CBSE Class 12 History Question Paper 2020 Set 61-5-3 Solutions

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Senior School Certificate Examination-2020
Marking Scheme – HISTORY
(SUBJECT CODE : 027) (PAPER CODE : 61/5/3)
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MARKING SCHEME HISTORY-027
CLASS XII
AISSCE MARCH 2020
CODE NO. Set-61/5/3

Q.NO EXPECTED ANSWERS/ VALUE POINTS PAGE NO. MARK
Part -A S

1 A-Karl Marx Pg-132 1
2 Janapada –Land where jana people settled. Pg-29 1
Mahajanpadas-sixteen states ruled by King
3 A-Large population , Bazaars and efficient Pg-126 1
communication.
4 A-(i-b,ii-c,iii-d, iv-a) Pg- 1
121,122,137
5 Al-Bruni was from Khwarizm/Uzbekistan and had written Pg-116 1
the Kitab-ul-Hind in Arabic Language.
OR
Muhammad Bin Tughlaq was impressed by the
scholarship of Ibn Battuta. Pg-118
6 Dhamma Pg-32 1
7 Patliputra Pg-31 1
OR
Magadha
8 C-scholars are not able to read the script. Pg-15 1
9 Mother Goddess ( Harappa) Pg-23 1
For visually impaired :-Unicorn.
10 A-1 and 2 only Pg-1 1
11 S.N. Roy (Sourindranath Roy) Pg-20 1
12 Andal Pg-144 1
13 A-Lord Wellesley Pg-336 1
14 A- Both ( A ) and (R) are correct and (R) is the correct Pg-328 1
explanation of ( A)
15 C-1,2 and 3 Pg-319 1
16 A David Recardo Pg-277 1
17 Permanent Settlement Pg-260/262 1
18 Malik Muhammad Jayasi Pg-158 1
19 Adi Granth Sahib Pg-161 1
20 Raidas/ Ravidas Pg-165 1
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Part -B
Limits of Epigraphy
Technical limitations –
i. Letters are faintly engraved and reconstructions
are uncertain.
ii. Inscription may be damaged or letters are missing.
iii. It is not always easy to be sure about the exact
meaning of the words used in inscription .
iv. Not all inscriptions have been deciphered.
v. Many inscriptions have not survived the ravages
of time.
vi. The content of the inscriptions projects the
perspective of the person who commissioned
them.
vii. Any other relevant point.

Any three points to be justified. Pg-48 3

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Land and Riverine routes
i. Routes were extended in various directions: -
Central Asia, North Africa, West Asia, Southeast
Asia and China.
ii. Rulers tried to control these routes.
iii. Peddlers and merchants travelled on these
routes.
iv. Wide range of goods was carried through these
routes.
v. Any other relevant point.
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Any three points to be justified. Pg-44
22 Fortification of Vijaynagar
i. Seven lines of fortification was there.
ii. Encircled with agricultural hinterland and forests.
iii. Outermost wall linked with hills surrounding the city.
iv. Between the first , second and third walls there are
cultivated fields ,gardens and houses.
v. Agricultural track between sacred centre and the urban
core.
vi. Elaborate protection strategy around the agricultural belt.
vii. A second line went around the inner core of urban
complex.
viii. A third line surrounded the royal centre.
ix. Massive masonary construction without mortar.
x. Elaborate canal system drawing water from
Tungabhadra.
xi. Large granaries within fortified areas.
xii. Well guarded gates linked with the roads.
xiii. Any other relevant point. Pg-177 3
Any three points to be described.
23 Gandhiji efforts for restoring communal harmony
i. He tried to stop communal violence through
his principles.
ii. He visited riot torn areas of various regions.
iii. He showed his concern towards the sufferings
of the minorities.
iv. He worked for the equality of all classes.
v. He tried to build a spirit of mutual trust and
confidence between the two communities.
vi. Any other relevant point.

Pg-365-395 3
Any three points to be explained.
24 British repress the revolt of 1857
i. British passed series of laws to repress insurgency.
ii. Martial Law was imposed.
iii. Process of law and trial were suspended.
iv. British launched two pronged attack from Calcutta and
Punjab.
v. Captured Delhi. Pg-305 3
Any three points to be explained.
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Part- C
Conservation of Sanchi Stupa
i. The rulers of Bhopal(Shahjahan Begum and
her successor Sultan Jahan Begum)provided
money for its preservations.
ii. She funded the museum.
iii. She funded the guesthouse where John
Marshall lived and wrote the volumes.
iv. She funded the publication of the volumes.

