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    BRIHANMUMBAI MUNICIPAL

    CORPORATION
    Secondary Education
    Department
    MISSION- 35

    STD: 10 th

    History & Political Science

    A booklet that imparts enormous successto students


    and an effective guide for teachers…

    MEDIUM:1 ENGLISH
    Motivated by

    Co-ordinating members
     Supriya J Prabhu - Khernagar Municipal Secondary English School, Bandra(E).

     Mayur Vandarne – Khernagar Municipal Secondary English School, Bandra(E).

     Manasi Angane - Khernagar Municipal Secondary English School, Bandra(E).

     Sushma Devi Bacchulal - Khernagar Municipal Secondary English School, Bandra(E).

     Aparna Nivatkar - Worli Sea-Face Municipal Secondary English School, Worli.

     Chetana Patil - City of Los Angeles Municipal Secondary English School, Mahim.

     Gayatri Wagh – Goregaon East MPS Secondary School.

     Bhavya Keni – Gumpha Road Municipal Secondary English School.

    2
    MEDIUM: ENGLISH SUBJECT: HISTORY AND POLITICAL SCIENCE

    SCHOOL NAME:_____________________________________________________________

    STUDENT’S NAME:____________________________________________________________

    STD: X DIVISION:_______

    ____________________________________________________________

    1.HISTORIOGRAPHY: DEVELOPMENT IN THE WEST

    Q.1. Choose the correct option from the given options and complete the sentences:

    1. It may be said that __________________ was the founder of Modern Historiography.

    a. Voltaire b. Rene Descartes c. Karl Marx d. Leopold Ranke

    2. The earliest inscription in the world is displayed at a museum in__________________.

    a. England b. America c. Germany d. France

    3.The tradition of modern historiography has its roots in the writings of _____________historians.

    a. Roman b. German c. Greek d. French

    4. At the onset of the twentieth century a new school of historiography arose in France known as____________ school.

    a. Survey b. Annales c. Translation d. Nationalism

    5. _______________historians were credited for pioneering and developing of The Annales School.

    a. Germany b. Greek c. Roman d. French

    6. __________________wrote the book entitled, ‘Archaeology of Knowledge’.

    a. Karl Marx b. Michel Foucault c. Lucien Febvre d. Voltaire

    Q.2. Explain the following concepts.

    1. Dialectics

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    2.Annales School

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    Q.3 Explain the following with its reason.

    1. Historical research was driven to focus in depth on various aspects of women’s life.

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    2.Foucault called his method, ‘the archaeology of Knowledge’.

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    Q.4. Answer the following in 25-30 words.

    1. What is Historiography?

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    2.What did Rene Descartes insisted upon?

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    3.Why is Voltaire said to be the founder of modern historiography?

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    4. What changes took place in historiography in the eighteenth century?

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    Q.5. Answer the following in detail.

    1.Explain Karl Marx’s ‘Class Theory’.

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    2.What is feminist historiography?

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    3.Explain Leopold von Ranke’s perspective of history.

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    2.HISTORIOGRAPHY: INDIAN TRADITION

    Q.1. Choose the correct option from the given options and complete the sentences:

    1. ______________was the first Director General of the Archaeological Survey of India.

    a. Alexander Cunningham b. William Jones c. John Marshall d.Friedrich Max Muller

    2. _______________translated the Sanskrit text of ‘Hitopadesh’.

    a. James Mill b. Friedrich Max Muller c. Mountstuart Elphinstone d. Sir John Marshall

    3. ‘Primitive Communism to Slavery’ a book represents is an example of ________________ historiography.

    a. Colonialist b. Orientalist c. Nationalist d. Marxist

    4. ‘Bhausahebanchi Bakhar’ describes Battle of ____________’.

    a. Raigad b. Panipat c. Plassey d. Vasai

    Q.2. Rewrite the wrong pair:

    1. Book Methods of History writing

    1. ‘Who were the Shudras’ - Subaltern History

    2. ‘Stri-Purush Tulana - Feminist History

    3. ‘The Indian War of Independence 1857’ – Marxist History

    4. ‘Cambridge History of India’ - Colonial History

    Ans. Wrong Pair_________________________________________________

    2. Name of the Book Historian

    1. The Rise of the Maratha Power - Justice Mahadev Govind Ranade

    2. Marathyanchya Itihasachi Sadhane - Vishnushastri Chiplunkar

    3. Maratha Riyasat - Govind Sakharam Sardesai

    4. Gulamgiri - Mahatma Phule

    Ans. Wrong Pair_____________________________________________________

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    3. Historiography Author

    1. Nationalistic Historiography - Vinayak Damodar Savarkar

    2. Marxist Historiography - Damodar Dharmanand Kosambi

    3. Subaltern History - Rameshchandra Guha

    4. Feminist History - Dr.Sharmila Rege

    Ans. Wrong Pair_______________________________________________

    Q.3. Complete the following concept chart.

