SSC Maharashtra Board History Question Paper 2024 with Answers

Maharashtra Board SSC Class 10 History Question Paper 2024 with Answers Solutions Pdf Download.

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[Time : 2½ Hours]
[Max. Marks : 60]

General Instructions :
(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).
(5) In Question No. 2(A) and 8(B) the appropriate answer is expected to be written by pen only in the concept map.
(6) In Question No. 1(B) correction is expected in the second part.

Question 1.
(A) Choose the correct alternatives and complete the sentences : (3)
(1) The ___________ saw the rise of Mathura School.
(a) Kushana period
(b) Gupta period
(c) Rashtrakuta period
(d) Maurya period
Answer:
(a) Kushana period

(2) Bhilar near Mahabaleshwar is known as the ‘Village of ___________’ .
(a) Books
(b) Plants
(c) Mangoes
(d) Forts
Answer:
(a) Books

(3) According to ___________ “human history is the history of class struggle”.
(a) Voltaire
(b) George Wilhelm Friedrich Hegel
(c) Leopold Von Ranke
(d) Karl Marx
Answer:
(d) Karl Marx

(B) Identify the wrong pair in every set and rewrite : (3)
(1) (i) Kootiyattam — Sanskrit theatre, Kerala
(ii) Ramman — Dance form in West Bengal
(iii) Ramlila — Traditional performance of the Ramayana in Uttar Pradesh.
(iv) Kalbelia — Folk songs and dances of Rajasthan
Answer:
Wrong pair is: (ii) Ramman – Dance form in West Bengal
Corrected pair is: Ramman – Religious festival and ritual theatre of the Garhwal Himalayas.

(2) (i) Dashavatara — Tyagraj
(ii) Khanjiri Bhajan — Rashtrasant Tukdoji Maharaj
(iii) Keertan — Saint Namdev
(iv) Bharud — Saint Eknath
Answer:
Wrong pair is: (i) Dashavatara — Tyagraj
Corrected pair is: Dashavatara – Shyamji Naik Kale.

(3) (i) James Mill — Feminist Historian
(ii) Friedrich Max — Orientalist Scholar Muller
(iii) Justice Mahadev — Nationalistic Historian Govind Ranade
(iv) Damodar Kosambi — Marxist Historian
Answer:
Wrong pair is: (i) James Mill — Feminist Historian
Correct pair is: James Mill – British Historian.

Question 2.
(A) Do as directed (any two): (4)
(1) Complete the concept map :

Answer:

(2) Complete the timeline :

Answer:

(3) Complete the following table :
Answer:

	Lalit	Bharud
Characteristics
Example

Answer:

	Lalit	Bharud
Characteristics	It is performed in a theatrical style. It belongs to the tradition of Naradiya keertan.	It is a metaphorical song that has spiritual and ethical lessons. It is comparable to the style of a road show.
Example	Stories of Krishna, Rama and great devotees are presented during the performance.	Bharuds of Saint Eknath are famous in Maharashtra.

(B) Write short notes (any two): (4)
(1) Sthalakosh
Answer:
Sthalakosh provides important information about historical places.

1. ‘Sthanapothi’ is an encyclopaedic text, which is composed by Muni Vyas of Mahanubhav sect.
2. It describes all those places visited by Chakradhar Swami, the founder of Mahanubhav sect. It gives us an inkling about Maharashtra in those days.
3. It also gives details about the time, place and background of the events described in ‘Leelacharita’.
4. Trachin Bharatiya Sthalakosh’ provides details about various places mentioned in ancient literature.

(2) Orientalist Historiography
Answer:

1. Many European scholars felt curious about civilisation and countries of the East.
2. Some of those scholars felt admiration and respect for them.
3. The orientalists studied the similarities between Sanskrit and some of the European languages.
4. They focused more on Vedic tradition and Sanskrit literature.
5. The writings of such European scholars are known as ‘Orientalist historiography’.

(3) The role of newspapers in the Indian struggle for independence.
Answer:

1. Newspapers became the first mass medium of circulating information and knowledge among the people.
2. Newspapers provided various local, national and international news.
3. They were crucial in spreading political awareness and nationalist sentiments among Indians.
4. They mobilised public opinion against colonial rule and advocated for independence, playing a pivotal role in the Indian freedom struggle.

