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PREVIOUS YEARS QUESTIONS

Chapter wise previous years questions
March/Say/Improvement Examinations
(2016–2023)
Prepared by Sujith K, HSST History, GHSS Chayoth, Kasargod

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Bricks, Beads and Bones
MARCH 2016
1.'Indus valley people were excellent in craft production’. -To substantiate this statement,
prepare an essay. (8)
Area to be included:
(a) Archaeological evidence

(b) Centres of production
(c) Procured materials
SAY 2016
2.The relics excavated in Mohenjo Daro draws the picture of a planned urban centre in olden
days. Explain (8)
The pointed mentioned below should be included:
• citadel
• Lower Town
• Drainage system
• Domestic architecture
3.Explain the importance of archaeological excavations done in the Indus valley in
reconstructing the history of our nation. (8)
The contributions of the following persons should be considered:
• Alexander Cunningham
• S R Rao
• John Marshall
MARCH 2017
4.'There is sufficient archaeological evidence to prove that Harappan Civilization was an
urban civilization'. Do you agree? Substantiate your argument (8)
SAY 2017
5.Give any two features of Harappan script (3)

6.Analyze the role of Archaeologists in the discovery of Harappan civilization (5)
MARCH 2018
7.Identify the following places and mark them on the outline map of India provided :(4)
Prepared by Sujith K, HSST History GHSS Chayoth Kasargod 1

(i) The Harappan site in Haryana from where the terracotta models of plough found.
(ii) The Harappan site fiom where the remains of water reservoirs found.
(iii) The Harappan site from where the evidence of a ploughed field found.
(iv) The Harappan site from where the remains of Great Bath found.
8.Point out any two methods used by archaeologists to trace the social differences in Harappa.
(2)
9.Write any three reasons for the decline of Harappan culture. (3)
SAY 2018
10.The problems of archaeological interpretation are evident in attempts to reconstruct the
religious practices of Harappans. Substantiate with any three examples. (3)
11.Explain the features of town planning in Mohenjodaro (5)
MARCH 2019
12.Who was the Director - General of the Archaeological Survey India at the time of discovery
of the Harappan Civilization? (1)
a) R.E.M Wheeler b) S.N.Roy c) John Marshall d)Rakhal Das Banerji
13.Point out any two objects that indicate the religious belief of the Harappan people (2)
14.Analyze the features of urbanism in Mohenjodaro.Areas to be considered: (8)
• Drainage system
• Citadel
• Great Bath
SAY 2019
15.The site where Daya Ram Sahni discovered Indus seals (Map) (1)
16.Write any two features of Harappan script. (2)
17.Explain the various ways adopted by the Harappans to procure raw materials for craft
production (5)
MARCH 2020
18.Why Mohenjodaro is considered as a planned urban centre? Explain. (8)
SAY 2020
19.Match column ‘A’ with appropriate items from column ‘B’:
A B
1. Harappa - Copper

2. Mohenjodaro - Water reservoir
3. Khetri - Cemetery
4. Dholavira - Palace
20.Assess the causes for the decline of the Harappan Civilization. (4)
21.Analyse the features of the Harappan civilization based on the following hints. (8)
Hints:
• Mohenjodaro – A planned urban centre
• Craft production
MARCH 2021
22.Find the relation between the two parts of item (a) and fill in the blanks of item(b)
accordingly. (5)
(i)(a) Traces of Canal: Shortughai

(b) Remains of water reservoir:
(ii)(a) Banawali : Haryana
(b) Kalibangan :
(iii)(a) Shortughai Lapislazuli
(b) Khetri :
(iv)(a) Magan: Oman
(b) Dilmun:
(v)(a) Terracotta models of plough: Banawali
(b) Great Bath:
23.Write any two features of Harappan Script. (2)
24.How can we find out the social differences in Harappa? (2)
25.How did the archaeologists identify the centres of craft production in Harappa? (3)
26.Point out any four causes of the decline of Harappan Civilization. (4)
27.Explain the town planning system existed in Mohenjodaro. (8) Hints:
• Citadel
• Lower Town
• Drainage system
SAY 2021
28.Choose the correct answer from the given alternatives: (5)

(i) In Harappa the archaeologists found evidence of ploughed field at :
(a) Nageshwar (b) Kalibangan
(c) Chanhudaro (d) Banawali
(ii)Traces of canals have been found at the Harappan site of:

(a)Shortughai (b) Rangpure
(c) Chanhudaro (d) Kot-Diji
(iii)Which among the following Harappan site was the centre of making shell objects?
(a)Rakhigarhi (b) Nageshwar
(c) Rangpur (d) Dholavira
(iv)In Harappa water reservoirs were found in:
(a)Lothal (b) Cholistan
(c) Dholavira (d) Balakot

(v)Remains of Millet are found from the Harappan sites in :
(a)Rajasthan (b) Haryana
(c) Punjab (d) Gujarat

29.Write any two features of the Harappan script. (2)
30.Examine the burial system of the Harappan people. (2)
31.Summarise the features of weights and measures used by the Harappan people. (3)
32.Write any four causes for the end of the Harappan Civilization. (4)
33.Bring out the features of Urbanism in Mohenjodaro. (8)

Hints:
• Lower Town
• The Citadel
• Drainage System
MARCH 2022
34.The Great Bath was situated at (1)
a) Mohenjodaro b) Kalibangan
c) Harappa d) Dholavira
35.Evaluate the causes for the decline of the Harappan Civilization (4)
36.Explain the features of the Harappan Civilization on the basis of following hints (8)
• Mohenjodaro- A planned Urban Centre

• Seals and Scripts
SAY 2022
37.The Harappan site from where the traces of canal were found
a. Banawali b.Kalibangan
c.Shortughai d.Dholavira
38.Mark the following on the outline map of ancient India (4)
a) Harappa b) Mohenodaro c)Kalibangan d) Dholavira
39.Evalaute the town planning of the Hrappan people (8)
Hints:
• Citadel and lower town
• Drainage system
• Great Bath
MARCH 2023
40.Mark the following places on the outline map of ancient India provided (4 x 1 = 4)
(a)Harappa (b) Mohenjodaro (c) Dholavira (d) Kalibangan
41.Write any two causes for the decline of the Harappan Civilization. (2)
42.Explain the main features of Harappan town planning based on the following hints (8)
• Citadel
• Lower Town
• Great Bath
SAY 2023
43.Match Column ‘A’ with appropriate items from Column ‘B’. (4 x 1 = 4)
A B
Magan – Shell Making
Balakot – Oman
Kalibangan – Bahrain
Dilmun – Rajasthan
44.The first Director General of Archaeological Survey of India (1)

(a)Cunningham (b) REM Wheeler (c) John Marshall (d) R.D. Banerji

45.Write any two features of Harappan script. (2)
46.“The most unique feature of the Harappan civilization was the development of planned
urban centres”. Evaluate
Hints:
• Citadel
• Lower Town
• Laying out drains
• Great Bath
Kings, Farmers and Towns

MARCH 2016
1.What you mean by Mahajanapadas? Examine how Magadha became most powerful among
them. (8)
2.Write a note on Punch Marked coins (2)
3.Analyse the content of Prashasti Inscriptions in the light of Allahabad (Prayag) Prashasti (2)
SAY 2016
4.Choose the answer from the given alternatives :( 4)
(a)Founder of the Mauryan Empire (Asoka, Chandragupta Maurya, Bindusara, Bimbisara)
(b)Who authored the work,Mudrarakshasam? (Chanakya,Vishakhadatta,Panini,Banabhatta)
(c)The Girnar inscription was related to the Shaka king----
(Rudradaman,Kanishka ,Gotamiputra Satakarni ,Harshavardhana)

(d)Who deciphered Brahmi script in 1838?
(Alexander Cunningham, James Princep,William Jones, Charles Wilkins)
MARCH 2017
5.Examine the nature of state and kingship in early India. (C 600 BCE to 600 CE) (8)
6.What you meant by Inscription? Name the scripts in which the earliest inscriptions were
written in India (2)
7.Examine the main features of coins that were circulated in India from 6th C BCE to Ist CCE
(2)
SAY 2017
8.Find out the relationship of item 'A' and complete item 'B' accordingly (4)
A B
A. Magadha : Rajagriha
B. Anga : ...............

