Series QSS4R/4 Set – 2

- 
Q.P. Code 61/4/2

 -   - 
Roll No.
-    
Candidates must write the Q.P. Code
on the title page of the answer-book.

=       -    32 ( )  

=       -  34   
= -        -    -  -   
=         , -       
=  -     15        -     10.15
    10.15   10.30     -      
  -       
= Please check that this question paper contains 32 printed pages (Including
Map).
= Please check that this question paper contains 34 questions.
= Q.P. Code given on the right hand side of the question paper should be
written on the title page of the answer-book by the candidate.
= Please write down the serial number of the question in the answer-book
before attempting it.
= 15 minute time has been allotted to read this question paper. The question
paper will be distributed at 10.15 a.m. From 10.15 a.m. to 10.30 a.m., the
candidates will read the question paper only and will not write any answer
on the answer-book during this period.


HISTORY

{ZYm©[aV g‘¶ : 3 KÊQ>o A{YH$V‘ A§H$ : 80

Time allowed : 3 hours Maximum Marks : 80
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211 B
 
         
(i)  -  34        
(ii) -      – , , ,    
(iii) - :   1  21         1    
(iv) - :   22  27 -        3    
    60  80    
(v) - :   28  30 -       8     
   300  350    
(vi) - :    31  33           4  
 
(vii) - :   34       ,   
       5             
(viii) -         ,  ,       
                    
(ix)  ,             
                   

61/4/2/21/QSS4R Page 2 of 32
General Instructions :
Read the following instructions carefully and follow them :
(i) This question paper contains 34 questions. All questions are compulsory.
(ii) Question paper is divided into five Sections – Section A, B, C, D and E.
(iii) Section A – question number 1 to 21 are Multiple Choice type Questions.
Each question carries 1 mark.
(iv) Section B – question number 22 to 27 are Short Answer type Questions.
Each question carries 3 marks. Write answer to each question in 60 to 80
words.
(v) Section C – question number 28 to 30 are Long Answer (LA) type
Questions. Each question carries 8 marks. Write answer to each question
in 300 to 350 words.
(vi) Section D – question number 31 to 33 are Source Based Questions
having three sub questions. Each question carries 4 marks.
(vii) Section E – question number 34 is Map Based Question that includes
the identification and location of significant test items. This question
carries 5 marks. Attach the Map with the answer-book.
(viii) There is no overall choice. However, an internal choice has been provided
in section B, C and D of question paper. A candidate has to write answer
for only one of the alternatives in such questions.

(ix) In addition to this, NOTE that a separate question has been provided for
Visually Impaired Candidates in lieu of questions having visual inputs,
Map etc. Such questions are to be attempted by Visually Impaired
Candidates only.

61/4/2/21/QSS4R Page 3 of 32 P.T.O.

  – 

(   ) 21 1 = 21

1.               : 1
I.    
II.    
III.     
IV.         
 :
(A) I, III, II  IV (B) II, I, III  IV
(C) III, IV, I  II (D) IV, I, II  III

2. -I   -II            : 1
-I -II
( ) ( )
I.  a. 
II.  b. 
III.  c. 
IV.  d. 
 :
I II III IV
(A) c a b d
(B) a b d c
(C) b d c a
(D) d c a b

3.        (A.S.I.)     ? 1

(A) ..  (B)   
(C)    (D)  .

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 SECTION – A

(Multiple Choice Questions) 21 1 = 21

1. Arrange the following events in a chronological order and choose the

correct option : 1
I. Beginning of Gupta rule
II. End of Mauryan Empire
III. Rise of Pallavas in Tamil Nadu
IV. Rise of Harshavardhana as a king of Kannauj
Options :
(A) I, III, II and IV (B) II, I, III and IV
(C) III, IV, I and II (D) IV, I, II and III

2. Match Column-I with Column-II and choose the correct option from the
following : 1
Column-I Column-II
(Harappan Sites) (Present region)
I. Manda a. Gujarat
II. Rakhigarhi b. Rajasthan
III. Nageshwar c. Haryana
IV. Kalibangan d. Jammu
Options :
I II III IV
(A) c a b d
(B) a b d c
(C) b d c a
(D) d c a b

3. Who among the following was the first Director General of Archaeological
Survey of India (A.S.I.) ? 1
(A) S.N. Roy (B) John Marshall
(C) Daya Ram Sahni (D) Alexander Cunningham
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4.             1

    ______     

(A)  (B) 

(C)  (D)  

5.            : 1

l      

l         

(A)  (B) 

(C)  (D) 

6.       –  (A)   (R)   
    
    1

 (A) :       ..    
    

 (R) :     ,  ,    ,     
           

(A) (A)  (R)     (R), (A)     
(B) (A)  (R)     (R), (A)      

(C) (A)  ,  (R)   

(D) (A)  ,  (R)   

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4. Write the appropriate option from the given in your answer sheet. 1

The first Sermon of the Buddha was delivered at ______.

(A) Bodh Gaya (B) Amravati

(C) Sarnath (D) Sanchi

5. Identify the character of Mahabharata with the help of following

information : 1

l He was the son of Bheema.

l He belonged to Rakshasa clan from maternal

side.

(A) Duryodhan (B) Abhimanyu

(C) Ghatotkatch (D) Bheeshama

6. Given below are two statements as Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Read
them carefully and choose the correct option. 1

Assertion (A) : The sixth century BCE is often regarded as a major

turning point in early Indian history.

Reason (R) : This was an era associated with early states, cities, use of
iron, development of coinage and growth of Buddhism and Jainism.

(A) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).

(B) Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).

(C) (A) is true but (R) is untrue.

(D) (A) is not true but (R) is true.

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7.                   : 1

l     
l           
(A)   (B) 
(C)  (D) 

8.               1

(A)   (B)  

(C)    (D)  

 :          . 8     

         ? 1
(A)  (B)  
(C)  (D) --

9.               ? 1

(A)      
(B)     
(C)     
(D)     
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7. Identify the name of a woman devotee of early Bhakti tradition with the
help of information given below : 1

l She was a devotee of Lord Shiva.

l She adopted a path of extreme asceticism to attain her goal.
(A) Karraikal Ammaiyar (B) Mirabai
(C) Andal (D) Muktabai

8. Identify the given image of the ancient temple from the given options : 1

(A) Deogarh Temple (B) Kailashnath Temple

(C) Brihedeshwara Temple (D) Mahabalipuram Temple

Note : The following question is for the Visually Impaired

Candidates only in lieu of Q. No. 8.
Who among the following ancient scholar belonged to Greece ? 1
(A) Zarathustra (B) Kang zi
(C) Aristotle (D) Lao-Tse-tung

9. Which one of the following option is NOT correct regarding the

contemporaries of Vijayanagara empire ? 1
(A) Establishment of the Gajapati Kingdom of Orissa
(B) Establishment of the Sultanates of Malwa
(C) Emergence of Sultanates of Bijapur
(D) Rise of the Chalukyas in Karnataka

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10.          ? 1

    

(A)    –  ()

(B)      – 

(C)    – 

(D)   -- – 

11.   -     -I   -II    : 1

-I -II

I.  a.    

II.   b.        

III.   c.      

IV.  d.  

 :

I II III IV

(A) d c b a

(B) a b c d

(C) d c a b

(D) c b a d

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10. Which one of the following pairs is correctly matched ? 1

Sufi teachers Location of Dargah

(A) Shaikh Moinuddin Chishti – Ajodhan (Pakistan)

(B) Khwaja Qutubuddin Bakhtiyar Kaki – Agra

(C) Shaikh Nizamuddin Auliya – Delhi

(D) Shaikh Fariduddin Ganj-i-Shakar – Ajmer

11. With reference to the land revenue system of the Mughals, match
Column-I with that of Column-II : 1

Column-I Column-II

I. Jama a. The amount actually collected

II. Khet Batai b. After cutting the crops, putting

it in heaps and divided equally

III. Lang Batai c. Field is divided when it is sown

for levying revenue

IV. Hasil d. The amount of revenue assessed

Options :

I II III IV

(A) d c b a

(B) a b c d

(C) d c a b

(D) c b a d

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12.      -I   -II       
 : 1

-I -II
(      ) (     )
I.    a. 
II.   b.  
III.   c. 
IV.   d. 
 :
I II III IV
(A) a c d b
(B) c a b d
(C) d b c a
(D) b d a c

13.                    1

(A)    (B)   

(C)    (D)   

14.               : 1

(A)           

(B)             
(C)           
(D)  -        
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12. Match Column-I with Column-II regarding Vijayanagara empire and
choose the correct option : 1

Column-I Column-II

(Travellers who visited (Country they

Vijayanagara Empire) belonged)

I. Nicolo de Conti a. Persia

II. Abdur Razzak b. Portugal

III. Duarte Barbosa c. Italy

IV. Afanasi Nikitin d. Russia

Options :

I II III IV

(A) a c d b

(B) c a b d

(C) d b c a

(D) b d a c

13. Which one of the following was not a major factor that accounted for the
constant expansion of agriculture in the Mughal state ? 1

(A) Abundance of land (B) Availability of labour

(C) Mobility of peasants (D) Availability of tractors

14. Choose the correct statement from the following options with reference to
Vijayanagara empire : 1

(A) This empire was founded by the rulers of Saluva dynasty.

(B) This empire became powerful after the death of Krishnadeva Raya.

(C) The battle of Talikota proved disastrous for Vijayanagara empire.

(D) Their land revenue system was taken from Mansabdari system.

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15. 1770           ‘  ’    ? 1

(A)  

(B)  

(C)   

(D)  

16.          ‘ ’        
  ? 1

(A)  (B) 

(C)  (D) 

17.          ? 1

-I -II

() (1857    )

(A)  –  

(B)  – 

(C)  –  

(D)   –  

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15. Who among the following proposed a ‘Policy of Pacification’ with the

Paharias in 1770 in Bhagalpur ? 1

(A) William Hodge

(B) Augustus Cleveland

(C) George Chinray

(D) Captain Cook

16. Which of the following terms is used to describe Gandhiji’s philosophy of

‘Non-violence’ ? 1

(A) Swaraj (B) Sarvodaya

(C) Boycott (D) Satyagraha

17. Which one of the following pairs is correctly matched ? 1

List-I List -II

(Regions ) (Leaders of the Revolt of 1857)

(A) Kanpur – Kunwar Singh

(B) Bihar – Gonoo

(C) Lucknow – Birjis Qadr

(D) Singhbhum – Nana Saheb

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18.          26 , 1949      : 1

(A)    

(B)    
(C)       
(D)      

19.               1

I.      

II.      
III.  
IV.     
 
(A) I, II, III  IV

(B) II, III, I  IV

(C) II, IV, III  I

(D) III, IV, I  II

20.                   
       ? 1

(A)   

(B)   
(C)   
(D)   

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18. Select the significance of 26 November, 1949 in relation to the Constituent
Assembly from the following options : 1

(A) Formation of the Drafting Committee

(B) Commencement of the Constituent Assembly

(C) Designing of the National Flag of India

(D) Signing of Constitution by the Constituent Assembly

19. Arrange the following in chronological order and choose the correct option. 1

I. Limitation Law passed by the British

II. Starting of Permanent Settlement in Bengal

III. Santhal Rebellion

IV. Ryotwari settlement in Bombay Deccan

Options :

(A) I, II, III, and IV

(B) II, III, I and IV

(C) II, IV, III and I

(D) III, IV, I and II

20. On whose advice among the following did Gandhiji attempt to visit British
India and learn about the land and its people ? 1

(A) Bal Gangadhar Tilak

(B) Bipin Chandra Pal

(C) Lala Lajpat Rai

(D) Gopal Krishna Gokhale

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21.              1

l           

  

l           

l        

(A)   (B)  

(C)    (D)  

 – 

(-   ) 6 3 = 18

22. (a)             ,    3



(b) ‘         

    
 ’       3

23.          ?    3

24. ‘- ’            ? 
  3

25.            3

26.               ?    3
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21. Identify the name of a British official from the information given below. 1

l He adopted policies of reforming Indian society by

introducing western education.

l He established laws to abolish Sati system.

l He permitted remarriage of Hindu widows.

