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Applied History 
Exercise 
Q. 1. A. Complete the sentences by choosing the correct option. 
 
(1) The earliest museum in the world was discovered in the excavations at the city of 
………. . 
(a) Delhi 
(b) Harappa 
(c) Ur 
(d) Kolkata 
(2) The National Archives of India is in……………. . 
(a) Delhi 
(b) Kolkata 
(c) Mumbai 
(d) Chennai 
Answer : (1) (c) Ur 
 
Ur is the city where an earliest museum in the world was discovered. 
Explanation - Sir Leonard Woolley conducted the excavation at the city of Ur in Mesopotamia. 
The earliest museum was built by the Ennigaldi, the princess of Mesopotamia who was also the 
curator of the museum. 
(2) (a) Delhi 
The National Archives of India is in Delhi. 
Explanation – Archives is a place where historical documents and the records are kept and 
preserved. Every state has its own archives. 
Q. 1. B. Identify the wrong pair in the following, correct it and rewrite. 
 
(1) Kootiyattam-Sanskrit theatre, Kerala 
(2) Ramman-Dance form in West Bengal 
(3) Ramlila-Traditional Performance of the Ramayana in Uttar Pradesh 
(4) Kalbelia-Folk songs and dances of Rajasthan. 
Answer : The correct pair is Ramman - religious festival and ritual theatre of the Garhwal 
Himalayas. 
 
 
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Applied History 
Exercise 
Q. 1. A. Complete the sentences by choosing the correct option. 
 
(1) The earliest museum in the world was discovered in the excavations at the city of 
………. . 
(a) Delhi 
(b) Harappa 
(c) Ur 
(d) Kolkata 
(2) The National Archives of India is in……………. . 
(a) Delhi 
(b) Kolkata 
(c) Mumbai 
(d) Chennai 
Answer : (1) (c) Ur 
 
Ur is the city where an earliest museum in the world was discovered. 
Explanation - Sir Leonard Woolley conducted the excavation at the city of Ur in Mesopotamia. 
The earliest museum was built by the Ennigaldi, the princess of Mesopotamia who was also the 
curator of the museum. 
(2) (a) Delhi 
The National Archives of India is in Delhi. 
Explanation – Archives is a place where historical documents and the records are kept and 
preserved. Every state has its own archives. 
Q. 1. B. Identify the wrong pair in the following, correct it and rewrite. 
 
(1) Kootiyattam-Sanskrit theatre, Kerala 
(2) Ramman-Dance form in West Bengal 
(3) Ramlila-Traditional Performance of the Ramayana in Uttar Pradesh 
(4) Kalbelia-Folk songs and dances of Rajasthan. 
Answer : The correct pair is Ramman - religious festival and ritual theatre of the Garhwal 
Himalayas. 
 
 
Explanation – Ramman is a religious festival and ritual theatre of the Garhwal Himalayas. It is 
intangible heritage in which the religious festival is demonstrated in the form of Ritual theatre. It 
is performed in Saloor Dungra village, in the Chamoli district of Uttarakhand and this festival is 
only performed here. 
Q. 2. A. Explain the following concepts: 
 
Applied History 
Answer : History is the narration of past events. It is always considered that history is for the 
students or the scholars who are pursuing it. But this is not true. One can also include it in 
meaningful ways in their everyday life. Thus, applied history is also known as ‘Public History’ 
which deals with the study of the application of history which is useful for our future generation 
and contemporary beings. 
Q. 2. B. Explain the following concepts: 
 
Archives 
Answer : Archives is a place where historical documents are kept and preserved. All types of 
historical documents are preserved which gives us information about all the aspects of human 
life. Every state maintains their archives independently. Example – the Maharashtra state 
archives in Mumbai, Bihar state archives in Patna, etc. The National Archives of India is in New 
Delhi in 1972. 
Q. 3. A. Answer the following in 25-30 words. 
 
Explain the concept of ‘Public History.’ 
Answer : Applied history is also known as ‘Public History.’ One can include it in meaningful 
ways in their everyday life. It deals with the study of the application of history which is useful 
for our future generation and contemporary beings. It is the implication of the historical method 
in various fields such as in private corporations, in government institutions, etc. Through the 
knowledge of history, one can find solutions to contemporary issues and social planning. 
Q. 3. B. Answer the following in 25-30 words. 
 
