List of top Questions asked in CBSE CLASS XII- 2024

Match the roles of the members of the Constituent Assembly given in Column II with their names in Column I:
Column I   Column II
1. Rajendra Prasad       (ii) President of the Constituent Assembly
2. S.N. Mukherjee       (iv) Passed the Objectives Resolution in the Constituent Assembly
3. Jawaharlal Nehru       (iii) Constitutional Advisor
4. B.N. Rau       (i) Chief Draughtsman
Which of the following was the primary characteristic of the Ryotwari system implemented by the British in 'Bombay Deccan'?
Match the Leaders of the Revolt of 1857 (List I) with their Centres (List II) and choose the correct option from the following: List I   List II
1. Nana Sahib       (ii) Kanpur
2. Kunwar Singh       (iii) Bihar
3. Wajid Ali Shah       (i) Awadh
4. Birjis Qadr       (iv) Lucknow
Identify the primary reason behind the formation of the Constituent Assembly from the following options:
Who among the following is the author of the book 'The Story of Indian Archaeology'?

Read the following statements about the Mauryan Empire:
I. The growth of Magadha culminated in the emergence of the Mauryan Empire.
II. Chandragupta Maurya founded the Mauryan Empire.
III. Kautilya was the successor of Chandragupta Maurya.
IV. Asoka was the son of Chandragupta Maurya.
Which of the above statements are correct?

Identify the ancient dynasty with the help of the following information:
1. They issued spectacular gold coins. 
2. Their history can be reconstructed through Prashastis. 
3. Harisena was the court poet of one of its rulers. 

Panini's book ‘Ashtadhyayi’ is based on which of the following themes?
Which of the following statements is not correct about the subsistence strategy of Harappa?

Match Column I with Column II and choose the correct option:
Column I  Column II 
1. Deogarh       (iii) Bihar 
2. Mahabalipuram       (i) Tamil Nadu 
3. Kailashnatha       (iv) Uttar Pradesh 
4. Barabar       (ii) Maharashtra 

Identify the structural feature marked ‘A’ of Sanchi Stupa and choose the correct option from the following:

To whom among the following did François Bernier dedicate his writing "Comparing East and West"?

Identify the disciple of Shaikh Nizamuddin Auliya with the help of the following information: 
1. He was a great poet and musician of the medieval period.
2. He gave a unique form to Chishti sama.
3. He introduced qawwali.
 

The most striking feature about the location of Vijayanagara was the natural basin formed by river ……. which flows in a north-easterly direction. 
 

In the two stories of Bama and Zitkala-Sa in the lesson of “Memories of Childhood,” there are certain similarities of strength in the face of social challenges. Write a diary entry sharing your observations.
Physically impaired people have to suffer pain and a sense of alienation due to the behaviour of the people around them. It’s ironical that people who should be treated with empathy are either avoided or pitied. Discuss. (On The Face Of It)
Umberto Eco The Interview has a talk with Danny Casey from the story Going Places. Danny, being a football prodigy, feels his popularity may affect his game as he can’t devote much time to it. What advice will Umberto Eco give Danny about time management? Write a paragraph on the interaction between the two and the advice given by Umberto Eco.}
Compose an oral presentation to be shared with your peers on what Gandhi’s advice (Indigo) would be to the bangle makers of Firozabad (\textit{Lost Spring}).
What are Geoff Green’s reasons for including high school students in the ‘Students on Ice’ expedition? (Journey to the End of the Earth)
What were the two ‘amazing’ things of the royal infant? (The Tiger King)
‘Resignation was no sudden thing.’ What is the implication of this remark in the context of Sophie’s character? (Going Places)
Explain how ‘The tigers in the panel … Will go on prancing, proud and unafraid.’ (Aunt Jennifer’s Tigers)
What do you understand by “interstices”? How does Umberto Eco utilize his interstices? (The Interview)
Why did Gandhi say: ‘Freedom from fear is more important than legal justice for the poor’? (Indigo)
There was an “Each One Teach One” camp held in your school during summer vacations. As student editor of the school magazine, write a report on the camp. You are Sneh/Surbhi. You may use the following cues along with your ideas to write the report. Invent necessary details. \begin{center} \fbox{ \parbox{0.9\linewidth}{ Cues: Children from neighbourhood slums — 5 to 8 years Student volunteers from class XI Foundational numeracy and literacy skills Distribution of stationery and books Both oral and written approaches General knowledge quizzes Certificates given } } \end{center}