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Maharashtra SSC Social Science Paper I (History and Political Science) Board Paper March 2024

Written board papers, 40 marks and 2 hours each: Science & Technology Part 1 and 2, Algebra, Geometry and more.

2024, March 120 minutes 40 marks Save WhatsApp

Sections

Q.1 (A) Choose the correct alternatives and complete the sentences (3 marks) 3 Q
Q.1 (B) Identify the wrong pair in every set and rewrite (3 marks) 3 Q
Q.2 (A) Do as directed, any two (4 marks) 3 Q
Q.2 (B) Write short notes, any two (4 marks) 3 Q
Q.3 Explain the following statements with reasons, any two (4 marks) 4 Q
Q.4 Read the passage and answer the questions (4 marks) 1 Q
Q.5 Answer the following questions in detail, any two (6 marks) 4 Q
Q.6 Choose the correct option from the given options and complete the statements (2 marks) 2 Q
Q.7 State whether the following statements are true or false with reasons, any two (4 marks) 3 Q
Q.8 (A) Explain the following concepts, any one (2 marks) 2 Q
Q.8 (B) Do as directed, any one (2 marks) 2 Q
Q.9 Answer in brief, any one (2 marks) 2 Q

March 2024 Social Science Paper I: History and Political Science

This is the Maharashtra SSC Social Sciences Paper I from March 2024 (English medium), taken from the Maharashtra State Board's printed question paper (paper code N 661). It is a 2-hour, 40-mark paper: Questions 1 to 5 are on History and Questions 6 to 9 are on Political Science. Answers in Q.2(A) and Q.8(B) are to be written in the concept map or chart, and for Q.1(A), Q.1(B) and Q.6 only the first attempted answer is considered. The model answers are written by Doubtly.

The History part asks you to complete sentences on the Mathura school, Bhilar and Karl Marx, find the wrong pair (UNESCO intangible heritage, folk performing arts, historians), complete a concept map on types of tourism, a timeline of World Natural Heritage Sites and a table on Lalit and Bharud, write short notes (Sthalakosh, orientalist historiography, newspapers in the freedom struggle), explain statements on Foucault, Chitrakathi, toys and UNESCO's heritage list, answer a passage on Major Dhyan Chand, and write longer answers on feminist historiography, library management, careers in the arts and Dashavatara. The Political Science part covers the 73rd and 74th Amendments, deepening democracy, true or false with reasons on re-polls, coalition politics and the consumer movement, criminalisation of politics, the rights based approach, the process of elections, challenges before Indian democracy, social justice and midterm elections.

How to use it

Write the whole paper by hand in 2 hours, and then check each answer against the model answers given. Pay attention to how many points a 2-mark or 3-mark answer needs. Revise with the History full test, the History page and the Political Science page.

FAQs

Is this paper free?

Yes, with model answers for every question.

Is it based on the Balbharati syllabus?

Yes. It is the March 2024 board paper for the current syllabus. Find more on the SSC exam hub.

Chapters covered

Instructions

Solve on paper with a timer, then check against the solutions.

Q.1 (A) Choose the correct alternatives and complete the sentences (3 marks)

  1. Q.1 (A)(1) The ................ saw the rise of Mathura School.

    1. (A) Kushana period
    2. (B) Gupta period
    3. (C) Rashtrakuta period
    4. (D) Maurya period
    1 mark See answer →

  2. Q.1 (A)(2) Bhilar near Mahabaleshwar is known as the ‘Village of ................’.

    1. (A) Books
    2. (B) Plants
    3. (C) Mangoes
    4. (D) Forts
    1 mark See answer →

  3. Q.1 (A)(3) According to ................, “human history is the history of class struggle.”

    1. (A) Voltaire
    2. (B) George Wilhelm Friedrich Hegel
    3. (C) Leopold Von Ranke
    4. (D) Karl Marx
    1 mark See answer →

Q.1 (B) Identify the wrong pair in every set and rewrite (3 marks)

  1. Q.1 (B)(1) Identify the wrong pair in every set and rewrite :
    (i) Kootiyattam — Sanskrit theatre, Kerala
    (ii) Ramman — Dance form in West Bengal
    (iii) Ramlila — Traditional performance of the Ramayana in Uttar Pradesh
    (iv) Kalbelia — Folk songs and dances of Rajasthan

    1 mark See answer →

  2. Q.1 (B)(2) Identify the wrong pair in every set and rewrite :
    (i) Dashavatara — Tyagraj
    (ii) Khanjiri Bhajan — Rashtrasant Tukdoji Maharaj
    (iii) Keertan — Saint Namdev
    (iv) Bharud — Saint Eknath

    1 mark See answer →

  3. Q.1 (B)(3) Identify the wrong pair in every set and rewrite :
    (i) James Mill — Feminist Historian
    (ii) Friedrich Max Muller — Orientalist Scholar
    (iii) Justice Mahadev Govind Ranade — Nationalistic Historian
    (iv) Damodar Kosambi — Marxist Historian

    1 mark See answer →

Q.2 (A) Do as directed, any two (4 marks)

  1. Q.2 (A)(1) Complete the concept map :
    [Concept map: ‘Types of Tourism’ in the centre circle, with four empty boxes.]