What is the role of UNESCO in the context of heritage sites? 
Answer : The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) is a 
global organisation which has specified some directives for the educational, cultural and 
scientific promotion of the heritage sites globally. On the basis of these directives, many sites 
and traditions are chosen as world heritage sites and natural heritage. They have listed some of 
the sites in India as world heritage sites which are- Elephanta caves in (Maharashtra), Hampi 
(Karnataka), Humayun's Tomb, Delhi, Qutb Minar, and its Monuments, Delhi and many more. 
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Applied History 
Exercise 
Q. 1. A. Complete the sentences by choosing the correct option. 
 
(1) The earliest museum in the world was discovered in the excavations at the city of 
………. . 
(a) Delhi 
(b) Harappa 
(c) Ur 
(d) Kolkata 
(2) The National Archives of India is in……………. . 
(a) Delhi 
(b) Kolkata 
(c) Mumbai 
(d) Chennai 
Answer : (1) (c) Ur 
 
Ur is the city where an earliest museum in the world was discovered. 
Explanation - Sir Leonard Woolley conducted the excavation at the city of Ur in Mesopotamia. 
The earliest museum was built by the Ennigaldi, the princess of Mesopotamia who was also the 
curator of the museum. 
(2) (a) Delhi 
The National Archives of India is in Delhi. 
Explanation – Archives is a place where historical documents and the records are kept and 
preserved. Every state has its own archives. 
Q. 1. B. Identify the wrong pair in the following, correct it and rewrite. 
 
(1) Kootiyattam-Sanskrit theatre, Kerala 
(2) Ramman-Dance form in West Bengal 
(3) Ramlila-Traditional Performance of the Ramayana in Uttar Pradesh 
(4) Kalbelia-Folk songs and dances of Rajasthan. 
Answer : The correct pair is Ramman - religious festival and ritual theatre of the Garhwal 
Himalayas. 
 
 
Explanation – Ramman is a religious festival and ritual theatre of the Garhwal Himalayas. It is 
intangible heritage in which the religious festival is demonstrated in the form of Ritual theatre. It 
is performed in Saloor Dungra village, in the Chamoli district of Uttarakhand and this festival is 
only performed here. 
Q. 2. A. Explain the following concepts: 
 
Applied History 
Answer : History is the narration of past events. It is always considered that history is for the 
students or the scholars who are pursuing it. But this is not true. One can also include it in 
meaningful ways in their everyday life. Thus, applied history is also known as ‘Public History’ 
which deals with the study of the application of history which is useful for our future generation 
and contemporary beings. 
Q. 2. B. Explain the following concepts: 
 
Archives 
Answer : Archives is a place where historical documents are kept and preserved. All types of 
historical documents are preserved which gives us information about all the aspects of human 
life. Every state maintains their archives independently. Example – the Maharashtra state 
archives in Mumbai, Bihar state archives in Patna, etc. The National Archives of India is in New 
Delhi in 1972. 
Q. 3. A. Answer the following in 25-30 words. 
 
Explain the concept of ‘Public History.’ 
Answer : Applied history is also known as ‘Public History.’ One can include it in meaningful 
ways in their everyday life. It deals with the study of the application of history which is useful 
for our future generation and contemporary beings. It is the implication of the historical method 
in various fields such as in private corporations, in government institutions, etc. Through the 
knowledge of history, one can find solutions to contemporary issues and social planning. 
Q. 3. B. Answer the following in 25-30 words. 
 
What is the role of UNESCO in the context of heritage sites? 
Answer : The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) is a 
global organisation which has specified some directives for the educational, cultural and 
scientific promotion of the heritage sites globally. On the basis of these directives, many sites 
and traditions are chosen as world heritage sites and natural heritage. They have listed some of 
the sites in India as world heritage sites which are- Elephanta caves in (Maharashtra), Hampi 
(Karnataka), Humayun's Tomb, Delhi, Qutb Minar, and its Monuments, Delhi and many more. 
Q. 3. C. Answer the following in 25-30 words. 
 
Find out the world cultural heritage sites located in Maharashtra and write their names. 
Answer : The world cultural heritage sites located in Maharashtra are as follows– 
(i) Ajanta Caves 
(ii) Ellora Caves 
(iii) Elephanta Caves 
(iv) Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus formerly Victoria terminus 
(v) Western Ghats (Kaas plateau in District Satara) 
Q. 4. Complete the following concept chart. 
 
