)
Describe the importance of the Moderate Politics with the help of the
following points : (a) The base for freedom struggle (b) Sowed the seeds
of constitutional politics (c) Criticism of government policies.
(A)
(1)
(2)
(3)
(B)

3
The executive head of the Zilla Parishad is called the _________.
(District Collector, Zilla Parishad Commissioner, Chief Officer, Chief
Executive Officer)
The Jurisdiction of the ____________ High Courts extends to the
Andaman Nicobar Islands).
(Calcutta, Mumbai, Chennai, Guwahati).
The Union Legislature is known as ______________
(Parliament, Executive Council, Rajya Sabha, Legislative Assembly)
Match the items in Group 'A' with those in Group 'B' :
Group 'A'
(1) Population explosion
(2) Corruption
(A)
(1)
(2)
Group 'B'
a. Decline in moral standards
b. Divisive force
c. Hurdle in the Socio-economic development
Answer any three of the following questions in 2 to 3

sentences each :
6
What were the recommendations of the Balwantrai Mehta Committee
about Rural Local self-government institutions.
What are the privileges of the members of Parliament.
(3)
(4)
(5)
(B)
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(C)
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
What are the qualifications essential for the appointment as a Judge of

the Supreme Court.
What are the advantages of the mass media.
What are the financial powers of the Council of Ministers in a State.
Give reasons for any three of the following in 2 to 3
sentences each :
6
The resignation of the Chief Minister amounts to the resignation of the
entire council of Ministers.
The Gram Panchayat is the primary and the most important unit of
Panchayati Raj.
The President is merely the constitutional head.
It is necessary to eradicate communalism.
Once appointed, a Judge of the Supreme Court can remain in office till he
completes 65 years of age.
Answer any two of the following question in 5 to 6
sentences each :
8
Discuss the functions and powers of the Union Council of Ministers.
Describe the composition of the Legislative Council of Maharashtra State.
Write an explanatory note on "Municipal Commissioner".
Who is empowered to amend the Indian Constitution and what are the
methods of amending it.
HISTORY & CIVICS

OCTOBER 1998
Time : 2 Hours
1.
(A)
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(B)
Fill in the blanks selecting suitable alternatives given

in the brackets.
__________ wrote a seminal work titled "Man-Woman Comparison".

(Savitribai Phule, Pandita Ramabai, Tarabai Shinde)
In Maharashtra, Martial Law was invoked by the Collector at __________
__________ was invaded rapidly by Germany at the outbreak of the war.
(France, Italy, Belgium)
After the Second World War, ____________ European countries like
England, France etc. had become weak (Capitalist, Socialist, Democratic)
Match the following from Column 'A' with Column 'B' :
Column 'A'
(1) Harry Truman
(2) Chiang-Kai-Shek
(3) Joseph Stalin
(4) Marshal Tito
(C)
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
Marks : 75
Column 'B'
1. Yugoslavia
2. Russia
3. China
4. U.S.A. (America)

Cripps Mission
Individual Satagraha
The Provincial Congress Ministers resigned
Establishment of the Azad Hind Government.
2.
Answer the following questions in about 20 to 25 words each (Any five) 10

(1)
Which were the leading nations to acquire colonies.
(2)
Why did Italy join the allied powers.
(3)
Why did the peasants from Kheda district start no tax campaign.
(4)
What is "Responsive Co-operation.
(5)
What were the demands of the Moderates.
(6)
State any two features of the Mountbatten Plan.
(7)
Give the details about the implementation of programmes of public
welfare by the provincial Congress Ministries.
3.
Give reasons for the following statements in 20 to 25 words each:

(Any five)
10
(1)
The medieval system of education was not capable of bringing about,
change in the Indian society.
(2)
England opposed Russia's expansion in the Balkan region.
(3)
The Chaphekar brothers were hanged.
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
Indians opposed the Rowlatt Act.

