| Post Name | HIGHER SECONDARY SCHOOL TEACHER(JUNIOR) -HISTORY Higher Secondary Education |
|---|---|
| Question Paper Code | 107/2024 |
| Category Code | 475/2023 |
| Date of Test | 12 August 2024 |
| Medium of Question | ENGLISH |
| Exam Type | OMR Examination |
| Total Questions | 100 |
1
Which of the following statement is/are correct with respect to Herodotus ?
i. Herodotus hailed from Ionia.
ii. His book is known as Histories.
iii. Herodotus chose the Persian War as the subject of history.
iv. His accounts were mostly based on oral testimonies.
Select the correct answer from the codes given below :
Answer
Question Cancelled
2
Which among the following statement is/are incorrect with respect to Ibn Khaldun ?
i. Kitab-al-Ibar is the major work of Khaldun.
ii. Muqaddima is the preface of Kitab-al-Ibar.
iii. Kitab-al-Ibar is theocratic in nature.
iv. He divided people into nomadic and urban.
Select the correct answer from the codes given below :
Answer
A. Only iii
3
Sanjay Subrahmanyam argued that Mughal economy displayed significant potential
for capitalist development with its sophisticated trade networks monetization and
commercial practices
Answer
B. 1 and 3
4
Which of the following did not include in the enlightenment writers ?
Answer
C. St. Augustine
5
Who among the following writers was the earliest advocate of empirical inductive
method for scientific research ?
Answer
D. Francis Bacon
6
The âlaw of the three stagesâ is associated with
Answer
A. Positivism
7
Structural marxism gained ascendancy through the writings of
i. louis Althusser
ii. lucien Febvre
iii. Barry Hindess
iv. Henri Pirenne
Choose the correct answer from the codes given below :
Answer
C. Only i and iii
8
Which of the following statement is/are incorrect with respect to Annales School ?
i. lucien Febvre and marc Bloch were the founders of Annales School.
ii. The Annales attacked the form of historiography of the Rankean School.
iii. The second phase of Annales School was dominated by Georges duby and le
Roy ladurie.
iv. The dominant figure in the third generation was Fernand Braudel.
Choose the correct answer from the codes given below :
Answer
B. Only iii and iv
9
Find out the correct statements with respect to Rajatarangini.
i. It is the only Sanskrit text in early India closer in form to the idea of history.
ii. It was written by Kalhana in the eleventh century.
iii. Kalhana believed in the ideas of karma, dharma and fate as determinants of
historical processes.
iv. The Rajatarangini composed in verses numbering nearly 8000 lines.
Choose the correct answer from the codes given below :
Answer
Question Cancelled
10
Who among the following is/are subaltern historians ?
i. david Arnold
ii. david Hardiman
iii. Shahid Amin
iv. Gyanendra Pandey
Choose the correct answer from the codes given below :
Answer
A. All of them i, ii, iii and iv
11
W. F. libby developed the dating method of
Answer
C. Radiocarbon dating
12
Who coined the term âNeolithic Revolutionâ ?
Answer
B. V. Gordon Childe
13
Who is considered as the âFather of Renaissance literatureâ ?
Answer
D. Petrarch
14
Who was the first Roman emperor ?
Answer
A. Augustus
15
Arrange the following events in chronological order.
i. Fall of Bastille.
ii. Tennis Court Oath.
iii. Execution of louis XVI.
iv. declaration of the Rights of man.
Choose the correct answer from below :
Answer
C. ii, i, iv, iii
16
Which among the following are correctly matched ?
i. John Kay : Flying Shuttle loom
ii. James Hargreaves : Water Frame
iii. Eli Whitney : Cotton Gin
iv. Jethro Tull : Seed drill
Choose the correct answer from below :
Answer
B. Only i, iii, and iv
17
Which of the following statement is/are correct with respect to the Glorious
Revolution ?
i. The Revolution took place in 1688-89.
ii. Established Constitutional monarchy in England.
iii. The Bill of Rights was passed after the Revolution.
iv. The Stuart ruler Charles II was deposed through the Revolution.
