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Question 1
Why have the Saiyid brothers been called kingmakers?

Question 2
Describe the methods adopted by Lord Wellsley to expand the British power in India. (8)
OR
The 18th century has been called a period of de arrange stagnation the history of India. Comment

Question 3
Explain the term "drain of wealth". Give adequate examples. (5)

Question 4
Discuss the legislative measures adopted by the British authorities in India in area of Social reform. (5)

OR

Discuss the contribution of Young Bengal Movement in the social and cultural awakening of Bengal.

Question 5
why was Army reorganised after 1858 ? What significant changes were introduced in the army. (5)

Question 6
"The Revolt of 1857 was the outburst of popular discontent with the economic, social and political policies of British in India ". Explain.
OR
Discuss the factor that led to the ruination of Indian industries and handicrafts.What was its effect on India's rural economy.

Question 7
Why is the period from 1885-1905 called Moderate Phase what were the achievements of the Moderates? (5)

Question 8
How did the Press play an important role in spreading modern Indian Nationalism in the second half of 19th century? (2)

Question 9
Discuss the contribution of Swami Dayanand and his Arya Samaj in the field of social and religious reform. (5)

Question 10
Discuss two ways to show that the caste system weakened under the British rule. (2)


Question 11
Describe the development which led to the launching of the civil disobedience Movement? What was its effect on the course of Indian National Movement?
OR
What is meant by term 'Extremism'? What were the causes for the beginning of this new trend in the early years of 20th in Indian Politics? (8)

Question 12
How did the wars with Nepal prove advantages to the British. (2)

Question 13
Explain the 'Separate Electorate ' introduced by the Act of 1909 in India. (2)

Question 14
Our Nation is like a tree and to the original trunk of Swaraja two huge branches have emerged in form of swadeshi and boycott. Our Nation is a man" (5)
1. Who said these words? (1)
2. Why were two movements Swadeshi and Boycott started? (1)
3. What were the chief features of this Movement? (2)
4. What is the significance of these Movements in India's struggle for independence? (2)
OR
"I therefore want freedom immediately , this very night before dawn, if it can be had This is a mantra , I give you the mantra is 'Do or Die '.

1. Name the Movement in connection of which the speech was declared. (1)
2. Which mantra is reffered to? Was it a success ? (4)


Question 15
What was the secular aspect of Swadeshi and Boycott Movements (2)


Question 16
What were the objectives of Khilafat and Non Cooperation Movement ? (2)

Question 17
Mention two contributions of Sir Syed Ahmed Khan in field of education (2)

Question 18
An outline map of India , Show any five places where sessions of Indian National Congress were held between 1885-1920 (5)

Question 19
What is meaning of Contemporary History ? (2)

Question 20
Discuss the underlying conflicts between the European nations which led to first World War.
OR
What were the factors which led to the outbreak of the Russian Revolution in 1917.

Question 21
What is meant by Great Depression ? (2)

Question 22
'Treaty of Versailles failed to ensure justice' Comment.

Question 23
What is meant by term 'Nazism'? What were the causes for the rise of Nazism?
OR
Discuss the western Policy of appeasement. (8)


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