Question Bank 2nd PUC

HISTORY
I.

One Marks Question

1. Who was captured Constantinople?

Ans: The capture of Constantinople by the Ottoman Turks in 1453 A.D.
2. Who named the Cape of Storms as the Cape of Good Hope in 1497 A.D.
Ans: Vasco- da -Gama renamed the Cape of Storms as the Cape of Good Hope in 1497
A.D.
3. Who painted the world famous master piece Monalisa?
Ans: Leonardo- da -Vinci was painting world famous master piece Monalisa.
4. When was Martin Luther was born?
Ans: Martin Luther was born in 1483 in Germany.
5. When the political ideas of Democracy and equality began to spread throughout the
world?
Ans: In 18th century The political ideas of Democracy and equality began to spread
throughout the world.
6. Where the Americans smuggled Tea?
Ans: The Americans smuggled Tea from Holland .
7. When was George Washington was born? And where was he born?
Ans: George Washington was born in 11th February 1732 in Virginia.
8. Who advocated the principle of Royal Absolutism?
Ans: Louis XIV of France advocated the principle of Royal Absolutism.
9. Who established a society called Young Italy?
Ans: Mazzini was established a society called Young Italy.
10. When was the Russian revolution took place?
Ans: The Russian revolution which took place in 1917 A.D.
11. The world war I came to an end ?
Ans: The world war I came to an end by 1918 A.D.

12. Who imposed the Treaty of Versailles on Germany?

Ans: The Treaty of Versailles was imposed on Germany by the victors of the World War I
13. The Security Council is of how many members?
Ans: The Security Council is an executive body consisting of 15 members only.
14. When was Nelson Mandela was born ?
Ans: Nelson Mandela was born on July 18, 1918 in Transkei in South Africa.
15. Where the British had established their factories?
Ans: The British had established their factories at Bombay, Madras and Calcutta.
16. Mention any one causes for success of the English?
Ans: The English were successful on account of their naval superiority.
17. Who was the parents of Nana Saheb?
Ans: Nana Saheb parents are Madhav Narayan Bhatt and Ganga Bai.
18. Mention any one demerits the permanent settlement?
Ans: The Permanent land revenue settlement was responsible for the series of famines that
occurred in India.
19. Who introduced The Ryotwari system ?
Ans : The Ryotwari system was first introduced in Baramahal in 1792.
20. Who founded the Arya Samaja?
Ans: Swami Dayananda Saraswathi was the founded of Arya Samaj in 1875.
21. When the Indian National Congress was established ?
Ans: The establishment of the Indian National Congress in 1885.
22. When was Mahatma Gandhi was born?
Ans: Mahatma Gandhi was born at Porbandar on 2nd October 1869.
23. Who was the Chairman of the Drafting Committee?
Ans: Ambedkar was the chairman of the Drafting Committee.
24. Where was Hyder Ali was born?
Ans: Hyder Ali was born in 1721 at Budikote in Kolar district.
25. Who invaded the Mysore in 1770?
Ans: In 1770, Mysore was invaded by Peshwa Madhav Rao.

26. When was Krishnaraja Wodeyar III was born?

Ans: Krishnaraja Wodeyar III was born in 1794.
27. Name the parents of Dewan Purnaiah?
Ans: Dewan Purnaiah `s parents are Krishnacharya and Lakshmiamma.
28. When was the establishment of the rule of the Commissioners in Mysore?
Ans: The establishment of the rule of the Commissioners in Mysore by 1831.
29. 27. Who was Kengal Hanumanthaiah ?
Ans: Kengal Hanumanthaiah was a politician, freedom fighter and the Chief Minister of
Mysore between 1952 and 1956.

II.

Two Marks Question

1. Write the major geographical discoveries ?

Ans: The blockade of Constantinople in 1453 A.D. by the Ottoman Turks was the main
factor which precipitated the discovery of different sea routes to the Eastern world.
Portugal was the pioneering nation which took interest in the development of navigation
2. Write about the renaissance art?
Ans: Sculpture, painting and architecture which developed during the Renaissance were
simple, elegant and refined. The Renaissance art was realistic and natural in style. The
centre of Renaissance art was Italy. The artistic revival of Italy depicted a rea.
3. Write the great artists of the renaissance period?
Ans: Michael Angelo was one of the great artists of the renaissance period. He was born in
Italy in 1475. Since his childhood he aspired to become a sculptor.
4. Mention any two results of reformation movement?
Ans: 1.The Reformation movement exposed the corruption and malpractices prevailing in
the Church administration. On account of the movement people began to condemn the
Church.
2. The power and prestige of the church began to decline. The people no longer
believed the Church without questioning its orders. A rational explanation was expected
from the Church.
5. Write post seven years war period?
Ans: During the seven years war, England had raised huge loans for the purpose of
protection of the American colonies. Grenville wanted the colonies to contribute some
money for their protection at the hands.