A. Megasthanese : Indica
B. Chanakya : ..............
A. Gold coins : Kushans
B. Land grants : ....................

A. Harisena : Samudragupta
B. Banabhatta : ......................
MARCH 2018
9.Why Magadha became prominent among the 16 Mahajanapadas? Write any three reasons.
(3)
10.Explain the views of Megasthanese on the military administration of the Mauryas (4)
SAY 2018
11.Match Column (A) with appropriates from Column (B) (4) A B

A B
(i) Prayaga Prashasti - Piyadassi
(ii) James Prinsep - Harisena
(iii) Arthashasthra - Ashoka
(iv) Dhamma Mahamatta - Kautilya

12.Write any two means by which the rulers of ancient India claimed high status (2)
MARCH 2019
13.The Mauryan Emperor who is known as “Piyadassi” (1)
a) Chandragupta Maurya
b) Samudra Gupta
c) Bimbisara
d) Asoka
14.Name any two literary works which are used by historians to reconstruct the history of the
Mauryan Empire (2)
15.What are the limitations of inscriptional evidences? (3)
SAY 2019
16.The major Rock Edict site of Asoka in Gujarat (Map)(1)
17.The major Rock Edict site of Asoka that is located Southernmost (Map)( 1)
18.The Second capital of Magadha (Map) (1)

19.Who deciphered Brahmi Script? How did he identify Devanampiya as Asoka,the Mauryan
ruler? (3)
MARCH 2020
20.Identify the following places and mark them on the outline map of ancient India
provided. (4)
• The capital of the Mauryas
• The early capital of Magadha
• Any two provincial centres of the Mauryas

21.Write a short note on Prayaga Prashasti (2)
SAY 2020
22.Point out any two limitations of inscriptional evidences (2)
23.What are the different sources to reconstruct the history of the Mauryan empire? (4)
MARCH 2021
24.Choose the correct answer from the alternatives given below: ( 5)
i.The earliest capital of Magadha:
a.Taxila (b) Rajagriha (c) Ujjayini (d) Tosali

ii.Megasthanes was an ambassador from:
a.Greece (b) China (c) Iran (d) France
iii.The title ‘devaputra’ was adopted by :

The Mauryas (b) The Guptas (c) The Kushanas (d) The Shakas
iv.‘Prayaga Prashasti’ was composed by
Kautilya (b) Megasthenes (c) Asoka (d) Harishena
v.The first coins bearing the names and images of rulers were issued by:
Yaudheyas (b) Indo-Greeks (c) Kushanas (d) Guptas
25.Write any three limitations of inscriptional evidences. (3)
26.Analyse the main features of Mauryan administrative system. (8) Areas to be considered:
Sources
• Five major political centres
• Military administration
• Asoka’s Dhamma
SAY 2021
27.Match Column ‘A’ with appropriates from Column ‘B’ :(5)
A B

Megasthanese Court poet of Samudragupta
Kautilya Dhamma
Harisena Greek Ambassador
Ashoka Daughter of Chandragupta II

Prabhavati gupta Arthashastra
28.Analyse the causes for the rise of Magadha as a powerful Mahajanapada. (3)
29.Evaluate the administrative system of the Mauryans. (8) Hints:
Sources
• Political centres
• Military rule
• Ashoka’s Dhamma
MARCH 2022
30.Identify the king who was referred to as “Piyadassi’ (1)

a) Kanishka b) Samudragupta
c) Bimbisara d) Asoka
31.Assess the factors that led to the emergence of Magadha (6)

SAY 2022
32.Who composed the Prayaga Prashasti? (1)
a) Harisena b) Samudragupta
c)Megasthanese d) Kautilya
33.Write any four limitations of inscriptional evidences. (4)

34.Why did Magadha become the most powerful among the sixteen Mahajanapadas? Explain
(6)
MARCH 2023
35.List out any three limitations of inscriptional evidences. (3)
36.Explain the views of Megasthanese on the military administration of the Mauryas.(4)
37.Analyse the causes for the rise of Magadha as a powerful Mahajanapada.(5)
SAY 2023
38.The most powerful Mahajanapada (1)
(a) Gandhara (b) Avanti (c) Vajji (d) Magadha
39.Mention any two major political centres of the Mauryan Empire (2)
40.Describe the salient features of Mahajanpadas.(4)

41.Write a short note on Allahabad Pillar Inscription. (2)
Kinship, Caste and Class

MARCH 2016
1.List out different kinds of marriages existed in ancient India (4)
2.How you distinguish between the concepts' Varna' and 'Jati'?(2)
SAY 2016
3.What is the importance of Mahabharata to identify the nature of kinship relations among
the ruling classes in ancient India (2)
4.What is the hint we get about the lineage of the dynasty from the name Gotami putra
Satakarni? (2)
MARCH 2017
5.What all should be taken into consideration while accepting the Mahabharata as a source to
write history? (2)
6.Prepare an account of social differentiation in early India and state how it affected the
lower caste people (5)
SAY 2017
7.Write a short note on Dharmashastras (2)
MARCH 2018
8.Write any two elements to be considered while analyzing the text like Mahabharata (2)
9.Match column 'A' with appropriates from column 'B' (4)
A B
Hastinapura Excavation Gotami Putra-Siri-Satakarni
Sudarsana Lake V S Sukthankar
Satavahana B B Lal
Critical Edition of Mahabharata Rudradaman
SAY 2018
10.Choose the answer from the given alternatives :(4)
(i)The person connected with the critical edition of the Mahabharata:
(B.B. Lal,R.E.M Wheeler,Dayam Ram Sahni,V S Sukthankar )
(ii)The dynasty of Gotmai -Putra-Siri-Satakarni :
(Kushans,Shakas,Satavahanas,Mauryas)

(iii)The ruler who rebuilt the Sudarshana Lake:
(Rudradaman, Gotmai -Putra-Siri-Satakarni,Prabhavati Gupta,Yudhishthira)
(iv)The archaeologist connected with Hastinapura excavation:
(V. S Sukthankar,B.B.Lal,John Marshall,Cunningham)
MARCH 2019
11.What are the elements that are to be considered by historians when analyzing texts like
Mahabharata? (4)
SAY 2019
12.Why is Mahabharata called a ‘dynamic text’? (3)
MARCH 2020
13.Distinguish between exogamy and endogamy (2)

SAY 2020
14.Why do we consider Mahabharata as a dynamic text? (2)
MARCH 2021
15.What are the elements to be considered by the historians while analysing texts like
Mahabharata? Explain (5)
SAY 2021
16.Explain the features of the ideal of patriliny. (5)

17.Discuss the rules of marriage existed during the period of the Mahabharata (5)
MARCH 2022
18.Who gave leadership for the preparation of a Critical edition of the Mahabharata? (1)
a)B.B Lal b) V.S Sukthankar
c) Mahasweta Devi d) R.D.Banerji
SAY 2022
19.The scholar associated with the Critical edition of the Mahabharata (1)
a)B.B Lal b) Mahasweta Devi
c)V.S Sukthankar d)Prabhavati Gupta
MARCH 2023
20.Distinguish between Endogamy and Exogamy. (2)
21.Mention any two elements to be considered while analysing texts like Mahabharata. (2)
SAY 2023

22.Analyse the role of V.S. Suktankar in preparing the critical edition of Mahabharata. (3)
Thinkers, Beliefs and Buildings

