History Exam: Code 67/TUS/2

• Paper has 51 questions, in two sections plus a map
• Section A has 35 questions
• Section B has 16 questions
• There are 22 printed pages

Exam Information

• The exam code number is 67/TUS/2
• The subject is History (315)
• Exam duration is 3 hours
• Maximum marks achievable: 100

General Instructions

• Candidates must write their roll number on the question paper's first page
• Verify the question paper has the correct number of pages and questions, and questions are in sequential order
• Disqualification occurs if identification marks are made in the answer book, or the roll number is written outside designated places
• Write the question paper code number 67/TUS/2, Set A on the answer-book
• Answer in any of the listed languages: English, Hindi, Urdu, Punjabi, Bengali, Tamil, Malayalam, Kannada, Telugu, Marathi, Odia, Gujarati, Konkani, Manipuri, Assamese, Nepali, Kashmiri, Sanskrit, and Sindhi
• Indicate the chosen language in the answer-book's box
• Answering in a language other than Hindi or English means the candidate is fully responsible for any errors or misunderstandings

Question Paper Structure

• There are 51 questions in total
• All questions are compulsory
• Marks are indicated against each question
• Attempt all questions from either Optional Module—6A or Optional Module—6B, but not both
• Section-A and Section-B questions have internal choices
• You have a choice within a question, you should only answer one selection

Section A Question Types

• Q. Nos. 1 to 20 consist of Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) carrying 1 mark each
• Select the most appropriate option
• Q. Nos. 21 to 35 consist of Objective-type Questions carrying 2 marks each
• Each question split into 2 sub-parts with 1 mark each

Section B Question Types

• Q. Nos. 36 to 41 are Very Short Answer-type Questions carrying 2 marks each
• Answer in the range of 30 to 50 words
• Q. Nos. 42 to 47 are Short Answer-type Questions carrying 3 marks each
• Answer in the range of 50 to 80 words
• Q. Nos. 48 to 50 - Long Answer-type Questions carry 5 marks each
• Answer in the range of 80 to 120 words
• Q. No. 51 is a map-based question carrying 5 marks
• Visually Impaired candidates have alternative questions in lieu of the map question

Answering Instructions

• All answers should be written in the provided Answer-Book
• There is 15 minutes of reading time
• Question paper distribution starts at 2:15 p.m.
• From 2:15 p.m. to 2:30 p.m., students read only, and do not write

Harappan Civilization

• Archaeological finds date the Harappan Civilization between 2600 BC and 1900 BC

Harappan Script

• Approximately 400 signs are found in the Harappan script

Early Vedic Aryans

• The main occupation of the early Vedic Aryans was pastoralism

Shaka Ruler

• Rudradaman was the most famous Shaka ruler

Father of Ayurveda

• Charaka, an important figure in ancient Indian medicine, is known as the father of Ayurveda

Hathigumpha Inscription

• The Hathigumpha Inscription is found in Udayagiri

Amaravati School of Art

• A key characteristic of Amaravati School of Art is narrative art

Harshacharita Author

• Banabhatta is the author of Harshacharita

Pallavas Capital

• Kanchi was the capital of the Pallavas

Challenge to Akbar

• Maharana Pratap was the Rajput ruler who posed a serious challenge to Akbar

Deccan Ruler Defeating Mughals

• Malik Ambar from Deccan defeated the Mughal forces during Jahangir's time

Sultanate Period and 'Diwan-i-Arz'

• Ariz-i-Mumalik headed ‘Diwan-i-Arz' during the Sultanate period

Headman of Village Under the Mughals

• The headman of village under the Mughals was known as Muqaddam

Chishti order in Deccan

• In the 13th century, Shaikh Burhanuddin Gharib established the Chishti order in Deccan

Nirguna Bhakti Saint

• Kabir was the earliest and most influential Nirguna Bhakti Saint in North India

Amir Khusrau's Musical Instrument

• Amir Khusrau is credited with creating the Sitar

First Newspaper in India

• James Augustus Hicky published India's first newspaper, the Bengal Gazette, in 1780

Ananda Math Author

• Bankim Chandra Chatterjee wrote the novel Ananda Math

Revolt of 1857

• The Revolt of 1857 started in Meerut

Arya Samaj Founder

• Dayananda Saraswati founded the Arya Samaj in 1875

Emergence of Nationalism in Europe

• Nationalism rose in Europe due to the emergence of nations and nation-states

Abolition of Sati

• The custom of Sati was formally abolished in 1829

Annie Besant Movement

• Annie Besant started the Home Rule movement

Book on Poverty in India

• Dadabhai Naoroji wrote the book "Poverty and Un-British Rule in India."

Phase of Indian National Movement

• The phase of the Indian National Movement between 1885 and 1905 is described as Moderate

Partition of Bengal Announcement

• Lord Curzon announced the Partition of Bengal in 1905

Morley-Minto Reforms Year

• The Morley-Minto Reforms came in 1909

Tilak's Festival

• Ganapati festival was introduced by Tilak

Indian Soldiers

• Indian soldiers fought on the side of British during World War I

Fascist Party Formation

• Mussolini formed the National Fascist Party in 1921