 
Answer : 
 
Q. 5. A. Explain the following statements giving reasons. 
 
It is essential to study the history of technology. 
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Applied History 
Exercise 
Q. 1. A. Complete the sentences by choosing the correct option. 
 
(1) The earliest museum in the world was discovered in the excavations at the city of 
………. . 
(a) Delhi 
(b) Harappa 
(c) Ur 
(d) Kolkata 
(2) The National Archives of India is in……………. . 
(a) Delhi 
(b) Kolkata 
(c) Mumbai 
(d) Chennai 
Answer : (1) (c) Ur 
 
Ur is the city where an earliest museum in the world was discovered. 
Explanation - Sir Leonard Woolley conducted the excavation at the city of Ur in Mesopotamia. 
The earliest museum was built by the Ennigaldi, the princess of Mesopotamia who was also the 
curator of the museum. 
(2) (a) Delhi 
The National Archives of India is in Delhi. 
Explanation – Archives is a place where historical documents and the records are kept and 
preserved. Every state has its own archives. 
Q. 1. B. Identify the wrong pair in the following, correct it and rewrite. 
 
(1) Kootiyattam-Sanskrit theatre, Kerala 
(2) Ramman-Dance form in West Bengal 
(3) Ramlila-Traditional Performance of the Ramayana in Uttar Pradesh 
(4) Kalbelia-Folk songs and dances of Rajasthan. 
Answer : The correct pair is Ramman - religious festival and ritual theatre of the Garhwal 
Himalayas. 
 
 
Explanation – Ramman is a religious festival and ritual theatre of the Garhwal Himalayas. It is 
intangible heritage in which the religious festival is demonstrated in the form of Ritual theatre. It 
is performed in Saloor Dungra village, in the Chamoli district of Uttarakhand and this festival is 
only performed here. 
Q. 2. A. Explain the following concepts: 
 
Applied History 
Answer : History is the narration of past events. It is always considered that history is for the 
students or the scholars who are pursuing it. But this is not true. One can also include it in 
meaningful ways in their everyday life. Thus, applied history is also known as ‘Public History’ 
which deals with the study of the application of history which is useful for our future generation 
and contemporary beings. 
Q. 2. B. Explain the following concepts: 
 
Archives 
Answer : Archives is a place where historical documents are kept and preserved. All types of 
historical documents are preserved which gives us information about all the aspects of human 
life. Every state maintains their archives independently. Example – the Maharashtra state 
archives in Mumbai, Bihar state archives in Patna, etc. The National Archives of India is in New 
Delhi in 1972. 
Q. 3. A. Answer the following in 25-30 words. 
 
Explain the concept of ‘Public History.’ 
Answer : Applied history is also known as ‘Public History.’ One can include it in meaningful 
ways in their everyday life. It deals with the study of the application of history which is useful 
for our future generation and contemporary beings. It is the implication of the historical method 
in various fields such as in private corporations, in government institutions, etc. Through the 
knowledge of history, one can find solutions to contemporary issues and social planning. 
Q. 3. B. Answer the following in 25-30 words. 
 
What is the role of UNESCO in the context of heritage sites? 
Answer : The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) is a 
global organisation which has specified some directives for the educational, cultural and 
scientific promotion of the heritage sites globally. On the basis of these directives, many sites 
and traditions are chosen as world heritage sites and natural heritage. They have listed some of 
the sites in India as world heritage sites which are- Elephanta caves in (Maharashtra), Hampi 
(Karnataka), Humayun's Tomb, Delhi, Qutb Minar, and its Monuments, Delhi and many more. 
Q. 3. C. Answer the following in 25-30 words. 
 
Find out the world cultural heritage sites located in Maharashtra and write their names. 
Answer : The world cultural heritage sites located in Maharashtra are as follows– 
(i) Ajanta Caves 
(ii) Ellora Caves 
(iii) Elephanta Caves 
(iv) Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus formerly Victoria terminus 
(v) Western Ghats (Kaas plateau in District Satara) 
Q. 4. Complete the following concept chart. 
 