6. Write any two cause for decline of Napoleon?

Ans: 1. Napoleon was undoubtedly a great genius. He had immense confidence regarding
his ability. His over estimation and optimism blinded him to the realities of the situation.
2. The despotic and military Government of Napoleon failed to evoke the loyalty and
intimacy of the subjects towards of Government.
7. Who was Garibaldi?
Ans: Garibaldi was the disciple of Mazzini. He was a born patriot. He believed in the idea of
self-sacrifice. He was a member of the organization Young Italy founded by Mazzini.
8. Mention the political cause of Russian revolution?
Ans: The autocratic Government of Russia exercised complete control over the legislature,
executive and judiciary of the country. The Czars were intolerant and arrogant. Revolutions
were suppressed in a ruthless manner.
9. Mention any one result of the World war I ?
Ans: The most important impact of the World War I was the establishment of the League of
Nations. The need for the maintenance of peace and security led to the formation of the
covenant of the League of Nations to prevent the outbreak of wars in future.
10. When was the league of nation exist ace?
Ans: The end of the World War I necessitated the establishment of International
Organization of a permanent character for the maintenance of peace and security in future.
The allied powers decided to establish the League of Nations officially which came into
existence in 1920 A.D.
11. State the foreign policy of Mussolini?
Ans: Mussolini wanted to restore the pride and prestige of Italy as it had won the war but
was not benefited in anyway. Mussolini wanted to establish himself like Hitler as a dictator
in Italy. He followed an aggressive
12. Mention any one effect of the World War II?
Ans: The loss of men and materials was superfluous. The economies of European nations
were shattered. Industrial and agricultural outputs were retarded.
13. What was the aims and principles of the U.N.O.?
Ans: 1. To maintain International peace and security; to adopt effective collective measures
to prevent aggression and to remove threat to world peace.
2. To develop friendly relations among the nation states on the principles of equal rights
and Self-determination.

14. Explain the International court of Justice?

Ans: The International court of Justice consists of 15 Judges
elected by the General Assembly and the Security Council for a period of nine years. The
Judges must possess the highest legal qualification in their respective countries.
15. What was of role if India in U.N.O.?
Ans: India participated in the drafting of the UN Charter at the San Francisco Conference in
1945. India served as one of the Non-permanent members of the Security Council several
times. Smt. Vijayalakshmi
16. State the decline of Portuguese power ?
Ans : The Portuguese administration in India was corrupt. The Portuguese officials never
hesitated to take bribes. They tried to amass wealth without caring for the suffering of the
natives. Thus, they incurred the displeasure and hatred of the natives.
17. When English and the French tried to establish their supremacy in India?
Ans: The French neglected the development of naval power and hence they were not in
Position to receive help from France in any way. With this background, the English and the
French tried to establish their supremacy in India.
18. How V.D. Savarkar depicted the revolt 0f 1857?
Ans: According to V.D. Savarkar, the revolt was an organized National movement. He has
depicted it was really a war of Indian Independence.
19. What was immediate cause for 1857 revolt?
Ans: The British introduced certain cartridges which were greased with the fat of Pork and
Beef. The Hindus consider the Cow as sacred. The Muslims hate Pigs. The Muslims and
Hindu soldiers were forced to bite the end of the cartridges which were greased by fat of
Pig and cow.
20. Write a short note on Tanti tope?
Ans: Tantya Tope was the only son of Pandurang and his wife Rukma Bai. He was born in
Yelva. He was brought up in Bithur where Peshwa Nana Saheb resided. Tantya Tope
dedicated his entire life to serve Nana Saheb.
21. State the merits of permanent settlement?
Ans: The Permanent Zamindari settlement assured as steady supply of land revenue to the
English Company. In case the Zamindar failed to pay the rent, the English could realize the
same by disposing a part of the land of the Zamindar.
22. Evaluate the Ryotwari system?
And: The Ryotwari system established direct contact between the cultivator and the State.
The riot who became the proprietor of land was granted a simple and perfect title. So he

secured an incentive to make the investment on land and any kind of improvement in
cultivation to enhance the production.