The League of Nations failed in its objective to achieve world peace.
The U.S. proclaimed the policy of containment of communism.
The Swaraj Party was formed.
4.
Answer the following questions in about 50 to 60 words each :

(Any two)
10
(1)
Describe the nature of the Constructive Programme which constituted a
part of the Non-cooperation Movement with the following points :
(1) Objectives (2) Programmes (3) Participation of the people
(2)
following points :
(1) Nature of the Movement (2) Effects of the Movement (3) Leadership
(3)
(4)
Describe the nature of the Cabinet Mission Plan.
5.
Answer any one of the following questions in about 80 to 100 words :

10
(1)
Give a detailed account of 1942 "Quit India Movement" with the help of
the following points :
(a) Objectives of the movement (b) Quit India Resolution
(c) Main events of the Movement.
(2)
What are the main objectives of U.N.
(3)
Give detailed account of the integration of the State of Hyderabad with
India with the help of the following points :
(a) Nizam and the movement for integration (b) Atrocities of the Razakars
(c) Police action of the Government of India.
6.
(A)
(1)
(2)
(3)
(B)
Fill in the blanks selecting suitable alternatives given in the brackets

(Any three)
3
There are _____________ representative of State and Union Territories in
the Rajya Sabha. (238, 250, 288, 550)
There is a bicameral legislature in __________ (Assam, Gujarat, Tamil
Nadu, Karnataka)
The Jurisdiction of ____________ High Court extends to Andaman
Nicobar Islands. (Calcutta, Mumbai, Chennai, Guwahati)
Match the word / words in Group "A' with those in Group "B" :
Group 'A'
(1) Village Panchayat
(2) Panchayat Samiti
7.
(A)
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
Group 'B'
1. Rural local self-government institution
2. Basic unit of the Panchayati Raj system
3. Link between Zilla Parishad & Village Panchayat
Answer the following questions in about 20 to 25 words each :

(Any three)
Describe the financial powers of the Governor of a State.

Describe the various stages through which a bill has to pass to become a
law.
Describe the Original Jurisdiction of Supreme Court.
(5)
(B)
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
8.
What were the recommendations of Balwantrai Mehta Committee about

the rural self-government.
Give reasons in about 20 to 25 words each : (Any three)
6
Rajya Sabha is called a "Permanent House".
The Supreme Court is described as a "Court of Record".
The post of Prime Minister is considered to be very important.
A money bill has to be introduced in Lok Sabha first.
Answer the following questions in 50 to 60 words each : (Any two)

(1)
What are the methods of amending the Indian Constitution.
(2)
Describe the composition of Legislative Council.
(3)
What is "National Emergency".
(4)
Describe the composition of Lok Sabha.
HISTORY & CIVICS

MARCH 1999
Time : 2 Hours
1.
(A)
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(B)

4
The signatories of the Peace Treaties laid down __________ conditions
on the defeated nations. (Antagonistic, Helpful, Humiliating)
In 1947 President __________ of the U.S. proclaimed the policy of
containment. (Eisenhower, Truman, Roosevelt)
In Maharashtra at ___________ martial law was invoked by the collector
One of the famous women members of the Constituent Assembly was
________ (Smt. Sucheta Kriplani, Smt. Hansaben Mehta, Smt. Dasgupta)
Match the words given in Group "A" with the appropriate words
given in Group "B".
4
Group 'A'
a) Woodrow Wilson
b) Tarabai Shinde
c) Dadabhai Nawrojee
d) V. D. Savarkar
(C)
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
Marks : 75
Group 'B'
a. The Economic Drain Theory
b. "Abhinav Bharat"
c. Fourteen Points Plan
d. Rani Jhansi Regiment
e. "Man - Woman Comparison".

Spilt in the Indian National Congress
Partition of Bengal
Lucknow pact
Home Rule Movement
2.
Answer any five of the following questions in 2 to 3 lines each :

(1)
Between which two groups the World War II was fought.
(2)
Write the names of any four women social workers in Maharashtra.
(3)
What were the objectives of the Indian National Congress at the outset.
(4)
What were the main objectives of the U. N.
(5)
What were the political and social aims of Revolutionaries.
(6)
Write the principles of Hitler's Nazism.
(7)
What were the problems faced by India after attaining the independence.
3.
Give reasons of any five of the following statement in 2 to 3 lines each : 10

(1)
In 1902, England signed a treaty with Japan.
(2)
The League of Nations failed in its objectives to achieve World peace.
(3)
There was growing discontent in Italy after the First World War.
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
Introduction of Enfield rifles and cartridges was the reason for discontent
among the Indian soldiers.
Lokamanya Tilak organised National Festivals.
Pune pact was signed in 1932.
National Congress accepted the Cabinet Mission Plan.
4.
Answer any two of the following question in 5 to 6 lines each :

10
(1)
Give the details about the Non-aligned Movement.
(2)
What were the causes of the Revolt of 1857.
(3)
Which were the institutions established by the Indian social reformers to
bring about the religious reforms in the society.
(4)
State in brief the main causes that led to World War I.
5.
Answer any one of the following question in about 20 lines :

