SSC (English Medium) 10th Standard - Maharashtra State Board Question Bank Solutions

Explain the concept.

Decentralisation of Power

Write a short note on the Maratha style of painting.

Choose the correct alternative and write the complete statement.
The party based on the communist ideology is _________.

Read the following passage and answer the questions based on it.

‘Heritage Walks’ as an organised group activity has gained popularity
in many countries. India has a rich history, which can be traced back to
many millenniums. Every region of India is full of historical places from
ancient, medieval and modern period. The ‘Heritage walk’ organised in the
city of Ahmedabad is well-known. In the cities of Mumbai and Pune in
Maharashtra such walks are organised regularly. Heritage walks can
encourage people to support projects like conservation and preservation of
historical monuments, to collect authentic information about them and to
publish it through various media. Residences of renowned citizens who have

passed away are also part of heritage. In some cities ‘blue plaques’ with the
names and other relevant information of such citizens are placed on their
residences, as a part heritage scheme.

1. What is heritage walk? 
2. Where is heritage walk organised? 
3. What can we achieve with the help of heritage walk?

Choose the correct alternative and write the complete statement.
Increased participation of__________ in political process is serious problem for democratic system.

Explain whether the statement is true or false with reason.
Right to information has reduced the element of secrecy.

Explain whether the statement is true or false with reason.
Majority vote is not important in democracy.

How can we correlate applied history with our present?

Explain whether the statement is true or false with reason.
Dr Rajendra Rana is known as ‘Waterman of India.’

Explain the concept of Right to information.

Explain the concept of National Parties .

Do as directed/instructed.
Complete following concept map.

Answer the following question in brief.
State your opinion on Indian citizen should have right to employment.

Answer the following question in brief.
How political parties in your village or town act as a link between government and people?

Identify the wrong pair in the following, correct it and rewrite :

(1) Qutb Minar - Mehrauli
(2) Gol Gumbaz - Bijapur
(3) Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Railway Terminus - Delhi
(4) Taj Mahal - Agra

Explain the following statement with reasons:
The number of people travelling back and forth from India has increased considerably.

Why is Voltaire said to be the founder of modern Historiography?

Write about folk traditions of sculptural art.

Complete the following timeline showing the political parties and their year of establishment :

Explain the following concept.

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