    1.

    Anant Sadashiv Altekar

    Nationalist Historians

    2.

    Mountstuart Elphinstone

    British historians who wrote Indian


    history

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    3.

    Historian Name of the Book


    1.James Mill The History of British India
    2.James Grant Duff ---------------------------------
    3.-------------------------------------- The History of India
    4. Shripad Dange -------------------------------------
    5. -------------------------------- Who were the Shudras

    Q.4. Write short notes:

    1. Feminist Historiography

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    2.Marathi Bakhar

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    Q.5. Explain the following with its reason.

    1. Writing of the regional history received a momentum.

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    2.Bakhar is an important type of historical documents.

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    Q.6. Answer the following in 25-30 words.

    1. Which things are included in the descriptions by Emperor Babur in his autobiography?

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    2.What is the contribution of Svatantryaveer Savarkar to nationalistic historiography?

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    3. APPLIED HISTORY
    Q. 1 Choose the correct option from given option and complete the sentences.

    1) The earliest museum in the world was discovered in the excavations at the city of __________ .

    a) Delhib) Ur c) Harappa d) Kolkata

    2) The National Archives of India is in ___________ .

    a) Delhi b) Kolkata c) Mumbai d) Chennai

    3) ___________ is the considered as the mother of all branches of science and knowledge.

    a) Philosophy b) History
    c) Technology d) Spirtuality

    4) For preservation and conservation of cultural and natural heritage; ___________ this universal organization has
    declared some basic indicative philosophy.

    a) League of Nations
    b) United Nations Organization
    c) UNESCO
    d) Universal Community

    Q2. Identify the wrong pair

    1.

    1) Red Fort – Udaypur

    2) Jantar Mantar – Jaipur

    3) Brihadeshwar Temple – Thanjavur

    4) Capital Complex – Chandigarh

    Ans : Wrong Pair: ________________.

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    2.

    1) Kootiyattam - Sanskrit theatre, Kerala

    2) Ramman - Dance form in West Bengal

    3) Ramlila - Traditional Performance of the Ramayana in Uttar Pradesh

    4) Kalbelia - Folk songs and dances of Rajasthan.

    Ans : Wrong Pair: ________________ .

    Q. 3 Complete the following concept chart.

    1) Traditions included in the World Intangible Heritage list in India.

    Ans :
    1) _____________ .

    2) _____________ .

    3) _____________ .

    4) _____________ .

    2) World cultural heritage sites in India.

    Ans :

    1) _____________ .

    2) _____________ .

    3) _____________ .

    4) _____________ .

    Q 4. Explain the following concepts:

    1) Applied History.

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    2) Archives.

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    Q 5) Explain the following statements giving reasons.

    1) It is essential to study the history of technology.

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    2) The list of world Heritage Sites is announced by UNESCO.

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    Q 6) Answer the following in 30 words.

    1) Explain the concept of ‘Public History’.

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    2) What is the role of UNESCO in the context of heritage sites?

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    4. HISTORY OF INDIAN ARTS

    Q1. Choose the correct option from the given options.

    1. The art of painting and sculpting are _________________.

    a) visual arts b) performing arts c) folk arts d) classical arts.

    2. _______________ is characteristic of European style of painting.

    a) sketching b) natural colours c)Exact portrayal of objects d)landscape.

    3 Lalit kala is also known as _______________.

    a) Folk art b) Aangik kala c) Drik kala d) Nagara kala.

    Q2. Explain the following concept.

    1) Hemadpanti style.

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    2) Maratha style of painting.

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    Q 3. Explain the following with its reason.

    1) An expert with deep understanding of art history is required in the art market.

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    2) It is necessary to preserve the tradition like chitrakathi,which is on the verge of extinction.

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    Q4. Rewrite the wrong pair:

    Architectural structure Style

    1. Chhatrapati shivaji Maharaj Railway Terminus -- Goyhic architecture -

    2. Gol Gumbaz -- Muslim architecture

    3. Temples in South India -- Nagara architecture.

    4. Gondeshwar Temple -- Hemadpanti architecture.

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    Q5. Answer the following in Detail.

