Rajasthan Board Varishtha Upadhyaya Question Paper 2020 History

 Roll No.

No. of Questions – 30
No. of Printed Pages – 6
+ India Outline Map
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 (HISTORY)
  , 2020
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     

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS TO THE EXAMINEES :

(1)    -     

Candidate must write first his / her Roll No. on the question paper compulsorily.

(2)       

All the questions are compulsory.

(3)       -    

Write the answer to each question in the given answer-book only.

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(4)      ,         
For questions having more than one part, the answers to those parts are to be written
together in continuity.

(5) -    
       //      
    
If there is any error / difference / contradiction in Hindi & English versions of the
question paper, the question of Hindi version should be treated valid.

(6)          

 1-10 1 10 

 11-18 2 20 

 19-27 4 60 

 28-29 6 200 

Section Q. Nos. Marks per question Words limit of
answer
A 1-10 1 10 words
B 11-18 2 20 words
C 19-27 4 60 words
D 28-29 6 200 words

(7)   30            6    
Mark the answer of Question No. 30 in the Outline Map of India. It carries 6 marks.

(8)   28  29     
There are internal choices in Question Nos. 28 and 29.

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SECTION – A

1. ‘’       ?
‘Tripitakas’ is related to which religion ? 1

2.         ?
By whom Vijayanagar Empire was established ? 1

3.           ?
Famous Poet Ashwaghosh lived in the court of which ruler ? 1

4.              ?
The battle between Alexander and Porus took place on which river’s bank ? 1

5.            ?
Which Buddhist Council was organized in the reign of Kanishka ? 1

6.            ?
Which religion was followed by Menander according to Milindpanho ? 1

7.          ?
In which year Alauddin Khilji occupied Chittor ? 1

8.          ?
In which fort Rana Pratap was born ? 1

9.    ‘  ’     ?
Why Rao Chandrasen is called ‘Pratap of Marwar’ ? 1

10.    ‘ ’     ?
Why Rana Kumbha is called ‘Hindu Surtran’ ? 1

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SECTION – B

11.   ‘’   -   ?
What is the main content of Chanakya’s ‘Arthashastra’ ? 2

12.                  
   ?
Mention two features of the city planning of the Indus Saraswati Civilization that are still
relevant for cleanliness ? 2

13.            ?
What did Emperor Harshvardhan do to promote religious tolerance ? 2

14.           ()      ?
How can you say that the Greek invasion had effect the field of currency ? 2

15.                  ?
If you would have been in place of Hammir Chouhan, what attempt you would do for the
safety of Ranthambore fort ? 2

16. 1857 .    ‘ ’      ?
Why was the Revolution of 1857 A.D. called as ‘Mass Revolution ? 2

17.            ?
When and which Viceroy’s time the Bengal was divided ? 1+1=2

18.        ?           ?
What was the original name of Vijay Singh Pathik ? Which peasant movement did he
mainly lead ? 1+1=2

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19.                  ?
On what basis can you say that Medical Science was in advance stage in ancient India ? 4

20. ‘         ’    
‘Ashoka followed practical means to patronize Dhamma.’ Explain the statement. 4

21.             ?
What important information are obtained from the Rudradaman’s Junagadh inscription ? 4

22.              ?
What were the reasons for the defeat of Prithviraj Chauhan in the Second Battle of
Tarain ? 4

23.                    ?
How can you say that the victory of Plassey was not the result of bravery but of treachery
and conspiracy ? 4

24.             1857     ?
How can you say that the Revolution of 1857 failed due to non-cooperation of kings of
India ? 4

25. ‘          ’   
‘Social reforms of Raja Rammohan Roy relevant even today.’ Explain. 4

26.             ?
How did Arjun Lal Sethi contribute to revolutionary activities ? 4

27.                ?
According to you what attempt should be done for the Social Upliftmant of Tribals ? 4
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28.      

       
Describe Administration of Chola’s period. 6
OR
Discuss art and literature in Chola reign.

29.            

     
(a)  
(b)  
Describe the contribution of Mahatma Gandhi in the Indian National Movement. 3+3=6
OR
Write short notes on the following :
(a) Arya Samaj
(b) Swadeshi Movement

30.            
(i)  (ii)  (iii) 
(iv)  (v)  (vi) 
Mark the following historical places in the outline map of India : 1+1+1+1+1+1 = 6
(i) Ujjain (ii) Varanasi (iii) Patliputra
(iv) Shimla (v) Calcutta (vi) Nagpur

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