CBSE(NCERT) GRADE 12 HISTORY 2024 SET2 — CBSE 12th History Previous Year Question Paper with Solutions

Q1 mcq 1 mark

Fill in the blank with the appropriate word from the given options: The legislature elected under the Government of India Act, 1935 operated within the framework of _________.

A. Indian National Congress
B. Muslim League
C. Colonial Rule
D. Constituent Assembly

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Q2 mcq 1 mark

Who among the following rebels took over the bungalow of a British official and turned it into a ‘hall of justice’ to settle disputes during 1857 in Uttar Pradesh?

A. Shah Mal
B. Maulvi Ahmadullah Shah
C. Gonoo
D. Kunwar Singh

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Q3 mcq 1 mark

Which one of the following was a significant criticism of the Permanent Settlement?

A. The Zamindars got the permanent rights on the lands.
B. The British contacted the peasants directly.
C. The system increased the influence of tribal communities.
D. This system resulted in Bombay-Deccan riots.

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Q4 mcq 1 mark

Who among the following members of the Constituent Assembly made a strong plea for Hindi to be used as the language of constitution-making?

A. R.V. Dhulekar
B. Shankarrao Deo
C. G. Durgabai
D. N.G. Ranga

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Q5 mcq 1 mark

Two statements as Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are given below. Read them carefully and select the correct option: Assertion (A): To broaden the Non-Cooperation Movement, Gandhiji had joined hands with the Khilafat Movement. Reason (R): Gandhiji hoped that coupling Non-Cooperation and Khilafat could collectively bring an end to the Colonial rule.

A. Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true and Reason (R) is the correct explanation of the Assertion (A).
B. Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true, but Reason (R) is not the correct explanation of the Assertion (A).
C. Assertion (A) is correct, but Reason (R) is incorrect.
D. Assertion (A) is incorrect, but Reason (R) is correct.

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Q6 mcq 1 mark

Match Column I with Column II and choose the correct option: Column I (Viceroy's name) 1. Lord Wellesley 2. Lord Dalhousie 3. Lord Bentick 4. Lord Hardinge Column II (Role) (i) Started the policies of annexation (ii) Started the policies of social reforms (iii) Started the policies of circuit courts (iv) Started the policies of educational reforms

A. 1-(iii), 2-(ii), 3-(i), 4-(iv)
B. 1-(iv), 2-(iii), 3-(ii), 4-(i)
C. 1-(ii), 2-(i), 3-(iv), 4-(iii)
D. 1-(i), 2-(iv), 3-(iii), 4-(ii)

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Match Column I with Column II and choose the correct option : Column I (Name of the Viceroys) Column II (Role) 1. Lord Wellesley (i) Introduced annexation policies 2. Lord Dalhousie (ii) Introduced Subsidiary Alliance 3. Lord Bentinck (iii) Introduced greased cartridges 4. Lord Hardinge (iv) Introduced reformative polices Options :

A. 1-(iii), 2-(ii), 3-(i), 4-(iv)
B. 1-(iv), 2-(iii), 3-(ii), 4-(i)
C. 1-(ii), 2-(i), 3-(iv), 4-(iii)
D. 1-(i), 2-(iv), 3-(iii), 4-(ii)

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Q7 mcq

Arrange the following in chronological order and choose the correct option : (i) Limitation Law (ii) Sunset Law (iii) Santhal Rebellion (iv) Bombay-Deccan Riots Options :

A. (ii), (iii), (i), (iv)
B. (i), (ii), (iv), (iii)
C. (iii), (iv), (ii), (i)
D. (iv), (iii), (i), (ii)

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Q8 mcq

Choose the correct pair regarding the profile of rural people during the Mughal period : List I (Name) List II (Profile) (A) Mallahzadas – Village Headman (B) Muqaddam – Banker (C) Shroff – Boatman (D) Muzarian – Peasant

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Q10 mcq

Among the following, whose description of ‘degenerated East’ inspired Western theorists to develop the idea of ‘oriental despotism’ ?

A. Peter Mundy
B. François Bernier
C. Duarte Barbosa
D. Marco Polo

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Q11 mcq

Which of the following statements is correct regarding Ain-i-Akbari ?

A. Akbar Nama was the third book of Ain-i-Akbari.
B. Manzil-abadi deals with the civil administration of the Mughals.
C. Sipah-abadi deals with the imperial household of the Mughals.
D. Mulk-abadi deals with the fiscal side of the Mughal empire.

