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MODERN HISTORY (1757-1857)

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Q.No. Max. Marks Marks Obtained Please read each of the following instructions carefully before
1 10 attempting questions
2 10
3 10 1. There are 8 questions printed in ENGLISH
4 10
5 10
2. A candidate can choose any 5 questions to solve.
6 10
7 10
3. Each question carries 10 marks.
8 10

4. Word limit in question, wherever specified, should be adhered to.

5. Any page or portion of the page left blank in the Question-cum-

Answer Booklet must be clearly struck off.

Total Marks
Obtained
Evaluator Code
Reviewer Code
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1. DOES THE ANSWER ADDRESS THE DEMAND OF THE QUESTION ?

a. Answer Relevancy

Answer Enrichment points like use of:

• Key Terms/ Subject Vocab

• Use of Commission/ report/

b. government publication/ judgements,
etc.

• Association with the Current

Affairs and use of examples to
explain the concept and idea

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a. Structure - Intro, Body, Conclusion

Presentation – Using Subheadings/

b. points/ highlighting/ flowcharts/
diagrams/ maps

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Time Allowed: One Hour Maximum Marks :60

GENERAL STUDIES

MODERN HISTORY (1757-1857)

Questions-Cum-Answer (QCA)

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 1. ‘The object of the Act (Regulating) was good, but system that it 10
established was imperfect.’ Discuss (150 words)

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 2. `Permanent Settlement disappointed many expectations and 10
introduced the results that were not anticipated.’ Comment (150
Words)

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 `The impact of government on the people meant essentially the impact
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of government on the village.’ Discuss (150 Words)

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 Examine the essential principles of the Subsidiary Alliance system.
4. How far did it contribute in making the British Company the supreme 10
sovereign authority in India? (150 Words)

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 Though many European powers tried to strengthen their footholds in
5. India, British were able to emerge as more powerful than all others. 10
Discuss the main factors responsible for their success. (150 Words)

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 6. By some people, Tipu Sultan is considered as first Nationalist and Martyr, 10
who died as a freedom fighter. Do you agree with this view? Give pen-sketch
of Tipu Sultan in short. (150 Words)

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 7.
Write a critical note on: “Consequences of the ruin of handicraft industries under the 10
rule of the East India Company.” (150 Words)

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 8.
“The Treaty of Bassein, 1802 was‚ a step which changed the footing on which
we the English stood in western India. It trebled the English responsibilities 10
in an instant.” Comment. (150 Words)

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