List of top Social Science Questions on History asked in Maharashtra Class X Board

Identify and write the wrong pair in the following sets:
(1)
It may be said that .................... was the founder of modern historiography.
In Maharashtra, .................... is supposed to be the first Keertankar.
The earliest museum in the world was discovered in the excavations at the city of ....................
Answer the following questions in detail (any two):
(1) Explain the characteristics of the Islamic Architecture with examples.
(2) Write about the history of Akashvani.
(3) Explain the difference between indoor and outdoor games.
(4) What measures have to be taken for the conservation of historical sites?
Read the following passage and answer the questions based on it:
(1) To which period does the Sohagaura copper-plate belong?
(2) What script do we find on the Sohagaura copper-plate?
(3) Write the historical importance of Sohagaura copper-plate.
Explain the following statements with reasons (any two):
(1) An expert with deep understanding of art history is required in the art market.
(2) Only trained persons who are duly qualified can take up the tasks involved in the work of conservation and preservation.
(3) Historical research was driven to focus in depth on various aspects of women’s life.
(4) Expertise in history is important in the film industry.
Write short notes
(1) Nationalistic Historiography
(2) Applied History
(3) Marco Polo
Complete the following table:
World Famous MuseumsCountry
(i) Louvre MuseumFrance
(ii) British MuseumUnited Kingdom (England)
(iii) Salarjung MuseumIndia (Hyderabad)
(iv) National Museum of Natural HistoryUnited States of America
Complete the following tree diagram:
Complete the time line related to Television.