Subject

History

Class

CBSE Class 12

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 Multiple Choice QuestionsShort Answer Type

1.

Mention the two sections of the Harappan Settlements and give one main feature each.

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2.

Critically examine the duties laid down in ‘Manusmriti’ for the Chandals.

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3.

Describe briefly how do the historians usually classify the contents of Mahabharata? Why is the text described as an itihas?

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4.

”The mid first millennium BCE is often regarded as a turning point in the World History.” Justify the statement.

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5.

Describe the teaching of the Buddha.

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6.

On the given political map of India label the following:

(i) Three major Buddhist sites.

(ii)Two important Kingdom or towns.(C 600 BCE- 600CE)

                                                                       OR

On the given political outline map of India mark and label the following:

Any five territories/cities under Babur, Akbar & Aurangzeb’s reign.

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7.

How had Bernier described a complex social reality of the artisans under the artisans under the Mughals? Give any one reason.

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8.

Mention the two earliest Bhakti Movements of the Tamil Nadu, giving the main difference between them.

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9.

”Krishnadeva Raya was characterised by expansion and consolidation.” Justify the statement on the basis of evidences.


Krishnadeva Raya’s rule was characterised by expansion and consolidation:

(i) This was the time when the land between the Tungabhadra and Krishna rivers (the Raichur doab) was acquired (1512).

(ii) The rulers of Orissa were subdued (1514) and severe defeats were inflicted on the Sultan of Bijapur (1520).

(iii) Although the kingdom remained in a constant state of military preparedness, it flourished under conditions of unparalleled peace and prosperity.

(iv) Krishnadeva Raya is credited with building some fine temples and adding impressive gopurams to many important south Indian temples.

iv) He also founded a suburban township near Vijayanagara called Nagalapuram after his mother. Some of the most detailed descriptions of Vijayanagara come from his time or just after.

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10.

Describe briefly the expansion and consolidation of Mughal Empire under Jalaluddin Akbar (1556-1605).

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