CBSE Class 12 History Question Paper 2020 Set 61-5-1 Solutions

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Senior School Certificate Examination-2020
Marking Scheme – HISTORY
(SUBJECT CODE : 027) (PAPER CODE : 61/5/1)
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MARKING SCHEME HISTORY-027
CLASS XII
AISSCE MARCH 2020
CODE NO. Set-61/5/1

Q.NO EXPECTED ANSWERS/ VALUE POINTS PAGE MARKS
Part -A NO.
1 S.N. Roy (Sourindranath Roy) Pg-20 1
2 Inscriptions :- The written records engraved on the stone Pg-37 1
tablets, pillars and walls on the other hand
Prashasti –Contains information about the rulers.

3 A-1 and 2 only Pg-1 1
4 Mother Goddess ( Harappa) Pg-23 1
For visually impaired :-Unicorn.
5 C-scholars are not able to read the script. Pg-15 1
6 Patliputra Pg-31 1
OR
Magadha
7 Dhamma Pg-32 1
8 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
9 A-(i-b,ii-c,iii-d, iv-a) Pg- 1
121,122,1
37
10 A-Large population , Bazaars and efficient Pg-126` 1
communication.
11 A-Karl Marx Pg-132 1
12 Nalayira Divya Prabhandham Pg-144 1
13 Malik Muhammad Jayasi Pg-158 1
14 Adi Granth Sahib Pg-161 1
15 Raidas/ Ravidas Pg-165 1
16 Permanent Settlement Pg- 1
260/262
17 A David Recardo Pg-277 1
18 C-1,2 and 3 Pg-319 1
19 A- Both ( A ) and (R) are correct and (R) is the correct Pg-328 1
explanation of ( A)
20 A-Lord Wellesley Pg-336 1
21 Part -B
Limits of Epigraphy
Technical limitations –
i. Letters are faintly engraved and reconstruction 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

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them.
vii. Any other relevant point. Pg-48 3
Any three points to be justified.

OR
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. Pg-44
v. Any other relevant point. 3
Any three points to be justified.
22 Ceremonial features of Mahanavami Dibba

i. The Vijayanagara kings displayed their
prestige power and suzerneity on various
occasion.
ii. Worship of images and state horses.
iii. The sacrifice of buffaloes and other animals.
iv. Dances, wrestling matches were performed
there.
v. Processions of horses, elephants, chariots,
soldiers etc.
vi. Inspection of armies of nayakas in open field.
vii. Tributes by nayakas to kings were given.
viii. Any other relevant point Pg-181
Any three points to be described. 3
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.
Pg-365-
vi. Any other relevant point.
395 3
Any three points to be explained.
24 Reasons for the annexation of Awadh by British

i. Suitable soil for cotton and indigo cultivation.
ii. Awadh could be developed as Principle Market
of upper India.
iii. Takeover of Awadh was expected to complete
the process of territorial annexation.
Pretext of Awadh’s annexation
i. Region was being misgoverned and mal
administered.
ii. Wrongly assumed that Wajid Ali Shah was an
unpopular ruler.
iii. Subsidiary alliance.
Any one point of reason and two point of pretext to be Pg-296
explained. 1+2=3

25 Part- C

Conservation of Sanchi Stupa
i. The rulers of Bhopal(Shahjahan Begum and
her successor Sultan Jahan Begum)provided

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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.
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. Pg-83,98 4+4=8

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 Akbar-Nama

i. Written by Abu’l Fazl.
ii. This chronicle is based on range of sources,
records of events , official documents and oral
testimonies.
iii. It is divided into three books and third book is
Ain-i-Akbari – composed of Manzil Abadi,
Sipah Abadi and Mulk Abadi.

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iv. It provides a detailed description of Akbar’s
reign covering geographic, social, political,
administrative and cultural.
v. Written in Indo –Persian style with rhythm and
diction.
vi. He articulated the ideas associated with Akbar.
vii. This chronicle was written in thirteen years.
viii. It shows the diverse population of the empire
like Hindus, Jainas, Buddhist and Muslims. Pg-218, 8
ix. It showed the composite culture.
230
x. Any other relevant point.