Choose the correct answer from below :
Answer
A. Only i, ii, and iii
18
The Treaty of Brest-litovsk was signed in
Answer
D. march 1918
19
The five permanent members of the UN can use their veto power in
Answer
C. The Security Council
20
Perestroika was a programme for economic restructuring in
Answer
B. USSR
21
match the following scholars and their opinion regarding Harappan political system.
a. Stuart Piggot 1. Elaborate Village Administration
b. Walter A. Fairservis 2. Early State
c. S. C. malik 3. Highly Centralized Empire
d. Jacobson 4. Chiefdom state transitional between Kinship
society and civil society
Answer
B. 2,
22
Which of the following statement(s) are correct about Gahapati or Grihapati ?
1. Head of the household
2. Associated with trade and money lending
3. Wealthy property owner and producer of wealth
4. Ruler
Answer
C. 1and3
23
Which of the following Mahamatas/Mahamatras mentioned in Asoka inscriptions ?
1. Anta Mahamatras
2. Dharma Mahamatras
3. Ithijnakka Mahamatras
Answer
C. Allthe above
24
The reason for identifying Chandra in the Mahrauli inscription as Chandra Gupta II
1. Chandra Gupta II is referred chandra on his coins
2. Udayagiri cave inscription states that he went on a Digvijaya
3. The Delhi region seems to have formed part of his empire
Answer
C. All the above
25
Which of the following is not a characteristic of the feudal system as debated in the
context of Indian history ?
Answer
D. Strong centralization of political power under a singular, dominant ruler
26
The Zabti system entailed the classification of land on the basis of continuity of
cultivation. match the following based on this statement.
a. Polaj 1. land that remained fallow for three or four years
b. Parauti 2. Land that remained uncultivated for five or more years
c. Chachar 3. land left fallow for some time
d. Banjar 4. land cultivated every year
Answer
A. 4,
27
Which of the following sentence is not correct regarding debate of the potentialities
of capitalist development in Mughal economy ?
1. W. H. Moreland argued that there was little possibilities of capitalist development in
medieval India and early modern India without foreign investment
2. Irfan Habib argued that Mughal economy had significant potential for capitalist
development due its advanced agricultural and manufacturing sectors
3. Sanjay Subrahmanyam argued that Mughal economy displayed significant potential
for capitalist development with its sophisticated trade networks monetization and
commercial practices
Answer
D. None of the above
A 6-
28
match the following officials of Sulthanate period and their designation.
a. Ariz-i-mamalik 1. Head of the correspondence department
b. dabir-i-mamalik 2. Head of the religious department
c. Sadar us Sadar 3. In charge of market control
d. Sahaan-e-mandi 4. Head of the military department
Answer
B. 3,
29
Identify the incorrect statement about the Bhakti movement.
Answer
B. The movement was primarily focused on ritualistic practices and temple worship
30
The Sultanate Empireâs initial territorial expansions were primarily achieved through
Answer
C. military conquests and annexations of nearby territories
31
match the names of leaders and their revolts and choose the correct answer from
the codes given below.
List â I List â II
(Leaders) (revolts)
a. Birsa 1. Indigo
b. Sido 2. Santhal
c. Baba Ramsingh 3. Munda
d. digambar Biswas 4. Kuka revolt
Answer
A. 3,
32
match the following works with their relevance to the concept of nationalism.
a. Gitanjali 1. Critiques modern civilization and promotes spiritual
nationalism
b. Hind Swaraj 2. Emphasizes universal humanism over narrow
nationalism
c. Anandamath 3. depicts the rise of Hindu nationalism during the
Sannyasi Rebellion
d. The discovery of India 4. Explores Indiaâs cultural heritage and unity in diversity
Answer
D. 3
33
Which of the following statement is correct ?
Answer
Question Cancelled
34
match the names of different peasant and workers organizations and place of
formation.
a. Tebhaga movement 1. Punjab
b. Kirti Kiasan Party 2. madras
c. labour Kisan Party of Hindustan 3. Bengal
d. Congress labour Party 4. Bombay
Answer
C. 3,
35
Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct ?
