Subject

History

Class

CBSE Class 12

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 Multiple Choice QuestionsShort Answer Type

1.

Why did Buddha lay emphasis on righteous conduct and values ?

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Describe the agricultural technologies followed by the Harappans.

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Explain the growth of Puranic Hinduism from 600 BCE to 600 CE.

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“The most important idea in Jainism is that the entire world is animated : even stones, rocks and water have life. Non injury to living beings, especially to humans, animals, plants and insects is crucial to Jaina Philosophy.”

In the light of the above statement, explain the moral values of Jainism.

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5.

Describe the ‘ideal of patriarchy’ and rules of marriage in the early societies from 600 BCE to 600 CE.

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6.

Who was Ab’ul Fazal ? What is his major contribution?

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7.

“Land revenue was the economic mainstay of the Mughal Empire.” Examine the statement.

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8.

“The ideal of Sulh-i-kul was the corner stone of enlightened rule.” In the light of the above statement, make an assessment of the Akbar’s policy of Sulh-i-kul.

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9.

Explain how Krishna deva Raya was able to expand and consolidate his empire of Vijayanagara? Explain the causes of the decline of Vijayanagara after his death.


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

(i) This was the time when the land between the Tungabhadra and Krishna rivers was acquired, the rulers of Orissa were subdued and severe defeats were inflicted on the sultan of Bijapur.

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

(iii) 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.

The causes of the decline of Vijayanagara were:

(i)His successors were troubled by rebellious nayakas or military chiefs.

(ii) In 1565, Rama Raya, the chief ministers of Vijayanagara, led the army in to battle at Rakshai-Tangadi, where his forces were routed by the combined armies of Bijapur, Ahmadanagar and Golconda.

(iii) The victorious armies sacked the city of Vijayanagara. The city was totally abandoned within a few years.

(iv) It was the adventurous policy of Rama Raya who tried to play off Sultan against another that led the Sultans to combine together and decisively defeat him.

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10.

Why was Pakistan resolution of 1940 considered ambiguous ? Give any two reasons.

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