Section A

Question 1. Answer the following very short questions. Answer each in about 20 words. All questions are compulsory. Each question carries 02 marks.

1.1 Gopjansya.
1.2 Who was Singhvishnu?
1.3 What was Amal-e-Saleh?
1.4 Write about the Avanti Janapada.
1.5 Write about the Uchcha Kalpa dynasty.
1.6 Give a brief introduction to Raja Yashovarman.
1.7 What is Drain of Wealth?
1.8 Write about the Madhya Bharat Conference, 1948.
1.9 Write about Pachmarhi Wood Craft.
1.10 Who was Parikshit Dev Bundela?
1.11 Write about Kunwar Raghunath Shah.
1.12 Write about Bhima Nayak.
1.13 Write about the Treaty of Gwalior, 1817 A.D.
1.14 Write about Tantya Bhil.
1.15 Write about Bhopal Praja Mandal.

Question 2. Short-answer questions. Answer each in about 60 words. All questions are compulsory. Each question carries 07 marks.

2.1 Write a short note on the Nandivarman style.
2.2 Give a comparative introduction to the Battle of Plassey and the Battle of Buxar.
2.3 Write a note on the Parivrajaka dynasty.
2.4 Evaluate Raja Dhang.
2.5 Explain the rise of middle-class businessmen.
2.6 Write a note on the Shivaji festival of Lokmanya Bal Gangadhar Tilak.
2.7 Write a brief note on the poetic practice of poet Padmakar.
2.8 Give a brief introduction to the Ashrafi Palace of Mandu.
2.9 Write a short note on the martyrdom of Rani Durgawati.
2.10 Write a short introduction to the history of Bhopal in the 14th century.

Question 3. Long-answer questions. Answer each in about 200 words. All questions are compulsory. Each question carries 10 marks.

3.1 Describe the terracotta figurines and animal figures of the Harappan Civilization.
OR
Describe contemporary India according to the Baburnama.

3.2 Throw light on the history of the Kalchuri dynasty.
OR
Describe the major events that took place in Madhya Pradesh during the Parmar period.

3.3 What were the effects of British rule on Indian agriculture?
OR
Describe the role of the tribals of Madhya Pradesh in the Jungle Satyagraha.

3.4 Explain the Holkar State before Independence.
OR
Give a description of the Orchha fair.

3.5 Write about Gondwana genealogy and history.
OR
Write a note on Khajyanayak and his associates.

Section B

Question 1. Answer the following very short questions. Answer each in about 20 words. All questions are compulsory. Each question carries 02 marks.

1.1 What are the names of the Saptadwipas mentioned in the Puranas?
1.2 Mention the states of Black Soil in India and its total area.
1.3 What is La-Nina?
1.4 Mention state-wise maize production in 2021-22.
1.5 Mention state-wise bajra production in 2021-22.
1.6 State the methods of rainwater harvesting in rural areas.
1.7 Which five states of India had the highest area under forest in 2021?
1.8 Explain the Bina Refinery.
1.9 Give examples of food processing industries.
1.10 Explain Cyclonic Storm Biparjoy.
1.11 Mention three states each with the lowest and highest population growth rates in India during 2001-11.
1.12 Define Geographic Information System.
1.13 Write about the Chambal River.
1.14 Which are the areas of iron-ore deposits in Madhya Pradesh?
1.15 Which are the agro-based industries in Madhya Pradesh?

Question 2. Short-answer questions. Answer each in about 60 words. All questions are compulsory. Each question carries 07 marks.

2.1 Give a brief introduction to the Malwa Plateau.
2.2 Which are the major rivers originating from the Western Ghats?
2.3 What are the geographical conditions required for wheat cultivation?
2.4 What are the strategies for the second Green Revolution?
2.5 Which are the major areas of bauxite production in India?
2.6 Explain sugarcane production and its industries in Madhya Pradesh.
2.7 What are the sources of soil pollution?
2.8 What are the uses of GPS?
2.9 What are the major forest produces in Madhya Pradesh?
2.10 Write about the Amarkantak Thermal Power Station.

Question 3. Long-answer questions. Answer each in about 200 words. All questions are compulsory. Each question carries 10 marks.

3.1 Give a geographical description of the Peninsular Plateau of India.
OR
Explain the origin of the Indian Monsoon.

3.2 Describe rice production and major areas of rice production in India.
OR
Discuss water harvesting, conservation, and augmentation in the context of the increasing needs in India.

3.3 Write an account of the production and distribution of petroleum in India.
OR
Write a brief description of the cotton textile industry in India.

3.4 Give an account of the major earthquake-prone areas in India.
OR
Discuss population growth and the pressure of population on resources in India.

3.5 Describe coal production and the major areas of coal production in Madhya Pradesh.
OR
Present an account of the cement industry in Madhya Pradesh.