(A) Lord Mountbatten (B) Lord Wellesley

(C) Lord William Bentinck (D) Lord Ripon

SECTION – B

(Short Answer Type Questions) 6 3 = 18

22. (a) Explain how did archaeologists identify the centres of craft
production of the Harappan age. 3

OR

(b) “The most distinctive feature of Harappan cities was carefully

planned drainage system.” Explain the statement. 3

23. Explain how Jainism spread to many parts of India. 3

24. Why was ‘Amar-Nayakas system’ called as Political innovation of

Vijayanagara empire ? Explain. 3

25. Analyse the role of village artisans in Mughal India. 3

26. Why did Ryots of Deccan India revolt against the moneylenders during
the colonial period ? Explain. 3

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27. (a) 1857             3



(b)   1857             , 
  3

 – 

(-   ) 3 8 = 24

28. (a) “            ‘’  ‘’    
           ”    
    8



(b) ‘     ’         8

29. (a)              ?    8



(b)               8

30. (a)                 
    8



(b)         -       8
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27. (a) Explain any three sources to know about the Revolt of 1857. 3

OR

(b) How have historians depicted the role of the Rani of Jhansi in the
Revolt of 1857 ? Explain. 3

SECTION – C

(Long Answer Type Questions) 3 8 = 24

28. (a) “There are evidences that suggest that the Brahmnical prescription
about occupation and rules of marriage were not universally followed
in the ancient India.” Explain this statement with examples. 8

OR

(b) “Mahabharata is a dynamic text.” Explain this statement with

examples. 8

29. (a) Why did some members of Constituent Assembly argue for a strong
Centre ? Explain. 8

OR

(b) Explain the important role played by some members in the

Constituent Assembly. 8

30. (a) Examine Bernier’s description of Crown ownership of land and lack
of private property during Mughal India. 8

OR

(b) Examine Ibn-Battuta’s views on Delhi & Daulatabad during his

travel. 8

61/4/2/21/QSS4R Page 21 of 32 P.T.O.

  – 
(- ) 3 4 = 12

31.           :

   

 

       :

   ,     

        ?

     ?

        :  , , , ,    

            

31.1          ? 1

31.2             ? 1

31.3                ? 2

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 SECTION – D

(Source Based Questions) 3 4 = 12

31. Read the following source carefully and answer the questions that follow :

The One Lord

Here is a composition attributed to Kabir :

Tell me, brother, how can there be

No one lord of the world but two ?

Who led you so astray ?

God is called by many names :

Names like Allah, Ram, Karim, Keshav, Hari, and Hazrat.

Gold may be shaped into rings and bangles.

Isn’t it gold all the same ?

Distinctions are only words we invent...

31.1 How did Kabir describe the ultimate reality ? 1

31.2 How does Kabir’s philosophy contribute to a broader understanding

of spiritualism ? 1

31.3 How has Kabir advocated an inclusive and compassionate view of

humanity ? 2

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32.            :
   
  
      :
                 
  ()               
 ,     , :  ,    ,   ,      
                   
32.1       ? 1
32.2               
  ? 1
32.3               ? 2

33.          :

   


   ,            ,
         ,       ,  
               
           
        
       
     ‘ ’   
        
         
       
       
    :    
         
      
 , 13  1924

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32. Read the following source carefully and answer the questions that follow :

The orders of the king

Thus speaks king Devanampiya Piyadassi :
In the past, there were no arrangements for disposing affairs, nor for
receiving regular reports. But I have made the following (arrangement).
Pativedakas should report to me about the affairs of the people at all
times, anywhere, whether I am eating, in the inner apartment, in the
bedroom, in the cow pen, being carried (possibly in a palanquin), or in
the garden. And I will dispose of the affairs of the people everywhere.
32.1 Who was referred to as Devanampiya Piyadassi ? 1
32.2 How did Devanampiya’s approach differ from past arrangements
regarding the handling of affairs ? 1
32.3 In what way did Devanampiya receive reports and disposed of the
affairs of the people ? 2

33. Read the following source carefully and answer the questions that follow :

Charkha
Mahatma Gandhi was profoundly critical of the modern age in which
machines enslaved humans and displaced labour. He saw the charkha as
a symbol of a human society that would not glorify machines and
technology. The spinning wheel, moreover, could provide the poor with
supplementary income and make them self-reliant.
What I object to, is the craze
for machinery as such. The craze
is for what they call labour-saving
machinery. Men go on “saving
labour”, till thousands are
without work and thrown on the
open streets to die of starvation. I
want to save time and labour, not
for a fraction of mankind, but for
all; I want the concentration of
wealth, not in the hands of few,
but in the hands of all.
YOUNG INDIA, 13 NOVEMBER1924

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                 
                 
                
 , 17  1927
33.1       ? 1

33.2            ? 1

33.3         ? 2

 – 

(-  ) 5 1=5

34. 34.1      -       
     :

(i)  –   1

(ii)  –   1

(iii) (a)  – 14     1



(b)  - 14    1

34.2     -     A  B, 1857    
                 
  2

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 Khaddar does not seek to destroy all machinery but it does regulate
its use and check its weedy growth. It uses machinery for the service of
the poorest in their own cottages. The wheel is itself an exquisite piece of
machinery.
YOUNG INDIA, 17 MARCH 1927

33.1 Why was Gandhiji critical of machines ? 1

33.2 Why was wheel considered as an exquisite piece of machinery ? 1

33.3 How did Gandhiji glorify charkha ? 2

SECTION – E

(Map Based Question) 5 1=5

34. 34.1 On the given political outline map of India, locate and label the

following with appropriate signs :

(i) Amravati – Buddhist site 1

(ii) Varanasi – Ancient city 1

(iii) (a) Vijayanagara – An Empire of 14th century 1

OR

(b) Orissa - Territory of 14th century 1

34.2 On the same political outline map of India two places related with

the centres of revolt of 1857 one marked as A and B. Identify them

and write their names on the lines marked near them. 2

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  :           34     

34.1           1

34.2               1

34.3 (a)         1



(b)            1

34.4            2

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Candidates only in lieu of Q. No. 34.

34.1 Mention any one Buddhist site of India. 1

34.2 Name any one ancient city located in the central region of India. 1

34.3 (a) Name the capital city of Vijayanagara empire. 1

OR

(b) Name any one neighbouring state of Vijayanagara empire. 1

34.4 Mention any two centres of the Indian National Movement. 2

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 Marking Scheme
Strictly Confidential
(For Internal and Restricted use only)
Senior School Certificate Examination, 2024
HISTORY (SUBJECT CODE 027) (PAPER CODE 61/4/1)

General Instructions:

1 You were aware that evaluation was the most important process in the actual and
correct assessment of the candidates. A small mistake in evaluation may lead to
serious problems which may affect the future of the candidates, education system
and teaching profession. To avoid mistakes, it was requested that before starting
evaluation, you must read and understand the spot evaluation guidelines carefully.

2 “Evaluation policy was a confidential policy as it was related to the confidentiality of

the examinations conducted, Evaluation done and several other aspects. Its’ leakage
to the public in any manner could lead to derailment of the examination system and
affect the life and future of millions of candidates. Sharing the policy/ document to
anyone, publishing in any magazine and printing in News Paper/ Website etc. may
invite action under various rules of the Board and IPC.”

3 Evaluation was to be done as per instructions provided in the Marking Scheme. It

should not be done according to one’s own interpretation or any other consideration.
Marking Scheme should be strictly adhered to and religiously followed. However,
while evaluating answers which were based on latest information or knowledge
and/or were innovative, they may be assessed for their correctness otherwise and
due marks be awarded to them. In class-XII, while evaluating two competency-based
questions, please try to understand the given answer and even if the reply was not
from the marking scheme but correct competency was enumerated by the
candidate, due marks should be awarded.

4 The Marking scheme carries only suggested value points for the answers These
were in the nature of Guidelines only and do not constitute the complete answer. The
students can have their own expression and if the expression was correct, the due
marks should be awarded accordingly.

5 The Head-Examiner must go through the first five answer books evaluated by each
evaluator on the first day, to ensure that evaluation has been carried out as per the
instructions given in the Marking Scheme. If there was any variation, the same
should be zero after deliberation and discussion. The remaining answer books meant
for evaluation shall be given only after ensuring that there was no significant variation
in the marking of individual evaluators.

6 Evaluators will mark (√) wherever the answer was correct. For wrong answer CROSS
‘X” be marked. Evaluators will not put right (✓) while evaluating which gives an
impression that answer was correct and no marks were awarded. This was the most
common mistake which evaluators were committing.

7 If a question has parts, please award marks on the right-hand side for each part.
Marks awarded for different parts of the question should then be totalled up and
written in the left-hand margin and encircled. This may be followed strictly.

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8 If a question does not have any parts, marks must be awarded in the left-hand
margin and encircled. This may also be followed strictly.

9 If a student has attempted an extra question, the answer of the question deserving
more marks should be retained and the other answer scored out with a note “Extra
Question”.

10 No marks to be deducted for the cumulative effect of an error. It should be penalised

only once.

11 A full scale of marks 80 (example 0 to 80/70/60/50/40/30 marks as given in Question

Paper) has to be used. Please do not hesitate to award full marks if the answer
deserves it.

12 Every examiner has to necessarily do evaluation work for full working hours i.e., 8
hours every day and evaluate 20 answer books per day in main subjects and 25
answer books per day in other subjects (Details were given in Spot Guidelines).

13 Ensure that you do not make the following common types of errors committed by the
Examiner in the past:-
● Leaving the answer or part thereof unassessed in an answer book.
● Giving more marks for an answer than assigned to it.
● Wrong totalling of marks awarded on an answer.
● Wrong transfer of marks from the inside pages of the answer book to the title page.
● Wrong question wise totalling on the title page.
● Wrong totalling of marks of the two columns on the title page.
● Wrong grand total.
● Marks in words and figures not tallying/not same.
● Wrong transfer of marks from the answer book to online award list.
● Answers marked as correct, but marks not awarded. (Ensure that the right tick
mark was correctly and clearly indicated. It should merely be a line. Same was with
the x for incorrect answers.)
● Half or a part of the answer marked correct and the rest as wrong, but no marks
awarded.

14 While evaluating the answer books, if the answer was found to be totally incorrect, it
should be marked as cross (x) and awarded zero (0)Marks.

15 Any un-assessed portion, non-carrying over of marks to the title page, or totalling
error detected by the candidate shall damage the prestige of all the personnel
engaged in the evaluation work as also of the Board. Hence, in order to uphold the
prestige of all concerned, it was again reiterated that the instructions be followed
meticulously and judiciously

16 The Examiners should acquaint themselves with the guidelines given in the
“Guidelines for spot Evaluation” before starting the actual evaluation.

17 Every Examiner shall also ensure that all the answers were evaluated, marks carried
over to the title page, correctly totalled and written in figures and words.

18 The candidates were entitled to obtain a photocopy of the Answer Book on request
on payment of the prescribed processing fee. All Examiners/Additional Head
Examiners/Head Examiners were once again reminded that they must ensure that
evaluation was carried out strictly as per value points for each answer as given in the
Marking Scheme.

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MARKING SCHEME 2024
HISTORY (027) MM: 80
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S.NO Value Points Pg No. Marks

SECTION A
(Multiple Choice Type Questions) 21x1=21

1 (D) Alexander Cunningham Pg. 6 1

2 (D) I-d, II-c, III-a, IV-b Pg. 2 1

3 (B) II, I, III and IV Pg. 50 1

4 (B) Kailashnath Temple Pg. 84 1

Visually Impaired Candidates only
(C) Aristotle Pg. 82 1

5 (C) Sarnath Pg. 96 1

6 (C) Ghatotkatch Pg. 65 1

7 (A) Both (A) and (R) were true and (R) was the correct Pg. 29 1
explanation of (A).

8 (A) Karaikkal Ammaiyar Pg. 144 1

9 (D) Rise of the Chalukyas In Karnataka Pg. 193 1

10 (C) The battle of Tailkota proved disastrous for Vijayanagara Pg. 172-173 1
empire.