Question 3.
Explain the following statements with reasons (any two): (4)
(1) Foucault called his method, ‘the archaeology of knowledge’.
Answer:

1. According to Michel Foucault, the prevailing practice of arranging historical events in a chronological order is not right.
2. He drew attention to the fact that archaeology does not strive to reach the ultimate historical truth but attempts to explain various transitions in the past.
3. He felt that explaining the transitions in history is more important.
4. Therefore, he called his method “the archaeology of knowledge”.

(2) It is necessary to preserve the tradition like Chitrakathi, which is on the verge of extinction.
Answer:

1. The tradition of Chitrakathi is mentioned in the book “Manasollas”.
2. The tradition of narrating stories from Ramayana or Mahabharata with the help of wooden puppets and paintings is known as Chitrakathi or Pinguli tradition.
3. It takes 30-50 pictures to complete the narration of a single story.
4. These pictures are preserved very carefully and handed down from one generation to another.

(3) Toys can tell us about history.
Answer:

1. Toys can throw light on history and technological development.
2. We can also get a glimpse of religious and cultural traditions through them.
3. As a part of traditional Diwali celebrations in Maharashtra model forts are made. Clay images of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj and his soliders, and also people and animals are placed on these model forts. This tradition keeps the memory alive of the important role of forts in the history of Maharashtra.
4. An ivory doll made by Indian craftsmen was found in the excavation of Pompeii an ancient archaeological site in Italy. This artefact throws light on the Indo-Roman trade relations.

(4) The list of World Heritage Sites is anounced by UNESCO.
Answer:

1. It is essential for the benefits of future generations to preserve our heritage.
2. UNESCO, the global organisation has announced some directives with the objective of promoting the cultural and natural heritage.
3. On the basis of those directives, list of sites and traditions are declared as ‘World Heritage’.
4. The list of UNESCO’s World Natural Heritage now includes Western Ghats.

Question 4.
Read the following passage and answer the questions below:
Major Dhyan Chand, an expert player of hockey was also the captain of the Indian hockey team. Indian hockey team won a Gold Medal in 1936 at Berlin Olympics under his captaincy. He was also part of the previous hockey teams in 1928 and 1932, which played at Olympics and won Gold Medals. 29^th August, the birth date of Dhyan Chand is celebrated as the National Sports Day in India. He was known as the ‘Wizard of Hockey.’ He was honoured with a ‘Padmabhushan’ in 1956.
(1) Who is called the ‘Wizard of Hockey’? (1)
Answer:
Major Dhyan Chand is called the ‘Wizard of Hockey’.

(2) In India, Major Dhyan Chand’s birthday is celebrated as? (1)
Answer:
In India, Major Dhyan Chand’s birthday is celebrated as National Sports Day.

(3) Write in short about the contribution of Major Dhyan Chand in Olympics. (2)
Answer:

1. Major Dhyan Chand was the captain of the Indian hockey team.
2. Indian Hockey team won a Gold Medal in 1936 at Berlin Olympics under his captaincy.
3. Dhyan Chand was also the part of the previous hockey teams in 1928 and 1932, which played at Olympics and won Gold Medals.
4. Major Dhyan Chand was honoured with a ‘Padmabhushan’ in 1956.

Question 5.
Answer the following questions in detail (any two): (6)
(1) What is feminist historiography?
Answer:
Feminist historiography means the restructuring of the history from the perspective of women. The writings of Simone de Beauvoir helped in establishing the fundamentals of Feminism. The Feminist historiography emphasised not only on the inclusion of women in history but also on the rethinking of the male-dominated perspective of history.

It drove historical research to focus in depth on various aspects of women’s life such as their employment, their role in trade union, institutions working for their cause, their family life, etc.

In the historical writings after 1990, women were portrayed as an independent social class.