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v. ASI also helped to restore and preserve it.

Fate of Amravati
i. Local Raja wanted to build a temple on the
ruins of stupa.
ii. Colin Meckanize prepared report on Amravati
but was never published.
iii. Walter Elliot , the commissioner of Guntur
took away Sculpture panels of Amravati to
Madras.
iv. Slabs of Amravati were sent to Asiatic Society
of Bengal.
v. Indefensible policy led to decline of original
work of Amravati.
vi. Any other relevant point.
4+4=8
Pg-83,98
Four points each from both to be explained.

OR
Hindu and Buddhist Art and Sculpture

Hindu Sculpture and Art

i. Vaishnavism – Sculpture of ten Avatars . Eg. the
Varaha rescuing the earth goddess(Aihole), Vishnu
with Sheshnag.
ii. Shaivaism- Sculptures of Shiva in Linga
iii. Sculptures of Shiva in human form too .
iv. The image of Durga at Mahabalipuram.
v. Sculpture of Vasudeva –Krishna in Mathura.
vi. Ellora Sculptures.
vii. Kailash Nath temple.
viii. Any other relevant point

Buddhist Sculptures
i. Empty seat of Buddha indicated meditation.
ii. Wheel stand for first Serman of Buddha.
iii. Shailabhanjika , an auspicious symbol of
prosperity.
iv. Gajalakshmi –Goddess of good fortune.
v. Tree symbolizes an event in the life of the
Buddha.
vi. Images of Buddha and Bodhisattas.
vii. Serpants and animal motifs.
viii. Scenes from Jataka stories and Buddha’s
hagiography.
ix. Any other relevant point

Any four example of each to support the statement 4+4=8
Pg-99-106
26 Mughal Domestic World
i. It consisted of emperor’s wives, concubines relatives,
female servants and slaves.
ii. Distinction was maintained between wives -Begum,
Aghas and Agachas.
iii. Monthly allowance in cash, gifts were given.
iv. Male and female slaves populated Mughal household.
v. Various tasks were performed by them.
vi. Slave Eunuchs moved between internal and external life
and also as agents for women dabbling in commerce.
vii. Queens and princess held financial resources.
viii. Control over resources enabled important women to
commission buildings, gardens and bazaars.

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ix. Mughal princess Jahanara participated in many
architectural projects such as Sahajahanabad.
x. Few authored books and chronicles example
Humayunama by Gulbadan Begum.
xi. Any other relevant point. Pg-242 8
Any eight points to be described.

OR
Imperial organization of Mughal Empire
i. The imperial organization of Mughal Empire was
dependent on different institutions.
ii. One important pillar was the nobility who were
recruited from diverse ethnic and religious groups.
iii. Turani and Iranians helped Mughals in their political
dominion.
iv. Rajputs and the Indian Muslims also joined imperial
service.
v. Nobles held Mansab ranks.
vi. Nobles participated in Military campaigns.
vii. Ranks, titles and official posting were personally
reviewed by the emperor.
viii. Imperial service was the way for acquiring power,
wealth and higher reputation.
ix. Akbar also established spiritual relationship with select
band of his nobility.
x. Mir Bakshi, Diwan-i-ala, Sadr-us-sudur were important
ministers working together as advisory body.
xi. Any other relevant point. 8
Any eight points to be described. Pg-244
27 Ideals expressed by the Constituent Assembly
i. Jawahar Lal Nehru introduced ‘Objective Resolution
‘defining ideals of the constitution of India.
ii. Proclaimed India to be an ‘independent Sovereign
Republic’.
iii. Justice, equality and freedom were guaranteed.
iv. Adequate safeguards for minorities, backward and
tribal areas and other backward classes.
v. Mechanically various principles of varied constitution
were applied.
vi. The objective of the Indian Constitution would be to
fuse the liberal ideas of democracy.
vii. The socialist ideas of economic justice were also
expressed.
viii. Creative thinking was given emphasis on.
ix. Rights and equality were discussed.
x. Any other relevant point. Pg-411-415 8
To be assessed as a whole.