10
(1)
Describe the nature of the constructive programme which constituted a
part of the Non-cooperation Movement on the following points :
(a) Objectives (b) Programme (c) Participation of the people
(2)
Give a detailed account of Azad Hind Army on the following points :
(a) Establishment of Azad Hind Army (b) The campaign of Azad Hind
Army (c) Reason for failure.
(3)
State the features of the Mountbatten Plan.
6.
(A)
(1)
(2)
(3)
(B)

3
The President appoints the leader of majority party in the Lok Sabha as
the __________ (Vice - President, Chief Justice, Prime Minster, Speaker.
There are ______ elected members in the Legislative Assembly of
Maharashtra. (238, 250, 288, 550)
The State Government appoints the ________ of Municipal Corporation.
(Mayor, Commissioner, Chairman of Standing Committee, Chairman of
Education Board)
Match the words in Group "A' with those in Group "B" :
Group 'A'
(1) A Bill
(2) Illiteracy
7.
(A)
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(B)
(1)
(2)
(3)
Group 'B'
a. Ignorance and Superstition,
b. Social and Political Awareness
c. A Legislative proposal
Answer any three of the following questions in 2 to 3

sentences each :
Describe the original jurisdiction of Supreme Court.
What are the objectives of the Local Government.
What are the privileges of Members of Parliament.
Explain the composition of Gram Panchayat.
What is meant by Population Explosion. What are its effect.
Give reasons of any three of the following in 2 to 3 sentences
each:
The President of India is the Constitutional Head of the Union.
Governor can dissolve Legislative Assembly.
Supreme Court is a court of Court of Record.
(4)
(5)
8.
Panchayat Raj is emerged in India.

It is necessary to do away with communalism.
Answer any two of the following questions in 5 to 6 sentences each :

8
(1)
Write the composition of Municipal Corporation.
(2)
Write any four functions of the speaker of Lok Sabha.
(3)
Explain the powers and functions of the Primer Minister.
(4)
Give the detailed account of Legislative Assembly on the following points:
(a) Members (b) Duration (c) The Sessions (d) Quorum
HISTORY & CIVICS

OCTOBER 1999
Time : 2 Hours
1.
(A)
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(B)

4
The Great European powers had vested interests because of the
importance of the __________ situation of the Eastern European territory.
(Financial, Strategic, Political)
The signatories of the peace treaties laid down _______ conditions on the
defeated nations. (Antagonistic, Helpful, Humiliating)
_______ wrote a seminal work titled Man - Woman Comparison.
(Savitribai Phule, Pandita Ramabai, Tarabai Shinde)
In 1909, the collector on Nasik, Jackson, was killed by _____________
(Khudiram Bose, Anant Kanhere, Bhupendranath)
in Group 'B' :
4
Group 'A'
(1) General D Gaulte
(2) Umaji Naik
(3) Dr. Annie Besant
(4) Mahatma Phule
2.
Marks : 75
Group 'B'
a. Home Rule Movement
b. Opposed the caste system
c. Foundation of the Socialist Party
d. Chief of Ramoshis
e. Took refuge in England
(C)
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
Mulshi Satyagraha
The beginning of the Non-Cooperation Movement
The Simon Commission visited India
Foundation of Swaraj Party

10
(1)
Which treaty was signed in the Hall of mirrors and what were its clauses
related to.
(2)
Why was the German Republic called the "Welmar Republic".
(3)
What are the main objectives of the United Nations.
(4)
Name four prominent persons who took part the revolt of 1857.
(5)
What were the provisions in the Morley-Minto Reforms Act of 1909.
(6)
Why was the Simon Commission boycotted by the Indian National
Congress.
(7)
Why was Gandhiji - Irwin pact signed.
3.

10
(1)
In 1917, the United States declared war on Germany.
(2)
Japan attacked the American naval base at Pearl Harbour on 7th Dec.
1941.
(3)
Introduction of Enfield rifles and cartridges was the reason for discontent
among the Indian Soldiers.
(4)
Indian leaders accepted the support of A.O. Hume for the establishment
of Indian National Congress.
(5)
Establishment of the Muslim League.
(6)
Gandhiji decided to withdraw the Non-cooperation Movement.
(7)
Subash Chandra Bose decided to go to Japan from Germany.
4.

10
(1)
Why did the League of Nations fail to achieve its objectives.
(2)
What are the effects of the Second World War.
(3)
State the features of the Mountbatten Plan.
(4)
Social Reform Movement gave impetus to Indian Nationalism, Explain.
5.

