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M.M. 30
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Question numbers 1 to 5 carry 1 mark each.
Question numbers 6 to 8 carry 2 marks each.
Question numbers 9 to 11 carry 3 marks each.
Question numbers 12 & 13 carry 5 marks each.
Q1: Which of the following historians divided Indian history into three periods: Hindu, Muslim, and British?
(i) James Mill
(ii) James Princep
(iii) Alexander Cunningham
(iv) Jawaharlal Nehru
Q2: The British preserved official documents because ____________.
Q3: The term 'colonial' refers to the period when one country __________ another.
Q4: James Rennel was asked by ____________ to produce maps of Hindustan.
Q5: The British conducted ____________ surveys to understand the flora, fauna, and cropping patterns in India.
(i) Revenue
(ii) Zoological
(iii) Census
(iv) All of the above
Q6: Why is it problematic to periodise Indian history according to James Mill's division of Hindu, Muslim, and British periods?
Q7: How did the British administration ensure that official records were preserved?
Q8: Differentiate between the information historians might obtain from old newspapers and police reports.
Q9: Explain the concept of 'colonialism' as discussed in the chapter.
Q10: What role did surveys play in British administration in India?
Q11: Differentiate between the British perception of their role in India and the reality of their impact on Indian society.
Q12: Discuss the significance of dates in history as described in the chapter.
Q13: How did the British rule impact the recording and preservation of Indian history? Discuss the sources used by historians to study the history of the last 250 years in India.
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