11 (B) I-c, II-a, III-b, IV-d Pg. 176 1

12 (D) Availability of Tractors Pg. 196-198 1

13 (A) I-d, II-c, III-b, IV-a Pg. 213-215 1

14 (C) Shaikh Nizamuddin Auliya- Delhi Pg. 167 1

15 (B) Augustus Cleveland Pg. 239 1

16 (C) II, IV, III and I Pg. 253 1

17 (D) Signing of Constitution by the Constituent Assembly Pg. 316 1

18 (C) Lucknow-Birjwas Qadr Pg. 262 1

19 (D) Satyagraha Pg. 287 1

20 (C) Lord Willian Bentinck Pg. 265 1

21 (D) Gopal Krishna Gokhale Pg. 287 1

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 Section B
(Short-Answer Type Questions) 6x3=18

22 (a) Explain how archaeologists identified the centres of craft Pg. 11-12 3
production of the Harappan age.

i. By looking for the raw material such as stones nodules, shells

copper ores etc.
ii. Looking for unfinished objects- rejects and waste materials
iii. By looking for broken material.
iv. Waste was use for craft work.
v. Large waste pieces for making small objects.
vi. Any other relevant points.
(Any three points to be explained)

OR

(b) “The most distinctive feature of Harappan cities was carefully Pg. 6 3
planned drainage system.” Explain the statement.

i. It seems that streets and drains were laid out first and then
houses built along them on “grid” pattern.
ii. Streets and drains cross at right angles.
iii. Every house was connected to the street drains.
iv. The main channels were made of bricks set in mortar and were
covered with loose bricks that could be removed for cleaning.
v. In some cases, limestone was used for the covers.
vi. House drains first emptied into a sump or cesspit into which
solid matter settled while waste water flowed out into the street
drains.
vii. Very long drainage channels were provided at intervals with
sumps for cleaning.
viii. Little heaps of material, mostly sand, has frequently been found
lying alongside drainage channels, which shows that the debris
was not always carted away when the drain was cleared.
ix. Any other relevant points.
(Any three points to be explained)

23 “According to Jaina teachings, the birth and rebirth was Pg. 88 3

shaped through Karma.” Explain the statement.

i. According to Jaina philosophy, our karma shapes our birth and

rebirth.
ii. We can free ourselves from the cycle of birth and rebirth through
asceticism and penance.
iii. For this purpose we have to renounce the world.
iv. For renunciation we have to enter the monastic life.
v. Monastic existence was a necessary condition of salvation
vi. The entire world was animated: even stones, rocks and water
have life.
vii. Non-injury to living beings, especially to humans, animals, plants
and insects, was central to Jaina philosophy.
viii. Renouncing the world; therefore, monastic existence was a
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 necessary condition of salvation.
ix. Jaina monks and nuns took five vows: to abstain from killing,
stealing and lying; to observe celibacy; and to abstain from
possessing property.
x. Any other relevant points.
(Any three points to be explained)

24 Analyse how the ruins of Hampi were brought to light in 1800 by Pg. 170 3
Colin Mackenzie.

i. Colin Mackenzie was an engineer, antiquarian and employee of

East India Company.
ii. He prepared the first survey map of site of Hampi.
iii. He received information from the memories of priests of
Virupaksha temple and the shrine of Pampadevi.
iv. He collected several dozen inscriptions, picture and studied
them.
v. He got information from the records of foreign travellers and
collated the information from other sources i.e. Telugu,
Kannada, Tamil and Sanskrit literature and constructed the
history of city.
vi. He embarked on collecting local histories and surveying historic
sites in order to better understand India’s past and make
governance of the colony easier.
vii. Any other relevant points.
(Any three points to be explained)

25 Explain why women were considered an important resource Pg. 206 3

in agrarian society during sixteenth and seventeenth
centuries.

i. Women worked shoulder to shoulder with men in the fields.

ii. Women acted as farm labour.
iii. She sowed, weeded, threshed and winnowed the harvest.
iv. They were the child bearers for the society.
v. They looked after the household
vi. Great demand of women’s labour was required in agrarian
society.
vii. Artisanal tasks such as spinning yarn, sifting and kneading clay
for pottery, and embroidery were among the many aspects of
production dependent on female labour.
viii. Women went to the houses of their employers or to the markets
if necessary.
ix. They were child bearers in a society dependent on labour.
x. Women had the right to inherit property as well.
xi. Women in Bengal Muslim inherited zamindari, which they could
sell or mortgage.
xii. Any other relevant points.
(Any three points to be explained)

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26 Analyse how Santhals settled in the periphery of Raj Mahal Pg. 240- 3
241
hills in the beginning of nineteenth century.

i. Santhals began to reach Raj Mahal hills around 1780.

ii. The Zamindars hired them for reclaiming the land and
expend cultivation.
iii. The British official invited them to come and settled in the
jungle mahal.
iv. Failing to subdue Paharias, the British turned to the
Santhals.
v. The Santhals appeared to be ideal settler, clearing forest
and ploughing the land with vigor.
vi. By 1832 a large area of land demarcated as Damin-i koh
and declared as land of santhals in the foothills of Raj
Mahals
vii. Any other relevant points.
(Any three points to be explained)

27 (a) How did the rumours play a role in moving the people to revolt Pg. 264- 3
against the British during 1857? Explain. 265

i. It was rumoured that the Cartridges were greased with pig

or cow fat. It would corrupt their cast and Religion.
ii. The rumours spread fast and at Meerut, people/sepoys
moved to revolt.
iii. Rumours circulated that the British had put cow and pig
bone dust into the flour sold in the market. Sepoys and
simple people in towns and cantonments refused to touch
the atta.
iv. Chapatis were also provided in several communities
throughout North India.
v. Fears and suspicions abounded that the British were
attempting to convert Indians to Christianity.
vi. The prophecy that British control would end on the
anniversary of the Battle of Plassey, on June 23, 1857,
bolstered the response to the call to action
vii. British Govt. had hatched a gigantic conspiracy to destroy the
cast and religion of Hindu and Muslims.
viii. Any other relevant points.
(Any three points to be explained)

OR

(b) Why were the British so keen to acquire Awadh? Explain. Pg. 266- 3
267
i. Awadh was a fertile land and rich in agricultural
productivity.
ii. Soil was good for producing indigo and cotton.
iii. Awadh was coming up as a principal market in upper
India.
iv. Major part of India had been conquered and kingdom of

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 Awadh was the heart of north India.
v. Control of Awadh could paved the way for the further
success of British
vi. Youngmen of Awadh could be taken as army personnel.
vii. So British were keen to annex/ acquire Awadh.
viii. Any other relevant points.
(Any three points to be explained)

Section C
(Long-Answer Type Questions) 3x8=24

28 (a) “In the ancient India, the Kingship was not only with Pg. 62- 4+4=8
Kshatriyas but also with Non-Kshatriyas.” Explain the 63
statement with examples

Kshatriya Rulers
i. According to the shastras only Kshatriyas could be
kings
ii. Example Mahapadmananda, Ajatshattu,etc.
iii. According to the Brahmanas Kings ought to have been
Kshatriyas.
iv. Pandavas, Kauravas, Pratiharas, Guptas Palas,
Rashtrakutas.
v. They followed Manusmriti and Dharmashastras.

Non Kshatriya Rulers

i. However, several important ruling lineages were probably
had different origins.
ii. The social background of Mauryas has been hotly debated
and in Brahminical text Mauryas described as low origins.
iii. The Shungas and Kanvas the immediate successor of
Mauryas were Brahmins/Non-Kshatriyas.
iv. Shakas who came from central India were regarded as
mlechhas.
v. Satavahana ruler claimed to be Brahmin.
vi. To put the kings in framework of caste was often difficult.
vii. Only those who could have resources and muster support
could become the king other than Kshatriyas.
viii. Any other relevant points.
(Any four points from each to be explained)

OR

(b) “In the ancient Indian subcontinent there were Pg. 64- 8
populations beyond the influence of Brahminical idea of 66
four Varnas.” Explain the statement with examples.

i. There were populations whose social practices were not

influenced by Brahminical ideas.
ii. They were described as odd and uncivilized or even

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 animal like.
iii. Many of them were forest dwellers and they were hunters
and gatherers.
iv. Categories such as Nishad to which eklavya was
supposed to have belonged.
v. Rakshasa was used to describe people whose practices
differed from those laid down in Brahmanical texts.
vi. Nomadic pastoralists could not be accommodated in the
framework of settled agriculturists.
vii. Mlechchas were non–Sanskrit were also considered as
low.
viii. Social category such as untouchables were developed.
Fa-Xian also wrote about the untouchables.
ix. Chandals were placed in very bottom of the hierarchy in
society.
x. Matanga
xi. Any other relevant points.
(Any eight points to be explained)

29 (a) Examine Bernier’s description of Crown ownership of Pg. 8

land and lack of private property during Mughal India. 130-131

i. Bernier was firm believer of virtues of private property.

ii. He saw the crown ownership of land as being harmful for
both the state and its people.
iii. He claimed that the Mughal emperor was the owner of
entire land and he distributed the land among his nobles.
iv. This had disastrous consequences; both for economy
and society.
v. Owning to crown ownership, the peasants could not pass
the land to their children.
vi. They were averse to any long-term investment in the
sustenance and expansion of production.
vii. The absence of private property in land had, prevented the
emergence of the class of “improving” landlords.
viii. Some private property must be there for peasants for their
personal use.
ix. There was no middle state in India
x. It had led to the uniform ruination of agriculture
xi. Excessive oppression of the peasantry
xii. A continuous decline in the living standards of all sections of
society, except the ruling aristocracy.
xiii. Indian society as consisting of undifferentiated masses of
impoverished people, subjugated by a small minority of a very
rich and powerful ruling class.
xiv. Any other relevant points.
Any eight points to be explained)

OR

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 (b) Examine Ibn-Battuta’s views on Delhi & Daulatabad Pg. 8
during his travel. 127-128

Ibn Battuta found these cities full of exciting opportunities for those who
had the necessary drive, resources and skills.
i. They were densely populated and prosperous, except for
the occasional disruptions caused by wars and invasions.
ii. It appears from Ibn Battuta’s account that these cities had
crowded streets and bright and colourful markets that
were stacked with a wide variety of goods.
iii. Ibn Battuta described Delhi as a vast city, with a great
population, the largest in India.
iv. Daulatabad (in Maharashtra) was no less, and easily
rivalled Delhi in size.
v. The city of Delhi covers a wide area and has a large
population.
vi. There were store-houses for storing edibles, magazines,
and ammunition, ballista and siege machines.
vii. The grains that were stored (in these ramparts) can last
for a long time, without rotting. In the interior of the
rampart.
viii. Horsemen as well as infantrymen move from one end of
the city to another.
ix. There were twenty eight gates of this city which were
called darwaza. The Budaun darwaza was the greatest;
inside the Mandwi darwaza.
x. There was a grain market; adjacent to the Gul darwaza.
xi. There was an orchard.
xii. In Daulatabad there was a market place for male and
female singers, which was known as Tarababad.
xiii. It was one of the greatest and most beautiful bazaars.
xiv. The shops were decorated with carpets.
xv. There were mosques for offering prayers.
xvi. There was fine cemetery in which graves either had
domes over them or had an arch.
xvii. The bazaars of the city were not only places of economic
activity but also a hub of social and cultural activity.
xviii. Some bazaars had special spaces marked for public
performances by dancers, singers and musicians.
xix. Ibn Battuta noticed that appropriation of surplus from
villages was the reason of prosperity of many towns.
xx. A Unique System of Communication- Almost all trade
routes were well supplied with inns and guest houses. Ibn
xxi. Battuta was also amazed by the efficiency of the postal
system (by horse and uluk) which allowed Merchants to
not only send information and remit credit across long
distances, but also to dispatch goods.
xxii. Any other relevant points.
(Any eight points to be explained)

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30 (a) Why did some members of Constituent Assembly argue Pg. 8
for a strong Centre? Explain. 334-335

i. Jawaharlal Nehru advocated for strong centre.

ii. He emphasised that a weak centre would be incapable of
ensuring peace.
iii. To speak up in the international sphere a strong centre
was a must.
iv. The rights of the states were most eloquently defendedby
K. Santhanam from Madras.
v. A reallocation of powers was necessary, he felt, to
strengthen not only the states but also the Centre.
vi. He described that the centre might break down with many
responsibilities.
vii. Ambedkar also supported him for strong and united
Centre.
viii. According to him riots in the country could be controlled
through strong Centre.
ix. Foreign aggression could be controlled if the Centre was
strong.
x. Foreign affairs could be guided in a balanced way if the
Centre was strong.
xi. Santhanam felt the proposed power sharing would cripple the
states.
xii. Reminding the members of the nation's riots and violence,
many members stated that the Centre's powers needed to be
greatly strengthened to stop the communal frenzy.
xiii. Gopalaswami Ayyangar declared that “the Centre should be
strengthened”.
xiv. Balakrishna Sharma, from the United Provinces, argued that
only a strong central government could plan for the country's
future, mobilise economic resources, establish a proper
administration, and defend it against foreign aggression.
xv. Any other relevant points.
(Any eight points to be explained)

