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History and Political Science: Solution: Practice Activity Sheet 3
History and Political Science: Solution: Practice Activity Sheet 3
Q. 1. (A)
(1) S
hrushti Institute of Art, Design and Technology has an independent
department named ‘Centre for Public History’.
(2) T
he first English Newspaper in India was started by James Augustus
Hickey.
Q. 2. (A)
(3) M
ountstuart Elphinstone The History of India
Q. 2. (B)
(1) Annales School :
(1) At the dawn of the twentieth century, the writing of history got a new
direction.
(2) Along with political events, kings, great leaders, the study of climate, local
people, agriculture, trade, technology, means of communication, social
divisions and their collective psychology of a group was also considered
important in the study of history.
(3) This new school of thought is known as Annales School. Annales School was
started by French historians.
(4) He wrote about the rich flora and fauna, social life, information on culture
and trade system in Asia. His writings initiated trade between Europe and
Asia.
(2) He threw light on the fact that archaeology does not strive to reach the ultimate
historical truth.
(2) (1) Information provided in the media may not represent the exact truth.
We need to scan it carefully.
(3) India has rich natural and cultural heritage. In order to preserve the historical
sites following precautionary measures should be taken.
(2) To refrain from activities like writing on the wall or carving on the trees.
(4) Lack of good amenities in the precints of the heritage sites causes filthiness.
Proper amenities should be provided.
Heritage monuments like forts and other monuments are testimonies of our
glorious past and they serve as guide for future generations. Therefore, they
should be preserved.
Q. 4.
(1) Public History helps to overcome misgivings about history and makes history
meaningful in everyday life connecting people to history.
(3) There are many misgivings about history among the people :
(1) History is a subject only for historians and students who pursue higher
studies in history.
(2) It has no relevance or applicability in our day-to-day life.
(3) History is nothing but piece of information about the battles fought by kings
and politics.
(4) History cannot be connected to an economically productive field.
Q. 5.
(1) (1) History of the deprived classes expressed in folklore was known as ‘Subaltern
History’.
(2) Similar thoughts were expressed by Mahatma Jotirao Phule and Dr. Babasaheb
Ambedkar.
(3) Mahatma Phule unfolded the history of the Shudratishudra communities in
his book ‘Gulamgiri’.
(4) He drew attention to show how women, Shudras and Atishudras were
exploited under the name of religion.
(5) Dr. Ambedkar focused on the idea that in spite of having a significant role
in shaping the cultural and political aspects of India, the role of Dalits was
not duly acknowledged in colonial and nationalistic historiography.
(6) Injustice done to the Dalits was mostly written by him. ‘Who Were the
Shudras‘ and ‘The Untouchables’ are his books which can be cited as
examples of subaltern history.
(4) (1) This picture is the logo of the modern Olympic Games. The five interlocked
rings represent the five continents of the world.
(2) The rings coloured blue, yellow, black, green and red on a white field are
known as the ‘Olympic rings’. The symbol was originally designed in 1912
by Pierre de Coubertin.
Q. 6.
(1) In Maharashtra, 50% seats are reserved for women in local self-governing
institutions.
(2) Increase in agricultural output is the objective of Green Revolution.
Q. 7.
(1) The above statement is False.
Reasons :
(1) India has the largest number of voters as compared to any other democratic
nation in the world.
(2) Free and fair elections which are held regularly is the key for successful
democracy.
(3) Recurring elections have helped in understanding the political process. As
the voting age was reduced from 21 to 18 years, the political participation
has increased.
(4) Increasing participation of the people in the political process and political
contest shows that Indian democracy is successful.
Q. 8. (A)
(1) Election Commission :
(2) Under the Article 324 of the Constitution, Election Commission was formed
in 1950. The President appoints one Chief Election Commissioner and two
additional commissioners. It is an autonomous body.
(3) The rank and powers of all the three commissioners are the same. The
declaration of dates of the elections to the announcement of the results the
entire procedure is monitored by the Election Commission.
(4) The Election Commission does not have its own staff to carry out this
procedure. So they carry out the work with help of government employees
and teachers. Special provisions are made for all finances incurred by the
Election Commission.
(2) Regional Parties :
(1) The groups having a proud feeling about the different identity of their region
and who compete to capture power to bring about regional development are
‘Regional Parties’.
(2) The influence of such parties are limited to their region. They give
importance to regional problems. Development of one’s own region is the
prime objective of these parties.
(3) Sometimes they demand for independent state or autonomy. They influence
the national politics because of their dominance in the region.
(4) They have passed through various phases, from separatism to autonomy
and have then merged with mainstream national politics.
(1)
Right to equal share in the
Laws related Property of the Father and
to the Husband.
protection of
freedom of Prevention of Dowry Act
women and
securing Prevention of Domestic Violence
their Act
development
Act against Sexual Harassment
Protecting
different Protecting
sources of forests
water
Pollution of
Green belt
rivers
Use of Chemicals
Q. 9.
(1) The battery operated Electronic Voting Machine (EVM) has more advantages
than the ballot box. They are as follows :
(1) It saves tonnes of paper used to make ballot paper.
(2) S
o, it conserves the environment as it stops the reckless cutting of trees
required to make paper.
(3) If the voter does not wish to cast his vote in favour of any candidate
contesting, he can make use of NOTA (None Of The Above).
(4) It makes counting of the votes much faster which enables the election
officer to declare result in a short time.
(5) It is helpful for disabled (Divyanga) people to cast vote.
(2) Movements arise out of public issues, which could be social, political, economic
and religious.
(1) To protect the rights of the citizens like voting, freedom and for similar
issues, political movements are organised.
(3) Social and religious movements are organized to eliminate ill practices like
untouchability, entry of women in temples, discrimination and social issues.
(4) Movements are organised to raise voice against injustice done to a particular
region, language and for issues like cleanliness, environment and movements
for development like Green revolution and White revolution.