    1. Write in detail about folk style of painting .

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    2. What kind of professional opportunities are available in the field of arts?

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    3. Differentiate between classical and folk art.

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    5. MASS MEDIA AND HISTORY

    Q1) A. Complete the sentences by choosing the correct option.

    1) The first English newspaper in India was started by ____________.

    a) James Augustus Hickey b) Sir John Marshall c) Allen Hume d) Mount Stuart Elphinstone.

    2) Television is an ____________ medium.

    a) Visual b) Audio-Visual c) Audio d) Printing

    3) ____________ is the first newspaper published in Marathi languages

    a) Prabhakar b) Darpan c) Deenbandu d) Kesari

    4) In Maharashtra ‘6th January’ is observed as ____________.

    a) Newspaper Day b) Journalists Day c) Printing Day d) Magazine Day

    5) Social exhortations ‘Shatpatra’ of __________ was published in ‘Prabhakar’ Newspaper .

    a) Bhau Mahajan b) Balshastri Jambhekar c) Lokhitwadi d)Krishnarao Bhalekar

    Q 2. Write brief notes.

    1) The role of newspaper in the Indian struggle for independence.

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    2) Why do we need mass media?

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    3) Mass Media and professional opportunities.

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    4) List of News printed in Darpan.

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    Q 3. Explain the following sentences with its reason.

    1) Any information received through mass media needs to be reviewed critically.

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    2) Knowledge of history is essential for newspaper articles.

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    3) Television is the most popular medium.

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    Q 4. Answer the following questions in 25 - 30 words.

    1) Explain the objectives of newspapers.


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    2) How is history helpful in the planning of Akashavani programmes.

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    Q.5. Read the following extract and answer the questions.

    Radio : ‘Indian Broadcasting Company’ (IBC), a private radio company was the first one to broadcast daily programmes.
    Later the same company was taken over by the British Government and named as, ‘Indian State Broadcasting Service (ISBS).
    On 8th June 1936 it was renamed, as ‘All India Radio (AIR)’. After Independence, AIR became an integral part of the
    Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (India). Initially, it broadcasted Governmental programmes and schemes. It was
    named as ‘Akashvani’ on the suggestion of the famous poet Pandit Narendra Sharma. Akashvani broadcasts various
    entertainment, awareness creating and literary programmes. It also broadcasts special programmes for farmers, workers, the
    youth and women. The ‘Vividh Bharati’ programmes are broadcasted in 24 regional languages as well as 146 dialects of
    Indian languages. Lately, various new channels like ‘Radio Mirchi’ are providing radio services.

    1) Akashavani (AIR) is an integral part of which ministry?

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    2) What was the new name of IBC?

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    3) In how many regional languages and local dialects are ‘Vividh Bharati’ programmes broadcasted?

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    4) How AIR was named ‘Akashavani’?

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    Q 6. Complete the concept chart.

    1.

    1) The electric telegraph machine was started.

    2)
    Special and printed newspaper
    of Dnyanodaya newspaper. 3)

    4)

    5)

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    2.

    Newspaper Radio Television

    Beginning/
    Background

    Nature of
    Information/
    Programmes

    Functions

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    6.ENTERTAINMENT AND HISTORY

    Q.1. Choose the correct option from the given options and complete the sentences:

    1. Baburao painter made the movie, __________________ .

    a. Pundalik b. Raja HarishChandra c. Sairandhi d. Bajirao-Mastani

    2. Dashavatara shows are presented in the region of __________________.

    a. Konkan and Goa b. Konkan and Gujarat

    c. Gujarat and Goa d. Rajasthan and Goa

    3.In _____________bhajan devotees keep moving in circular fashion and sing without break.

    a. Songi b. Chakri c. Khanjiri d. Bharud

    4. _____________are supposed to be the first keertankar in Maharashtra devotees keep moving in circular fashion and sing
    without break.

    a. Saint Dnyanehshwar b. Saint Tukaram

    c. Saint Namdev d. Saint Eknath

    Q.2. Identify the wrong Pair.

    1. Raigadala Jevha Jag Yele – Vasant Kanetkar

    2. Tilak Ani Agarkar – Vishram Bedekar

    3. Sashtang Namaskar – Achatya Atre

    4. Ekach Pyala – Annasaheb Kirloskar

    Wrong Pair ________________________________________________________________

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    Q.3. Complete the following chart.

    Bhajan Keertan Lalit Bharud

    Characteristics

    Examples

    Q.4. Write short notes:

    1. Need of Entertainment.

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    2.Marathi Theater

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    Q.5. Explain the following.

