HSC Arts (English Medium)
Academic Year: 2025-2026
Date & Time: 9th March 2026, 3:00 pm
Duration: 3h
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Instructions:
- All questions are compulsory.
- Figures to the right side indicate full marks.
- Draw concept maps with pen in the answer sheet.
- Start a new question on a new page.
In 1609 ______ made a modified telescope.
John Key
Copernicus
Galileo
Kepler
Chapter: [1] Renaissance in Europe and Development of Science
The Dutch established their first colony in India at ______.
Delhi
Goa
Madras
Machilipatnam
Surat
Calicut
Chapter: [3] India and European Colonialism
In 1824 ______ seized the government treasury at Bhamburde, Pune.
Santaji Bhosale
Hariya Bhilla
Umaji Naik
Trimbakaji Dengale
Chapter:
The Princely States in India were merged in India mainly through the efforts of ______.
Jayantrao Tilak
Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
Pandit Jawahrlal Nehru
Dr. T. B. Kunha
Chapter: [7] Decolonisation to Political Integration of India
In 1935 ______ was separated from India.
Myanmar
Sri Lanka
Maldives
Iran
Chapter: [9] World : Decolonisation
An act similar to ‘Right to Information’ was first applied in ______ in 1776.
Sweden
France
England
India
Chapter: [11] India Transformed - Part 1
Find the incorrect pair in group ‘B’ from the set and write the correct one:
| Group ‘A’ | Group ‘B’ |
| Thomas Jefferson | Declaration of American Independence |
| Group ‘A’ | Group ‘B’ |
| Lord Cornwallis | British General |
| Group ‘A’ | Group ‘B’ |
| King Thibaw | Sikkim |
| Group ‘A’ | Group ‘B’ |
| Lord Warren Hastings | Established friendly relationship with Bhutan |
Chapter:
Find the incorrect pair in group ‘B’ from the set and write the correct one:
| Group ‘A’ | Group ‘B’ |
| Sadashivrao Bhau | Maratha leader in 3rd battle of Panipat |
| Group ‘A’ | Group ‘B’ |
| Ahmadshah Abdali | King of Nepal |
| Group ‘A’ | Group ‘B’ |
| Ibrahim Khan Gardi | Chief of Maratha artillery |
| Group ‘A’ | Group ‘B’ |
| Henry Revington | British Officer |
Chapter:
Find the incorrect pair in group ‘B’ from the set and write the correct one:
| Group ‘A’ | Group ‘B’ |
| Brahmo Samaj | Raja Ram Mohan Roy |
| Group ‘A’ | Group ‘B’ |
| Satyashodhak Samaj | Mahatma Jotiba Phule |
| Group ‘A’ | Group ‘B’ |
| Paramhamsa Sabha | Maharshi Vitthal Ramji Shinde |
| Group ‘A’ | Group ‘B’ |
| Ramkrishna Mission | Swami Vivekanand |
Chapter:
Find the incorrect pair in group ‘B’ from the set and write the correct one:
| Group ‘A’ | Group ‘B’ |
| Dr. Sukarno | India |
| Group ‘A’ | Group ‘B’ |
| Kwame Nkrumah | Ghana |
| Group ‘A’ | Group ‘B’ |
| Gamal Abdel Nasser | Egypt |
| Group ‘A’ | Group ‘B’ |
| Marshal Tito | Yugoslavia |
Chapter:
Write the name of a historical place/person/event:
The first European to arrive in India -
Chapter:
Write the name of the historical place/person/event:
The one who made the law of free and compulsory primary education in Kolhapur Princely State -
Chapter: [5] India: Social and Religious Reforms
Write the name of a historical place/person/event:
The headquarters of SEATO were located at -
Chapter:
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Write the name of a historical place/person/event:
The player who was awarded the highest title, ‘Bharat Ratna’ -
Chapter:
Choose the correct reason and complete the sentence:
In 15th century, commercial revolution started in Europe because ______
Discoveries of new lands by European seafarers, the traditional ways of commerce changed radically.
Colonies were established in America.
Political revolution took place in England.
Declaration of Independence was adopted by America.
Chapter:
Observe the given map and answer the questions based on it:
- In which colony is the city of Boston located?
- On the coast of which ocean were the American colonies located?
- Name the city in the colony of Virginia.
- In which colony is the city of New Bern located?
- To which topic is the above map related to?
Chapter:
Complete the following table:
| Discover | Geographical Discovery |
| Amerigo Vespucci | .................... |
| .................... | Course of river Niger |
| Marco Polo | .................... |
| .................... | Landed at the Indian Port Calicut (Kozhikode) |
Chapter:
Write a short note on Azad Hind Sena.
Chapter: [6] Indian Struggle Against Colonialism
Write a short note.
Dr. Kotnis
Chapter: [8] World Wars and India
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Write a note:
Speed Post
Chapter: [11] India Transformed - Part 1
Explain the following statement with a reason.
The Industrial Revolution gave momentum to colonialism.
Chapter: [2] European Colonialism
Explain the following statement with a reason.
Indian rulers found it difficult to fight the Portuguese.
Chapter: [3] India and European Colonialism
Explain the following statement with a reason:
Mahatma Gandhi ji started the non-cooperation movement in 1920.
Chapter:
Explain the following statement with a reason.
Puducherry was declared as a union territory.
Chapter: [7] Decolonisation to Political Integration of India
Explain the following statement with a reason:
Rahibai Popere is popularly known as ‘Beejmata’ (Seed mother).
Chapter:
State your opinion on the following statement:
Indian social reformers called for social and religious reforms.
Chapter:
State your opinion on the following statement:
Political integration of the princely states was the biggest challenge faced by the leaders of independent India.
Chapter:
State your opinion on the following statement:
Japan surrendered in the Second World War.
Chapter:
State your opinion.
Joint military practice sessions are beneficial for both participant countries.
Chapter: [11] India Transformed - Part 1
State your opinion on the following statement:
Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan is helping to achieve universalisation of education in India.
Chapter:
Explain the causes of the Industrial Revolution in Europe.
Chapter:
Explain the effects of the Industrial Revolution in Europe.
Chapter:
Why did the strongest Maratha rule come to an end?
Chapter: [4] Colonialism and the Marathas
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