(2) Why is library management important?
Answer:
Following are the points which highlight the importance of library management:

1. Libraries are the store houses of knowledge and information.
2. Libraries perform various tasks like collecting books, arranging them systematically, conservation and preservation of those books, dissemination of information sources, etc.
3. Many of these tasks are completed with the help of computerised systems. To make a book available to a reader as per his/her requirement is the most important aspect of library management.

(3) What kind of professional opportunities are available in the field of arts?
Answer:
Art history is an independent branch of knowledge. Various opportunities of research are available in this field:

1. Art historians can work in the field of journalism.
2. Art market is an independent field. It calls for special expertise to assess the exact value of an art object or to ensure that it is genuine. An expert with deep understanding of art history is required for this tank.
3. Art students can find professional opportunities in the field of Heritage Management and Cultural Tourism.

(4) Write about the Dashavatara theatre.
Answer:

1. Dashavatara is a part of the folk theatre in Maharashtra.
2. The stories presented in Dashavatara shows are based on the 10 incarnations of Lord Vishnu.
3. At the beginning of the show sutradhara, the narrator invokes Lord Ganesha, the destroyer of obstacles.
4. Dashavatara shows are presented in the regions of Konkan and Goa after harvesting season is over.
5. The show is mostly musical but sometimes there may be a few spontaneous dialogues.
6. The show ends by breaking dahihandi, an earthen pot of curds, followed by aarti, singing praises of the God.

Question 6.
Choose the correct option from the given options and complete the statements : (2)
(1) 73^rd and 74^th Amendment to the Indian Constitution gave a constitutional status to ___________ .
(a) Vidhansabha
(b) Local self-governing institutions
(c) Lok Sabha
(d) Rajya Sabha
Answer:
(b) Local self-governing institutions

(2) The major challenge faced by all democratic nations in the world is ___________ .
(a) Religious conflicts
(b) Naxal activities
(c) Deepening the roots of democracy
(d) Importance to muscle power
Answer:
(c) Deepening the roots of democracy

Question 7.
State whether the following statements are true or false. Give reasons for your answers (any two): (4)
(1) Under special circumstances, the Election Commission holds elections in a particular constituency for a second time.
Answer:
This statement is true.
Reason:
The Election Commission has the responsibility of resolving any disputes that may arise regarding elections. Accordingly to declare any candidate as disqualified or conduct re-elections in a particular constituency is the responsibility of the Election Commission.

(2) Coalition politics leads to instability.
Answer:
This statement is false.
Reason: In India, after the 1989 Loksabha Elections, the system of one party emerging as dominant party came to an end. Since then different parties began to come together to form coalition governments. The belief that the coalition government brings instability was proved wrong by the political party system in our country.

(3) Consumer movement came into existence.
Answer:
This statement is true.
Reason:
Consumer movement emerged in India after the Consumer Protection Act came into existence in 1986. This movement believes that each member of the society is a consumer. It works to protect consumers from various fraudulent activities.

Question 8.
(A) Explain the following concepts (any one): (2)
(1) Criminalisation of politics.
Answer:
Sometimes political parties give candidature to people having a criminal background, facing criminal allegations and allegations of corruption. This increases the role of money and muscle power in politics. This may also lead to violence during elections.

(2) Right to based approach.
Answer:
In the decades after independence, progress was made towards more and more democratisation of India. However, in this process, citizens were considered as beneficiaries. In the last few decades, development is considered as the right of the citizens.

(B) Do as directed (any one) :
(1) Complete the following concept map :

Answer:

(2) Complete the following concept map :

Answer:

Question 9.
Answer in brief (any one): (2)
(1) What is meant by establishment of social justice?
Answer:
To establish social justice is to remove those social conditions which are responsible for injustice and insist on the equality of dignity for all individuals. The principles of justice and equality aim at ending discrimination in social status such as superior or inferior on the basis of caste, religion, language, gender, place of birth, etc. and giving equality of opportunity for development to every individual.

(2) What is meant by midterm elections?
Answer:
If the elected government loses its majority before completing its term in the Parliament or if the parties of the coalition government withdraw their support resulting in the loss of majority support for the government and if no alternative government is possible, then elections are held before the completion of the term. They are called midterm elections.

SSC Maharashtra Board History Question Paper with Answers