Karnataka PUC 12th History Question Paper 2025

The word 'Karnataka' is mentioned for the first time in the Sabhaparva and Bhishmaparva of the Mahabharatha. The other options refer to different historical contexts or regions, but the textual reference to the land known as Karnataka appears earliest in these epic segments.

Emperor Ashoka is historically identified by the title 'Devanampriya' (Beloved of the Gods). This is confirmed by epigraphical evidence, specifically the Maski and Calcutta edicts which explicitly mention the name 'Devanampriya Ashokasa'. Thus, the reason correctly supports and explains the assertion.

Srigupta is acknowledged as the founder of the Gupta dynasty. Mayuravarma founded the Kadamba dynasty, Pushyabhuthi founded the Vardhana dynasty, and Dantidurga was the founder of the Rashtrakuta dynasty.

Amir Khusru, a prolific poet and scholar in the Delhi Sultanate, was famously known as 'The Parrot of India' (Tuti-e-Hind) for his mastery of Persian and his significant contributions to Indian music and language. The others listed were contemporaries or travelers but did not hold this title.

Pondicherry (Puducherry) served as the primary administrative capital of the French colonial possessions in India. Pulicat was associated with the Dutch, Calcutta with the British, and Goa with the Portuguese.