Any eight points to be described.
OR

Physical arrangement of Mughal Court

i. Its centerpiece was the throne based on
sovereign as axis mundi.
ii. The canopy was symbol of Kingship.
iii. Status was determined by spatial proximity to
king.
iv. No one was allowed to move without King’s
permission.
v. Court courtesies were followed.
vi. Salutation and prostration represented status.
vii. Protocols governed diplomatic envoys.
viii. Jharokha Darshan by the King was a ritual.
ix. Primary business was conducted in Diwan-i-
aam and private discussions took place at
Diwan-i-Khaas.
x. Court was full of life during occasions such as
Id,Shab-i-barat, holi , etc. Pg-239- 8
xi. On birthdays, the King was weighted against 241
commodities for charity.
xii. Any other relevant point
Any eight points to be described.
27 Role of Congress party in the making of Constituent
Assembly

i. The Constituent Assembly was dominated by
Congress.
ii. 82% of the members belonged to Congress.
iii. Members of the Congress differed in their
opinion on critical issues.
iv. Jawahar Lal Nehru , Vallabh Bhai Patel and
Rajendra Prasad were the members of
Congress who played important role in the
Constituent Assembly.
v. Nehru moved ‘Objective Resolution’ and ‘Tri
colour National Flag’.
vi. Patel played key role in drafting reports and
reconciling views.
vii. Dr. Prasad was the President of the Assembly.
viii. Dr. B.R. Ambedkar served as Chairman of the
Drafting Committee. KM Munshi and Alladi
Krishnaswamy Aiyar gave crucial inputs.
ix. The discussions within the Constituent
Assembly were also influenced by the opinions
expressed by the public.
x. Any other relevant point. Pg-409- 8
Any four points to be examined. 425

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OR

Issue of Separate Electorate in the Constituent
Assembly

i. Demand of separate electorate was based on
defining rights of minorities.
ii. Assembly interpreted minority in terms of
economically weaker groups, tribal
community, religious community and groups
with backward caste.
iii. Leaders of the groups anticipated demands in
the form of separate electorates.
iv. There were huge debates on this question in
Assembly.
v. B.P. Bahadur wanted separate electorate for
minorities
vi. N.G.Ranga urged for rights for poor and
downtrodden.
vii. Jaipal Singh wanted rights for Tribals.
viii. Ambedkar demanded separate electorates for
depressed caste.
ix. J. Nagappa discussed about systematic
marginalization.
x. Many members like Sardar Patel, R.V.
Dhulekar , G.B. Pant considered separate
electorate as a cause of division and against the
unity of India.
xi. Sardar Patel considered separate electorate as
poison
xii. According to the members, it would lead to
divided loyalties and isolate the minorities
from majority.
xiii. Any other relevant point.
Pg-416- 8
To be assessed as a whole.
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28 Part D: Source Based Question

The wealthy Shudra

28.1 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)

28.2 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)

28.3 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.

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c) Plead for social equality. Pg-70 2+2+2=6
d) Any other relevant point. (2)
29 Source Based Questions
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)

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

30.1 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)
30.2 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)

30.3 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.
c. To launch nationalist campaign against British.
d. To unite all classes communities, castes towards 2+2+2=6
Pg-358
Swaraj. (2)
(Any two points)

31 On Map attached
For visually impaired candidates
31.1 Matured Harappan Sites
Kalibangan, Lothal , Nageshwar, Dholavira ,
Rakhigarhi,Banawali-(India) Pg-2 3
Harappa , Channudaro, Balakot, Mohanjadaro
Any three
Buddhist Sites
Sanchi , Barhut, Ajanta, Nasik, Karla, Nagarjunakonda,
Amravati, Bodh Gaya, Lumbini 3
Any three Pg-95
31.2
Centre of the Revolt 1857

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Delhi , Meerut, Agra, Lucknow, Jhansi, Kanpur,
Azamgarh, Banaras, Calcutta Pg-305
Any three 3
See attached filled map

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