OR

(b) Explain the important role played by some members in Pg-320 8

the Constituent Assembly.

i. The Constituent Assembly had 300 members.

ii. Three were representatives of the Congress, namely,
iii. Jawaharlal Nehru, Vallabh Bhai Patel and Rajendra
Prasad.
iv. Nehru who moved the crucial “Objectives Resolution”, as
well as the resolution proposing that the National Flag of
India be a “horizontal tricolour of saffron, white and dark
green in equal proportion”, with a wheel in navy blue at the
centre.
v. Patel worked mostly behind the scenes, playing a key role
in the drafting of several reports, and working to reconcile
opposing points of view.
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 vi. Rajendra Prasad’s role was as President of the Assembly,
where he had to steer the discussion along constructive
lines while making sure all members had a chance to
speak
vii. B.R. Ambedkar on the advice of Mahatma Gandhi, was
asked at Independence to join the Union Cabinet as law
minister
viii. K.M. Munshi from Gujarat and Alladi Krishnaswamy Aiyar
from Madras, both of whom gave crucial inputs in the
drafting of the Constitution.
ix. These six members were given vital assistance by two
civil servants.
x. One was B. N. Rau, Constitutional Advisor to the
Government of India, who prepared a series of
background papers based on a close study of the political
systems obtaining in other countries.
xi. The other was the Chief Draughtsman, S. N. Mukherjee,
who had the ability to put complex proposals in clear legal
language.
xii. Ambedkar himself had the responsibility of guiding the
Draft Constitution through the Assembly.
xiii. Any other relevant points.
(Any eight points)

SECTION D
(Source-Based Questions) 3x4=12

31 Read the following source carefully and answer the Pg. 47 1+1+2
questions that follow : =4

The orders of the king

Thus speaks king Devanampiya Piyadassi :

In the past, there were no arrangements for disposing affairs, nor for
receiving regular reports. But I have made the following (arrangement).
Pativedakas should report to me about the affairs of the people at all
times, anywhere, whether I am eating, in the inner apartment, in the
bedroom, in the cow pen, being carried (possibly in a palanquin), or in
the garden. And I will dispose of the affairs of the people everywhere.

31.1 Who was referred to as Devanampiya Piyadassi? (1)

King Ashoka was referred to as Devanampiya Piyadassi.

31.2 How did Devanampiya’s approach differ from past

arrangements regarding the handling of affairs? (1)

i. He started arrangement for disposing all kinds of affairs which

were decided by the King/ central authority earlier.
ii. He started process of receiving regular reports.
iii. Any other relevant point
Any one point

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 31.3 In what way did Devanampiya receive reports and
disposed of the affairs of the people? (2)

i. Devanampiya made arrangements that Pativedakas who used

to report to the king.
ii. The king made himself available for disposing the affairs of the
people at any time of day or night and at any place.
iii. Any other relevant point
Any two points to be explained.

32. Read the following source carefully and answer the Pg-161 1+1+2
questions that follow : =4

The One Lord

Here was a composition attributed to Kabir :
Tell me, brother, how can there be
No one lord of the world but two? Who led you so astray?
God was called by many names:
Names like Allah, Ram, Karim, Keshav, Hari, and Hazrat. Gold may be
shaped into rings and bangles.
Isn’t it gold all the same?
Distinctions were only words we invent

32.1How did Kabir describe the ultimate reality? (1)

i. Kabir described the 'Ultimate Reality' by drawing the ranges of

traditions based on oneness.
ii. He had drawn the Ultimate Reality as Ram, Karim, Keshav ,
Hari , Khuda, Hazrat and Pir.
iii. Several terms from the Vedanta traditions, such as Alakh,
Nirakar, Brahmana, Atman were also take.
iv. Any other relevant point
Any one point

32.2 How does Kabir’s philosophy contribute to a broader

understanding of spiritualism? (1)

i. Kabir tried to coordinate the religions by giving a universal path

which could be followed by all human beings.
ii. According to him, every life has a relationship with two spiritual
principles.
iii. The terms from Vedantic tradition were also used by Kabir, like
alakh (the unseen), nirakar (formless), Brahman, Atman, etc.
iv. Other terms with mystical connotations such as shabda (sound)
or shunya (emptiness) were drawn from yogic traditions.
v. Any other relevant point
Any one point to be explained.

32.3 How has Kabir advocated an inclusive and compassionate

view of humanity? (2)

i. Kabir believed in oneness of God

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 ii. Kabir believed in the caste equality
iii. Kabir’s purpose was to preach a universal religion based on love
iv. He always urged people to be sympathetic to other living beings
v. He questioned entrenched religious and social institutions,
ideas and practices in the search for the divine.
vi. He told people to be humane and compassionate.
vii. Any other relevant point
Any two points to be explained.

33 Read the following source carefully and answer the Pg-292 1+1+2
questions that follow : =4
Charkha
Mahatma Gandhi was profoundly critical of the modern age in which
machines enslaved humans and displaced labour. He saw the charkha
as a symbol of a human society that would not glorify machines and
technology. The spinning wheel, moreover, could provide the poor with
supplementary income and make them self-reliant.
What I object to,was the craze for machinery as such. The craze was
for what they call labour-saving machinery. Men go on “saving labour”,
till thousands were without work and thrown on the open streets to die
of starvation. I want to save time and labour, not for a fraction of
mankind, but for all; I want the concentration of wealth, not in the hands
of few, but in the hands of all.
YOUNG INDIA, 13 NOVEMBER1924
Khaddar does not seek to destroy all machinery but it does regulate its
use and check its weedy growth. It uses machinery for the service of
the poorest in their own cottages. The wheel was itself an exquisite
piece of machinery.
YOUNG INDIA , 17 March 1927

33.1 Why was Gandhiji critical of machines? (1)

i. Gandhi was critical because he thought machine enslaved

human beings and thus human labour has been displaced.
ii. Any other relevant point
Any one point to be explained.

33.2 Why was wheel considered as an exquisite piece of

machinery? (1)

i. Charkha was significant as it was a symbol of human society

ii. It could provide the poor with supplementary income.
iii. He adopted charkha as he wanted to glorify the dignity of
manual labour and not of the machines and technology.
iv. Charkha made the people self-reliant.
v. Any other relevant point
Any one point to be explained.

33.3 How did Gandhiji glorify charkha? (2)

i. Gandhiji promoted the use of charkha as a means to promote

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 self-reliance
ii. He considered it as the fundamental prerequisite of swaraj.
iii. He appealed to the people to boycott English products and
urged them to turn to Indigenous goods
iv. Through charkha Gandhi ji promoted cottage industries.
v. Charkha helped in the creation of employment.
vi. Any other relevant point
Any two points to be explained.

SECTION E
(Map-Based Questions) 5x1=5

34 34. 34.1 On the given political outline map of India, locate and label
the following with appropriate signs :
(i) Amravati – Buddhist site Pg. 95 1
(ii) Varanasi – Ancient city Pg.43,
(iii) (a) Vijayanagara – An Empire of 14th century 56 1
Pg. 174
OR 1

(b) Orissa -Territory of 14th century Pg. 267 1

PLEASE SEE ATTACHED MAP

34.2 On the same political outline map of India two places related Pg.275 2
with the centres of revolt of 1857 one marked as A and B. Identify
them and write their names on the lines marked near them.

(A) Delhi
(B) Calcutta

PLEASE SEE ATTACHED MAP

Note : The following questions were for the Visually Impaired

Candidates only in lieu of Q. No. 34.

34.1 Mention any one Buddhist site of India. Pg.95 1

Major Buddhist Sites: Nagarjunakonda, Sanchi, Amaravati, Lumbini,

Bharhut, Bodh Gaya, sarnath ,Ajanta & Kushinagar
(Any One )

34.2 Name any one ancient city located in the central region of India. 1
Pg.33,
Patliputra, Kosala, Kannauj , Mathura, Avanti, Rajgir, Ujjain, Vidisha, 43
Varanasi

34.3 (a) Name the capital city of Vijayanagara empire. Pg. 174 1

Vijayanagara/ Hampi
OR

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 (b) Name any one neighbouring state of Vijayanagara empire. Pg. 174 1

Bidar, Golconda,Brar, Bijapur, Kanchipuram, Ahmednagar ,Mysore

(Any One )

34.4 Mention any two centres of the Indian National Movement. Pg.275 2

Champaran, Kheda, Ahmedabad, Benaras, Amritsar, Chauri Chaura,

Lahore, Bardoli, Dandi, Bombay (Quit India Resolution), Karachi
( Any Two)

PLEASE SEE ATTACHED MAP

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 Marking Scheme
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HISTORY (SUBJECT CODE 027) (PAPER CODE 61/4/2)

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correctness otherwise and due marks be awarded to them. In class-XII, while evaluating two
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not from the marking scheme but correct competency is enumerated by the candidate, due marks
should be awarded.

4 The Marking scheme carries only suggested value points for the answers These are in the nature
of Guidelines only and do not constitute the complete answer. The students can have their own
expression and if the expression is correct, the due marks should be awarded accordingly.

5 The Head-Examiner must go through the first five answer books evaluated by each evaluator on
the first day, to ensure that evaluation has been carried out as per the instructions given in the
Marking Scheme. If there is any variation, the same should be zero after deliberation and
discussion. The remaining answer books meant for evaluation shall be given only after ensuring
that there is no significant variation in the marking of individual evaluators.

6 Evaluators will mark (√) wherever the answer is correct. For wrong answer CROSS ‘x” be marked.
Evaluators will not put right (✓) while evaluating which gives an impression that answer is correct
and no marks are awarded. This is the most common mistake which evaluators are committing.

7 If a question has parts, please award marks on the right-hand side for each part. Marks awarded
for different parts of the question should then be totaled up and written in the left-hand margin and
encircled. This may be followed strictly.

8 If a question does not have any parts, marks must be awarded in the left-hand margin and
encircled. This may also be followed strictly.

9 If a student has attempted an extra question, the answer of the question deserving more marks
should be retained and the other answer scored out with a note “Extra Question”.

10 No marks to be deducted for the cumulative effect of an error. It should be penalised only once.

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11 A full scale of marks 80 (example 0 to 80/70/60/50/40/30 marks as given in Question Paper) has
to be used. Please do not hesitate to award full marks if the answer deserves it.

12 Every examiner has to necessarily do evaluation work for full working hours i.e., 8 hours every
day and evaluate 20 answer books per day in main subjects and 25 answer books per day in
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the past:-
● Leaving the answer or part thereof unassessed in an answer book.
● Giving more marks for an answer than assigned to it.
● Wrong totaling of marks awarded on an answer.
● Wrong transfer of marks from the inside pages of the answer book to the title page.
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● Wrong grand total.
● Marks in words and figures not tallying/not same.
● Wrong transfer of marks from the answer book to online award list.
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and clearly indicated. It should merely be a line. Same is with the X for incorrect answers.)
● Half or a part of the answer marked correct and the rest as wrong, but no marks awarded.

14 While evaluating the answer books, if the answer is found to be totally incorrect, it should be
marked as cross (x) and awarded zero (0)Marks.

15 Any un-assessed portion, non-carrying over of marks to the title page, or totaling error detected by
the candidate shall damage the prestige of all the personnel engaged in the evaluation work as
also of the Board. Hence, in order to uphold the prestige of all concerned, it is again reiterated
that the instructions be followed meticulously and judiciously

16 The Examiners should acquaint themselves with the guidelines given in the “Guidelines for spot
Evaluation” before starting the actual evaluation.

17 Every Examiner shall also ensure that all the answers are evaluated, marks carried over to the
title page, correctly totaled and written in figures and words.

18 The candidates are entitled to obtain a photocopy of the Answer Book on request on payment of
the prescribed processing fee. All Examiners/Additional Head Examiners/Head Examiners are
once again reminded that they must ensure that evaluation is carried out strictly as per value
points for each answer as given in the Marking Scheme.

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MARKING SCHEME 2024
HISTORY (027) MM: 80
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S.NO Value Points Pg No. Marks

SECTION A
(Multiple Choice Type Questions) 21x1=21

1 (B) II,I,III and IV Pg. 50 1

2 (D) I-d, II-c, III-a, IV-b Pg. 2 1

3 (D) Alexander Cunningham Pg. 6 1

4 (C) Sarnath Pg. 96 1

5 (C) Ghatotkatch Pg. 65 1

6 (A) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct Pg. 29 1
explanation of (A).