    1. Bharuds composed by Saint Eknath are popular in Maharashtra.

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    2.Keechakvadh.

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    Q.6. Answer in Brief.

    1. Mention the various professional opportunities in the fields of drama and movies.

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    2.Explain Dashavatara Theatre

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    7. SPORTS AND HISTORY
    Q.1 (A) Complete the sentences by choosing correct option.

    1) _________training centre from Balewadi,Pune is famous for wrestling and other games.

    (a) Motibag (b) Shri Shahu Maharaj (c ) Shri shiv chhatrapati (d) Audh

    2) The ancient event of Olympic competitions used to be held at _______

    (a) Rome ( b) Greece (c) India (d) China

    3) The wooden dolls made in Maharashtra are known as_______

    (a) Champavati (b) Kalichandika (c) Gangavati (d) Thaki

    4)_________has very interesting description of games and sports.

    (a) Thaki (b) Maza Pravas (c) Kathasaritsagara (d) Discovery of India

    5) Ancient Olympic competitions ‘Olympia’ used to be held in ________.

    (a) Greece (b) Mumbai (c) Kolkata (d) gandhinagar

    (B)Identify wrong pair in the following.

    1.

    1) Mallakhamb - Outdoors games based on plysical skills

    2) Water polo - watergame

    3) Skating - Adventure sports

    4) Chess - Outdoor game

    Ans: wrong pair________________________________________________________________________

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    2.

    1) Sports training center in Kolhapur - Khasbag

    2) Wizard of Hockey - Major Dhyanchand

    3) National Sportsday - 15 August

    4) Sachin Tendulkar - Cricket

    Ans: wrong pair________________________________________________________________________

    Q.2 Write short notes.

    1) Toys and Festivals

    Ans.______________________________________________________________________________________________
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    2) Sports and movies

    Ans.______________________________________________________________________________________________
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    3)Globalization of sports

    Ans.______________________________________________________________________________________________
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    4) Outdoor games-----

    Ans.______________________________________________________________________________________________
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    Q.3 Do as directed.

     Complete the given chart.

    Types of Games Game

    1. _________________
    1.Indoor Game
    2. _________________

    1.Kabaddi
    2. _________________
    2. Kho-Kho

    Q.4 Explain the following statement with reasons.

    1) Currently the structure of sports economy has significantly changed.

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    2) Toys can tell us about cultural history.

    Ans.______________________________________________________________________________________________
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    3) A commentator should know the history of games.

    Ans.______________________________________________________________________________________________
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    4) The 20th-21st century was naturally influenced by the process of globalization.

    Ans.______________________________________________________________________________________________
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    Q.5 Answer the following questions in 25 to 30 words

    1) Explain the importance of sports.

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    2) Discuss about sports and it’s literature.

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    3) How are professional opportunities available in the field of sports.

    Ans.______________________________________________________________________________________________
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    4) Make a list of Adventures games.

    Ans.______________________________________________________________________________________________
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    Q.6 Answer the following in detail

    1) Explain the difference between Indoor and Outdoor games.

    Ans.______________________________________________________________________________________________
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    2) Names some of the sports competitions.

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    3) Explain the close ties between sports and history.

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    4) Write about the history of sports equipment in ancient India.

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    8.TOURISM AND HISTORY
    Q.1 Fill in the blanks.

    1) Bhilar village near Mahabaleshwar is known as the village of _________

    (a) Books (b) Plants (c) Mangoes (d) forts

    2) Cook established a travel agency selling_________.

    (a) Toys (b) Food items (c ) Tourist tickets (d) Handicrafts.

    3) Tourism can create maximum __________ opportunities.

    (a) Happiness (b) employment (c) Confidence (d) New experiment

    4) In 630 C.E Chinese monk __________travelled to India.

    (a) Ho chi minh (b) Chau in lai (c) Yuan Shwang (d) Faiyan

    Q.2 Identify the wrong pair.

    1. a) Matheran – Hills station

    b) Tadoba- Rock cut cave

    c) Kolhapur- Pilgrim centre

    d) Ajanta- World Heritage

    Ans: wrong pair______________________________

    2 a) Lonar- Lake

    b) Jayakwadi- Hills station

    c) Gharapuri- Rock cut -cave

    d) Jantar -mantar- Observatory

    Ans: wrong pair______________________________

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    Q.3 Complete the graphical description.

    1)Division of tourism into four groups.