 
Answer : 
 
Q. 5. A. Explain the following statements giving reasons. 
 
It is essential to study the history of technology. 
Answer : It is essential to study the history of technology due to the following reasons – 
• It helps in understanding the changes that happened in the field of agricultural production, 
commodity production, architecture, engineering, etc. 
• The development in technology and science promoted the Mechanisation of production. 
• To understand the development happened in the mechanisation. 
• To understand the relation between science and technology. 
• The knowledge of technology is important to come up with scientific discoveries. 
• To understand the discoveries happened from Stone Age to the modern world, the knowledge 
of history is important. 
Q. 5. B. Explain the following statements giving reasons. 
 
The list of World Heritage Sites is announced by UNESCO. 
Answer : The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO), is a 
global organization which has specified some directives for the educational, cultural and 
scientific promotion of the world heritage sites. A list of World Heritage Sites is announced by 
UNESCO as they choose the sites as the world or natural heritage sites according to the 
implementation of their directives. In India, there are a number of world heritage sites such as - 
Hampi in Karnataka, Humayun's Tomb in Delhi, Khajuraho temples in Madhya Pradesh, etc. 
Q. 6. A. Write elaborate answers. 
 
How is the method of history useful in the research of 
(a) Science 
(b) Arts 
(c) Management Studies 
Answer : (a) Science - The method of history useful in the research of science in the following 
ways – 
• To understand the chronology of the scientific inventions and the related theories. 
• To understand the causes that led to the invention of such theories. 
• To understand the ways through which the particular invention happened, also to know about 
the chronology. 
• Many discoveries happened because of the fact human beings were aware of the scientific 
phenomenon. 
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Applied History 
Exercise 
Q. 1. A. Complete the sentences by choosing the correct option. 
 
(1) The earliest museum in the world was discovered in the excavations at the city of 
………. . 
(a) Delhi 
(b) Harappa 
(c) Ur 
(d) Kolkata 
(2) The National Archives of India is in……………. . 
(a) Delhi 
(b) Kolkata 
(c) Mumbai 
(d) Chennai 
Answer : (1) (c) Ur 
 
Ur is the city where an earliest museum in the world was discovered. 
Explanation - Sir Leonard Woolley conducted the excavation at the city of Ur in Mesopotamia. 
The earliest museum was built by the Ennigaldi, the princess of Mesopotamia who was also the 
curator of the museum. 
(2) (a) Delhi 
The National Archives of India is in Delhi. 
Explanation – Archives is a place where historical documents and the records are kept and 
preserved. Every state has its own archives. 
Q. 1. B. Identify the wrong pair in the following, correct it and rewrite. 
 
(1) Kootiyattam-Sanskrit theatre, Kerala 
(2) Ramman-Dance form in West Bengal 
(3) Ramlila-Traditional Performance of the Ramayana in Uttar Pradesh 
(4) Kalbelia-Folk songs and dances of Rajasthan. 
Answer : The correct pair is Ramman - religious festival and ritual theatre of the Garhwal 
Himalayas. 
 
 
Explanation – Ramman is a religious festival and ritual theatre of the Garhwal Himalayas. It is 
intangible heritage in which the religious festival is demonstrated in the form of Ritual theatre. It 
is performed in Saloor Dungra village, in the Chamoli district of Uttarakhand and this festival is 
only performed here. 
Q. 2. A. Explain the following concepts: 
 
Applied History 
Answer : History is the narration of past events. It is always considered that history is for the 
students or the scholars who are pursuing it. But this is not true. One can also include it in 
meaningful ways in their everyday life. Thus, applied history is also known as ‘Public History’ 
which deals with the study of the application of history which is useful for our future generation 
and contemporary beings. 
Q. 2. B. Explain the following concepts: 
 
Archives 
Answer : Archives is a place where historical documents are kept and preserved. All types of 
historical documents are preserved which gives us information about all the aspects of human 
life. Every state maintains their archives independently. Example – the Maharashtra state 
archives in Mumbai, Bihar state archives in Patna, etc. The National Archives of India is in New 
Delhi in 1972. 
Q. 3. A. Answer the following in 25-30 words. 
 
Explain the concept of ‘Public History.’ 
Answer : Applied history is also known as ‘Public History.’ One can include it in meaningful 
ways in their everyday life. It deals with the study of the application of history which is useful 
for our future generation and contemporary beings. It is the implication of the historical method 
in various fields such as in private corporations, in government institutions, etc. Through the 
knowledge of history, one can find solutions to contemporary issues and social planning. 
Q. 3. B. Answer the following in 25-30 words. 
 