7 (A) Karaikkal Ammaiyar Pg. 144 1

8 (B) Kailashnath Temple Pg. 84 1

Visually Impaired Candidates only
(C) Aristotle Pg. 82 1

9 (D) Rise of the Chalukyas In Karnataka Pg. 193 1

10 (C) Shaikh Nizamuddin Auliya- Delhi Pg. 167 1

11 (A) I-d, II-c, III-b, IV-a Pg. 213-215 1

12 (B) I-c, II-a, III-b, IV-d Pg. 176 1

13 (D) Availability of Tractors Pg. 196-198 1

14 (C) The battle of Tailkota proved disastrous for Vijayanagara Pg. 172-173 1
empire.

15 (B) Augustus Cleveland Pg. 239 1

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16 (D) Satyagraha Pg. 287 1

17 (C) Lucknow-Birjis Qadr Pg. 262 1

18 (D) Signing of Constitution by the Constituent Assembly Pg. 316 1

19 (C) II, IV, III and I Pg. 253 1

20 (D) Gopal Krishna Gokhale Pg. 287 1

21 (C) Willian Bentinck Pg. 265 1

Section B
(Short-Answer Type Questions) 6x3=18

22 (a) Explain how archaeologists identified the centres of craft Pg. 3

production of the Harappan age. 11-12

i. By looking for the raw material such as stones nodules, shells

copper ores etc.
ii. Looking for unfinished objects- rejects and waste materials
iii. By looking for broken material.
iv. Waste was used for craft work.
v. Any other relevant points.
(Any three points to be explained )

OR

(b) “The most distinctive feature of Harappan cities was Carefully Pg. 6 3
planned drainage system.” Explain the statement.
i. It seems that streets and drains were laid out first and then
houses built along them on “grid” pattern.
ii. Streets and drains cross at right angles.
iii. Every house was connected to the street drains.
iv. The main channels were made of bricks set in mortar and were
covered with loose bricks that could be removed for cleaning.
v. In some cases, limestone was used for the covers.
vi. House drains first emptied into a sump or cesspit into which solid
matter settled while waste water flowed out into the street drains.
vii. Very long drainage channels were provided at intervals with
sumps for cleaning.
viii. Little heaps of material, mostly sand, has frequently been found
lying alongside drainage channels, which shows that the debris
was not always carted away when the drain was cleared.
ix. Any other relevant points.
(Any three points to be explained )

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23 Explain how Jainism spread to many parts of India. Pg. 3
88-89
i. The teachings of Mahavira were recorded by his Disciples in the
form of stories that could appeal to ordinary people.
ii. A wealth of literature was produced by the Jaina Scholars in the
Variety of languages such as Prakrit, Sanskrit & Tamil.
iii. Manuscripts of these texts were carefully preserved in the
libraries attached to temples.
iv. Jainism got spread in many parts of India, including Maharashtra,
Karnataka & Tamil Nadu.
v. The Devotees of the Jaina Tirthankaras made many stone
sculptures, which has been recovered from several sites
throughout the subcontinent.
vi. E.g: Gopalchal rock-cut Jain Mountain is situated in Gwalior,
Madhya Pradesh.
vii. Any other relevant points.
(Any three points to be explained )

24 Why was ‘Amar-Nayakas system’ called as Political innovation of Pg. 3

Vijayanagara empire? Explain. 175

i. The amara-nayakas were military commanders who were given

territories to govern by the raya.
ii. They collected taxes and other dues from peasants,
craftspersons and traders in the area.
iii. They retained part of the revenue for personal use and for
iv. maintaining a stipulated contingent of horses and elephants.
v. These contingents provided the Vijayanagara kings with an
effective fighting force with which they brought the entire southern
peninsula under their control.
vi. Some of the revenue was also used for the maintenance of
temples and irrigation works.
vii. The amara-nayakas sent tribute to the king annually and
personally appeared in the royal court with gifts to express their
loyalty.
viii. Kings occasionally asserted their control over them by
transferring them from one place to another.
ix. However, during the course of the seventeenth century, many of
these nayakas established independent kingdoms. This hastened
the collapse of the central imperial structure.
x. Any other relevant points.
(Any three points to be explained)

25 Analyse the role of village artisans in Mughal India. Pg. 3

204-
i. There was the elaborate relationship of exchange between 205
different producers.

ii. At times, however, the distinction between artisans and peasants

in village society was a fluid one, as many groups performed the
tasks of both.
iii. Cultivators and their families would also participate in craft

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 production
iv. Dyeing, textile printing, baking and firing of pottery, making and
repairing agricultural implements.
v. Between sowing and weeding or between weeding and
harvesting, were a time when cultivators could engage in
artisanal production.
vi. Village artisans – potters, blacksmiths, carpenters, barbers, even
goldsmiths – provided specialized services in return for which
they were compensated by villagers by a variety of means.
vii. The most common way of sharing of the harvest was decided by
the panchayat.
viii. In Maharashtra such lands became the artisans’ miras or watan –
their hereditary holding.
ix. Sometimes artisans and individual peasant households entered
into a mutually negotiated system of remuneration, most of the
time goods for services.
x. Zamindars in Bengal remunerated blacksmiths, carpenters, even
goldsmiths for small daily allowance and diet money or jajmani
system,
xi. Cash remuneration was not entirely unknown either.
xii. Any other relevant points.
(Any three points to be explained )

26 Why did Ryots of Deccan India revolt against the moneylenders Pg. 3
during the colonial period? Explain. 248-
251
i. The Ryotwari revenue settlement in the Bombay Deccan was
made in the 1820s.
ii. The revenue that was demanded was high
iii. Poor soil and fluctuating rainfall made the problem acute.
iv. When rains failed and harvests were poor, peasants found it
impossible to pay the revenue.
v. The collectors went about extracting payment with utmost
severity.
vi. When someone failed to pay, his crops were seized and a fine
was imposed on the whole village.
vii. Prices of agricultural products fell sharply after 1832 and did not
recover for over a decade and a half.
viii. This meant a further decline in peasants’ income.
ix. At the same time the countryside was devastated by a famine.
One third of the cattle of the Deccan were killed, and half the
human population died.
x. Those who survived had no agricultural stocks to see them
through the crisis.
xi. Unpaid balances of revenue mounted.
xii. Revenue could rarely be paid without a loan from a moneylender.
xiii. Ryot found it difficult to pay it back.
xiv. As debt mounted, and loans remained unpaid, peasants’
dependence on moneylenders increased.
xv. The ryots in the Deccan villages suddenly found access to
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 xvi. Some rich peasants did gain, but majority faced heavier debt.
xvii. While credit dried up, the revenue demand increased.
xviii. The moneylenders violated the customary norms of the
countryside
xix. They complained of moneylenders manipulating laws and forging
accounts.
xx. Moneylenders violated the Limitation Law.
xxi. Deeds and bonds appeared as symbols of the new oppressive
system.
xxii. Ryots, sahukars and eyewitnesses, compiled statistical data on
revenue rates, prices and interest rates in different regions, and
collated the reports sent by district collectors.
xxiii. (Any other relevant points.
(Any three points to be explained )

27 (a) Explain any three sources to know about the Revolt of 1857. Pg. 3
277
i. Rebel Records
ii. Rebel proclamations and notifications
iii. Letters that rebel leaders wrote.
iv. Accounts written by the British.
v. Official accounts
vi. Colonial administrators and military men left their versions in
letters and diaries
vii. Autobiographies
viii. Official histories.
ix. British memos and notes
x. Assessments of situations, and reports
xi. Volumes on mutiny records.
xii. British newspapers and magazines
xiii. Stories the mutineers
xiv. Pictorial images produced by the British and Indians:
xv. paintings, pencil drawings, etchings, posters
xvi. Cartoons, bazaar prints.
xvii. Any other relevant points.
(Any three points to be explained )

OR

(b) How have historians depicted the role of the Rani of Jhansi Pg. 3
in the Revolt of 1857? Explain. 262,
283
i. Art, literature and writing of history, have helped in keeping alive
the memory of 1857.
ii. Rani of Jhansi were presented as heroic figures leading the
country into battle
iii. Rousing the people to righteous indignation against oppressive
imperial rule.
iv. Heroic poems were written about the valour of the queen who,
with a sword in one hand and the reins of her horse in the other,
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 v. Rani of Jhansi was represented as a masculine figure chasing the
enemy, slaying British soldiers and valiantly fighting till her last.
vi. Children in many parts of India grow up reading Lines of
Subhadra Kumari Chauhan: “Khoob lari mardani woh to Jhansi
wali rani thi” (Like a man she fought, she was the Rani of Jhansi).
vii. Rani Lakshmi Bai is usually portrayed in battle armour, with a
sword in hand and riding a horse – a symbol of the determination
to resist injustice and alien rule.
viii. Any other relevant points.
(Any three points to be explained)

Section C
(Long-Answer Type Questions) 3x8=24

28 (a)“There are evidences that suggest that the Brahmnical Pg. 8

prescription about occupation and rules of marriage were not 62-63
universally followed in the ancient India.” Explain this
statement with examples.

Rules of marriage

i. While sons were important for the continuity of the

ii. patrilineage, daughters were viewed rather differently within
this framework.
iii. They had no claims to the resources of the household.
iv. Endogamy refers to marriage within a unit – this could be a kin
group, caste, or a group living in the same locality.ex Kunti –
Pandu, Gandhari- Dhritrashtra etc.
v. Exogamy refers to marriage outside the unit. Ex Hidimba -
Bheem
vi. Polygyny is the practice of a man having several wives.
Pandu- Kunti, Madri
vii. Polyandry is the practice of a woman having several
husbands. Ex- Draupadi and her five husbands.
viii. Dharmasutras and Dharmashastras recognised as many as
eight forms of marriage.
ix. Kanyadana or the gift of a daughter in marriage was an
important religious duty of the father.
x. With the emergence of new towns (social life became more
complex.

Brahmanical prescription about occupation

i. The Dharmasutras and Dharmashastras contained rules about

the ideal “occupations” of the four categories or varnas.
ii. Brahmanas were supposed to study and teach the Vedas,
perform sacrifices and get sacrifices performed, and give and
receive gifts.
iii. Kshatriyas were to engage in warfare, protect people and
administer justice, study the Vedas, get sacrifices performed, and
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 iv. The last three “occupations” were also assigned to the Vaishyas,
who were in addition expected to engage in agriculture,
pastoralism and trade.
v. Shudras were assigned only one occupation – that of serving the
three “higher” varnas.
vi. Any other relevant points.
(Each aspect has to be explained in four points)

OR

(b) “Mahabharata is a dynamic text.” Explain this statement Pg. 8

with examples. 72-77

i. Over the centuries, versions of the epic were written in a variety

of languages
ii. There is an ongoing process of dialogue between peoples,
communities, and those who wrote the texts.
iii. Several stories that originated in specific regions or circulated
amongst certain people found their way into the epic.
iv. At the same time, the central story of the epic was often retold in
different ways.
v. Episodes were depicted in sculpture and painting.
vi. They also provided themes for a wide range of performing arts –
plays& dance
vii. Various kinds of narrations.
viii. Various narrative and deductive versions of the text
ix. Geeta is a part of Mahabharata
x. Different interpretations of the text
xi. Adding of different cultural elements in the text.
xii. The story of the epic revolves, were gradually becoming
kingdoms.
xiii. Versions of itihasa
xiv. Any other relevant points.
(Any eight points to be explained)

29. (a) Why did some members of Constituent Assembly argue Pg. 8
for a strong Centre? Explain. 334-
335
i. Jawaharlal Nehru advocated for strong centre.
ii. He emphasised that a weak centre would be incapable of
ensuring peace.
iii. To speak up in the international sphere a strong centre is a
must.
iv. The rights of the states were most eloquently defendedby
K. Santhanam from Madras.
v. A reallocation of powers was necessary, he felt, to
strengthen not only the states but also the Centre.
vi. He described that the centre might break down with many
responsibilities.
vii. Ambedkar also supported him for strong and united Centre.
viii. According to him riots in the country could be controlled
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 ix. Foreign aggression could be controlled if the Centre is
strong.
x. Foreign affairs could be guided in a balanced way if the
Centre is strong.
xi. Balakrishna Sharma also reasoned that for the well-being of
the nation, we should have a strong centre.
xii. Any other relevant points.
(Any eight points to be explained)