    Ans. ________________

    _________________

    _________________

    _________________

    2)World heritage sites in Maharashtra

    a) Natural Heritage________________

    b) Railway station_________________

    c) Rock- cut cave__________________

    d) Sanctuary ____________________

    Q.4 Explain the concepts:

    1) Tourism

    Ans.______________________________________________________________________________________________
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    2) Religious Tourism

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    Q.5 Explain the following statement with reasons:

    1) Now a days number of people travelling to abroad has been increased considerably.

    Ans.______________________________________________________________________________________________
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    2) We should preserve our Natural Heritage sites.

    Ans.______________________________________________________________________________________________
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    Q.6 Answer the following questions in 25 to 30 words.

    1) How Tourism can help to create employment opportunities at local level?

    Ans.______________________________________________________________________________________________
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    __________________________________________________________________________________________________
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    2) What are the crucial issues in the development of tourism?

    Ans.______________________________________________________________________________________________
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    9. HERITAGE MANAGEMENT

    Q.1) Complete the sentences by choosing correct option

    1) Louvre Museum has in its collection the much acclaimed painting of ________ by Leonardo-da-Vinci.

    a) Napoleon b) Monalisa c) Hans Sloan d) George II

    2) ___________ at Kolkata is the first museum in India.

    a) Government Museum b) National Museum of Objects

    c) Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Museum d) Indian Museum

    3)In the seventh century BC ___________ Library of Ashurbanipal, Emperor of the Assyrian Empire is considered the
    most ancient library.

    a)Takshashila b)Mesopotamia c)Alexandria d)Babylon

    4) During the reign of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj ___________ is considered an important dictionary.

    a) Bhartiya Vyavaharkosh b) Rajavyavaharkosh c) Vyavaharikosh


    d) Bhartiya Prachin Charitrakosh

    Q.2) Identify the wrong pair.

    1) Maharaj Sayajirao University - Delhi

    2)Banaras Hindu University - Varanasi

    3)Aligarh Muslim University - Aligarh

    4) Shivaji University - Gwalior

    Ans. Wrong Pair____________________________________________

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    Q.3) Complete the following concept chart.

    1)Benefits of Encyclopedia

    Benefits of
    Encycloped
    ia

    2) Noteworthy Libraries in India

    Noteworthy
    Libraries in
    India

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    Q.4) Write short notes

    1)Vishwakosh

    Ans.______________________________________________________________________________________________
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    2) Bhartiya Samskruti Kosh

    Ans.______________________________________________________________________________________________
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    Q.5) Explain the concept

    1) Archives

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    Q.6) Explain the statements with reasons.

    1) Archives and Libraries publish periodicals and other publications.

    Ans.______________________________________________________________________________________________
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    2) Training in various discipline is required for research in history.

    Ans.______________________________________________________________________________________________
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    Q.7) Answer the questions in detail.

    1) Why is Library management important ?

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    2) 'Libraries and Museums are important for the nation'. explain this statement.

    Ans.______________________________________________________________________________________________
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    3)What are the important tasks in archives management?

    Ans.______________________________________________________________________________________________
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    1. WORKING OF THE CONSTITUTION
    Q.1 (A) Complete the sentences by choosing correct option.

    1) In Maharashtra _________ seats are reserved for women in local- self governing institution.

    a) 25% b) 30% c) 40% d) 50%

    2) The essence of Democracy is _________________ .

    a) Universal Adult Franchise b) Decentralization of Power

    c) Policy of Reservation of seats d) Judicial decision

    3) Men and women above ____________ years of age can vote in India.

    a)15 b) 18 c) 21 d) 25

    4) __________got recognition because of 73rd and 74th Amendment to the constitution.

    a) Parliament b) Local- self governing institutions

    c) Legislative Council d) Co-operative Socities

    5) ______________ can make ammendments to the constitution.

    a) President b) Prime Minister

    c) Council of Ministers d) Parliament

    Q.1 (B) STATE WHETHER THE FOLLOWING STATEMENT ARE TRUE OR FALSE AND GIVE REASON
    TO YOUR ANSWER:

    1. Indian democracy is considered the largest democracy in the world.

    ANS :_____________________________________________________________________________________________
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    __________________________________________________________________________________________________
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    2. Secrecy in the working of government has increased due to the Right to Information.

    ANS :_____________________________________________________________________________________________
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    3. The nature of Constitution is seen as a living document.

    ANS :_____________________________________________________________________________________________
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    Q.2 EXPLAIN THE FOLLOWING CONCEPT.