What is the role of UNESCO in the context of heritage sites? 
Answer : The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) is a 
global organisation which has specified some directives for the educational, cultural and 
scientific promotion of the heritage sites globally. On the basis of these directives, many sites 
and traditions are chosen as world heritage sites and natural heritage. They have listed some of 
the sites in India as world heritage sites which are- Elephanta caves in (Maharashtra), Hampi 
(Karnataka), Humayun's Tomb, Delhi, Qutb Minar, and its Monuments, Delhi and many more. 
Q. 3. C. Answer the following in 25-30 words. 
 
Find out the world cultural heritage sites located in Maharashtra and write their names. 
Answer : The world cultural heritage sites located in Maharashtra are as follows– 
(i) Ajanta Caves 
(ii) Ellora Caves 
(iii) Elephanta Caves 
(iv) Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus formerly Victoria terminus 
(v) Western Ghats (Kaas plateau in District Satara) 
Q. 4. Complete the following concept chart. 
 
 
Answer : 
 
Q. 5. A. Explain the following statements giving reasons. 
 
It is essential to study the history of technology. 
Answer : It is essential to study the history of technology due to the following reasons – 
• It helps in understanding the changes that happened in the field of agricultural production, 
commodity production, architecture, engineering, etc. 
• The development in technology and science promoted the Mechanisation of production. 
• To understand the development happened in the mechanisation. 
• To understand the relation between science and technology. 
• The knowledge of technology is important to come up with scientific discoveries. 
• To understand the discoveries happened from Stone Age to the modern world, the knowledge 
of history is important. 
Q. 5. B. Explain the following statements giving reasons. 
 
The list of World Heritage Sites is announced by UNESCO. 
Answer : The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO), is a 
global organization which has specified some directives for the educational, cultural and 
scientific promotion of the world heritage sites. A list of World Heritage Sites is announced by 
UNESCO as they choose the sites as the world or natural heritage sites according to the 
implementation of their directives. In India, there are a number of world heritage sites such as - 
Hampi in Karnataka, Humayun's Tomb in Delhi, Khajuraho temples in Madhya Pradesh, etc. 
Q. 6. A. Write elaborate answers. 
 
How is the method of history useful in the research of 
(a) Science 
(b) Arts 
(c) Management Studies 
Answer : (a) Science - The method of history useful in the research of science in the following 
ways – 
• To understand the chronology of the scientific inventions and the related theories. 
• To understand the causes that led to the invention of such theories. 
• To understand the ways through which the particular invention happened, also to know about 
the chronology. 
• Many discoveries happened because of the fact human beings were aware of the scientific 
phenomenon. 
(b) Arts - The method of history is useful in the research of arts in the following ways – 
• To have knowledge of the different forms of art through the study of the styles and the 
expressions and to understand it on the basis of intellectual, emotional and cultural traditions. 
• The knowledge of cultural history will help us to understand the character of the artist, and the 
expressions of any art forms. 
(c) Management Studies - The method of history useful in the research of Management Studies 
in the following ways – 
• To understand the different aspects of the means of production, human resources, processes of 
production and market and sales management. 
• To understand the temperament of the people working in the chain of production and in the 
market for a healthy lifestyle. 
• To gain knowledge of the social, and the economic institution that supports the management of 
these chains of production. 
• The process of Management becomes easy with the knowledge of Management studies. 
Q. 6. B. Write elaborate answers. 
 
How can we correlate applied history with our present? 
Answer : Many inventions and the discoveries have taken place in the present times. We 
discovered the history of our ancestors which connect us to our heritage and the cultural glory of 
our land. We develop the curiosity to search for their lifestyle and feel connected to them. This is 
heritage culture which we need to preserve for our future generations. Applied history is one 
such subject which helps in the preservation and the conservation of our culture and history so 
that it will available for the people and for our future generation. This, in turn, leads to the 
heritage management which creates employment opportunities. Thus, through this subject, we 
can gain knowledge of our present culture through the history of the past. 
Q. 6. C. Write elaborate answers. 
 
Suggest at least 10 solutions for preservation of the sources of history. 
Answer : The ten solutions for preservation of the sources of history are as follows – 
• It is necessary to handle the sources of history very carefully. 
• It should be archived properly.