OR

(b) Explain the important role played by some members in Pg- 8

the Constituent Assembly. 320
i. The Constituent Assembly had 300 members.
ii. Three were representatives of the Congress, namely,
iii. Jawaharlal Nehru, Vallabh Bhai Patel and Rajendra Prasad.
iv. Nehru who moved the crucial “Objectives Resolution”, as
well as the resolution proposing that the National Flag of
India be a “horizontal tricolour of saffron, white and dark
green in equal proportion”, with a wheel in navy blue at the
centre.
v. Patel worked mostly behind the scenes, playing a key role
in the drafting of several reports, and working to reconcile
opposing points of view.
vi. Rajendra Prasad’s role was as President of the Assembly,
where he had to steer the discussion along constructive
lines while making sure all members had a chance to speak
vii. B.R. Ambedkar. During the period of British rule, Ambedkar
had been a political opponent of the Congress.
viii. on the advice of Mahatma Gandhi, he was asked at
Independence to join the Union Cabinet as law minister
ix. K.M. Munshi from Gujarat and Alladi Krishnaswamy Aiyar
from Madras, both of whom gave crucial inputs in the
drafting of the Constitution.
x. These six members were given vital assistance by two civil
servants.
xi. One was B. N. Rau, Constitutional Advisor to the
Government of India, who prepared a series of background
papers based on a close study of the political systems
obtaining in other countries.
xii. The other was the Chief Draughtsman, S. N. Mukherjee,
who had the ability to put complex proposals in clear legal
language.
xiii. Ambedkar himself had the responsibility of guiding the Draft
Constitution through the Assembly.
xiv. Any other relevant points.
(Any eight points to be explained)

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30. (a) Examine Bernier’s description of Crown ownership of Pg. 8
130-
land and lack of private property during Mughal India.
131
i. Bernier was firm believer of virtues of private property.
ii. He saw the crown ownership of land as being harmful for
both the state and its people.
iii. He claimed that the Mughal emperor was the owner of
entire land and he distributed the land among his nobles.
iv. This had disastrous consequences; both for economy and
society.
v. Owning to crown ownership, the peasants could not pass
the land to their children.
vi. They were averse to any long-term investment in the sustenance
and expansion of production.
vii. The absence of private property in land had, prevented the
emergence of the class of “improving” landlords.
viii. Some private property must be there for peasants for their
personal use.
ix. This will help the poor peasant class.
x. There is no middle state in India
xi. It had led to the uniform ruination of agriculture
xii. Excessive oppression of the peasantry
xiii. A continuous decline in the living standards of all sections of
society, except the ruling aristocracy.
xiv. Indian society as consisting of undifferentiated masses of
impoverished people, subjugated by a small minority of a very
rich and powerful ruling class.
xv. Any other relevant points.
(Any eight points to be explained)

OR

(b) Examine Ibn-Battuta’s views on Delhi & Daulatabad Pg. 8

during his travel. 127-
128
i. Ibn Battuta found these cities full of exciting opportunities for
those who had the necessary drive, resources and skills.
ii. They were densely populated and prosperous, except for
the occasional disruptions caused by wars and invasions.
iii. It appears from Ibn Battuta’s account that these cities had
crowded streets and bright and colourful markets that were
stacked with a wide variety of goods.
iv. Ibn Battuta described Delhi as a vast city, with a great
population, the largest in India.
v. Daulatabad (in Maharashtra) was no less, and easily
rivalled Delhi in size.
vi. The city of Dehli covers a wide area and has a large
population.
vii. There are store-houses for storing edibles, magazines,
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 viii. The grains that are stored (in these ramparts) can last for a
long time, without rotting. In the interior of the rampart.
ix. Horsemen as well as infantrymen move from one end of the
city to another.
x. There are twenty eight gates of this city which are called
darwaza. The Budaun darwaza is the greatest; inside the
Mandwi darwaza.
xi. There is a grain market; adjacent to the Gul darwaza.
xii. There is an orchard.
xiii. In Daulatabad there is a market place for male and female
singers, which is known as Tarabad.
xiv. It is one of the greatest and most beautiful bazaars.
xv. The shops are decorated with carpets.
xvi. The female singers come in successive crowds, sing before
him and dance until dusk after which he withdraws.
xvii. In this bazaar there are mosques for offering prayers.
xviii. One of the Hindu rulers alighted at the cupola every time he
passed by this market place, and the female singers would
sing before him.
xix. Any other relevant points.
(Any eight points to be explained )

SECTION D
(Source-Based Questions) 3x4=12

31 Read the following source carefully and answer the Pg- 1+1+2
questions that follow : 161 =4

The One Lord

Here is a composition attributed to Kabir :
Tell me, brother, how can there be
No one lord of the world but two? Who led you so astray?
God is called by many names:
Names like Allah, Ram, Karim, Keshav, Hari, and Hazrat.
Gold may be shaped into rings and bangles.
Isn’t it gold all the same?
Distinctions are only words we invent

31.1 How did Kabir describe the ultimate reality? (1)

i. Kabir described the 'Ultimate Reality' by drawing the ranges of

traditions based on oneness.
ii. He had drawn the Ultimate Reality as Ram,Karim, Keshav ,
Hari , Khuda, Hazrat and Pir.
iii. Several terms from the vedantic traditions, such as Alakh,
Nirakar, Brahmana, Atman were also take.
iv. Any other relevant point
Any one point to be explained

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 31.2 How does Kabir’s philosophy contribute to a broader
understanding of spiritualism? (1)

i. Kabir tried to coordinate the religions by giving a universal

path which could be followed by all human beings.
ii. According to him, every life has a relationship with two spiritual
principles.
iii. The terms from Vedantic tradition were also used by Kabir, like
alakh (the unseen), nirakar (formless), Brahman, Atman, etc.
iv. Other terms with mystical connotations such as shabda
(sound) or shunya (emptiness) were drawn from yogic
traditions.
v. Any other relevant point
Any one point to be explained.

31.3 How has Kabir advocated an inclusive and

compassionate view of humanity? (2)

i. Kabir believed in oneness of God.

ii. Kabir believed in the caste equality.
iii. Kabir’s purpose was to preach a universal religion based on
love.
iv. He always urged people to be sympathetic to other living
beings.
v. He questioned entrenched religious and social institutions,
ideas and practices in the search for the divine.
vi. He told people to be humane and compassionate.
vii. Any other relevant point.
Any two points to be explained.

32. Read the following source carefully and answer the Pg. 1+1+2
questions that follow : 47 =4

The orders of the king

Thus speaks king Devanampiya Piyadassi :
In the past, there were no arrangements for disposing affairs, nor for
receiving regular reports. But I have made the following
(arrangement). Pativedakas should report to me about the affairs of
the people at all times, anywhere, whether I am eating, in the inner
apartment, in the bedroom, in the cow pen, being carried (possibly in
a palanquin), or in the garden. And I will dispose of the affairs of the
people everywhere.

32.1 Who was referred to as Devanampiya Piyadassi? (1)

King Ashoka was referred to as Devanampiya Piyadassi.

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 32.2 How did Devanampiya’s approach differ from past
arrangements regarding the handling of affairs? (1)

i. He started arrangement for disposing all kinds of affairs

which were decided by the King/ central authority earlier.
ii. He started process of receiving regular reports.
iii. Any other relevant point.
Any one point to be explained.

32.3 In what way did Devanampiya receive reports and

disposed of the affairs of the people? (2)
i. Devanampiya made arrangements that Pativedakas who used
to report to the king.
ii. The king made himself available for disposing the affairs of the
people at any time of day or night and at any place.
iii. Any other relevant point.
Any two points to be explained.

33 Read the following source carefully and answer the Pg- 1+1+2
questions that follow : 292 =4

Charkha
Mahatma Gandhi was profoundly critical of the modern age in which
machines enslaved humans and displaced labour. He saw the
charkha as a symbol of a human society that would not glorify
machines and technology. The spinning wheel, moreover, could
provide the poor with supplementary income and make them self-
reliant.
What I object to,is the craze for machinery as such. The craze is for
what they call labour-saving machinery. Men go on “saving labour”,
till thousands are without work and thrown on the open streets to die
of starvation. I want to save time and labour, not for a fraction of
mankind, but for all; I want the concentration of wealth, not in the
hands of few, but in the hands of all.
YOUNG INDIA, 13 NOVEMBER1924
Khaddar does not seek to destroy all machinery but it does regulate
its use and check its weedy growth. It uses machinery for the service
of the poorest in their own cottages. The wheel is itself an exquisite
piece of machinery.
YOUNG INDIA , 17 March 1927

33.1 Why was Gandhiji critical of machines? (1)

i. Gandhi was critical because he thought machine enslaved

human beings and thus human labour has been displaced.
ii. Any other relevant point
Any one point to be explained.

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 33.2 Why was wheel considered as an exquisite piece of
machinery? (1)

i. Charkha was significant as it was a symbol of human society

ii. It could provide the poor with supplementary income.
iii. He adopted charkha as he wanted to glorify the dignity of
manual labour and not of the machines and technology.
iv. Charkha made the people self-reliant.
v. Any other relevant point.
Any one point to be explained.

33.3 How did Gandhiji glorify charkha? (2)

i. Gandhiji promoted the use of charkha as a means to promote

self-reliance
ii. He considered it as the fundamental prerequisite of swaraj.
iii. He appealed to the people to boycott English products and
urged them to turn to Indigenous goods
iv. Through charkha Gandhi ji promoted cottage industries.
v. Charkha helped in the creation of employment.
vi. Any other relevant point.
Any two points to be explained.

SECTION E
(Map-Based Questions) 5x1=5

34. 34.1 On the given political outline map of India, locate and
label the following with appropriate signs :
Pg. 95 1
(i) Amravati – Buddhist site Pg.43,56
(ii) Varanasi – Ancient city 1
(iii) (a) Vijayanagara – An Empire of 14th century Pg. 174
OR 1
(b) Orissa -Territory of 14th century Pg. 267
1
PLEASE SEE ATTACHED MAP

34.2 On the same political outline map of India two places Pg. 275 2
related with the centres of revolt of 1857 one marked as A
and B. Identify them and write their names on the lines marked
near them.

(A) Delhi
(B) Calcutta

PLEASE SEE ATTACHED MAP

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 Note: The following questions are for the Visually Impaired
Candidates only in lieu of Q. No. 34.

34.1 Mention any one Buddhist site of India. Pg.95 1

Major Buddhist Sites: Nagarjunakonda, Sanchi, Amaravati,

Lumbini, Bharhut, Bodh Gaya, sarnath ,Ajanta & Kushinagar
(Any One )

34.2 Name any one ancient city located in the central region of
India.
Patliputra, Kosala, Kannauj , Mathura, Avanti, Rajgir, Ujjain, Pg.33,43 1
Vidisha, Varanasi

34.3 (a) Name the capital city of Vijayanagara empire. Pg. 174 1
Vijayanagara
OR
(b) Name any one neighbouring state of Vijayanagara
Pg. 174
empire.
Bidar, Golconda,Brar, Bijapur, Kanchipuram, Ahmednagar 1
,Mysore
(Any One )

34.4 Mention any two centres of the Indian National Pg.275 2

Movement.
Champaran, Kheda, Ahmedabad, Benaras, Amritsar, Chauri
Chaura, Lahore, Bardoli, Dandi, Bombay (Quit India Resolution),
Karachi
( Any Two)

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 Marking Scheme
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Senior School Certificate Examination, 2024
HISTORY (SUBJECT CODE 027) (PAPER CODE 61/4/3)

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otherwise and due marks be awarded to them. In class-XII, while evaluating two competency-
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marking scheme but correct competency is enumerated by the candidate, due marks should be
awarded.

4 The Marking scheme carries only suggested value points for the answers These are in the nature
of Guidelines only and do not constitute the complete answer. The students can have their own
expression and if the expression is correct, the due marks should be awarded accordingly.

5 The Head-Examiner must go through the first five answer books evaluated by each evaluator on
the first day, to ensure that evaluation has been carried out as per the instructions given in the
Marking Scheme. If there is any variation, the same should be zero after deliberation and
discussion. The remaining answer books meant for evaluation shall be given only after ensuring
that there is no significant variation in the marking of individual evaluators.

6 Evaluators will mark (√) wherever the answer is correct. For wrong answer CROSS ‘x” be marked.
Evaluators will not put right (✓) while evaluating which gives an impression that answer is correct
and no marks are awarded. This is the most common mistake which evaluators are committing.

