Q1 How did the emergence of printing press mobilize the opinion of Indians ? Give 3 examples in support of your answer.
Q2 Briefly explain three main provisions of the charter act of 1813.
Q3 What was the positive impact of the British system of education on the Indian society ? Give five examples in support of your answer.
Q4 Describe the 2 major proposals made by cabinet mission . What was the attitude of the Muslim league towards cabinet mission.
Q5 Why was Cripps mission of 1942 appointed? Mention any 2 reasons responsible for its failure.
Q6 Explain any 3 main provisions of the government of India act of 1935?
Q7 Who initiated the waradha scheme of education?
Q8 Who was considered the prophet of modern Andhra Pradesh?
Q9 Indian paintings, architecture, and literature were greatly influenced by western contact. Give 3 examples in support of the statement.
Q10 "Socio-religious reform movements brought remarkable changes in the Indian society". Give any 5 examples in support of the above statement.
Q11 By which act did the British imprison Indians without a trial ?
Q12 Why did mahatma Gandhi start the dandi march ? How did it become a mass movement?
Q13 Highlight any 5 important contributions made by the revolutionaries during India's independence struggle.
Q14 Which 3 major challenges were faced by the Indian democracy after independence.
Q15 Who was the chief architect of India's foreign policy . In your opinion which one is the most effective feature and why ?
Q16 Suggest 5 factors that can help India to emerge as a vibrant and dynamic county.
Q17 Explain any 3 executive powers of the president of India?
Q18 Explain any 5 legislative powers of the president of India.
Q19 Why are the lok adalats formed ? When and where was the first lok adalats held? how do they functioned?
Q20 Who enjoys the real power in the parliamentary form of government?
Q21 Who declared emergency in a state and under what circumstances?
Q22 Why is the prime minister called the pivot ,around which the entire administration revolves ?explain.
Q23 State 3 significant features of lok adalats in imparting justice to the common man in india?
Q24 What is meant by public interest litigation {pil}?Who devised this concept in india? explain any 3 points of significance of pil ?
Q25 who is the ex-officio chairman of the rajya sabha ? mention any of his/her 4 functions
Q26 as head of the government, the Indian prime minister enjoys real powers. justify the statement by giving any 5 suitable arguments.
Q27 who is the eligible to become a judge of the supreme court of the India? Under what circumstances he/she can be removed and how?
Q28 why are lok adalats called peoples court? How do they function? Explain
Q29 state any 3 major changes in the education policy of the british under the wood's dispatch of 1854.
Q30 why was the Indian universities act of 1904 passed ? how did the Indians react to it ?
Q31 Identify any 4 social evils prevailing in the Indian society in the 19th and 20th century. As a responsible citizen of India, suggest any 3 measures to eradicate the existing social evils ?
Q32 what was the official reason given by the britishers for the partition of bengal ?
Q33 what were the two main objectives of sending the simon commission to India ? Why did the congress decide to oppose it ?
Q34 what was the purpose of home rule league ? Who were its two founder leaders ?
Q35 Describe the incident of jallianwala bagh massacre. What was its impact on the freedom struggle of India ?
Q36 What was the purpose of introducing " five year plan" ?
Q37 many people feared that democracy would not succeed in India. Why ?
Q38 Highlight any 5 major achievements of India in the economic field since independence.