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The number of marks carried by a question is indicated against it.
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on the cover of this Question-cum-Answer (QCA) Booklet in the space provided. No marks will be given
for answers written in a medium other than the authorized one.
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The ancient civilization in Indian sub-continent differed from those o f Egypt, M esopotamia
and Greece in that its culture and traditions have been preserved without a breakdown to
the present day. Comment. 121/2

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drafting the Constitution for Independent India in just three years but for the experience
gained with the Government o f India Act, 1935. Discuss. 1214

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people there during the industrialization. How does it compare with that in India at present ?
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