MARCH 2016
1. Name the following Buddhist sites and mark on the outline map provided :(4)
a. The site received help from Sultan Jehan Begum to preserve and protect.
b. The place from which Walter Elliot collected sculptures
c. The city in which Buddha born
d. The Buddha attained enlightenment

SAY 2016
2.Sanchi is very important in the history of art and architecture of India-Examine the validity of
the statement (3)
3.Describe the main features of Jainism (2)
MARCH 2017
4.Write a note on the teachings of Buddha (3)
SAY 2017
5.Buddha’s first speech occurred in Saranath near Varanasi. He talked about the essentials of
life. According to him sorrow is one of the fundamental truths of life. Describe his analysis of
sorrow and remedies of the same.
The points mentioned below should be included :( 8)
• Buddha's early life
• Enlightenment
• Sutta Pitaka
• Buddhist followers
6.The 6th century BC is a period of cultural developments in the history of world as well as in
the history of India. Do you think so? Substantiate. (8)
The points mentioned below should be included
• Vedic sacrifices
• Agriculture and trade

• Buddhism and Jainism
• Saranath and Sanchi
MARCH 2018
7.The ideas of Mahayana Buddhism reflect changes from the principles of Buddha.
Substantiate. (3)
8.Analyse the background that led to the emergence of new religions in India. (4)
SAY 2018
9. Identify the following places and mark them on the outline map of India provided :(
4)
i) The birth place of Buddha
ii) The place where Buddha got enlightenment
iii) The place where Buddha delivered his first sermon
iv) The place where Buddha attained nibbana

10.Buddhism provided equality and respect to women. Substantiate the statement in the light
of Sangha. (3)
MARCH 2019
11.Find the relation between the two parts of item “a” and fill in the blanks of item
“accordingly (4)
i)a) Buddha attained enlightenment : Bodh Gaya
b) Buddha gave his first sermon …………….
ii)a) Greater vehicle : Mahayana
b) Lesser vehicle ……………
iii a) Amaravati Stupa : Andhra Pradesh
b) Sanchi Stupa ……………………
iv a) Zarathustra : Iran
b) Socrates ……………………
12.Summarise the central teachings of Jainism (3)
SAY 2019
13.What was the significance of ‘Kudagarasla’?(2)
14.Explain the structure of Stupa (3)
MARCH 2020
15.Choose the correct answer from the alternative given below
I. Identify the birth place of Buddha (1)

a) Bodh Gaya b) Lumbini c)Sarnath d)Kusinagara
ii)Plato was native of (1)
a) China b) Iran
c) India d) Greece
16.Identify any two features of Mahayana Buddhism (2)
SAY 2020
17.Identify the following places and mark them on the outline map of ancient India provided
(4)
(i) Name the place from where Walter Elliot discovered the remains of Stupa.
(ii) Name the place where Buddha was born.
(iii) Where did Buddha attain enlightenment?
(iv) Where did Buddha give his first sermon?

MARCH 2021
18.Match column ‘A’ with appropriate items from column ‘B’ :( 5)
A B
Zarathustra Thirthankara
Kong Zi Iran
Plato Lumbini
Buddha China
Mahavira Greece
19.Mention any two places associated with the life of Buddha (2)
19.Write a short note on Mahayana Buddhism. (2)
20.Briefly explain the structure of a stupa. (3)
21.Examine the main ideas of Jainism. (4)
SAY 2021
22.Find the relation between the two parts of item (a) and fill in the blanks of item (b)
accordingly:(5)
(i)(a) Kong zi: China
(a)Zarathustra:
(ii)(a) Bodh Gaya: Buddha attained enlightenment
(b) Sarnath:
(iii)(a) Birth place of Buddha: Lumbini

(b) Buddha attained nirbana :
(iv)(a) Mahayana: Great vehicle
(b) Hinayana:
(v)(a) Maha Prajapati Gotami : Buddha’s foster mother

(b) Ananda:
23.Write any two features of the structure of the stupa. (2)
24.What is Kutagarashala ? (2)
25.Bring out the features of Mahayana Buddhism. (3)
26.Evaluate the teachings of the Buddha. (4)
MARCH 2022
27.Socrates was a native of (1)
a) Iran b) China
c)Russia d) Greece
28.Identify the birth place of the Buddha (1)
a) Lumbini b) Bodh Gaya

c) Saranath d) Kusinagara
29.Where did the Buddha make his first sermon? (1)
a) Sanchi b) Amaravati
c)Kusinagara d)Saranath
30.Sultan Jehan Begum was the ruler of (1)

a) Amaravati b) Bhopal
c)Iran d) Guntur
31.Explain the features of the stupas and its relation with Buddhism (6)
SAY 2022
32.The place where Buddha gave his first sermon (1)
a) Lumbini b)BodhGaya
c)Kusinagara d)Saranath
33.Identify the thinker from Iran (1)

a) Plato b) Zarathustra
c)Kong Zi d) Socrates
34.Name the rulers of Bhopal who tried to preserve sanchi stupa (2)

35.Briefly explain about Buddhism and its teachings (6)
MARCH 2023
36.Identify the nation of Plato.
(a)China (b) Iran (c) India (d) Greece

37.Elucidate the structure of a stupa. (4)
38.Explain the main teachings of Buddha (5)
SAY 2023
39.Write a short note on the structure of the stupas. (2)
40.Name any four sacred places related to Buddhism and their importance. (4)
41.“Sanchi Stupa is preserved well whereas Amaravati is not”. Evaluate the statement. (4)
Through the Eyes of Travellers

MARCH 2016
1.What information can be drawn from the writings of travellers regarding the state of
women and slaves during the medieval period? (4)
SAY 2016
2.Explain the contribution of Al Biruni and Francois Bernier to reconstruct our history (4)
MARCH 2017
3.Name the book of Al Biruni and detail how it represents medieval Indian Society (4)
SAY 2017
4.Match the column A with column B
A B
A. Ibn Battuta French Travellers
B. Francois Bernier Kitab ul Rehla
C. Al Birunui Portuguese traveller

D. Duarte Barbossa Kitab ul Hind
5.The cruel system of Sati which prevailed in Medieval India is depicted in the records of
foreign travellers. Quote one or two examples. (3)
MARCH 2018
6.What information do you get from the travelogues regarding the slaves and women of
medieval India (4)
7.Kitab-ul-Hind and Rihla gives us ample information regarding Medieval Indian Society;
especially about the Caste System and the Cities. Substantiate the statement. (8)

SAY 2018
8.After comparing to Europe, Bernier produced a picture of the 'Denigrate East' and it further
influenced the western theorists. Elucidate (8)
MARCH 2019
9.Accounts of the Ibn Battuta provide a clear picture of the medieval Indian cities and slavery
system. Elucidate (5)
SAY 2019
10.Prepare a short note on Kitab ul Hind (2)

11.Bernier’s “Travels in the Mughal Empire” gives fundamental differences between Mughal
India and Europe on the question of land ownership. What difference did he point out? (3)
MARCH 2020
12.How did Francois Bernier compare ‘East and West’? (2)

13.How did Ibn Battuta describe the Indian cities? (4)
14.Al Biruni’s account is a major source for understanding medieval Indian history. Explain.
(8) Hints:
 Early life
 Kitab-ul-Hind
 Description of the Caste system
SAY 2020
15.Elucidate the geometric structure adopted by Al-Biruni in his descriptions. (3)
16.How did Francois Bernier describe the land ownership in Mughal India? (3)
17.How did Ibn Battuta describe the cities and the system of communication existed in India?
(5)
MARCH 2021
18.Explain the views of Ibn Battuta on medieval Indian Cities. (4)