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Q12 mcq

Match Column I with Column II and choose the correct option : Column I (Temple) Column II (Location) 1. Hazara Rama Temple 2. Chidambaram Temple 3. Brihadishvara Temple 4. Chennakeshava Temple Options :

A. 1-(ii), 2-(iv), 3-(i), 4-(iii)
B. 1-(ii), 2-(i), 3-(iv), 4-(iii)
C. 1-(ii), 2-(iii), 3-(iv), 4-(i)
D. 1-(ii), 2-(i), 3-(iii), 4-(iv)

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Q13 mcq

Who among the following was the mentor of Amir Khusrau ?

A. Shaikh Nasiruddin Chiragh-i-Delhi
B. Shaikh Muinuddin Chishti
C. Shaikh Salim Chishti
D. Shaikh Nizamuddin Auliya

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Q14 mcq

In which of the following languages has Al-Biruni translated Sanskrit, Pali and Prakrit texts in India ?

A. Persian
B. Arabic
C. Urdu
D. Hindavi

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Q15 mcq

Which of the following pairs is correctly matched ?

A. Endogamy – Marriage outside the unit
B. Exogamy – Man having several wives
C. Polygyny – Marriage inside the unit
D. Polyandry – Woman having several husbands

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Q16 mcq

Identify the school of art with the help of the given image of Buddha.

A. Gandhara School of Art
B. Mathura School of Art
C. Sarnath School of Art
D. Amravati School of Art

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Q17 mcq

Match Column I with Column II and choose the correct option : Column I (Sculpture of Sanchi) Column II (Symbolism) 1. Empty Seat 2. Wheel 3. Shalabhanjika 4. Gajalakshmi Options :

A. 1-(ii), 2-(i), 3-(iii), 4-(iv)
B. 1-(i), 2-(ii), 3-(iv), 4-(iii)
C. 1-(iv), 2-(iii), 3-(ii), 4-(i)
D. 1-(iii), 2-(iv), 3-(i), 4-(ii)

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Q17 mcq

Match Column I with Column II and choose the correct option:

A. 1-(ii), 2-(i), 3-(iii), 4-(iv)
B. 1-(i), 2-(ii), 3-(iv), 4-(iii)
C. 1-(iv), 2-(iii), 3-(ii), 4-(i)
D. 1-(iii), 2-(iv), 3-(i), 4-(ii)

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Q18 mcq

Sushruta’s book ‘Sushruta Samhita’ is based on which of the following theme ?

A. Grammar
B. Medicine (Ayurveda)
C. Astronomy
D. Mathematics

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Q19 mcq

Identify the ruler of ancient India with the help of the given information and choose the correct option : · He got the title of Devanampiya. · He distributed a portion of

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Q19 mcq

Identify the ruler of ancient India with the help of the given information and choose the correct option: · He got the title of Devanampiya. · He distributed a portion of Buddha’s relics for stupas. · He was the first ruler who inscribed messages on rocks and pillars.

A. Samudragupta
B. Harshavardhana
C. Rudradaman
D. Asoka

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Q20 mcq

Consider the following statements about Prabhavati Gupta and choose the correct option: (i) She was the daughter of Chandragupta Maurya. (ii) She was married to a Vakataka ruler. (iii) She had independent access to resources. (iv) She gave land grants to people.

A. (i), (ii) and (iii)
B. (ii), (iii) and (iv)
C. (i), (iii) and (iv)
D. (i), (ii) and (iv)

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Q21 mcq

Which of the following was the best source of lapis lazuli in the Harappan sites?

A. Nageshwar
B. Manda
C. Rakhigarhi
D. Shortughai

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Q22 short answer 3 marks

(a) “Mahabharata is a dynamic text.” Justify the statement. OR (b) Analyse the role of scholars in the task of preparing the critical edition of the Mahabharata.

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Q23 short answer 3 marks

“The emergence of the Mauryan empire was regarded as a major landmark in the Indian history.” Explain the statement.

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Q24 short answer 3 marks

(a) How were the different and unique elements added in the fortification of Vijayanagara empire? Explain with examples. OR (b) What were the different and unique elements added in the fortification of Vijayanagara empire? Explain with examples.

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Q24 short answer 3 marks

How were the different and unique elements added in the fortification of Vijayanagara empire? Explain with examples.