    1. Right based Approach:

    ANS : :____________________________________________________________________________________________
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    2. Right to Information:

    ANS :_____________________________________________________________________________________________
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    3. Decentralization of Democracy:

    ANS : :____________________________________________________________________________________________
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    Q3. WRITE SHORT NOTES:

    1. Provision regarding Minorities:

    ANS :_____________________________________________________________________________________________
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    2. Women representation in the Lok Sabha:

    ANS :_____________________________________________________________________________________________
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    Q.4 COMPLETE THE CONCEPT CHARTS:

    1.

    1.___________________________________

    ____________________________________
    Laws Passed for liberation and
    progress of women 2.___________________________________

    ____________________________________

    3.___________________________________

    ____________________________________

    4._________________________________________________

    2.

    Provision of the basic


    frame work of
    Constitution.

    Q.5 ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS:

    1. What are the effect of reducing the voting age from 21 years to 18 years?

    ANS :_____________________________________________________________________________________________
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    2. What is meant by establishment of Social Justice?

    ANS :_____________________________________________________________________________________________
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    3. Which laws/ provisions of the Constitution have created favorable social environment for women?

    ANS :_____________________________________________________________________________________________
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    4. Which decision of the court has resulted in protection of honor and dignity of women?

    ANS :_____________________________________________________________________________________________
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    Q6 EXPRESS YOUR VIEWS:

    1. What steps should be taken to stop injustice done to the Backward Classes?

    ANS :_____________________________________________________________________________________________
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    2.THE ELECTORAL PROCESS

    1. There are_______________ Constituencies of Lok Sabha at present.


    a) 2888 b) 350 c) 500 d) 543

    2. The Election Commissioner is appointed by the __________.


    a) President b) Prime Minister c) Speaker of Lok Sabha d) Vice-President

    3. The first election in independent India was held in________________.


    a)1951-52 b) 1948-49 c) 1949-50 d) 1950-51

    4. __________ system exists in India.


    a) Single party b) Two party c) Multi party d) No-party

    5. Constituencies are created by __________ committee of the Election Commission.


    a) Selection b) Delimitation c) Voting d)Time table

    Q.2 STATE WHETHER THE FOLLOWING STATEMENT ARE TRUE OR FALSE AND GIVE REASON TO
    YOUR ANSWER:

    1. There should be secrecy in election process.

    ANS :_____________________________________________________________________________________________
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    2. All the candidates those who fill the application for standing in the election can contest the election.

    ANS :_____________________________________________________________________________________________
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    3. The Election Commission lays down the code of conduct during elections.

    ANS :_____________________________________________________________________________________________
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    4. The state government decides as to when and in how many stages the elections would be held in particular state.

    ANS :_____________________________________________________________________________________________
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    Q.3 EXPLAIN THE FOLLOWING CONCEPTS:

    1.Reorganizing the Constituencies:

    ANS ::____________________________________________________________________________________________
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    2. Election Commission:

    ANS :_____________________________________________________________________________________________
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    __________________________________________________________________________________________________
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    3. Representation:

    ANS :_____________________________________________________________________________________________
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    Q.4 WRITE SHORT NOTES:

    1. Journey from ballot box to EVM machine:

    ANS :_____________________________________________________________________________________________
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    2. Recognition to Political Parties:

    ANS :____________________________________________________________________________________________
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    3. Election Commissioner:

    ANS :_____________________________________________________________________________________________
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    Q.5 ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS:

    1. Explain the Functions of the Election Commissioner.

    ANS :_____________________________________________________________________________________________
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    2. Write some additional information about the post of the Election Commissioner.

    ANS :_____________________________________________________________________________________________
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    3. Explain the meaning of Code of Conduct.

    ANS :____________________________________________________________________________________________
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    4. What are the challenges faced by Election Commission in conducting free and fair election?

    ANS : :____________________________________________________________________________________________
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    5. Suggest some measures to make electoral process reliable.

    ANS :____________________________________________________________________________________________
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    6. What steps are taken by the Election Commissioner to resolve the disputes relating to elections?

    ANS :_____________________________________________________________________________________________
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    7. State the benefits of the use of EVM machine. .

    ANS : :____________________________________________________________________________________________
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    3. POLITICAL PARTIES

    Q.1 Choose the correct option from the given options and complete the sentences.