19.How did Francois Bernier compare the East and the West? (4)
20.Evaluate the accounts of Al-Biruni regarding medieval India. (8) Hints:
• Early life
• The Kitab-ul-Hind
• The barriers faced by Al-Biruni
• Description of the caste system
SAY 2021
21.Discuss Al-Biruni’s description of the caste system in India. (4)

22.How did Francois Bernier compare ‘East’ and ‘West’? (4)

23.Examine the features of the accounts of Ibn Battuta about medieval Indian society. (8)
Areas to be considered:
(a) An early globe-trotter.
(b) The coconut and the paan.
(c) Indian Cities.
(d) Communication
Bhakti Sufi Traditions

MARCH 2016
1.Choose the correct answer from the given options :(4)
a)'Nalayiradivyaprabandham' is a composition by
(Tantric sects,Alwars,Nayanars,Lingayaths)
b) The credit for introducing 'Qual'with qawwali goes to
(Jahanara,Dara Shikoh,Amir Khusrau,Kabirdas)
c)Basavanna led Bhakti movement in
(Orissa,Maharashtra,Andhra,Karnataka)
d)Dargah of Shaikh Nizamuddin Auliya situates in
( Ajmer,Ajodhan,Delhi,Faizabad)
2.Illustrate the special features of Chishti devotionalism (4)

SAY 2016
3.” Bhakti movement was a revolt against caste rigidity”-Comment (2)
MARCH 2017
4.Who were the Sufis? Name at least two different Sufi orders (4)
5.Find the correct answer for the following questions (4)

a) Among the following which one is not true in the case of Virasaivas?
1) They are followers of Basavanna
2) They worship Siva in his manifestation on Linga
3) They were also known as Lingayats
4) They cremate dead bodies
b) Among the following which one is not true of Baba Guru Nanak?
1) He laid the foundation for Khalasa Panth

2) He advocated Nirguna form of Bhakti
3) He did not wish to establish a new religion
4) He was born in Punjab
c)Kabir was a
1) Trader
2) Magician
3) Poet-saint
4) Court-painter
d)Find the most appropriate meaning of the word Dargah
1) Monastery
2) Tomb-shrine
3) Medieval court
4) Education centre
SAY 2017
6.'Sufism is a religion of love'-Comment (2

7.Describe the important teachings of Kabirdas, Guru Nanak,Mirabai (3)
MARCH 2018
8.Who was the leader of Virashaivas?Why they were known as 'Lingayats?(2)

SAY 2018
9.Define Ziyarat and Qawwali (2)

10.Write a short note on Guru Gobind Singh (2)
11.Illustrate the relation between Sufis and the State (5)
MARCH 2019
12.Match column ‘A’ with appropriate from column “B” (4)
A B
Alvars Vachanas
Nayanars Abhangs
Virashaivas Nalayira Divyaprabandham

Sants Tevaram
13.Describe ‘Ziyarat’and ‘Qawwali’(2)
SAY 2019

14.Match Column (A) with appropriate from Column (B) (4)
(A) (B)
i) Jangama Pilgrimage to Sufi Saints tomb
ii) Zimmi Heroes of Siva

iii) Lingayat Wandering monks
iv) Ziyarat Protected non-Muslims
15.Evaluate the role of Khanqahs and Silsilas in the growth of Sufism (4)
MARCH 2020
16.Match Column (A) with appropriate from Column (B) (4)
(A) (B)
(a) Mirabai Shabad
(b) Baba Guru Nanak Gharib Nawaz

(c) Basavanna Bhajans
( d) Khwaja Muinuddin Lingayats
SAY 2020
17.Evaluate the importance of the Virashaiva tradition in Karnataka. (4)
MARCH 2021
18.Explain Ziyarat and Qawwali (3)

19.Briefly explain the Virashaiva tradition in Karnataka (5)
SAY 2021
20.Briefly describe the life in the Chishti Khanquah. (3)
21.State the features of the Virashaiva tradition in Karnataka. (5)
MARCH 2022
22. Name the leader of the Virashaiva movement in Karnataka (1)
a) Guru Nanak b) Basavanna
c) Andal d) Appar
23.Distinguish between Khanqah and Silsila (2)
24.Explain the early Bhakti traditions of South India (6)

SAY 2022
25.The pilgrimage to the tomb-shrines of Sufi saints is known as (1)
a) Khanqah b) Silsila

c)Ziyarat c) Qawwali
26.The Virashaivas are otherwise known as Lingayats. Why? (2)
27.Briefly explain the following (6)
• The Alvars
• The Nayanars
MARCH 2023
28.Prepare a short note on Kabir (3)
29.Assess the main principles of Virashaiva tradition in Karnataka. (5)
SAY 2023
30.Lurinama is :
(a)Wedding Songs (b) Lullabies (c) Devotional Songs (d) Festival Songs
31.Who were Alvars and Nayanars ?(2)

32.Examine the beliefs and practices of Lingayats in Karnataka. (4)
An Imperial Capital Vijayanagara

MARCH 2016
1.Find out the relation of Col.Mackenzie with the historical city of Hampi (2)
2.Give a description of fortification in Vijayanagara that even impressed Abdur Razzak, the
traveller (4)
SAY 2016
3.Describe the importance of Hampi in South Indian history (4)
MARCH 2017
4.Write a brief note on the architectural marvels under Vijayanagara (2)
SAY 2017
5.'The rule of Krishnadevaraya was characterized by expansion and consolidation'- Discuss (4)
6.Choose the correct answer from the given alternatives (1)
a)The ancient city, Hampi situated on the banks of the river----
( Kaveri,Godavari,Thungabhadra,Ganga)
MARCH 2018
7.Illustrate the features of the main buildings in the Royal Centre of Vijayanagara (5)

SAY 2018
8.’the amara-nayaka system was a major political innovation of the Vijayanagara Empire’.
Elucidate (4)
MARCH 2019
9.Analyse the importance of trade in the Vijayanagara empire (3)
10.Analyse the features of ‘amara-nayaka’ system of the Vijayanagara empire (4)
SAY 2019
11.(a) Vijayanagara emperor: Rayas
(b) Military commanders of Vijyanagara:…………………. (1)

12.Krishnadevaraya’s rule was characterized by expansion and consolidation of Vijyanagara
Empire. Substantiate (4)
MARCH 2020
13.Write any two features of Mahanavami dibba.(2)

14.Who were the Amara-nayakas ? Elucidate their duties. (3)
SAY 2020
15.Choose the correct answer from the given alternatives: (4 )

(i)Identify the building which is situated in the sacred centre of the Vijayanagara empire.
(a)Mahanavami dibba (b) Hazara Rama temple
(c) Lotus Mahal (d) Virupaksha temple

(ii)Who was the leader of the Vijayanagara empire in the battle of RakshasiTangadi ? (
a) Krishnadeva Raya (b) Harihara
(c) Rama Raya (d) Bukka
(iii)Name the first dynasty that ruled the Vijayanagara empire.
(a)Saluva dynasty (b) Tuluva dynasty
(c) Aravidu dynasty (d) Sangama dynasty
(iv)Who discovered the ruins of Hampi ?
(a)Walter Elliot (b) Colin Mackenzie
(c) Krishnadeva Raya (d) Nicolo de Conti
16.Elucidate what is amara-nayaka system (2)
MARCH 2021
17.Briefly explain about the Mahanavami dibba.(4)
18.Analyse the features of the fortifications in Vijayanagara.(5)

