CBSE
History-1999-Set I
Q.20. Give any four revolutionary changes in the Chinese literature between 1917 and 1937.(2 marks)
Ans. A feeling of Nationalism spread far and wide in China and this feature was reflected in Chinese literature and writings. The Chinese intellectuals were influenced by the modern western style of writing and this was reflected in their own works. Soviet influence was seen in the literary works that were published. The writings covered issues such as democracy, independence, communism etc.
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Q. What was the basic reason of the Economic crisis in 1929 in USA.
Ans. The Economic Crisis or the Great Depression, which shook the world from 1929 to 1933, left a great impact on world economy. America was also badly effected. The basic reason of the economic crisis in USA was over -production. The first world war created great demand for arms, ammunitions, food supply, clothes and other accessories required by the public and soldiers alike but the post war created a slump in the market as the Americans had industries to produce but there were no buyers in the World market.
Q. 21. Assess the contribution of Raja Ravi Verma in the field of art.
(2 marks)
Ans . Raja Ravi Verma was a well-known Indian painter. His work is world famous even in the 21st century.He mixed the Royal Academy naturalism with Indian myths and legends. He painted anecdotes from Sanskrit literature
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Q. What was the Renaissance movement? In which countries was it started ?
Ans. Renaissance movement was a celebration of art, expression, revival of the past and freedom of human mind to express without inhibitions. It was a first movement of its kind, which started in France Italy, Greece and soon engulfed Europe.
Q 22 How has the developments in communications led to changes in the spread of information?
(2 marks)
Ans. The development in communication led to changes in the spread of information. The discovery of telephone, printing press, fax machines, television, radio and now the internet has played a great role in spreading ideas of people from one part of the world to another.
Q.23. On a given outline map of Europe, mark and show the following with their names.
Two countries annexed by Germany before 1939 and three countries annexed after 1939.
Ans. 23
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Any five newly independent countries formed after the First World War.(5 marks)
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