1. One of the provision of Cripps Mission was it agreed dominion status
2. Cabinet Mission refused to accept the scheme of Pakistan
3. The Wavell plan proposed that the British Government would introduce Constitutional
Reforms in India if all the Indian political parties helped the British in the Second
World War
Answer
D. All the above
36
Which of the following argument is/are not correct regarding the nature of Revolt of 1857 ?
1. John Lawrence argued that the Revolt of 1857 was a mutiny of the Sepoy
2. W. Tylor argued that it was a conspiracy of the Hindus and the Muslims against the
English
3. R. C. Majumadar commented that it was neither first nor national, nor a war of
independence
4. Outram suggested that the revolt as a war against Christianity
Answer
C. Only 4
37
match the following Acts with their provisions.
a. Regulating Act 1. The members of the Governor Generalâs
council were reduced to 3 from 4
b. Pitâs India Act 2. diarchy was introduced
c. Act of 1909 3. The Governor of Bombay and Governor of
madras were made subordinates to the
Governor General of Bengal
d. Act of 1919 4. Communal franchise system came to exist
Answer
D. 2
38
Which of the following statements is/are incorrect regarding partition ?
Answer
A. The British government played a neutral role in the discussions leading up to the partition
39
Which of the following pairs are correctly matched ?
a. lord Cornwallis 1. Permanent Settlement
b. Thomas munro 2. Forest Conservation Policies
c. Holt mackenzie 3. Ryotwari System
d. Sir John Strachey 4. mahalwari System
Answer
B. 1,
40
match the names of authors with their books and choose the correct answer from
the codes given below.
a. Ashish Nandy 1. Imagined Communities
b. Gyanendra Pandey 2. Nation and Narration
c. Benedict Anderson 3. The Intimate Enemy : Loss of Self Under
Colonialism
d. Homi K Bhabha (ed) 4. Construction of Communalism in Colonial
North India
Answer
B. 3,
41
Who argues in âThe Early medieval in South Indiaâ that the arrival of Brahmins in
Kerala led to the establishment of temple-centered feudalism ?
Answer
C. Kesavan Veluthat
42
Which book gives a reference to the Kodungallur Astronomical Observatory and
discusses its contributions to astronomical science ?
Answer
A. âSankaranarayaneeyamâ
43
The impact of Chinese trade in Kerala can be seen in the architectural style of which
of the following structures ?
Answer
A. The Paradesi Synagogue
44
In which century did merchant Sulaiman visit Kerala, documenting his observations
about the regionâs trade and culture ?
Answer
B. 9th Century
45
Which of the following is a prominent work in Manipravalam ?
Answer
C. âVaisikatantramâ
46
Which of the following is not a major theme in Bhakti literature ?
Answer
C. Political allegory
47
Which Swarupam played a pivotal role in the administrative and economic development
of the malabar region during the 17th century ?
Answer
B. The Kolathiri
48
The arrival of which Arab traveller in Kerala during the 10th century helped establish
the importance of Keralaâs trade connections with the Arab world ?
Answer
B. AI-muqaddasi
49
during which period did Colonel John munro serve as the Resident of Travancore (Venad)
and Cochin, and what significant political role did he play in these princely states ?
Answer
Question Cancelled
50
Garcia de Orta was a Portuguese physician and naturalist known for his work on
tropical medicine. The name of his famous book is
Answer
C. âColloquies on the Simples and drugs of Indiaâ
51
What was the role of the âKottayam Rajahâ during Tipu Sultanâs invasion of Kerala ?
Answer
C. A key adversary who resisted Tipu Sultanâs advances
52
Which historical document provides a detailed account of Tipu Sultanâs invasion and
the subsequent resistance by the local population in Kerala ?
Answer
A. malabar manual
53
How did the Udayamperoor Synod of diamper impact the liturgical language and
practices of the Syrian Christians ?
Answer
C. It enforced the Roman Rite and latin language, replacing the East Syriac Rite
54
Which social reformer, also a prolific poet, wrote the influential work âJathikummiâ to
highlight and challenge the caste injustices in Kerala ?
Answer
C. Pandit Karuppan
55
Sree Narayana Guruâs literary works include a Sanskrit poem that emphasizes the
unity of mankind. What is the name of this poem ?