    1) When people come together and participate in electoral process to acquire political power, such organisations are called
    ________ .

    a) Government b) Society c) Political parties d) Social organisations

    2) National conference is a party in ________ state.

    a) Odisha b) Assam c) Bihar d) Jammu and Kashmir

    3) Justice party – a non-Brahmin movement was transformed into ________ a political party.

    a) Assam Gana Parishad b) Shiv sena c) Dravid Munnetra Kazhagam d) National Conference

    4) Social support received by a political party is called _________.

    a) Democracy b) People’s rule c) Mass base d) Public relation

    5) Shiromani Akali Dal is a prominent regional party in ________ state.

    a) Odisha b) Assam c) Punjab d) Jammu and Kashmir

    6) The party which fails to secure majority is known as ________ party.

    a) Ruling b) Opposition c) Independent d) Coalition

    7) ‘Bhartiya Janata Party’ which was formed in 1980 after a spilt with ________ a component of Janata party.

    a) Jan sang b) Lok Dal c) Independent party d) Janata Dal

    8) _________ work as a link between the government and the people.

    a) Ministers b) MP (MEMBER OF PARLIAMENT) c) Political parties d) Parliament

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    9) There are ___________ recognized parties in India.

    a) Five b) Seven c) Nine d) Six

    10) The main objective of the political party is to capture ________ and retain it.

    a) Publicity b) Victory c) Power d) Information

    11) The ideology of the communist party of India is based on _________ philosophy

    a) Capitalist b) Marxist c) Democracy d) Imperialist

    Q.2 State whether following statements are true or false. Give reasons for your answers:

    1) Political parties act as a link between government and people.

    ANS:_____________________________________________________________________________________________
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    2) Political parties are social organisations .

    ANS:_____________________________________________________________________________________________
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    3) Coalition politics leads to instability.

    ANS:_____________________________________________________________________________________________
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    4) Shiromani Akali Dal is a national party.

    ANS:_____________________________________________________________________________________________
    __________________________________________________________________________________________________
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    5) Sometimes the sentiments of regionalism gets strengthened in the country.

    ANS:_____________________________________________________________________________________________
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    6) Regional parties have no influence on National Politics.

    ANS:_____________________________________________________________________________________________
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    Q.3 Explain the following concepts.

    1) Regionalism

    ANS:_____________________________________________________________________________________________
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    2) National parties

    ANS:_____________________________________________________________________________________________
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    __________________________________________________________________________________________________
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    3) Regional parties

    ANS:_____________________________________________________________________________________________
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    __________________________________________________________________________________________________

    Q.4) Complete the concept chart .


    1)

    _________

    INDIAN __________
    NATIONAL
    CONGRESS

    NATIONAL
    PARTIES IN
    INDIA

    __________ __________
    _________ __________

    COMMUNIST
    PARTY
    (MARXIST)

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    2)
    - ( _________ ) (________)

    SHIROMANI
    SHIV SENA
    AKALI DAL
    FORMATION
    YEAR OF
    REEGIONAL
    PARTY
    ASSAM
    GANAPARISHAD DMK

    ( ___________ ) ( ___________)

    3)

    _____________

    _____________

    REGIONAL PARTIES IN _____________


    MAHARASHTRA

    _____________

    _____________

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    4) Complete the timeline.

    1885 ___--- 1964 1980 1984 __---- 1999

    COMMUNIST ______ ______ ALL


    PARTY OF ______ ______ INDIA NATION
    COMMUNIST
    NATIONALIST INDIA TRINAM ALIST
    CONGRESS
    PARTY OF ______ ______ OOL
    INDIA (MARXIST) CONGRE
    PARTY _____ ______ CONGR
    SS
    ESS
    ___ PARTY

    Q.5) Answer the following in brief .

    1) What are the major characteristics of political parties?

    ANS:_____________________________________________________________________________________________
    __________________________________________________________________________________________________
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    __________________________________________________________________________________________________

    2) What changes have taken place in the mature political parties in India?

    ANS:_____________________________________________________________________________________________
    __________________________________________________________________________________________________
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    3) What is called ‘mass base’?

    ANS:_____________________________________________________________________________________________
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    __________________________________________________________________________________________________
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    4) Write about the policies of Indian national congress.

    ANS:_____________________________________________________________________________________________
    __________________________________________________________________________________________________
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    __________________________________________________________________________________________________

    5) Explain the role of Bhartiya Janata Party.

