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SSC HISTORY AND POLITICAL SCIENCE QUESTION PAPER AS PER NEW SYLLABUS MAHARASHTRA STATE BOARD

Max. Marks: 40

Note: (1) As per new syllabus paper pattern Maharashtra State Board.

HISTORY

I. (A) Complete the following sentences by selecting the appropriate words given in the bracket:

1. The imperialism in the modern period is a result of _____ revolution.

(French, industrial, Russian)

2. Vasco da Gama sought business concessions from king _______ of Calicut.

(Jahangir, Zamorin, Shahalam)

3. The African continent was known as ________ until the 18th Century.

(nation of slaves, unknown continent, undeveloped nation)

I. (B) Match the following.

Column 'A'	Column 'B'
1. Kaiser William II 2. Archduke Franz Ferdinand 3. Woodrow Wilson	a. America b. Germany c. Russia d. Austria e. England

II. Answer the following question in 15 to 20 words: (Any 3) (6)

1. Why did the conflict among England and Germany increase?

2. Give the meaning of the word 'Imperialism' and write the definition.

3. In which regions of Asia, European nations imposed their imperialism?

4. What were the objectives of the League of Nations?

5. Write about the nature of modern imperialism.

III. Answer the following questions in 20 to 25 words: (Any 3) (6)

1. A war fought for peace means cold war.

2. Write a short note on SEATO.

3.Explain the term Bloody Sunday

4. Why did Russia's economic condition decline?

5. What is the meaning of colonization?

IV. Give reasons for the following in 20 to 25 words. (Any 3) (6)

1. Nationalism started in the colonies.

2. The sun beam in space is severe.

3. The common people opposed Tsar'srule.

4. Explosive situation was created inEurope.

5. China remained undivided.

V. Answer the following in 40 to 50 words. (Any 1) (4)

1. Write about the 'Artificial Satellite'.

2. How was India brought under the reign of England?

POLITICAL SCIENCE

VI. Complete the following by selecting the correct alternatives given in the bracket: (4)

1. In democracy, all citizens have ____________right to vote. (equal, unequal, limited, indirect)

2. Indian National Congress was established in___________ (1885, 1985, 1857, 1991)

3. India had adopted the policy of ___________from the beginning. (tolerance, cooperation, competition, secularism)

4. In India, on an average _________percent people vote in Lok Sabha. (58, 38, 68, 48)

VII. Answer the following in 15 to 20 words : (Any 3)

1. What is direct democracy?

Democracy based on direct participation of citizens is known as direct democracy.

2. Why representative democracy is inevitable?

Representative democracy is inevitable because participation of all citizens in government affairs is not possible today.

3. State any two party systems?

The two party systems are one party system and multiparty system.

4. What is the federal system of government?

A method of distributing power among the regions within the country, when there is a linguistic and cultural diversity, it is called as federal (centralized) system of government.

5. What is regional inequality?

In many countries, some regions are more developed that other regions and some are less developed. This is called as regional inequality.

VIII. Answer the following in 20 to 25 words: (Any 1) (2)

1. Write short note on fundamental right and protection of freedom.

1. In a democracy, fundamental rights of the people are respected.

2. People are granted several freedoms such as freedom of expression, thought, freedom to form assembly, etc.

3. Freedom to approach the court for protection of these rights is one of the important rights.

4. Though the majority rules in a democracy, democratic government has to respect the rights of minorities and guarantee their protection.

2. Write short note on Communist Party of India?

1) The communist party of India was established in 1925.

2) The party wants to promote the interests of workers, farmers and the poor.

3) The ideology of the party is Marxism and it believes in secularism and democracy.

4) In 1964, the party was divided and a new party known as Communist Party of India (Marxist) was created.

5) Kerala, West Bengal, Tripura, Manipur, Punjab, Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu are the states where the party has influence.

6) In 2004, the party supported the Congress led UPA Government at the centre from outside. It withdrew the support in 2008.