7 If a question has parts, please award marks on the right-hand side for each part. Marks awarded
for different parts of the question should then be totaled up and written in the left-hand margin and
encircled. This may be followed strictly.

8 If a question does not have any parts, marks must be awarded in the left-hand margin and
encircled. This may also be followed strictly.

9 If a student has attempted an extra question, the answer of the question deserving more marks
should be retained and the other answer scored out with a note “Extra Question”.

10 No marks to be deducted for the cumulative effect of an error. It should be penalised only once.

11 A full scale of marks 80 (example 0 to 80/70/60/50/40/30 marks as given in Question Paper) has to

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 be used. Please do not hesitate to award full marks if the answer deserves it.

12 Every examiner has to necessarily do evaluation work for full working hours i.e., 8 hours every day
and evaluate 20 answer books per day in main subjects and 25 answer books per day in other
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13 Ensure that you do not make the following common types of errors committed by the Examiner in
the past:-
● Leaving the answer or part thereof unassessed in an answer book.
● Giving more marks for an answer than assigned to it.
● Wrong totaling of marks awarded on an answer.
● Wrong transfer of marks from the inside pages of the answer book to the title page.
● Wrong question wise totaling on the title page.
● Wrong totaling of marks of the two columns on the title page.
● Wrong grand total.
● Marks in words and figures not tallying/not same.
● Wrong transfer of marks from the answer book to online award list.
● Answers marked as correct, but marks not awarded. (Ensure that the right tick mark is correctly
and clearly indicated. It should merely be a line. Same is with the x for incorrect answers.)
● Half or a part of the answer marked correct and the rest as wrong, but no marks awarded.

14 While evaluating the answer books, if the answer is found to be totally incorrect, it should be
marked as cross (x) and awarded zero (0)Marks.

15 Any un-assessed portion, non-carrying over of marks to the title page, or totaling error detected by
the candidate shall damage the prestige of all the personnel engaged in the evaluation work as
also of the Board. Hence, in order to uphold the prestige of all concerned, it is again reiterated that
the instructions be followed meticulously and judiciously

16 The Examiners should acquaint themselves with the guidelines given in the “Guidelines for spot
Evaluation” before starting the actual evaluation.

17 Every Examiner shall also ensure that all the answers are evaluated, marks carried over to the title
page, correctly totaled and written in figures and words.

18 The candidates are entitled to obtain a photocopy of the Answer Book on request on payment of
the prescribed processing fee. All Examiners/Additional Head Examiners/Head Examiners are
once again reminded that they must ensure that evaluation is carried out strictly as per value
points for each answer as given in the Marking Scheme.

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MARKING SCHEME 2024
HISTORY (027) MM: 80
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S.NO Value Points Pg No. Marks

SECTION A
(Multiple Choice Type Questions) 21x1=21

1 (D) Alexander Cunningham Pg. 6 1

2 (D) I-d, II-c, III-a, IV-b Pg. 2 1

3 (B) Kailashnath Temple Pg. 84 1

Visually Impaired Candidates only

(C) Aristotle Pg.82 1

4 (C) Ghatotkatch Pg. 65 1

5 (A) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct Pg. 29 1
explanation of (A).

6 (A) Karaikkal Ammaiyar Pg. 144 1

7 (B) II, I, III and IV Pg. 50 1

8 (C) Sarnath Pg. 96 1

9 (D) Rise of the Chalukyas In Karnataka Pg. 193 1

10 (B) I-c, II-a, III-b, IV-d Pg. 176 1

11 (D) Availability of Tractors Pg. 196- 1

198

12 (A) I-d, II-c, III-b, IV-a Pg. 213- 1

215

13 (C) Shaikh Nizamuddin Auliya- Delhi Pg. 167 1

14 (C) The battle of Tailkota proved disastrous for Vijayanagara Pg. 172- 1
empire. 173

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15 (B) Augustus Cleveland Pg. 239 1

16 (D) Gopal Krishna Gokhale Pg. 287 1

17 (C) Lord Willian Bentinck Pg. 265 1

18 (D) Satyagraha Pg. 287 1

19 (C) Lucknow-Birjis Qadr Pg. 262 1

20 (D) Signing of Constitution by the Constituent Assembly Pg. 316 1

21 (C) II, IV, III and I Pg. 253 1

Section B
(Short-Answer Type Questions) 6x3=18

22 (a) Explain how did archaeologists identify the centres of craft Pg. 11- 3
production of the Harappan age. 12

i. By looking for the raw material such as stones nodules, shells

copper ores etc.
ii. Looking for unfinished objects- rejects and waste materials
iii. By looking for broken material.
iv. Waste is best indictors of craft work.
v. Any other relevant points.
(Any three points to be explained)

OR

(b) “The most distinctive feature of Harappan cities was Carefully Pg. 6 3
planned drainage system.” Explain the statement.

i. It seems that streets and drains were laid out first and then houses
built along them on “grid” pattern.
ii. Streets and drains cross at right angles.
iii. Every house was connected to the street drains.
iv. The main channels were made of bricks set in mortar and were
covered with loose bricks that could be removed for cleaning.
v. In some cases, limestone was used for the covers.
vi. House drains first emptied into a sump or cesspit into which solid
matter settled while waste water flowed out into the street drains.
vii. Very long drainage channels were provided at intervals with sumps
for cleaning.
viii. Little heaps of material, mostly sand, has frequently been found
lying alongside drainage channels, which shows that the debris
was not always carted away when the drain was cleared.
ix. Any other relevant points.
(Any three points to be explained)

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23 “Buddha regarded the social world as the creation of humans rather Pg. 88- 3
than of divine origin.” Explain the statement. 92

i. The main source from which the Buddha's teachings were rebuilt
was the Sutta Pitaka.
ii. The world is fleeting (anicca) and always changing; it is also
soulless (anatta) because it contains nothing permanent or eternal.
iii. Suffering (dukkha) is an inextricable part of life in the fleeting
universe.
iv. Humans can rise above their problems by treading a middle road
between extreme penance and self-indulgence.
v. The Buddha saw the social world as a human creation rather than
a divine creation.
vi. He encouraged monarchs and gahapatis to be compassionate and
ethical.
vii. Individual agency and righteous action, according to the Buddha,
are the only ways to break the cycle of rebirth and achieve self-
realisation.
viii. Any other relevant points.
(Any three points to be explained)

24 Analyse the role of Krishnadeva Raya in the Vijayanagara empire. Pg. 173- 3
175
i. The ruler Krishna deva Raya belonged to the Tuluva Dynasty.
ii. His rule was characterised by consolidation & expansion.
iii. He was a very powerful ruler
iv. he defeated the Bahmani kings & the kings of Orissa.
v. He also annexed the Raichur Doab, the land between
Tungabhadra & the Krishna River.
vi. Krishna Deva Raya is credited with building some fine temples &
adding impressive Gopuram to many temples in south India.
vii. He also founded a Suburban Township near Vijayanagar called
Nagalapuram after his mother.
viii. Any other relevant points.
(Any three points to be explained)

25 Examine the land revenue system of Mughal India. Pg. 213- 3

215
i. Land revenue was the economic mainstay of the Mughal Empire.
ii. This was vital for the state to create an administrative system to
ensure agricultural production and to fix and collect revenue from
across the empire.
iii. This system included the office (Daftar) of the diwan who was
responsible for supervising the fiscal system of the empire.
iv. Revenue officials and record keepers penetrated the agricultural
domain and became a decisive agent in shaping agrarian relations.
v. The land revenues system consisted of two stages: Jama Hasill
collection
vi. The Jama was the amount assessed, as opposed to Hasil, the
amount collected.
vii. Akbar decreed that while he should strive to make cultivators pay in
cash, the option of payment in kind was also to be kept open.
viii. While fixing revenue, the attempt of the state was to maximise its

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 claims.
ix. Both cultivated and non-cultivated land were measured in each
province.
x. The Ain compiled the aggregates of such lands during Akbar’s rule.
xi. Revenue officials to prepare annual records of the number of
cultivators in each village.
xii. The Emperor Akbar in his profound sagacity classified
xiii. The lands and fixed a different revenue to be paid by each. Polaj ,
Parauti ,. Chachar ,Banjar
xiv. Mansabri system and mansabdars ranks- zat and sawar
xv. Any other relevant points.
(Any three points to be explained)

26 Why did Santhals rebel against the Zamindars, moneylenders and Pg. 242 3
the Britishers? Explain.

i. Santhals rebeld against the Zamindars, moneylenders and the

Britishers due to excessive exploitation by them
ii. Rebellion was a reaction to the despotic British revenue system,
usury practises, and the zamindari system.
iii. Santhals soon discovered that the land they had worked so hard to
cultivate was slipping away from them. T
iv. he company was taxing their land heavily
v. The zamindars were consolidating their hold on the Damin region.
Santhals decided it was time to rebel against zamindars, money
lenders, and colonial states in 1850.
vi. They required their system in which was formed after the revolt led
by Sidhu Manjhi
vii. Any other relevant points.
(Any three points to be explained)

27 (a) How did British exploit Indian sepoys? Pg. 269- 3

270
i. The British officers developed a sense of superiority
ii. They began treating the sepoys as their ethnic inferiors
iii. They disregarded their feelings.
iv. Increased abuse and physical violence.
v. The gap between sepoys and officers widened.
vi. Suspicion took the place of trust.
vii. Tindians sepoys were given low posts and salaries
viii. The Bengal Army recruited the vast bulk of its sepoys from the
villages of Awadh and eastern Uttar Pradesh.
ix. Awadh was also called the “nursery of the Bengal Army’’.
x. Any other relevant points.
(Any three points to be explained)

OR

(b) How was the Co-existence of different communities glorified Pg. 271 3
during the Revolt of 1857? Explain.

i. Vision of Unity and the Co-existence of different communities

glorified during the Revolt of 1857
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 ii. The rebel showed coexistence through proclamations
iii. In 1857 repeatedly appealed to all sections of the population,
irrespective of their caste and creed.
iv. The rebellion was seen as a war in which both Hindus and Muslims
had equally to lose or gain.
v. The ishtahars harked back to the pre-British Hindu-Muslim past
vi. They glorified the coexistence of different communities under the
Mughal Empire.
vii. The proclamations completely rejected everything associated with
British rule.
viii. They condemned the British for the annexations they had carried
out and the treaties they had broken.
ix. Every aspect of British rule was attacked and the firangi was
accused of destroying a way of life that was familiar and cherished.
x. The rebels wanted to restore that world.
xi. The widespread fear that the British were bent on destroying the
caste and religions of Hindus and Muslims and converting them to
Christianity – a fear that led people to believe many of the rumours
that circulated at the time.
xii. People were urged to come together and fight to save their
livelihood, their faith, their honour, their identity.
xiii. Any other relevant points.
(Any three points to be explained)

Section C
(Long-Answer Type Questions) 3x8=24

28 (a) “In the ancient India, the Kingship was not only with Pg. 4+4=8
Kshatriyas but also with Non-Kshatriyas.” Explain the 62-63
statement with examples

Kshatriya Rulers
i. According to the shastras only Kshatriyas could be kings
ii. Example Mahapadmananda, Ajatshattu,etc.
iii. According to the Brahmanas Kings ought to have been
Kshatriyas.
iv. Pandavas, Kauravas, Pratiharas, Guptas Palas,
Rashtrakutas.
v. They followed Manusmriti and Dharmashastras.
vi. Any other relevant points.