Answer
Question Cancelled
56
Who was the key figure leading the Manjeri Conference, and what was his role in
the socio-political landscape of Kerala ?
Answer
Question Cancelled
57
Who was the maharaja of Travancore responsible for the Temple Entry Proclamation ?
Answer
A. Chithira Thirunal Balarama Varma
58
Which act facilitated the merger of Travancore and Cochin into Thiru-Kochi ?
Answer
D. The Travancore-Cochin merger Agreement Act, 1949
59
Which prominent Congress leader played a key role in mobilizing opposition against
the Communist government during the Vimochana Samaram ?
Answer
Question Cancelled
60
Which act, introduced by E. m. S. Namboodiripadâs ministry, aimed at reforming the
Hindu temple administration in Kerala ?
Answer
D. The Kerala Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Act
61
Objectives Resolution mean :
Answer
C. Sovereign democratic Republic for India
62
The Green and White Revolutions proved to be a turning point in the Economic
developments of India. Who laid the seeds for these two revolutions ?
Answer
B. lal Bahadur Shastri
63
The mandal Commission was appointed to
Answer
A. Identify the socially or educationally backward classes of India
64
The Bisthapan Biridhi Jan manch
Answer
A. Against land acquisition for industries and for compensation in Kalinganagar
65
Justice liberhan Commission was appointed
Answer
D. To study about issues that led to Ram Janmabhoomi-Babri masjid
66
âOothiyor oothinen avane siddhanâ belongs to
Answer
C. Chintamony Vaidyam
67
Which of the followings are associated with South Indian megaliths ?
Answer
B. Trident, Ceramics, Copper, Beads
68
The Chola soldiers consisted of
Answer
B. Kaikkolars and Nattupadai
69
The books nitisara-muktavali and sakalanitisammatamu give details about which
dynasty ?
Answer
A. Kakatiyas
70
yamunacharya belongs to which school ?
Answer
C. Visishtaadvaita
71
Employment of classroom technology needs clarity concerning
i. Course content
ii. Evaluation methods
iii. Technological skills
iv. Pedagogical strategies
Answer
D. All the above
72
Identify the most appropriate characteristics of learners.
i. Learning styles are fixed and unchangeable.
ii. motivation need not impact learnersâ engagement and persistence.
iii. learnersâ prior knowledge helps shape their understanding and retention.
iv. Self-regulated learners actively monitor and control their learning process.
Answer
D. iii and iv
73
The critical principles for ensuring fairness and equity in educational evaluation are
i. Ensuring anonymity in all assessments
ii. Implementing the same evaluation method for all courses
iii. maximising the use of multiple-choice questions for ease of grading
iv. Tailoring evaluation methods to match specific learning outcomes and student needs
Answer
D. iv only
74
Which among the following is not the critical factor ensuring long-term teaching
effectiveness ?
i. Implementation of strict discipline policies
ii. Access to advanced educational technology
iii. Regular assessment and evaluation of students
iv. Continuous support and mentoring for teachers
Answer
C. i only
75
Identify the four quadrants of SWAyAm Courses
i. Webinars
ii. Video lecture
iii. Peer Review
iv. Self-Assessment Tests
v. Online discussion Forum
vi. Collaborative Projects
vii. Group Assignments
viii. Specially Prepared Reading materials
Answer
D. ii, iv, v and viii
76
Which of the following best describes a research journalâs quality ?
Answer
C. Impact factor
77
Which one of the following references is written according to American Psychological
Association
Answer
A. PA) format ?
78
Which type of gathering is usually less formal, more participatory and involves small
group discussions and practical exercises ?
Answer
B. Workshop
79
Which type of research involves directly manipulating the independent variables to
observe their effect ?
Answer
D. Experimental research
80
Which characteristic of research ensures that the study can be repeated with similar
results ?
Answer
B. Reliability
81
In which report the Fundamental Right should be clearly divided into two categories
justiciable and non-justiciable ?
Answer
B. Sapru Report of 1945
82
The proclamation of imposing Presidentâs rule must be approved by both the
houses of Parliament within _____________ from the date of issue.