(80 to 100 words):
10
(1)
Explain the background of the First World War on the following points:
(a) The Imperialism of the European Nation; (b) Aggressive Nationalism
(c) Arms Race; (d) Diplomatic Groupism; (e) Balkan's questions.
(2)
Describe the "Jallianwalla Bagh Event" in Amritsar.
(3)
Given special features of the Indian Constitution with the help of the
following points: (a) The Preamble; (b) Secularism; (c) Fundamental
Right; (d) Directive Principle (e) Federal form of Government.
6.
(A)
(1)
(2)
(3)
(B)
Fill in the blanks with a suitable word given in the brackets:

The jurisdiction of _______High Court extends to Andaman Nicobar
islands. (Calcutta, Madras, Assam)
There is a bicameral legislature in _______ (Gujarat, Tamil Nadu,
Karnataka)
In emergency duration of Lok Sabha can be extended by _____ year/
years (One, Two, Three)
Group 'A'
(1) Chief Minister
Group 'B'
a. Advisor on legal matters to State Government
b. A link between Council of Ministers and the
President
c. Head of the Council of Ministers.
7.
(A)
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(B)
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
8.
Answer any three of the following questions within 2 to 3

sentences (20 to 25 words) each :
What are the qualifications essential for the appointment of a judge of the
High Court.
Describe the composition of Municipal Council.
What are the factors conducive to Indian Democracy.
What is National Emergency.
Give reasons any three of the following in 2 to 3 sentence
A Money Bill is introduced first on Lok Sabha.
Rajya Sabha is called a permanent house.
It is necessary to safeguard independence of judiciary.
Need of a Local self-government.

8
(1)
Describe the composition of Lok Sabha.
(2)
Describe the original juridisction of Supreme Court.
(3)
What are the powers and functions of the President of Zilla Parishad.
(4)
What are the obligatory functions (any eight) of a Municipal Corporation.
HISTORY & CIVICS

MARCH 2000
Time : 2 Hours
1.
(A)
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(B)
Marks : 75

4
_______ was the most influential nation in the League of Nations.
(America, England, France)
Austria was the first victim of _________ aggressive foreign policy.
(Mussolini's, Hitler's, Stalin's)
Azad Hind government was established by _________ (Lal Hardayal,
Subhash Chandra Bose, Rasbihari Bose)
In Maharashtra at __________ "Martial Law" was invoked by the
Collector (Ahemednagar, Kolhapur, Solapur)
in Group 'B' :
4
Group 'A'
(1) Dr. Lakshmi Swaminathan
(2) Woodrow Wilson
(3) Archduke Ferdinand
(4) Sarhad Gandhi
Group 'B'
a. Crown Prince of Austria
b. Khuda-i-Khidmatgar
c. Satyashodhak Samaj
d. Rani of Jhansi regiment
e. Fourteen Points Plan
(C)
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
Establishment of Swaraj Party

Home Rule party
Non-cooperation Movement
Complete Independence
2.

10
(1)
On what ground did Lord Dalhousie abolish princely states.
(2)
What were the works done by Swaraj Party.
(3)
Why did Bhagat Singh and Batukeshwar Dutt explode a bomb in the
Legislative Assembly.
(4)
How did Mussolini suppress his opponents.
(5)
Why did the peasants from Champaran launch a Satyagrah.
(6)
Why did the European nations enter the arms race.
(7)
Why did Japan surrender unconditionally on 14th August 1945.
3.

10
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
The Pune pact was signed between Gandhiji and Dr. Ambedkar.
The Indian National Congress was split in 1907.
Congress Ministers resigned on 1st November 1939.
Indians opposed the Rowlatt Act.
Discontent among Indian Soldiers in 1857.
Germany attacked Russia in June 1941.
The British Government also supported the establishment of the Indian
National Congress.
4.

10
(1)
What were the effects of the First World War.
(2)
What were the features of the Indian Independence Act.
(3)
(4)
Explain the pride taken in the Indian traditions in the social reform
movement.
5.