19.Examine the temple architecture of Vijayanagara with special mention to Virupaksha and
Vitthala temples (5)
SAY 2021
20.Examine the features of the Mahanavami dibba.(4)
21.Explain the significance of Gopurams and Mandapas in the Vijayanagara period.(5)
22.Examine the importance of fortifications and roads in the Vijayanagara period. (5)
MARCH 2022
23.The Vijayanagara Empire was founded in (1)
a)1300 b) 1316
c) 1326 d)1336
24.Explain the buildings in the Royal Centre of the Vijayanagara Empire (6)
SAY 2022
25.Prepare a short note on Virupaksha temple (2)
26.Prepare a short note on the following (6)
a) Mahanavami Dibba
b) Lotus Mahal
MARCH 2023
27.Name the founders of the Vijayanagara empire (2)
28.Write the names of any two dynasties of Vijayanagara empire. (2)
29.Write a short note on Mahanavamidibba.(2)
30.Explain the features of the Amaranayaka system of the Vijayanagara empire. (4)
SAY 2023
31.The military chiefs of Vijayanagara were called as (1)
(a)Rayas (b) Nayakas (c) Mirbhakshi (d) Mansab
32.Examine the features of Amaranayaka system (2)
33.Elucidate how Krishna Dev Raya expanded and consolidated his empire. (3)
34.Explain the features of the Royal Cente of Vijayanagara empire. (5)
Peasants, Zamindars and the State

MARCH 2016
1.Describe the status of Zamindars under Mughal agrarian order (4)

SAY 2016
2.Explain the importance of land revenue in the Mughal fiscal system (5)
MARCH 2017
3.In what way Ain-i-Akabari is important to understand political structure of the Mughal
Empire?(4)
4.Match Column A with Column B: (4)
A B
1.Jangli Absolute Peace
2.Jizya Abul Fazl
3.Sulh-i-kul Forest dwellers
4.Akbar Nama Religious tax

5.Do you think that the villages during the Mughal period were 'little republics’? Substantiate
your argument with evidence. (4)
SAY 2017

a) The village headman of medieval period was known as----
(Muqqdam,Grihasti,Rajshahi,Patwari)
b)Who authored the work,'Ain-i-Akabari'?

(Akbar,Abul Fazl,Jahangir,Babur)
MARCH 2018
7.Find the relation between the two parts of item'a'and fill in the blanks of item 'b'
accordingly (4)
i) a) Panchayt headman :Muqqadam b)Village Accountant :.......................
ii) a) Mallahzadas : Sons of boatmen b)Holalkhoran :.........................
iii) a)Land revenue assessed : Jama b)Land revenue collected :...............
iv) a) The Ming : China b) The Safavids:............................
8.What do you mean by 'Jins-i-Kamil'refered in Mughal sources and give two examples (2)
SAY 2018
9.Examine the role of village panchayats in Mughal Agrarian Society (4)
MARCH 2019
10.Write the difference between ‘Jama’ and ‘Hazil’ (2)

11.Describe the role played by women in Mughal agrarian society (4)
SAY 2019
12.Find the relation between the two parts of item ‘a’ and fill in the blanks of item ‘b’
accordingly (3)
i) a) Peasants who were residents of the village in which they held their lands:Khud
Kashta
b) No-resident cultivators belonged to other village………………………….
ii) a) Village accountant: Patwari

b) Village headman…………………..
iii) a) The First book of Ain-i-Akhbari:Manzil Abadi
b) The Second book of Ain-i-Akbari: ……………………..
13.What are the factors which elevated the status of zamindars in the Mughal agrarian
society?(5)
MARCH 2020
14.Elucidate the difference between Khud-Kashta and Pahi-Kashta. (2)
15.Discuss the structure and functions of the Village Panchayat during the Mughal period (4)
SAY 2020
16.Differentiate between Khud-kashta and Pahi-kashta.(2)
17.Analyse the features of the land revenue system existed in India during the Mughal rule.(4)
MARCH 2021
18.Define ‘Khud-Kashta’and ‘Pahi-Kashta’.(2)
19.What is the meaning of the term ‘jins-i Kamil’? Give an example. (2)
SAY 2021
20.Distinguish between Khud – Kashta and Pahi – Kashta.(2)
21.Define ‘Jama’ and ‘Hazil’.(2)
Colonialism and Countryside

MARCH 2016
1.Where did the Account books burning incidents take place? Why? (4)
2.Arrange the following events in Chronological order (4)
a) Deccan Riots Commission
b) Permanent Settlement

c) The Azamgarh Proclamation
d) The Fifth Report
SAY 2016
3.Write a short note on Francis Buchanan (2)

MARCH 2017
4.In what way Paharia and Santhal resistance are significant in the modern history of India?
(4)
5.Examine the difference between Zamindari and Ryotwari systems (2)
SAY 2017
6.Who prompted the Santhals to rise in rebellion against the British? (4)
MARCH 2018
7.Arrange the following in chronological

• Santhal Revolt
• Fifth Report
• Deccan Riots
• Permanent Settlement
SAY 2018
8.Who were the Jotedars? How did their emergence weaken the Zamindars? (4)
MARCH 2019
9.Why the zamindars defaulted on payments? Write any two reasons (2)
10.Compare the “Permanent settlement” and “Ryotwari Settlement” introduced by the British
in India (4)
SAY 2019
11.How did the Santhals reach the Rajmahal hills? Explain any two consequences of it (4)
12.Who were Jotedars? (2)
MARCH 2020
accordingly
i.a.Hoe : Paharias (1) b.Plough:…………..
ii.a.Dikus : Moneylenders (1) b.Jotedars:……………..
14.What is ryotwari system? Mention its features. (3)

SAY 2020

15.Prepare a brief note on the importance of the Deccan Riots Commission. (2)
16.Why did the Zamindars fail to pay the revenue demand of the British? (2)
MARCH 2021
17.Who were Jotedars? Elucidate. (2)

18.Why did the zamindars of Bengal default on revenue payments? (2)
SAY 2021
19.How did the Jotedar’s become more powerful in the rural areas of Bengal? (2)
20. What is fifth report? (2)
Rebels and the Raj

MARCH 2016
1.How do you evaluate shah Mal as a freedom fighter? (4)

SAY 2016
2.Name the following places and mark them on the outline map of India provided (4)
a) The place where Rani Lakshmi Bai fought the revolt

b) The place where the 1857 revolt started
c) The place Where Nana Saheb led the revolt
d) The place where Begum Hazrat Mahal fought the revolt

3.'The revolt of 1857 expressed the communal harmony of Indian tradition’. Do you agree?
Substantiate. (4)
MARCH 2017
4.Name the following places of importance in 1857 revolt and mark them in the given map
of India (4)
a) The cantonment town from where the revolt began

b) The place where Rani Lakshmi Bai led the struggle
c) The place from where Shah Mal organized peasants to rebel against the British
d) The town where Nana Saheb organized the resistance

5.Do you think that rumours really played important role for the outbreak of 1857 rebellion?
Why? (2)
SAY 2017
6.Name the following places and mark them on the outline map of India provided (4)
a) The place where Rani Lakshmi Bai fought the revolt
b) The place where the 1857 revolt started

c) The place Where Nana Saheb led the revolt
d) The place where Begum Hazrat Mahal fought the revolt
7.'Rumours and prophecies played an important role in the Revolt of 1857'-Comment (4)
MARCH 2018
1.Do the visual representations tell us the story of the revolt of 1857? How these
representations were analyzed by the historians? (8)
SAY 2018
2.Write any two methods adopted by the British to suppress the Revolt of 1857. (2)
3.Rumours played an important role in the Revolt of 1857.Why did people believe in the
rumours?(4)
4.Analyse the reasons for the widespread of the Revolt of 1857 particularly in Awadh. Why
the peasants, taluqdars and sepoys joined the revolt? (8)
MARCH 2019
5.The native kingdom that was called “the nursery of the Bengal Army” (1)
a) Awadh b) Kanpur c) Delhi d) Jhansi
6.Identify the following places related to the Revolt of 1857 and mark them on the outline
map of India provided (4)
i) The place where Begum Hazrat Mahal led the fight against the British
ii)The place where Nana Sahib led the Revolt
iii)The place where Kunwar Singh led the Revolt
iv)The centre of the revolt where Rani Lakshmi Bai assumed leadership
7.The Revolt of 1857 was particularly widespread in Awadh. Analyse the reasons (5)
SAY 2019
i) The painting ‘Relief of Lucknow’ is related to:
a) Joseph Noel Paton
b) Thomas Jones Barker
c) Benjamin Bailey
d) Leonardo da Vinci
ii). The Governor General who described Awadh.”a cherry that will drop into our mouth one
day’’
a) Lord Canning