Answer
B. 1 month
83
The period spanning between the propagation of a house and its reassembly in a
new session is called
Answer
B. Recess
84
Which article of the Indian Constitution is associated with Judicial Activism ?
Answer
Question Cancelled
85
Who acclaimed that the Constitution of lndia has been framed after âransacking all
the known Constitutions of the Worldâ ?
Answer
B. dr. B. R. Ambedkar
86
The Right to Information to the applicant is sought concern the life and liberty of a
person it shall supplied within
Answer
C. 48 Hours
87
The National Commission for Women was set up as statutory body in
Answer
A. January 1992
88
Food grains under National Food Security Act (NFSA) were to be made available at
subsidized prices of ________ per kg for rice, wheat and coarse grains respectively
for an initial period of 3 years from the date of commencement of the Act.
Answer
A. Rs. 3/2/1 per kg
89
The Environment Protection Act of 1986 was enacted under which article of the
Indian Constitution ?
Answer
D. Article 253
90
In which Five year Plan, National Organ Transplant Programme aims to improve
access to the life transforming transplantation for needy citizen of our country ?
Answer
C. 12 Five year Plan
91
What is/are not correct about O. Chandu Menon, the author of the first major modern
novel in malayalam ?
i. Chandu menon was a judge in British service
ii. His writings reflect the contemporary cultural and social life of his period
iii. He was illiterate in English language
Answer
A. Only iii
92
Choose the wrong pair among the following :
i. Oru Theruvinte Katha and Oru Desathinte Katha
ii. Kochu Seetha and Rasikaranjini
iii. Janmadinam and Anarghanimisham
Answer
C. Only ii
93
Choose the correct chronology of the press launched by social reformers.
i. mitavadi, mathrubhumi, Vivekodayam, Swadeshabhimani
ii. Vivekodayam, Swadeshabhimani, mitavadi, mathrubhumi
iii. mitavadi, Swadeshabhimani, Vivekodayam, mathrubhumi
Answer
B. Only ii
94
Who among the following are associated with yogakshemasabha ?
i. Arya Pallom, Parvati Nenmenimangalam, P. Priyadatta
ii. lalithambika Antharjanam, Uma Antharjanam, Arya Pallom
iii. lalitha Prabhu, A. V. Kuttimalu Amma, Anna Chandi
Answer
C. Only i and ii
95
What is/are correct with Trivandrum Public library ?
i. Originally intended for Europeans and those who attended royal durbar of the
kingdom of Travancore
ii. Trivandrum Public library was established during the reign of Swathi Thirunal of
the Travancore Kingdom
iii. Trivandrum Public library is known as State Central library of Kerala
Answer
C. Only i, ii and iii
96
Who is/are not associated with the press Yuktivadi ?
i. m. Ramavarma Thamban, m. C. Joseph, C. V. Kunhiraman, Kumaran Asan
ii. Sahodaran Ayyappan, C. Krishnan, m. C. Joseph, C. V. Kunhiraman
iii. K. Balakrishnan, K. P. Kesava menon, Kandathil Vargheese mapillai, Unni
Kakkanad
Answer
Question Cancelled
97
Which statement or statements support the impact of abstention movement ?
i. It is the beginning of direct action in the politics of state.
ii. monopoly of political power of the upper caste smashed.
iii. led to the formation of Travancore State Congress.
Answer
A. i, ii and iii
98
Which is/are not the correct statements related to Vaikom Satyagraha ?
i. Gandhiji, C. Rajagopalachari, Jawaharla Nehru and E. V. Ramaswamy Naickar
visited Kerala.
ii. T. K. madhavan led the second savarna Jatha to Trivandrum.
iii. Vaikom Satyagraha did not lead the lower castes to enter the Vaikom temple.
Answer
A. i and ii
99
Name the president of SNdP who became the chief minister of Kerala.
Answer
B. R. Sankar
100
Which statement/statements are correct about Ayyankali ?
i. yogam was established by Ayyankali in 1907.
ii. He served as the nominated member of the Srimoolam Praja Sabha.
iii. Ayyankali started first school for the depressed caste in Venganur.
Answer
A. i, ii and iii
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