    2 marks See answer →

  2. Q.2 (A)(2) Complete the timeline :
    [Timeline: ‘World Natural Heritage Sites in India’. Upper row (AD Year): ........ , 1987, ........ , 2014. Lower row (Sites): Place: Kaziranga National Park, ........ , Western Ghats, ........ ]

    2 marks See answer →

  3. Q.2 (A)(3) Complete the following table :
    [Table: two columns ‘Lalit’ and ‘Bharud’, with rows ‘Characteristics’ and ‘Example’ to be filled.]

    2 marks See answer →

Q.2 (B) Write short notes, any two (4 marks)

  1. Q.2 (B)(1) Write short note : Sthalakosh

    2 marks See answer →

  2. Q.2 (B)(2) Write short note : Orientalist Historiography

    2 marks See answer →

  3. Q.2 (B)(3) Write short note : The role of newspapers in the Indian struggle for independence.

    2 marks See answer →

Q.3 Explain the following statements with reasons, any two (4 marks)

  1. Q.3 (1) Foucault called his method, ‘the archaeology of knowledge.’

    2 marks See answer →

  2. Q.3 (2) It is necessary to preserve the tradition like Chitrakathi, which is on the verge of extinction.

    2 marks See answer →

  3. Q.3 (3) Toys can tell us about history.

    2 marks See answer →

  4. Q.3 (4) The list of World Heritage Sites is announced by UNESCO.

    2 marks See answer →

Q.4 Read the passage and answer the questions (4 marks)

  1. Q.4 Read the following passage and answer the questions below :
    Major Dhyan Chand, an expert player of hockey was also the captain of the Indian hockey team. Indian hockey team won a Gold Medal in 1936 at Berlin Olympics under his captaincy. He was also part of the previous hockey teams in 1928 and 1932, which played at Olympics and won Gold Medals. 29th August, the birth date of Dhyan Chand is celebrated as the National Sports Day in India. He was known as the ‘Wizard of Hockey.’ He was honoured with a ‘Padmabhushan’ in 1956.
    (1) Who is called the ‘Wizard of Hockey’? (1)
    (2) In India, Major Dhyan Chand’s birthday is celebrated as? (1)
    (3) Write in short about the contribution of Major Dhyan Chand in Olympics. (2)

    4 marks See answer →

Q.5 Answer the following questions in detail, any two (6 marks)

  1. Q.5 (1) What is feminist historiography?

    3 marks See answer →

  2. Q.5 (2) Why is library management important?

    3 marks See answer →

  3. Q.5 (3) What kind of professional opportunities are available in the field of arts?

    3 marks See answer →

  4. Q.5 (4) Write about the Dashavatara theatre.

    3 marks See answer →

Q.6 Choose the correct option from the given options and complete the statements (2 marks)

  1. Q.6 (1) 73rd and 74th Amendment to the Indian constitution gave a constitutional status to ................ .

    1. (A) Vidhansabha
    2. (B) Local self-governing institutions
    3. (C) Lok Sabha
    4. (D) Rajya Sabha
    1 mark See answer →

  2. Q.6 (2) The major challenge faced by all democratic nations in the world is ................ .

    1. (A) Religious conflicts
    2. (B) Naxal activities
    3. (C) Deepening the roots of democracy
    4. (D) Importance to muscle power
    1 mark See answer →

Q.7 State whether the following statements are true or false with reasons, any two (4 marks)

  1. Q.7 (1) Under special circumstances the Election Commission holds elections in a particular constituency for a second time.

    2 marks See answer →

  2. Q.7 (2) Coalition politics leads to instability.

    2 marks See answer →

  3. Q.7 (3) Consumer movement came into existence.

    2 marks See answer →

Q.8 (A) Explain the following concepts, any one (2 marks)

  1. Q.8 (A)(1) Criminalisation of politics.

    2 marks See answer →

  2. Q.8 (A)(2) Rights based approach.

    2 marks See answer →

Q.8 (B) Do as directed, any one (2 marks)

  1. Q.8 (B)(1) Complete the following concept map :
    [Flow chart: ‘Process of Elections’ — Establishment of Constituencies → ........ → Nomination of candidates and scrutiny of their nomination forms → ........ → Actual voting → ........ → Results of elections → ........ ]

    2 marks See answer →

  2. Q.8 (B)(2) Complete the following concept map :
    [Concept map: ‘Challenges before Indian democracy’ in the centre, with four empty boxes.]

    2 marks See answer →

Q.9 Answer in brief, any one (2 marks)

  1. Q.9 (1) What is meant by establishment of social justice?

    2 marks See answer →

  2. Q.9 (2) What is meant by midterm elections?

    2 marks See answer →