b) Lord Mountbatten
c) Lord Dalhousie
d Lord Warren Hastings
iii) ’In Memoriam’ is associated to:

a) Miss wheeler
b) Joseph noel paton
c) Thomas Jones Barker
d) Subhadra Kumari Chauhan
iv). The leader of the revolt of 1857 at Kanpur
a) Bahadurshah II
b) General Bakth Khan
c) Shah Mal
d) Nana Saheb
9.Mention any two measures adopted by the British to suppress the revolt of 1857(2)
10.Explain the following factors which contributed to the outbreak of the revolt of 1857 (8)
a) Annexationist policy of the British.
b) Rumours and prophesies
c) Role of leaders
MARCH 2020
accordingly
i. a.Arrah :Kunwar Singh (1) b.Kanpur:……………….
ii.a.Bahadur Shah :Delhi (1) b.Shah Mal :………………….
12.Examine the role of rumours and prophecies in the revolt of 1857. (4)
13.Prepare a short note on images related to the revolt of 1857 (4)
SAY 2020
14.Why did different sections of people revolt against the British in 1857? Areas to be
considered (8)
• Leaders of the Revolts
• Rumours and Prophecies
• Awadh in Revolt
MARCH 2021

15.Mark the following places on the outline map of ancient India provided. (5)
a. Delhi b. Meerut c. Kanpur d. Jhansi e. Lucknow
16.Name any two leaders of the Revolt of 1857.(2)
17.Write a short note on the images related to the Revolt of 1857.(3)

SAY 2021
18.Mark the following places related to the revolt of 1857 on the outline map of ancient
India provided: ( 5)
(i) Kanpur
(ii) Meerut
(iii) Delhi
(iv) Jhansi
(v) Awadh
19.Write the names of any two leaders of the revolt of 1857.(2)
20.How did the nationalist movement in India get inspiration from the Revolt of 1857?(3)
MARCH 2022
21.Write the names of any two leaders of the Revolt of 1857 (2)
22.Mark on the following places on the outline map of ancient India (4)
Delhi,Kanpur,Jhansi,Awadh
23.Analyse the importance of Awadh during the Revolt of 1857 (4)
SAY 2022
24.Match column ‘A’ with appropriate items from column ‘B’(4)
A B
Nana Sahib Delhi
Kunwar Singh Jhansi
Bahadur Shah Kanpur
Rani Lakshmi Bai Arrah
25.Assess the reasons behind the revolt of 1857 in Awadh (4)
MARCH 2023
26.Match Column ‘A’ with appropriate items from Column ‘B’ (4)
A B

Kunwar Singh - Delhi
Bahadurshah-II - Kanpur
Rani Lakshmi Bai - Arrah (Bihar)
Nana Sahib - Jhansi

27.Prepare an essay on the revolt of 1857 held in Awadh. Hints: (8)
 Importance of Awadh
 Grievances of the Talukdars
 Grievances of the Peasants
 Grievances of the Sepoys
SAY 2023
28.Mark the following places on the outline map of ancient India provided: (4x 1 = 4)
(a)Kanpur (b) Lucknow (c) Jhansi (d) Meerut
29.List out the British images of the Revolt of 1857. (4)
30.Examine the role of rumours and prophecies of the Revolt of 1857 (5)
Mahatma Gandhi and the Nationalist Movement

MARCH 2016
1.Salt Satyagraha was a unique event in the history of freedom struggle in India. Substantiate
with causes and effects. (8)
SAY 2016
2.'The upholding of value-based politics was the contribution of Gandhi.'-Do you agree?
Illustrate your argument with examples (8)
• Gandhian ideals
• Truth and non-violence
• Satyagraha
• Non-Co-operation Movement and
• Chauri-chaura incident
3.Discuss the importance of Civil Disobedience Movement in India's freedom struggle. The
points mentioned below should be included :(8)
• Dandi March
• All India Effect

• Gandhi-Irwin Pact

• Round Table Conferences
MARCH 2017
4.Analyse the ways through which Mahatma Gandhi transformed Indian National Movement
from being an elite movement to that of a popular movement (8)
SAY 2017
5.Discuss the role of Non-Cooperation Movement introduced by Gandhi in the history of the
National Movement (8)

• Gandhian ideals
• Early struggles
• Non-Co-operation Movement
• Chauri-chaura incident
6.In 1930, Gandhi walked from Sabarmati to Dandi, with his disciples for violating the Salt
Laws of the British Government. Discuss the importance of the event in the history of the
Independence Movement of our country. (8)
• Civil Disobedience Movement

• Dandi March
• Salt Satyagraha in other places
• Impact
MARCH 2018
7.The Salt Sathyagraha was notable for at least three reasons. The first one is that it brought
Gandhi to world attention.' Write the other two reasons
8.Lahore Session of Indian National Congress (1929) was significant for two things. What are
they?(2)
9.Write any two limitations of oral history. (2)
10.Suggest any three sources materials for knowing Mahatma Gandhi. (3)
11.'QuitIndia Movement was a mass movement’. Substantiate (5)

SAY 2018
12. Arrange the following in chronological order (4)
• Quit India Movement
• Jallianwala Bagh Massacre
• Salt Satyagraha

• Chauri-Chaura incident
13.Asses the early political initiatives of Mahatma Gandhi which elevated him as a National
Leader (3)
14.'The Salt Satyagraha was notable for at least three reasons’. What are they? (3)
MARCH 2019
15.Chandran Devanesan has remarked that South Africa was the “making of the Mahatma”.
Do you agree? Why? (2)
16.After Champaran Satyagraha Gandhiji involved in two Satyagrahas in Gujarat. Which are
they? (2)
17.” Mahatma Gandhi transformed Indian National Movement into a mass movement.”
Substantiate the statement on the basis of the following hints (8)
• Non-Cooperation Movement
• Salt Satyagraha
SAY 2019
18.Evaluate the role played by Mahatma Gandhi in the Non-Co-operation and Civil
Disobedience movements. (8)
MARCH 2020
19.Explain the role of Gandhiji in India’s freedom struggle. (8) Areas to be considered:
• Early Struggles
• Salt Satyagraha
SAY 2020
20.Evaluate the role of Mahatma Gandhi in India’s National Movement. Areas to be
considered (8)
• Salt Satyagraha
MARCH 2021
21.Prepare a short note on the two early campaigns of Mahatma Gandhi in Gujarat. (2)
22.Evaluate the background of Jallianwala Bagh massacre. (4)
23.Analyse the major struggles of Mahatma Gandhi for India’s freedom. (8) Hints :
 Non-co-operation movement
 Salt Satyagraha

 Quit India
SAY 2021
24.Describe the provisions of the Rowlatt Act. (2)
25.Assess the importance of the Dandi March. (4)

26.How did Gandhiji transform Indian National Movement into a mass movement? Explain.
(8) Hints
(a) Early activities
(b) Non-Cooperation Movement
(c) Salt Satyagraha

(d) Quit India Movement
MARCH 2022
27. Analyse the role of Mahatma Gandhi in India’s freedom struggle (8) Areas to be
considered
• Early Struggles
• The Salt Satyagraha
SAY2022
28.Write any two sources to reconstruct the political career of Gandhiji (2) 29.Explain the
role of Mahatma Gandhi in India’s freedom Struggle.(8)
Hints:
• Early Struggles
• The Salt Satyagraha
March 2023
29.Explain any two early struggles of Mahatma Gandhi (4)

