SSC (English Medium)
Academic Year: 2025-2026
Date & Time: 16th March 2026, 11:00 am
Duration: 2h
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Note:
- All activities/questions are compulsory.
- Figures to the right indicate full marks.
- Question Nos. 1 to 5 are based on History and Question Nos. 6 to 9 are based on Political Science.
- In question Numbers 2(A) and 8 (B), the appropriate answers are expected to be written in the concept map with pen pencil.
- If the answers of question numbers 1(A), 1(B) and Question Number 6 are repeated in the answer sheet then the first attempted answers only will be considered.
The earliest museum in the world was discovered in the excavations at the city of ______.
Delhi
Harappa
Ur
Kolkata
Chapter: [3] Applied History
In Maharashtra ______ is supposed to be the first keertankar.
Saint Dnyaneshwar
Saint Tukaram
Saint Namdev
Saint Eknath
Chapter:
It may be said that ______ was the founder of modern historiography.
Voltaire
René Descartes
Leopold Ranké
Karl Marx
Chapter: [1] Historiography : Development in the West
Identify the wrong pair in the following, correct it, and rewrite.
‘Prabhakar’ - Acharya P. K. Atre
‘Darpan’ - Balshastri Jambhekar
‘Deenbandhu’ - Krishnarao Bhalekar
‘Kesari’ - Bal Gangadhar Tilak
Chapter: [5] Mass Media and History
Identify the wrong pair in the following and rewrite.
Balambhat Deodhar - Mallakhamb
Khashaba Jadhav - Football
Major Dhyan Chand - Hockey
Sachin Tendulkar - Cricket
Chapter: [7] Sports and History
Identify the wrong pair in the following and rewrite.
Maharaja Sayajirao University - Delhi
Banaras Hindu University - Varanasi
Aligarh Muslim University - Aligarh
Jivaji University - Gwalior
Chapter: [9] Heritage Management
Complete the following table:
| World Famous Museums | Country |
| (i) Louvre Museum | ......... |
| (ii) ......... | England |
| (iii) Salarjang Museum | ......... |
| (iv) ......... | United states of America |
Chapter:
Write a short note on nationalistic historiography.
Chapter:
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Write a short note on applied history.
Chapter: [3] Applied History
Write a note:
Marco Polo
Chapter: [8] Tourism and History
Explain the following sentence with its reasons.
An expert with deep understanding of art history is required in the art market.
Chapter: [4] History of Indian Arts
Explain the statement with reasons.
Only trained persons who are duly qualified can take up the tasks involved in the work of conservation and preservation.
Chapter: [9] Heritage Management
Explain the following with its reasons.
Historical research was driven to focus in depth on various aspects of women’s life.
Chapter: [1] Historiography : Development in the West
Explain the following statement with reasons.
Expertise in history is important in the film industry.
Chapter: [6] Entertainment and History
Read the following passage and answer the questions based on it:
| Sohagaura Copper-Plate: The copper-plate was found at Sohagaura (District Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh). It is supposed to be from the Mauryan period. The inscription on it is in Brahmi script. The symbols known as ‘Tree-in-railing’ and ‘Mountain’ at the beginning of the inscription also occur on punch marked coins. Another symbol which looks like a structure erected on four pilars is supposed to be indicative of a granary. The inscription records a royal order that the grains stored in the granary should be distributed carefully. It is supposed to be suggestive of precautions taken in the times of a famine. |
Questions:
- To which period does the Sohagaura copper-plate belong? 1
- What script do we find on the Sohagaura copper-plate? 1
- Write the historical importance of Sohagaura copper-plate. 2
Chapter:
Explain the characteristics of the Islamic architecture in India by giving examples.
Chapter: [4] History of Indian Arts
Write in detail ‘History of Akashwani’.
Chapter: [5] Mass Media and History
Explain the difference between indoor and outdoor games.
Chapter: [7] Sports and History
What measures have to be taken for the conservation of the Heritage sites?
Chapter:
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The power to make changes in the Constitution without altering the basic structure of the Constitution lies with ______.
Parliament
Citizens
President
Vice-President
Chapter:
To increase agricultural production and become self-sufficient with regard to food grains, ______ was initiated.
Water revolution
Green revolution
Industrial revolution
White revolution
Chapter: [4] Social and Political Movements
State whether the following statement is true or false. Give a reason for your answer.
Policy of reservation of seats is important for the establishment of social justice and equality.
Chapter:
State whether the following statement is true or false. Give reasons for your answer.
The state government decides as to when and in how many stages the election would be held in a particular state.
Chapter: [2] The Electoral Process
State whether the following statement is true or false. Give a reason for your answer.
People may lose confidence in the democratic process due to corruption during elections.
Chapter: [5] Challenges Faced by Indian Democracy
Explain the following concept.
Regionalism
Chapter: [3] Political Parties
Write a short note on women representation in the Lok Sabha.
Chapter: [1] Working of the Constitution
State the challenges in conducting free and fair elections.
Chapter: [2] The Electoral Process
What efforts are undertaken to bring transparency in political process?
Chapter: [1] Working of the Constitution
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