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Board Question Paper: December 2020

BOARD QUESTION PAPER: DECEMBER 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

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

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2. The National Archives of India is in _______.
(A) Mumbai (B) Chennai
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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]
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1.
i. Who were the Shudras Subaltern History
ii. Stri-Purush Tulana Feminist History
iii. The Indian War of Independence, 1857 Marxist History
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iv. Grant Duff Colonial History

2.
i. Darpan Balshastri Jambhekar
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ii. Prabhakar Acharya P.K. Atre

iii. Deenbandhu Krishnarao Bhalekar
iv. Kesari Bal Gangadhar Tilak
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3.
i. Historical Tourism Visit to historical places
ii. Tourism based on special events Visit to film festival and book exhibitions
iii. International Tourism Visit to hill stations
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iv. Sports Tourism Visit to sports events

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

Tangible Intangible

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2. Complete the following concept map:

International
outdoor games

3. Complete the following concept map:

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Rock-cut Caves

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Natural Heritage Railway
Heritage Sites in Station
Maharashtra

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Sanctuary
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(B) Write short notes on (any two): [4]
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1. Annales School
2. Sports and Movies
3. Dashavatara Theatre.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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?

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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

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(B) Green revolution
(C) Industrial revolution
(D) White revolution

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7. State whether the following statements are true or false. Give reasons for your answers
(any two): [4]

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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.
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8. (A) Explain the following concepts (any one): [2]
1. Right to Vote
2. Election Commission
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(B) Do as instructed (any one): [2]
1. Complete the following concept map:
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Regional parties in
Maharashtra
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2. Complete the following concept map:

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Challenges before
Indian Democracy

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

1. Explain the meaning of code of conduct.
2. Which problems are faced by modern workers movement?