30.Analyse the major struggles for independence held under the leadership of Mahatma
Gandhi. Areas to be considered: (8)
 Non-Cooperation Movement
 Salt Satyagraha
SAY 2023
31.Arrange the following in chronological order: (4 x 1 = 4)

(a) Quit India Movement
(b) Jallianwala Bag Massacre
(c) Non-Co-operation Movement
(d) Salt-Satyagraha
32.Examine the role played by Mahatma Gandhi in the Non-co-operation Movement and
Civil Dis-obedience Movement. (8)
Pre-modern Kerala & Kerala Towards modernity

MARCH 2016
1.Examine the nature of Naduvazhi Swarupams which emerged in Kerala during the medieval
period (4)
2.Find the relation between the two parts of item'a'and fill in the blanks of item 'accordingly
(4)
a) Benjamin Bailey : CMS
b) Herman Gundert : ..................

a) Mavilathodu : Pazhassi Raja
b) Mannadi : ...................
a) Atmavidyasangham : Vaghbhatanantha
b)Samatva Smajam :..........................
a) Siva Satakam : Sreenarayana Guru
b)Prachina Malayalam :.................................
SAY 2016
3 Discuss the important features of Sangam Society (4)
4.Examine the principles upheld by Sree Narayana Guru (4)
MARCH 2017
5.'The Transformation of Kerala into a modern democratic state was an effect of various civil
rights and anti-caste movements. Do you agree with the statement? Explain (4)
a) Among the five Tinais, Mullai stands for
1) Pastoral Zone
2) Wetland
3) Hill tracts

4) Coastal zone
b) Among the following who is considered as the leader of Kurichia Revolt of 1812?
1) Unni Mooppan
2) Pazhassi Raja
3) Rama Namby
4) Emmen Nair
c)What is meant by Kaccam
1) Ritual custom
2) Medieval law
3) A kind of clothing
4. Hooligans
a) Name the place where Vasco da Gama landed first

1.Vizhinjam
2.Ponnani
3.Kochi
4.kappad
SAY 2017
7.What is meant by Tinai concept? (2)
8. What was the historical importance of the Treaty of Srirangapattanam in 1792?(2)

9.Discuss the important socio-reform ideas of Srinarayana Guru.(4)
MARCH 2018
i)The British established spice plantation in Kerala at:
a)Nilambur b)Ancharakandi c)Beypore d)Tirur
ii)The Newspaper 'Rajyasamacharam'is associated with;
a) Herman Gundert b) Benjamin Bailey c)Rev.Mead d)Arnos Pathiri
iii)'Mavilathodu' is associated with:

a)Velu Thampi Dalawa
b)Saktan Thampuran
c)Pazhassi Raja

d)Rama Namby
iv)Atmavidyasangham was founded by a)Vaikunda Swamikal
b)Chattampi Swamikal
c)Ayyan Kali d)Vaghbhatananda

SAY 2018
11.Find the relation between the two parts of item'a'and fill in the blanks of item 'b'
accordingly (4)
1.a. Kurinji : Hilly Forest region
b.Mullai :……………………
2.a. Tarisappalli Copper Plate : Mar Sapir Iso
b.Jewish Copper Plate :……………………..
3.a. Tax from Brahmin village : Attaikol

b. Tax from temple or village :…………………
4.a. Kunhali Marakkar : Portuguese b.Marhtandavarma :………………………
12.Analyse the roots of malayali identity based on language and territory (4)
MARCH 2019
13.Prepare a short note on Sangam Society (4)
14.Arrange the following in chronological order (4)
• Abolition of slavery in Travancore
• Malabar rebellion
• Pazhassi revolt
• Kundara proclamation
SAY 2019
15.Explain the multiple subsistence forms of five Tinais mentioned in Sangam Literature
16.Arrange the following in chronological order :( 4)
• Guruvayur Satyagraha
• Kundara Proclamation
• Paliyam Satyagraha
• Vaikom Satyagraha

MARCH 2020
17.Arrange the following in chronological order: (4)
• Formation of the Kerala State

• Guruvayur Satyagraha
• Punnapra – Vayalar outbreak
• Temple Entry Proclamation
18.Explain the Tinais mentioned in the Sangam poems (4)
MARCH 2020
accordingly. (4 )
(i)(a) Velu Thampi Dalawa : Travancore

(b) Paliath Achan :
(ii)(a) Samatva Samajam : Vaikunda Swamikal
(b) Atmavidya Sangham :
(iii)(a) Siva Satakam : Sree Narayana Guru

(b) Atmanutapam :
(iv)(a) Nivarthana Movement: C. Kesavan
(b) Pattini Jatha:
SAY 2020
20.Prepare a note on the exchange of goods existed in ancient Kerala (4)
MARCH 2021
• Vaikom Satyagraha
• Kundara Proclamation
• Pazhassi Revolt
• Paliyam Satyagraha
• Kurichiya Revolt
22.Mention the names of two epics of the post Sangham Period. (2)
23.What do you mean by ‘Kaccam’ ? Give an example. (2)
24.Name any two social reformers of Kerala. (2)

25.Prepare a short note on the Temple Entry Proclamation in Travancore. (3)
SAY 2021
26.Arrange the following in chronological order: ( 5)
(i) Shanar agitation

(ii) Kurichiya Revolt
(iii) Pazhassi Revolt
(iv) Guruvayur Satyagraha
(v) Malabar Rebellion
27.Give the names of any two Tinais in the Sangam period. (2)
28.Prepare a short note on Sanketam. (2)
29.Assess the importance of Kundara proclamation. (2)
30.Examine the historical importance of temple entry proclamation in Travancore. (3)

MARCH 2022
31.Mention the names of any two tinais (2)
32.Elucidate the European powers who come to Kerala for trade (2)
33.Who started the newspaper Rajyasamacharam?
a) Benjamin Bailey b) Arnos Pathiri c) Herman Gundert d)Rev.Mead

34.Match column ‘A’ with appropriate items from column ‘B’(4)
A B
Veluthampi Savarnajatha
RamaNamby Kallumala Agitation
Mannath Padmanabhan Kundara Prolcamation
Ayyankali Kurichiya Revolt
SAY 2022
35.The place where Vasco-da-Gama landed in 1498 (1)
a) Calicut b) Kannur
c) Kochi d) Kollam
36.The European power defeated by Marthandavarma in the battle of Colachal (1)
a) The Portuguese b) The French
c) The Ductch d) The English

37.Which among the following was a French settlement? (1)
a) Kollam b) Kozhikode
c) Kochi d) Mahe
38.Kunjali Marakkars fought against which of the European power? (1)

a) The English b) The Portuguese
c) The French d) The Dutch
39.Name any two social reformers of Kerala (2)
40.Write a short note on Temple Entry Proclamation in Travancore (2)
MARCH 2023
41.Which among the following Tinai is the coastal zone? (1)
(a) Marutham (b) Mullai (c) Neithal (d) Palai
42. Identify the founder of Modern Travancore.