    ANS:_____________________________________________________________________________________________
    __________________________________________________________________________________________________
    __________________________________________________________________________________________________
    __________________________________________________________________________________________________
    __________________________________________________________________________________________________
    __________________________________________________________________________________________________
    __________________________________________________________________________________________________

    6) Write about the policies of communist party of India. (MARXIST)

    ANS:_____________________________________________________________________________________________
    __________________________________________________________________________________________________
    __________________________________________________________________________________________________
    __________________________________________________________________________________________________
    __________________________________________________________________________________________________
    __________________________________________________________________________________________________
    __________________________________________________________________________________________________

    7) Why was Bahujan samaj party formed?

    ANS:_____________________________________________________________________________________________
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    8) What do the regional parties give reference for?

    ANS:_____________________________________________________________________________________________
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    9) What changes are seen in the nature and role of regional parties?

    ANS:_____________________________________________________________________________________________
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    10) What work is done by political parties?

    ANS:_____________________________________________________________________________________________
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    11) What are the criteria for a regional party to get recognition?

    ANS:_____________________________________________________________________________________________
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    4. SOCIAL AND POLITICAL MOVEMENT

    Q.1) Choose the correct option from the given options and complete the sentence.

    1) _________ is the main demand of farmer’s movement.

    a) Right to cultivate on the forest land

    b) To get the right price for agricultural products

    c) Protection of consumers

    d) Building of dams

    2) To increase agricultural production and become self-sufficient with regard to food grains ________ was initiated.

    a) Water Revolution

    b) Green Revolution

    c) Industrial Revolution

    d) White Revolution

    3) Tribals in Bihar revolted against the British under the leadership of _________ .

    a) Rajendrasinh Rana b) Birsa Munda c) Umaji Naik d) Kajarsngh

    4) In 1986,__________Act came into force.

    a) Consumer protection b) Women empowerment c) Child marriage d) Environment protection

    Q.2) Explain the concepts

    1) Tribal movements

    ANS:_____________________________________________________________________________________________
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    __________________________________________________________________________________________________
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    2) Worker movement

    ANS:_____________________________________________________________________________________________
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    __________________________________________________________________________________________________

    Q.3) State whether the following statements are true or false. Give reason for your answer.

    1) Movements are important in democracy.

    ANS:_____________________________________________________________________________________________
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    __________________________________________________________________________________________________

    2) Dr. Rajendrasinh Rana is called the waterman of India.

    ANS:_____________________________________________________________________________________________
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    __________________________________________________________________________________________________
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    Q.4) Solve the following concept map/chart.
    1)

    NATIONAL POLICY ______________


    FOR AGRICULTURE

    DEMANDS OF FARMER
    ‘MOVEMENT

    ________________ _________________

    _______________

    2)

    Savitribai Phule

    ___________ _____________
    Reformers of pre
    independent
    period

    _____________ ___________

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    Q.5) Explain the following statements by giving reasons .

    1) Movements do not need a strong leadership.

    ANS:_____________________________________________________________________________________________
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    __________________________________________________________________________________________________

    2) Consumer movement came into existence

    ANS:_____________________________________________________________________________________________
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    __________________________________________________________________________________________________

    Q.6) Answer the following questions in brief.

    1) Explain the role of the environmental movement.

    ANS:_____________________________________________________________________________________________
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    __________________________________________________________________________________________________

    2) Explain the nature of farmer movement in India.

    ANS:_____________________________________________________________________________________________
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    5. CHALLENGES FACED BY INDIAN DEMOCRACY

    Q.1. Choose the correct option from the given options and complete the sentences.

    1) In Democracy, ___________________ participate in elections and get political power.


    a) Political party
    b) Courts
    c) Social organization
    d) None of the above

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

    Q.2 Explain with reasons whether the following statements are true or false:

    1) Alertness is required to sustain democracy.

    Ans.______________________________________________________________________________________________
    __________________________________________________________________________________________________
    __________________________________________________________________________________________________
    __________________________________________________________________________________________________
    __________________________________________________________________________________________________

    2)Importance of the problems of farmers and tribals has increased in the leftist extremist movement.

    Ans.______________________________________________________________________________________________
    __________________________________________________________________________________________________
    __________________________________________________________________________________________________
    __________________________________________________________________________________________________
    __________________________________________________________________________________________________

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    3)People may lose confidence in the democratic process due to corruption during elections.

    Ans.______________________________________________________________________________________________
    __________________________________________________________________________________________________
    __________________________________________________________________________________________________
    __________________________________________________________________________________________________
    __________________________________________________________________________________________________

    Q.3. Write Short notes:

    1. Left-extremists – Naxalism

    Ans.______________________________________________________________________________________________
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    __________________________________________________________________________________________________

    2. Corruption

    Ans.______________________________________________________________________________________________
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