Question 1 – Multiple Choice Questions (10 × 1 = 10)

Question 2 – Answer the following questions briefly (5 × 2 = 10)

1. Mention any four key events in Babur’s life before he invaded India.
2. Mention three important features of Akbar’s religious policy.
3. What was the major outcome of the Battle of Khanwa (1527)?
4. Who were the Bhakti saints? Name any two famous ones.
5. State any three Gandhian Principles included in the Directive Principles of State Policy.

Question 3 – Explain the following terms (Each carries 1 mark) (10 × 1 = 10)

1. Backward Classes
2. Fundamental Rights
3. Silsila
4. Langar
5. Mansabdar
6. Minaret
7. Zabti system
8. Jizya
9. Ibadat Khana
10. Suba

Question 4 – Match the Following (10 Marks)

Question 5 – Picture Study + Fill in the Blanks (10 Marks)

Picture Study (5 Marks)
(Imagine / refer to an image of the Taj Mahal or similar Mughal monument)

1. Identify the monument shown in the picture.
2. Which Mughal emperor got it built?
3. Whom was it built in memory of?

Fill in the Blanks (5 Marks)

1. The Sufi movement protested against the rigid rituals of the __________ .
2. The Nayanars were devotees of __________ and the Alvars praised Lord __________ .
3. Saint __________ translated the Bhagavad Gita into Marathi.
4. Saint __________ was a cobbler by profession. He opposed idol __________ and meaningless rituals.
5. The followers of Guru Nanak came to be known as __________ .

Question 6 – Name the following (5 Marks) + True or False (5 Marks)

Name the following:

1. He was called 'Zinda Pir'. __________
2. Tax reimposed by Aurangzeb on non-Muslims __________
3. A famous Maratha leader who resisted Aurangzeb __________
4. The grand mosque built by Shah Jahan in Delhi __________
5. The title of Jahangir meaning 'World Seizer' __________

True or False (Write T or F):

Question 7 – One Word Answers (5 Marks) + Fill in the Blanks (5 Marks)

One word answers:

1. Spiritual chain of Sufi teachers __________
2. Repetition of God’s name __________
3. Spiritual guide in Sikhism __________
4. Devotional songs sung in praise of God __________
5. Holy scripture of the Sikhs _____________

Fill in the Blanks:

1. The Bhakti movement protested against the rigid rituals of __________ and Islam.
2. The Nayanars were devotees of __________ and the Alvars praised Lord __________ .
3. Saint Eknath wrote a commentary on __________ in Marathi.
4. Saint __________ opposed the caste system and religious divisions.
5. Ramananda’s disciples included Kabir and __________ .

Question 8 – Give Reasons (10 Marks)

1. Guru Nanak rejected idol worship and the caste system. (2)
2. Jahangir introduced the 'chain of justice' system. (2)
3. The Vijayanagara rulers constructed large temples and irrigation systems. (2)
4. The Directive Principles are described as the 'instrument of instructions'. (2)
5. Mention any four Economic Principles given in the Directive Principles of State Policy. (2)