(a) Marthanda Varma (b) Saktan Thampuran (c) Velu Thampi (d) Pazhassi Raja
43. Identify the land ruled by Saktan Thampuran :
(a) Travancore (b) Kochi (c) Kozhikode (d) Kannur

44.In which year Vasco da Gama reached Calicut?
(a) 1497 (b) 1600 (c) 1604 (d) 1498
45.Arrange the following in chronological order: (4 x 1 = 4)
 Vaikom Satyagraha
 Kundara Proclamation
 Guruvayur Satyagraha
 Pazhassi Revolt
SAY 2023
46.The first book completely printed in Malayalam.
(a) Onnekalkodi Malayalikal (b) Abhinava Keralam (c) Samkshepa Vedartham (d)
Leelathilakam
47.The battle of Colachal is associated with – (a) Portuguese (b) Dutch (c) French (d) English
48.Examine the eco-zones (Tinai) of Sangam period. (3)
49.Analyse the importance of Pazhassi Revolt. (5)
(Deleted Chapter)
Kings and Chronicles

(Additional text)
Culture and Polity through court Chronicles
MARCH 2016
1. Match Column A with Column B: (4)
A B
1.Akbar Humayun Nama
2.Shah Jahan Alamgir

3.Aurangzeb Jarokha Darsan
4.Gulbadan Begum Red Fort, Delhi
SAY 2016
2. 'Akbar the great is a symbol of religious tolerance'-Do you agree? Why? (3)
3. Link Column A with B (4)
A B
a) Akabr Namah Badshah Namah

b) Shah Jahan Humayun Namah
c) Alamgir Namah Abul Fazl
d) Gulbadan Begum Aurangazeb

SAY 2017
4. Find the odd one out (4)
a) Babur,Jahangir,Sher Shah,Akabar
b) Red Fort,Taj Mahal,Qutub Minar,Juma Masjid
c) Babur Nama,Humayun Nama,Badshah Nama ,Akbar Nama
d) Sultana Raziya,Nurjahan,Mumtaz Mahal,Gulbadan Begum
5. Write a note on Abdul Hameed Lahori (2)
MARCH 2018
6.'The daily routine and special festivities associated with the Mughal court was an expression
of the power of the emperor’. Analyze the validity of the statement (8)
SAY 2018
7.Describe the process of manuscript production in the Mughal Court. Illustrate the features of
two manuscripts (8)

MARCH 2019
8.” Chronicles commissioned by the Mughal emperors are an important source for studying
the empire and its court”. Based on this statement explain the following (8)
• Stages of production of Chronicles
• Akbar Nama
• Badshah Nama
SAY 2019
9.Analyse the features of Mughal administration based on the following hints (8)
a) Recruitment of Mughal nobility
b) Mansabdari system
c) Provincial Administration
MARCH 2020
10.Point out the difference between Zat and Sawar. (2)
11.Who wrote the Akbar Nama? Write a short note on it (5)
12.Discuss the capital cities and courts of the Mughal period. (8)
SAY 2020
13.Why did Akbar implement the ideal of Sulh-i-kul? (2)
14.Explain the features of the provincial administration of the Mughal empire. (5)
15.Explain the features of chronicles with special reference to the Akbar Nama and the
Badshah Nama. (8)
MARCH 2021
16.Name the authors of Akbar Nama and Badshah Nama. (2)
17.Examine the features of Mughal provincial administration (4)
SAY 2021
18.Explain any two stages of manuscript production in the Mughal court. (2)
19.Write a short note on Akbar Nama (4)
MARCH 2022
20.Prepare a short note on Akbar Nama (2) 21. Point out any two capital cities of the
Mughals (2)
22.Idnetify any two rulers who ruled the Mughal empire in between 1526 to 1707 (2)

SAY 2022
23.Write short notes on the following (6)
a) Akbar Nama
b) Badsah Nama
MARCH 2023
24. Write a short note on Kitab Khana.(3)
25. Who wrote Akbar Nama ? Prepare a short note on it. (4)
SAY 2023
26.Describe the Mughal chronicles based on the following : (8)
Hints :
 Stages of production of chronicles

 Akbar Nama
 Badusha Nama
(Deleted chapter)
Understanding Partition
(Additional Text)
A Country Torn Apart
MARCH 2016
1.Analyse the circumstances that made partition of India inevitable and prepare an essay (8)
2.How did Second Round Table Conference become a failure? (2)
3.Describe the term 'Communalism' (2)
MARCH 2017
4.How do you perceive partition of India? What were its effects? (8)
SAY 2017
5.'Communalism led to the partition of India in 1947'-Explain with examples (4)
MARCH 2018
6.Evaluate how the partition of India affected women (4)
SAY 2018
7.Write a note on 'Direct Action Day' (2)

MARCH 2019

8.Who wrote “Sare Jahan Se Achha Hindustan Hamara”? (1)
a) Rabindranath Tagore b) Muhammad Iqbal c) Rehmat Ali d) Mohammad Ali Jinnah
9.Write a short note on Cabinet Mission (3)
SAY 2019
10.Explain the Cabinet Mission Plan (2)
SAY 2020
• Visit of Cabinet Mission
• Beginning of the Quit India Movement
• Creation of Bangladesh
• First Provincial Election
MARCH 2021
12.List out the main recommendations of the Cabinet Mission. (4)
MARCH 2022
13.Evaluate the background of the partition of India (6)

SAY 2022
14.Point out the recommendations of Cabinet Mission (4)
MARCH 2023
15.List out any two suggestions of the Cabinet Mission. (2)
16.What do you mean by Direct Action Day? (2)

SAY 2023
17. Evaluate how the partition of India affected women. (2)
18. Write any two suggestions of the Cabinet Mission (2)

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PREVIOUS YEARS QUESTIONS

Prepared by Sujith K, HSST History, GHSS Chayoth, Kasargod

Bricks, Beads and Bones

(a) Archaeological evidence

(c) Procured materials

The pointed mentioned below should be included:

The contributions of the following persons should be considered:

5.Give any two features of Harappan script (3)

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11.Explain the features of town planning in Mohenjodaro (5)

a) R.E.M Wheeler b) S.N.Roy c) John Marshall d)Rakhal Das Banerji

14.Analyze the features of urbanism in Mohenjodaro.Areas to be considered: (8)

16.Write any two features of Harappan script. (2)

18.Why Mohenjodaro is considered as a planned urban centre? Explain. (8)

19.Match column ‘A’ with appropriate items from column ‘B’:

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2. Mohenjodaro - Water reservoir

• Mohenjodaro – A planned urban centre

(i)(a) Traces of Canal: Shortughai

(ii)(a) Banawali : Haryana

(iii)(a) Shortughai Lapislazuli

(v)(a) Terracotta models of plough: Banawali

(b) Great Bath:

23.Write any two features of Harappan Script. (2)

24.How can we find out the social differences in Harappa? (2)

27.Explain the town planning system existed in Mohenjodaro. (8) Hints:

28.Choose the correct answer from the given alternatives: (5)

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(i) In Harappa the archaeologists found evidence of ploughed field at :

(a) Nageshwar (b) Kalibangan

(c) Chanhudaro (d) Banawali

(ii)Traces of canals have been found at the Harappan site of:

(c) Chanhudaro (d) Kot-Diji

(a)Rakhigarhi (b) Nageshwar

(c) Rangpur (d) Dholavira

(iv)In Harappa water reservoirs were found in:

(a)Lothal (b) Cholistan

(c) Dholavira (d) Balakot

(a)Rajasthan (b) Haryana

(c) Punjab (d) Gujarat

30.Examine the burial system of the Harappan people. (2)

33.Bring out the features of Urbanism in Mohenjodaro. (8)

34.The Great Bath was situated at (1)

• Mohenjodaro- A planned Urban Centre

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• Seals and Scripts

38.Mark the following on the outline map of ancient India (4)

a) Harappa b) Mohenodaro c)Kalibangan d) Dholavira

39.Evalaute the town planning of the Hrappan people (8)

• Citadel and lower town

(a)Harappa (b) Mohenjodaro (c) Dholavira (d) Kalibangan

43.Match Column ‘A’ with appropriate items from Column ‘B’. (4 x 1 = 4)

Magan – Shell Making

44.The first Director General of Archaeological Survey of India (1)

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45.Write any two features of Harappan script. (2)

Kings, Farmers and Towns

2.Write a note on Punch Marked coins (2)