History Test VII

Target 2011
History Test Series
Test VII

INSTRUCTIONS
Candidates should attempt Question No. 1 and 5 which are compulsory and any three of the remaining questions selecting at least one question from each Section.
The number of marks carried by each question is indicated at the end of the question. Answer should be precise and to the point.

Marks:300 Time: 3 Hours

Section – A (Modern world)

1. Comment on any three of the following statements in about 200 words each: 20×3=60

a) “The war made possible for us the solution of a whole series of problems that could never have been solved in normal times”. (Joseph Paul Goebbels)

b) “In Germany, the Nazis first came for the communists, and I didn't speak up because I wasn't a communist. Then they came for the Jews, and I didn't speak up because I wasn't a Jew. Then they came for the trade unionists, and I didn't speak up because I wasn't a trade unionist. Then they came for the Catholics, but I didn't speak up because I was a protestant. Then they came for me, and by that time there was no one left to speak for me.”

c) “Fascist revolutions in Post War Europe should be termed as counter revolution.”

d) “To a larger majority he was simply a strong leader with many good ideas that could have made a better world for all, but he went too far causing war and murdering millions of Jews.” (About Hitler)

2. a) Discuss the emergence of fascism in Germany in post World War I period. 30

b) Discuss the emergence of fascism in Italy in post World War I period. 30

3. a) Estimate the personality of Hitler. 30

b) Why world leaders of Post War Europe neglected Hitler’s rise? 30

4. a) What is Fascism? What are its features? 30

b) Examine the peace keeping efforts of the United Nations Organization. 30




Section – B (Medieval India)

5. Comment on any three of the following statements in about 200 words each: 20×3=60

a) “Akbar is remembered by both Eastern and Western historians as one of the most enlightened rulers of the medieval ages”.

b) “Akbar’s Rajput Policy represents an enlightened self interest”.

c) “Akbar was the true nationalist ruler of India.”

d) “Raja Todarma’s Zabti system has many drawbacks.”

6. a) Give an account of Mansabdari System under the Mughal rule. 30

b) Give an account of Jagirdari System under the Mughal rule. 30

7. a) Write a note on land revenue system of Mughals. 30

b) Write a note on Abul Fazl. 30

8. a) Explain the features of Rajput Policy of Akbar. What changes were made by Aurangzeb? 30

b) Examine the role of Rajputs in the growth and consolidation of Mughal rule. 30