OR
Rights of the depressed class in the Constituent Assembly
i. Ambedkar demanded separate electorates for the
depressed classes but Mahatma Gandhi opposed it.
ii. Some members of depressed caste emphasized more
facilities for untouchables.
iii. Pleaded that their disabilities were caused by social
norms and moral values of caste society.
iv. J.Nagappa discussed the numerical formation of
depressed class as between 20 to 25% of the total
population.
v. This class had no access to education. No share in the

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administration for long.
vi. Any other relevant point.
Any two points to be explained.

Ambedkar’s Role
i. He demanded separate electorate earlier but after
partition violence he no longer argued for separate
electorate.
ii. Demanded abolition of untouchability
iii. Demanded Hindu Temples to be open to all castes
iv. Wanted reservation of seats in legislature.
v. Wanted reservation of jobs in government offices.
vi. Wanted change in attitude towards this caste.
vii. Wanted to erase social discrimination through
constitutional legislature.
Pg-421-422 (2+6=8)
Any four points to be examined. (4 x 1½ =6)

28 Part D: Source Based Question

Tomorrow we shall break the Salt Law
28.1 Examine the reactions of Indians towards the Salt
Law.
Ans. Reactions of Indians towards the Salt Tax Law.
a. There was wider discontentment against Salt Law.
b. The state monopoly over Salt was deeply unpopular.
(2)

28.2 Why was Gandhiji confident that the government
would not arrest the Satyagrahis? Explain.
Ans. Gandhiji was confident on the non-arrest of
Satyagrahis
a. He considered his protestors as the army of peace.
b. Fear of world opinion on British. (2)

28.3 Examine the base of Dandi March.
Ans. Base of Dandi March
a. To break the most widely disliked law of British.
b. To mobilize discontent against British Rule. Pg-358 2+2+2=
c. To launch nationalist campaign against British. 6
d. To unite all classes communities, castes towards
Swaraj. (2)

(Any two points)
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How Silver came to India

29.1 How could the Mughal empire accumulate
enormous wealth? Explain.
Ans. Accumulation of enormous wealth by Mughals.
a) Through the vibrant network of overland trade.
b) Due to the expansion in the commodity composition
and of trade. (2)

29.2 How did silver travel to across the globe to reach
India? Explain.
Ans. Silver travelled across the globe to reach India.
a) Availability of metal currency.
b) Expansion of minting technique.
c) Circulation of money in the economy.
d) Extraction of taxes and revenue in cash.
Any two points. (2)

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29.3 How were the transactions made in the 17th
century India? Explain. Pg-217 2+2+2=
Ans. Ways of transaction in 17th century 6
a) Through Cash Transactions.
b) Through Commodity transactions. (2)

30 The wealthy Shudra

30.1 Why did the Brahmana consider themselves
superior to other caste?
Ans. Brahmana considered himself superior to other caste
a)on the basis of their wisdom
b) On the basis of fair colour.
c) On the basis of Purity
d)Considered as sons of Brahma
e) Any other relevant point.
Any two points. (2)

30.2 How did a Shudra improve his status according to
Kachchana?
Ans. According to Kachchana, a Shudra could improve his
status
a) On the basis of wealth.
b) On the basis of economic status and dignity. (2)

30.3 What does this story reveal about Buddhist
attitude towards Varna?
Ans. Buddhist attitude about Varna
a) Rejection of Caste based ideas.
b) Rejected the ideas of superiority on the basis of birth.
c) Plead for social equality.
d) Any other relevant point. (2)
2+2+2=
(Any two) Pg-70
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On Map attached
For visually impaired candidates

31.1 Matured Harappan Sites 3
Kalibangan, Lothal , Nageshwar, Dholavira , Pg-2
Rakhigarhi,Banawali-(India)
Harappa , Channudaro, Balakot, Mohanjadaro
Any three

Buddhist Sites
Sanchi , Barhut, Ajanta, Nasik, Karla, Nagarjunakonda, Pg-95 3
Amravati, Bodh Gaya, Lumbini
Any three
31.2
Centre of the Revolt 1857
Delhi , Meerut, Agra, Lucknow, Jhansi, Kanpur,
Azamgarh, Banaras, Calcutta
Any three
See attached filled map Pg-305
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