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Test Paper – Set I
Subject : Social Science - I
Time : 1 Hr.
Marks : 20
History - Chapter 2C ; Political Science - Chapter 5
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(A) Fill in the blanks choosing suitable words given in brackets :
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The famous poet Dante had written the poem ‘Divine Comedy’.
The paintings of ‘Monalisa’ and ‘The Last supper’ were the
contribution of Leonardo da Vinci.
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(B) Match the pairs :
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Galileo – Invention of telescope
Gilbert – Theory of magnetism
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Answer the following questions in 25 to 30 words each :
There was a new trend in literature during Renaissance period.
(1) The powerful religion began to lose its grip on literature.
(2) The literature began to express human life, his emotions,
feelings, desires and aspirations.
(3) The scientific study of European languages was started.
(4) The new literature propagated the values like secularism and
humanism.
(1) There was a great advancement in the field of astronomy during
Renaissance.
(2) The sighting of comet or fall of meteor was considered as bad
omen indicating future calamity.
(3) Many misconceptions about Solar and Lunar eclipses prevailed
in society.
(4) All these misconceptions were removed by the discoveries in
astronomy.
(1) William Shakespeare was one of the greatest protagonist of
Renaissance literature.
(2) Shakespeare’s diction, style, presentation were unique.
(3) He created a standard of drama for the world.
(4) His plays, Hamlet, Julius Caesar, Macbeth and Romeo and Juliet
are regarded as world classics.
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Give reasons in 25 to 30 words each :
(1) Francesco Petrarch produced creative literature.
(2) He provided heart rendering descriptions of mirth and sorrow
in human life.
(3) He interpretated classical literature with human perspective
and emphasized the feeling of humanism in Europe.
(4) Therefore Petrarch is regarded as the father of humanism.
(1) Sir Issac Newton carried out experiments, searching the power
that holds the universe together in the orbit.
(2) On the basis of mathematical rules, he pointed out that the
nature functions according to the “Theory of Gravitation’.
(3) He explained that the existence of the universe is retained by
universal gravitation.
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Answer the following questions in 40 to 50 words each :
Renaissance is originally a French word meaning ‘rebirth’ or
‘revival’. It stands for a complex transitional movement in Europe
between medieval and modern times resulting in humanistic
revival of classical learning as well as development of modern art,
literature, philosophy, science, etc.
(1) According to the French Scholar, Jules Miliket, two significant
achievements of Renaissance were the discovery of the world
and discovery of the man.
(2) The discovery of the world acquainted the Europeans with the
new geographical territories like America, South Africa and
Australia.
(3) This means the acceptance of progress and independent ideology
and rejection of religious restrictions imposed by the church.
(4) Europeans were advanced in political and religious power,
economy, social structure, art, literature, science, etc.
(5) Thus Renaissance represented the all round progress in various
fields of life.
(6) It also indicated social transition from medievalism to modernity.
(1) There was a great advancement in the field of astronomy
during Renaissance.
(2) Many prevailing misconceptions about solar or lunar eclipses or
the fall of meteor, being a bad omen were removed by the
discoveries in astronomy.
(3) Copernicus propounded the theory of sun being at the centre of
planetary system and the earth and other planets revolving
around it which shook the traditional belief.
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(4) John Kepler proved that all the planets move around the sun in
an elliptical orbit.
(5) Helly presented the flawless diagnosis of the origin of a new
planet, which was named after him.
(6) Galileo invented telescope and asserted that the universe is
governed by fixed laws of nature.
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Answer the following questions in 80 to 100 words each :
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Before Renaissance, the art in the Middle Age was centered 4
around mythological and scriptural events without any expression
of real life. The movement of Renaissance emancipated the art from
religious restrictions. The art became human centred, depicting
human feelings and emotions. This was reflected in various forms
of art.
(1) Painting : The Renaissance paintings had the expressions that
indicated the love of freedom, love of beauty, affinity to nature
and humanitarian approach. The Renaissance painters minutely
studied human anatomy, the muscles and joints of human body
in action. Some famous Renaissance painters were Leonardo
da Vinci, Raphael, Michelangelo, etc.
(2) Sculpture : Renaissance sculpture was greatly influenced by
Greek and Roman style of art. The statues of David and Moses
by Michelangelo, the statues of St. George and St. Mark are
immortal sculptures of Renaissance Age.
(3) Architecture : Renaissance architecture was a beautiful
combination of Greek, Roman and Arabic architectural style.
There was synthesis of Greek pillars, Roman arches and Irani
domes in Renaissance style of architecture. The Florence
cathedral by Filippo Brunelleschi and Bramante, St. Peter’s
Cathedral by Michelangelo and Raphael are some of the
examples of Renaissance architecture.
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Fill in the blanks :
Constitution of India was adopted by Constituent Assembly on ½
November 26, 1949.
Constitution of India was implemented from 26 January, 1950.
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State whether the following sentences are true or false :
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Answer in brief :
The need of constitution arises on the following situations :
(1) When socio-political revolution such as those in Russia, China
occur.
(2) In case of the refusal of the people to accept foreign rule (AfroAsian countries).
(3) In case of combination of smaller political units to form a nation
(USA).
(4) When a new state is created by division of a country in two or
more states. (USSR, Bangladesh.)
(1) Inspite of being adopted on 26th November 1949, the constitution
came to be implemented on 26th January 1950 because of the
historical significance of the day.
(b) It was on 26 th January 1930, the resolution for complete
independence was passed in the Lahore session of the congress
and the day was celebrated as Independence day till 1947.
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