HISTORY / POLITICAL SCIENCE SPECIMEN PAPER ONE

Max. Marks: 40

Note: (1) As per new syllabus paper pattern Maharashtra State Board.

HISTORY

I. (A) Complete the following sentences by selecting the appropriate words given in the bracket:

1. The imperialism in the modern period is a result of _____ revolution.
(French, industrial, Russian)

2. Vasco da Gama sought business concessions from king _______ of Calicut.
(Jahangir, Zamorin, Shahalam)

3. The African continent was known as ________ until the 18th Century.
(nation of slaves, unknown continent, undeveloped nation)

I. (B)

Column 'A'	Column 'B'
1. Kaiser William II 2. Archduke Franz Ferdinand 3. Woodrow Wilson	a. America b. Germany c. Russia d. Austria e. England

II. Answer the following question in 15 to 20 words: (Any 3) (6)

1. Why did the conflict among England and Germany increase?

2. Give the meaning of the word 'Imperialism' and write the definition.

3. In which regions of Asia, European nations imposed their imperialism?

4. What were the objectives of the League of Nations?

5. Write about the nature of modern imperialism.

III. Answer the following questions in 20 to 25 words: (Any 3) (6)

1. A war fought for peace means cold war.

2. Write a short note on SEATO.

3.Explain the term Bloody Sunday

4. Why did Russia's economic condition decline?

5. What is the meaning of colonization?

IV. Give reasons for the following in 20 to 25 words. (Any 3) (6)

1. Nationalism started in the colonies.

2. The sun beam in space is severe.

3. The common people opposed Tsar'srule.

4. Explosive situation was created inEurope.

5. China remained undivided.

V. Answer the following in 40 to 50 words. (Any 1) (4)

1. Write about the 'Artificial Satellite'.

2. How was India brought under the reign of England?

POLITICAL SCIENCE

VI. Complete the following by selecting the correct alternatives given in the bracket: (4)

1. In democracy, all citizens have ____________right to vote. (equal, unequal, limited, indirect)

2. Indian National Congress was established in___________ (1885, 1985, 1857, 1991)

3. India had adopted the policy of ___________from the beginning. (tolerance, cooperation, competition, secularism)

4. In India, on an average _________percent people vote in Lok Sabha. (58, 38, 68, 48)

VII. Answer the following in 15 to 20 words : (Any 3)

1. What is direct democracy?

Democracy based on direct participation of citizens is known as direct democracy.

2. Why representative democracy is inevitable?

Representative democracy is inevitable because participation of all citizens in government affairs is not possible today.

3. State any two party systems?

The two party systems are one party system and multiparty system.

4. What is the federal system of government?

A method of distributing power among the regions within the country, when there is a linguistic and cultural diversity, it is called as federal (centralized) system of government.

5. What is regional inequality?

In many countries, some regions are more developed that other regions and some are less developed. This is called as regional inequality.

VIII. Answer the following in 20 to 25 words: (Any 1) (2)

1. Write short note on fundamental right and protection of freedom.

1. In a democracy, fundamental rights of the people are respected.

2. People are granted several freedoms such as freedom of expression, thought, freedom to form assembly, etc.

3. Freedom to approach the court for protection of these rights is one of the important rights.

4. Though the majority rules in a democracy, democratic government has to respect the rights of minorities and guarantee their protection.

2. Write short note on Communist Party of India?

1) The communist party of India was established in 1925.

2) The party wants to promote the interests of workers, farmers and the poor.

3) The ideology of the party is Marxism and it believes in secularism and democracy.

4) In 1964, the party was divided and a new party known as Communist Party of India (Marxist) was created.

5) Kerala, West Bengal, Tripura, Manipur, Punjab, Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu are the states where the party has influence.

6) In 2004, the party supported the Congress led UPA Government at the centre from outside. It withdrew the support in 2008.

Explain in your own words the political impact of globalization. Or how does globalization create political corruption?

1) Globalization has led to race among political leaders to keep political power in their hands.

2) Political power is useful to gain financial benefit is a fact, so businessmen criminalization of politics.