Non Kshatriya Rulers

i. However, several important ruling lineages were probably
had different origins.
ii. The social background of Mauryas has been hotly debated
and in Brahminical text Mauryas described as low origins.
iii. The Shungas and Kanvas the immediate successor of
Mauryas were Brahmins/Non-Kshatriyas.
iv. Shakas who came from central India were regarded as
mlechhas.
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 vi. To put the kings in framework of caste was often difficult.
vii. Only those who could have resources and muster support
could become the king other than Kshatriyas.
viii. Any other relevant point.
(To be evaluated four points from each)

OR

(b) “In the ancient Indian subcontinent there were Pg. 8

populations beyond the influence of Brahminical idea of four 64-66
Varnas.” Explain this statement with examples.
i. There were populations whose social practices were not
influenced by Brahminical ideas.
ii. They were described as odd and uncivilized or even animal
like.
iii. Many of them were forest dwellers and they were hunters
and gatherers.
iv. Categories such as Nishad to which eklavya is supposed to
have belonged.
v. Rakshasa is used to describe people whose practices
differed from those laid down in Brahmanical texts.
vi. Nomadic pastoralists could not be accommodated in the
framework of settled agriculturists.
vii. Mlechchas were non–Sanskrit were also considered as low.
viii. Social category such as untouchables was developed. Fa-
Xian also wrote about the untouchables.
ix. Chandals were placed in very bottom of the hierarchy in
society.
x. Matanga
xi. Any other relevant points.
(Any eight points to be explained)

29 (a) Examine Bernier’s description of Crown ownership of Pg. 8

130-
land and lack of private property during Mughal India.
131
i. Bernier was firm believer of virtues of private property.
ii. He saw the crown ownership of land as being harmful for
both the state and its people.
iii. He claimed that the Mughal emperor was the owner of
entire land and he distributed the land among his nobles.
iv. This had disastrous consequences; both for economy and
society.
v. Owning to crown ownership, the peasants could not pass
the land to their children.
vi. They were averse to any long-term investment in the sustenance and
expansion of production.
vii. The absence of private property in land had, prevented the emergence
of the class of “improving” landlords.
viii. Some private property must be there for peasants for their
personal use.
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 x. There is no middle state in India
xi. It had led to the uniform ruination of agriculture
xii. Excessive oppression of the peasantry
xiii. A continuous decline in the living standards of all sections of
society, except the ruling aristocracy.
xiv. Indian society as consisting of undifferentiated masses of
impoverished people, subjugated by a small minority of a very
rich and powerful ruling class.
xv. Any other relevant points.
(Any eight points to be explained)

OR

(b) Examine Ibn-Battuta’s views on Delhi & Daulatabad Pg. 8

during his travel. 127-
128
Ibn Battuta found these cities full of exciting opportunities for those who
had the necessary drive, resources and skills.

i. They were densely populated and prosperous, except for

the occasional disruptions caused by wars and invasions.
ii. It appears from Ibn Battuta’s account that these cities had
crowded streets and bright and colourful markets that were
stacked with a wide variety of goods.
iii. Ibn Battuta described Delhi as a vast city, with a great
population, the largest in India.
iv. Daulatabad (in Maharashtra) was no less, and easily
rivalled Delhi in size.
v. The city of Dehli covers a wide area and has a large
population.
vi. There are store-houses for storing edibles, magazines,
ammunition, ballistas and siege machines.
vii. The grains that are stored (in these ramparts) can last for a
long time, without rotting. In the interior of the rampart.
viii. Horsemen as well as infantrymen move from one end of the
city to another.
ix. There are twenty eight gates of this city which are called
darwaza. The Budaun darwaza is the greatest; inside the
Mandwi darwaza.
x. There is a grain market; adjacent to the Gul darwaza.
xi. There is an orchard.
xii. In Daulatabad there is a market place for male and female
singers, which is known as Tarababad.
xiii. It is one of the greatest and most beautiful bazaars.
xiv. The shops are decorated with carpets.
xv. The female singers come in successive crowds, sing before
him and dance until dusk after which he withdraws.
xvi. In this bazaar there are mosques for offering prayers.
xvii. One of the Hindu rulers alighted at the cupola every time he
passed by this market place, and the female singers would
sing before him.
xviii. Any other relevant points.

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 (Any eight points to be explained)

30 (a) Explain the views of the members of the Constituent Pg. 8

Assembly on federalism. 334-
335
i. Topics most vigorously debated in the Constituent
Assembly were the respective rights of the Central
Government and the states.
ii. The Draft Constitution provided for three lists of subjects:
Union, State, and Concurrent.
iii. The subjects in the first list were to be the preserve of the
Central Government, while those in the second list were
vested with the states.
iv. As for the third list, here Centre and state shared
responsibility.
v. More items were placed under exclusive Union control than
in other federations, and more placed on the Concurrent list
too than desired by the provinces.
vi. Article 356 gave the Centre the powers to take over a state
administration on the recommendation of the Governor.
vii. The Constitution also mandated for a complex system of
fiscal federalism.
viii. Some taxes (for instance, customs duties and Company
taxes) the Centre retained all the proceeds; in other cases
(such as income tax and excise duties) it shared them with
the states.
ix. Other cases (for instance, estate duties) it assigned them
wholly to the states.
x. The states, meanwhile, could levy and collect certain taxes
on their own: these included land and property taxes, sales
tax, and the hugely profitable tax on bottled liquor.
xi. Any other relevant points.
(Any eight points to be explained)

OR

(b) “The public opinion had an influence in shaping the Pg- 8

discussions within the Constituent Assembly.” Explain the 319-
statement. 320

i. The discussions within the Constituent Assembly were also

influenced by the opinions expressed by the public.
ii. As the deliberations continued, the arguments were
reported in newspapers.
iii. The proposals were publicly debated.
iv. Criticisms and counter-criticisms in the press in turn shaped
the nature of the consensus that was ultimately reached on
specific issues.
v. In order to create a sense of collective participation the
public was also asked to send in their views on what
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 vi. Many of the linguistic minorities wanted the protection of
their mother tongue.
vii. Religious minorities asked for special safeguards.
viii. While dalits demanded an end to all caste oppression and
reservation of seats in government bodies.
ix. Important issues of cultural rights and social justice raised
x. In these public discussions were debated on the floor of the
Assembly.
xi. Any other relevant points.
(Any eight points to be explained)

SECTION D
(Source-Based Questions) 3x4=12

31 Read the following source carefully and answer the Pg-292 1+1+2
questions that follow : =4

Charkha
Mahatma Gandhi was profoundly critical of the modern age in which
machines enslaved humans and displaced labour. He saw the
charkha as a symbol of a human society that would not glorify
machines and technology. The spinning wheel, moreover, could
provide the poor with supplementary income and make them self-
reliant.
What I object to,is the craze for machinery as such. The craze is for
what they call labour-saving machinery. Men go on “saving labour”,
till thousands are without work and thrown on the open streets to die
of starvation. I want to save time and labour, not for a fraction of
mankind, but for all; I want the concentration of wealth, not in the
hands of few, but in the hands of all.

YOUNG INDIA, 13 NOVEMBER1924

Khaddar does not seek to destroy all machinery but it does regulate
its use and check its weedy growth. It uses machinery for the service
of the poorest in their own cottages. The wheel is itself an exquisite
piece of machinery.
YOUNG INDIA , 17 March 1927

31.1 Why was Gandhiji critical of machines? (1)

i. Gandhi was critical because he thought machine enslaved

human beings and thus human labour has been displaced.
ii. Any other relevant point
Any one point to be explained.

31.2 Why was wheel considered as an exquisite piece of

machinery? (1)

i. Charkha was significant as it was a symbol of human society

ii. It could provide the poor with supplementary income.

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 iii. He adopted charkha as he wanted to glorify the dignity of
manual labour and not of the machines and technology.
iv. Charkha made the people self-reliant.
v. Any other relevant point
(Any one point to be explained)

31.3 How did Gandhiji glorify charkha? (2)

i. Gandhiji promoted the use of charkha as a means to promote

self-reliance
ii. He considered it as the fundamental prerequisite of swaraj.
iii. He appealed to the people to boycott English products and
urged them to turn to Indigenous goods
iv. Through charkha Gandhi ji promoted cottage industries.
v. Charkha helped in the creation of employment.
vi. Any other relevant point.
Any two points to be explained.

32. Read the following source carefully and answer the Pg. 47 1+1+2
questions that follow : =4

The orders of the king

Thus speaks king Devanampiya Piyadassi :

In the past, there were no arrangements for disposing affairs, nor for
receiving regular reports. But I have made the following
(arrangement). Pativedakas should report to me about the affairs of
the people at all times, anywhere, whether I am eating, in the inner
apartment, in the bedroom, in the cow pen, being carried (possibly in
a palanquin), or in the garden. And I will dispose of the affairs of the
people everywhere.

32.1 Who was referred to as Devanampiya Piyadassi? (1)

King Ashoka was referred to as Devanampiya Piyadassi.

32.2 How did Devanampiya’s approach differ from past

arrangements regarding the handling of affairs? (1)

i. He started arrangement for disposing all kinds of affairs

which were decided by the King/ central authority earlier.
ii. He started process of receiving regular reports.
iii. Any other relevant point.
Any one point to be explained.

32.3 In what way did Devanampiya receive reports and

disposed of the affairs of the people? (2)
i. Devanampiya made arrangements that Pativedakas who used
to report to the king.
ii. The king made himself available for disposing the affairs of the
people at any time of day or night and at any place.

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 iii. Any other relevant point.
Any two points to be explained.

33 Read the following source carefully and answer the Pg-161 1+1+2
questions that follow : =4
The One Lord
Here is a composition attributed to Kabir :
Tell me, brother, how can there be
No one lord of the world but two? Who led you so astray?
God is called by many names:
Names like Allah, Ram, Karim, Keshav, Hari, and Hazrat. Gold may
be shaped into rings and bangles.
Isn’t it gold all the same?
Distinctions are only words we invent

33.1 How did Kabir describe the ultimate reality? (1)

i. Kabir described the 'Ultimate Reality' by drawing the ranges of

traditions based on oneness.
ii. He had drawn the Ultimate Reality as Ram, Karim, Keshav ,
Hari , Khuda, Hazrat and Pir.
iii. Several terms from the vedantic traditions, such as Alakh,
Nirakar, Brahmana, Atman were also take.
iv. Any other relevant point.
Any one point to be explained.

33.2 How does Kabir’s philosophy contribute to a broader

understanding of spiritualism? (1)

i. Kabir tried to coordinate the religions by giving a universal

path which could be followed by all human beings.
ii. According to him, every life has a relationship with two spiritual
principles .
iii. The terms from Vedantic tradition were also used by Kabir, like
alakh (the unseen), nirakar (formless), Brahman, Atman, etc.
iv. Other terms with mystical connotations such as shabda
(sound) or shunya (emptiness) were drawn from yogic
traditions.
v. Any other relevant point.
Any one point to be explained.

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 33.3 How has Kabir advocated an inclusive and
compassionate view of humanity? (2)

i. Kabir believed in oneness of God

ii. Kabir believed in the caste equality
iii. Kabir’s purpose was to preach a universal religion based on
love
iv. He always urged people to be sympathetic to other living
beings
v. He questioned entrenched religious and social institutions,
ideas and practices in the search for the divine.
vi. He told people to be humane and compassionate.
vii. Any other relevant point.
Any two points to be explained.

SECTION E
(Map-Based Questions) 5x1=5

34 34. 34.1 On the given political outline map of India, locate and
label the following with appropriate signs :
(i) Amravati – Buddhist site Pg. 95 1
(ii) Varanasi – Ancient city Pg.43,56 1
(iii) (a) Vijayanagara – An Empire of 14th century Pg. 174 1

OR

(b) Orissa -Territory of 14th century Pg. 267 1

PLEASE SEE ATTACHED MAP

34.2 On the same political outline map of India two places Pg.275 2
related with the centres of revolt of 1857 one marked as A and B.
Identify them and write their names on the lines marked near them.
(A) Delhi
(B) Calcutta
PLEASE SEE ATTACHED MAP

Note : The following questions are for the Visually Impaired

Candidates only in lieu of Q. No. 34.

34.1 Mention any one Buddhist site of India. Pg.95 1

Major Buddhist Sites: Nagarjunakonda, Sanchi, Amaravati, Lumbini,

Bharhut, Bodh Gaya, sarnath ,Ajanta & Kushinagar
(Any One )

34.2 Name any one ancient city located in the central region of
India. Pg.33,43 1
Patliputra, Kosala, Kannauj , Mathura, Avanti, Rajgir, Ujjain, Vidisha,
Varanasi

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 34.3 (a) Name the capital city of Vijayanagara empire. Pg. 174 1
Vijayanagara/ Hampi
OR
(b) Name any one neighbouring state of Vijayanagara empire. Pg. 174
Bidar, Golconda,Brar, Bijapur, Kanchipuram, Ahmednagar ,Mysore
1
(Any One)

34.4 Mention any two centres of the Indian National Movement. Pg.275 2
Champaran, Kheda, Ahmedabad, Benaras, Amritsar, Chauri Chaura,
Lahore, Bardoli, Dandi, Bombay (Quit India Resolution), Karachi
( Any Two)

PLEASE SEE ATTACHED MAP

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