23. Write a short note on Raj Ram Mohan Roy?

Ans: Raja Ram Mohan Roy tried to remove the superstitious practices and dogmatic ideas
nurtured by the Hindus. He was rationalistic in outlook. He was the Father of Indian
Renaissance movement in India. Western education had a great impact on him.
24. Who founded the Ramakrishna mission?
Ans : Vivekananda established the Ramakrishna mission in memory of his Guru in 1869. He
popularized the Vedanta Philosophy in Western countries. Vivekananda participated in the
world Parliament of Religious in 1893 at Chicago and at Paris in 1900.
25. What was the contribution of Socio-Religious reformers?
Ans: The Socio-religious reformers contributed to the growth of nationalism. Raja Ram
Mohan Roy convinced the need for introducing English education in India. He was also
responsible for the abolition of Sati. Dayananda Saraswathi said Good Government is no
substitute for self Government. Annie Besant also started the Home Rule Movement in
India. Vivekananda instilled the spirit of nationalism among the youth.
26. Write a note on Balagagadhar Tilak?
Ans: Balagangadhar Tilak was born on 23rd July 1956. He was one of the prominent figures
in the Indian National movement who believed in extremist way of struggle against the
British rule. He said Swaraj is my birthright and I shall have it.
27. 23. Wat is hijarat?
Ans: Hijarat meant a voluntary migration from permanent place of residence. If a person
felt that he could not undertake satyagraha against the injustice of the oppressor, he should
leave his ancestral place.
28. What was the opinion of Ambedkar about regional languages?
Ans: He opposed the regional languages becoming Official Languages because they could
aspire for independent nationality and pose a threat to the sovereignty, unity and integrity
of the country. Hence he suggested Hindi to be declared the Official language of the
country.
29. Who were the parents of Indira Gandhi?
Ans: Indira Gandhi was born in India on November 19, 1917. She was born at Anand
Bhavan. The house of her Grandfather, moulal Nehru. Her parents were Jawahar Lal Nehru
who became the firms Prime Minister of India and her mother was Kamala Nehru.

30. What was the role of Hyder and Tippu in Karnataka history?
Ans: The role of Hyder Ali and Tippu sultan in the history of Karnataka is extremely
significant. They fought constantly against the British and maintained the integrity and
sovereignty of Mysore.
31. 27. how was Tippu improve the economic condition of state?
Ans: Tippu Sultan did everything to improve the economic condition of the State. He
encouraged cultivation by granting loans to the farmers to purchase ploughs and bullocks.
Land survey was conducted regularly.
32. Who signed the subsidiary treaty? what was its conditions?
Ans: Krishnaraja Wodeyar III signed the Subsidiary treaty. According to the treaty,
Krishnaraja Wodeyar III agreed to maintain a British force in Mysore and to pay an annual
susidy of seven lakhs of Star Pagodas. The British were responsible for protecting Mysore
from external aggression.
III. 5 Marks Question
1. Write the major geographical discovers?
2. The Renaissance was an age of immense creativity in political, social and economic life
of the people describe the above statement?
3. Write the American War of independence?
4. Write social causes for the French revolution?
5. Write the rise of Napoleon as the emperor of Franch?
6. Write a short note on unification of Italy?
7. Write a short note on the Unification of Germany?
8. What was the political cause for Russian revolution?
9. Mention the major causes for the World war I?
10. What was the aims of world organization?
11. what was the functions of the league of nations?
12. Write the foreign policy of Hitler?
13. State domestic policy of Mussolini?
14. What was the result of World war II ?
15. Write a short note on establishment of U.N.O.?
16. which are the organs of U.N.O. ?
17. The United Nations has played significant role maintenance of peace. Why?

V. 10 Marks Question
1. Write about the fascism in Italy?
2. Causes for the World war II?
3. Write some major personalities of the World?

4. What was the contribution of Nelson Mandela to South Africa?

5. Write the causes for the 1857 revolution?
6. State the merits of permanent settlement?
7. Write about the Swami Vivekananda and Ramakrishna mission?
8. Write the significance of The Indian National Congress?
9. Write the important works of Ambedkar?
10. Write about Mother Teresa?
11. What are the causes and effects or the First Anglo-Mysore war?
12. The establishment of the rule of the Commissioners in Mysore marked the beginning of
a new era of regulation in the administration of Mysore. Explain?