3) Principle of public welfare is replaced by corrupt practices.

So, politics has become root cause of corruption and deterioration (decline) of moral ethical values

What are the disadvantages of globalization?

The disadvantages of globalization are as follows:

1) Benefit of globalization is for few industrialists, common man faces inflation.

2) Globalization, Liberalization and Privatization may lead to unemployment.

3) Abolition of import tax has reduced national income.

4) Multinational companies are using natural resources of poor nations indiscriminately.

5) Due to uncontrolled competition, local small scale industries are suffering a loss.

6) Inequality, such as rich nation and poor nation is created in the world.

7) Degeneration of basic values is increasing.

Explain the importance of Computer?

1) Computer is an electronic media which has become man's super friend

2) It has become one of the indispensable family members

3) The importance of computer is unmatched in the present age.

4) Almost all circles of life have been encompassed by the computer.

5) Computer is useful at home, in the laboratories, in the office, in the shop, in the school, in business, in research, etc.

6) Due to invention of computer, speed of work has improved.

7) Precision (accuracy) and quality in work has been achieved.

8) Preservation as well as conservation of information has become possible.

9) While explaining its importance it can be stated as 'computer to literacy' and 'ethics to internet' have become the aims of life

Write about Indian Missiles?

1) Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam is known as the Father of missile programme.

2) He is called Missile man.

3) He has contributed immensely to this field.

4) Prithvi, Trishul, and Akash, Agni and Nag are the important missiles of India.

5) The missile Agni has the capacity of 2000Km.

6) India is safe due to missiles.

Write bout India Moon-expedition?

1) Dr. Vikram Sarabhai is considered as the leader of India's space research.

2) Indian scientist sends man less spaceship 'Chandrayaan I' to Moon on 23^rd October 2008.

India made the mission to moon on 14^th November 2008

What are the uses of Atomic Energy?

The uses of Atomic energy are as follows:

1) Production of electricity.

2) Diagnosis and treatment of diseases

3) Development of agriculture industry

4) Aeroplanes run by atomic energy and non detectable on radar are made.

5) Destructive atomic weapons are prepared.

Write a short note on Warsaw Treaty.

1) As a reply to America's NATO treaty, Russia founded Warsaw treaty, organization of communist countries.

2) The main objective of the Warsaw treaty was to give a befitting reply to the capitalist countries.

3) During the period 11^th to 14^th May 1955, the eight nation's conference was held at the capital of Poland-Warsaw.

4) The countries Russia, Hungary, Czechoslovakia, Albania, Bulgaria, East Germany, Romania and Poland Participated.

5) The treaty of friendship, cooperation and help took place.

6) Stress was given on collective protection to form the combined Arm Force.

7) Nuclear power and weapons stressed on with increase in economic and cultural relationship.

Write a short note on SEATO.

1) America founded the SEATO treaty (South East Asia Treaty Organization) to control communism and its spread in South Asia and Central East.

2) America wanted to stop communist China having great population and extension.

3) America got closer to Philippines and propagated the scheme of protection for South East Asia in the capital of Philippines –Manila.

4) Eight countries were present i.e. America, England, France, Australia, Pakistan, Philippines, New Zealand and Thailand and a conference was held.

5) SEATO treaty was founded on 8^th October 1954 which gave top priority to the principles of collective protection.

6) The member nations increased their strength as SEATO's stand was of military force policy.

Write a short note on NATO treaty.

1) America planned one scheme as a part of defense against "Russia'.

2) The representatives of the twelve countries – America, Canada, England, France, Italy, Belgium, Denmark, Luxemburg, Netherland, Norway, Portugal, and Ireland came together in Washington.

3) They exchanged their thoughts and founded the "North Atlantic Treaty Organization' (NATO treaty) on 4^th April 1949.

4) NATO Treaty was on the basis of defense and economical policy.

5) In future, Greece, Turkestan and West Germany joined the NATO treaty.

6) The spread of communism of Russia was restricted. The treaty aimed to ruin (damage) Russia.