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Q25 short answer 3 marks

“The villages in the Mughal empire were seen as Little Republics.” Support the statement with examples.

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Q26 short answer 3 marks

(a) Why was the Revolt of 1857 specially widespread in Awadh? Explain. OR (b) Why did the rebel proclamations in 1857 appeal for unity to all sections of the population? Explain.

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Q26 short answer 3 marks

(a) Why was the Revolt of 1857 specially widespread in Awadh? Explain.

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Q26 short answer 3 marks

(b) Why did the rebel proclamations in 1857 appeal for unity to all sections of the population? Explain.

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Q27 short answer 3 marks

Critically examine the Fifth Report of 1813.

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Q28 long answer 8 marks

(a) “The most unique feature of the Harappan civilization was the development of urban centres.” Explain.

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Q28 long answer 8 marks

(b) Explain the role of various archaeologists in the discovery of Harappa.

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Q29 long answer 8 marks

(a) Explain the main characteristics of the Lingayat tradition during Medieval India.

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Q29 long answer 8 marks

(b) Explain Kabir’s teachings on love, devotion and inner realization.

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Q30 long answer 8 marks

(a) Examine the causes and events of ‘Quit India Movement’.

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Q30 long answer 8 marks

(b) Examine Gandhiji’s political role as a leader and social reformer.

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Reading Passage

The travelogue of Abdur Razzaq written in the 1440s is an interesting mixture of emotions and perceptions. On the one hand, he did not appreciate what he saw in the port of Calicut (present-day Kozhikode) in Kerala, which was populated by “a people the likes of whom I had never imagined”, describing them as “a strange nation”. Later in his visit to India, he arrived in Mangalore, and crossed the Western Chats. Here he saw a temple that filled him with admiration : Within three leagues (about nine miles) of Mangalore, I saw an idol-house the likes of which is not to be found in all the world. It was a square, approximately ten yards a side, five yards in height, all covered with cast bronze, with four porticos. In the entrance portico was a statue in the likeness of a human being, full stature, made of gold. It had two red rubies for eyes, so cunningly made that you would say it could see. What craft and artisanship!

Q31 short answer 1 mark

Why did Abdur Razzaq call India a ‘strange nation’?

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Q31 short answer 1 mark

How do emotions and perceptions reflect in this source?

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Q31 short answer 2 marks

How did Abdur Razzaq describe the temples of the Western Ghats in Mangalore?

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Reading Passage

“There cannot be any divided loyalty” Govind Ballabh Pant emphasised to become loyal citizens. For the success of democracy one must train himself in the art of self-discipline. In democracies one should care less for himself and more for others. All loyalties must exclusively be centred round the State. If in a democracy, you create rival loyalties, or you create a system in which any individual or group, instead of suppressing his extravagance, cares nought for larger or other interests, then democracy is doomed.

Q32 short answer 1 mark

How has Pant described the key to the success of democracy?

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Q32 short answer 1 mark

How has Pant defined the art of self-discipline in democracy?

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Q32 short answer 2 marks

Explain Pant’s views on the relationship between democracy and equality.

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Reading Passage

Buddhism in pratice This is an excerpt from the Sutta Pitaka, and contains the advice given by the Buddha to a wealthy householder named Sigala : In five ways should a master look after his servants and employees … by assigning them work according to their strength, by supplying them with food and wages, by tending them in sickness; by sharing delicacies with them and by granting leave at times… In five ways should the clansmen look after the needs of samanas (those who have renounced the world) and Brahmanas : by affection in act and speech and mind, by keeping open house to them and supplying their worldly needs. There are similar instructions to Sigala about how to behave with his parents, teacher and wife.

Q33 long answer 4 marks

Read the given source carefully and answer the questions that follow:

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Q33 short answer 1 mark

How did Buddha highlight the significance of compassion in social hierarchy ?

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Q33 short answer 1 mark

Why did Buddha emphasise righteous action ?

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Q33 short answer 2 marks

Explain any two tenets of Karma according to Buddha.

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Q34 short answer 3 marks

On the given political outline map of India (on page 23), locate and label the following with appropriate symbols: (i) Banawali, a Harappan site (ii) Amravati stupa (iii) (a) Agra (Territory under the Mughals) OR (iii) (b) Ajmer (Territory under the Mughals)

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Q34 short answer 2 marks

On the same outline map, two centres related to the Indian National Movement are marked as A and B. Identify them and write their correct names on the lines drawn near them.

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