(80 to 100 words):
10
(1)
Explain Nazism covering the following points:
(a) Extreme patriotism (b) Racial superiority (c) Opposition to communism
and Democracy (d) Antisemitism (e) Military Power
(2)
Describe the nature of the constructive programme, which constituted a
part of the Non-cooperation Movement of the following points :
(a) Objectives (b) Programme (c) Participation of the people
(3)
Explain the merger of Hyderabad with Indian with the help of the following
points: (a) The Role of Nizam (b) The role of Razakar (c) Police Action
6.
(A)
(1)
(2)
(3)
(B)
Fill in the blanks with a suitable word given in the brackets:

Ignorance and superstitions grow because of _______ (Literacy, Illiteracy,
Casteism)
The jurisdiction of _________ High Court extends to Andaman and
Nicobar Islands. (Calcutta, Bombay, Guwahati)
The Union Legislature is known as _________ (Parliament, Executive
Council, Rajya Sabha).
Group 'A'
(1) Financial Emergency
(2) Money Bill
7.
(A)
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
Group 'B'
a. Originates in Lok Sabha
b. Industrial Development
c. Economical position in danger.
Answer any three of the following questions within 2 to 3

sentences (20 to 25 words) each :
6
Describe the composition of Rajya Sabha.
What are the qualifications essential for the appointment of a judge of the
Supreme Court.
Describe the legislative powers of the Governor.
What are the functions of the Panchayat Samiti.
(B)
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
8.
Give reasons any three of the following in 2 to 3 sentence

6
Mass media plays a very important roe in Indian Democracy.
Rajya Sabha is called a permanent house.
The resignation of the Prime Minister means the resignation of the whole
Ministry.
High Court is a court of Court of Record.
Local self-government is the training school of democracy.

8
(1)
Describe the composition of Legislative Council of the Maharashtra State.
(2)
(3)
(4)
Describe the various stages through which the bills has to pas to become
an Act.
Write the functions of Gram Panchayat.
Write a note on the election and powers of the Vice-President of India.

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HISTORY & CIVICS

Complete the following statements by choosing the appropriate

The signatories of the peace treaties laid down _________ conditions on

Arrange the following events in a chronological order :

Answer any five of the following questions in 2 to 3 sentences each:

Give reasons for any five of the following statements in 2 to 3 lines :

Answer each of the following questions in 5 to 6 lines : (Any two)

Answer any one of the following questions in about 20 lines :

Complete the following statements by choosing the appropriate

Answer the following questions in 2 to 3 lines : (Any three)

Give reasons for the following statements in 2 to 3 lines each :

Answer the following question in 5 to 6 lines each : (Any two)

HISTORY & CIVICS

Complete the following statements by choosing the appropriate

Arrange the following events in a chronological order :

Answer the following questions in about 20 to 25 words : (Any five)

Give reasons for the following statements in 20 to 25 words : (Any five) 10

The role of Hume was beneficial to the Indian leaders.

Answer the following questions in about 50 to 60 words : (Any two)

Answer any one of the following questions in about 80 to 100 words :

Fill in the blanks with a suitable word given in the brackets :

Answer any three of the following questions within 2 to 3 sentences

Give reasons in about 20 to 25 words : (Any three)

Answer the following question in 50 to 60 words : (Any two) :

HISTORY & CIVICS

Complete the following statements by choosing the appropriate

After the Second World Ware_____________ European countries like

Arrange the following events in a chronological order :

Answer any five of the following questions in 2 to 3 lines

Give reasons of any five of the following statements in 2 to 3 lines

The English made a conspiracy to root out the power or Sirajud-Daula.

Answer any two of the following questions in 5 to 6 lines

Answer any one of the following questions in about 20 lines

Fill in the blanks with a suitable word given in the brackets :

Answer any three of the following questions within 2 to 3 sentences

Describe the composition of Council of States (Rajya Sabha).

Describe the functions of Panchayat Samiti.

Give reasons any three of the following in 2 to 3 sentences

Answer any two of the following questions in 5 to 6 sentences

HISTORY & CIVICS

Complete the following statements by choosing the appropriate

By 1917_________ forces occupied the large part of western Russia.

Arrange the following events in a chronological order :

Answer the following questions in two or three sentences each :

Indian Social Reformers gave more stress on religious reforms.

Answer the following questions in about five to six lines each :

Answer any one of the following questions in about twenty lines :

Complete the following statements by choosing the appropriate

Answer three of the following questions in about 2 to 3 lines each :

Describe the qualifications for election as the President of India.

Give reasons for the following statements in about two to three

Describe the composition of the Lok Sabha.

HISTORY & CIVICS

Complete the following statements by choosing the appropriate

One of the reformers who strongly advocated widow remarriage and

Arrange the following events in a chronological order :

The United States entered the First World War.

Answer any five of the following questions in 2 to 3 lines each :

Give reasons of any five of the following statements in 2 to 3 lines each : 10

Answer any two of the following questions in 5 to 6 lines :

Which institutions were founded by social reformers to establish rational

Answer any one of the following questions in about 20 lines.

Complete the following statements by choosing the appropriate