List of top Questions asked in CBSE CLASS XII- 2026

(34.1) On the given political outline map of India, locate and label the following places with appropriate symbols:
(i) geshwar -- A mature Harappan site
(ii) Kashi -- Early state
(iii) • (a) Goa -- An area under Aurangzeb
• (b) Thanjavur -- A medieval town
On the same political outline map of India, two places have been marked as 'A' and 'B', as the centres of the Indian tiol Movement. Identify them and write their correct mes on the lines drawn near them.
(For Visually Impaired Candidates)
Name any two important capitals of the early states.
Name one area which was under the rule of Aurangzeb.
me the capital of Vijayagara Empire.
Mention any two main centres of Indian tiol Movement.
Explain the status and role of zamindars in Mughal period.
“Although epigraphy is an important source of reconstructing history yet there are limits to what it can reveal.” Justify the statement with suitable arguments.
“Historians have used a variety of sources to reconstruct the history of the Mauryan empire and also explained the ways of their administration.” Justify the statement with suitable arguments.
'Gandhiji started the Salt March for various reasons and it resulted in a significant movement.' Explain the statement with examples.
Explain the role of village panchayats of Mughal period.
Describe the role of Amar yaka in the administration of Vijayagara Empire.
Alyse the Richardian ideas of average rent on land.
“Non-Cooperation Movement became an epoch in the life of Mahatma Gandhi and that of India.” Explain the statement of Louis Fischer with examples.
Explain the role of B.R. Ambedkar in the Constituent Assembly.
Describe the ceremonial features of Mahavami Dibba.
Explain the significance of Pauranic Hinduism of the ancient India.
Examine the major contribution of R.E.M. Wheeler as Director General of Archaeological Survey of India.
Explain the causes of the ruin of Stupa at Amravati.
'Al-Biruni faced many obstacles in the understanding of India.' Explain the statement with examples.
Who among the following is the author of the book of travels called 'Travels in the Mughal Empire'?
Who amongst the following American Presidents played a decisive role in the American War of Independence?
Find the odd one out from the following:
The battle at Talikota (Rakshasi Tangri) was fought between which two of the following groups?
Identify the major long-term consequence of the permanent settlement for the Indian peasantry from the following:
Which of the following temples at Vijayagara was meant to be used only by the king and his family?
Which of the following chronicles was authored by Abul-Fazl?
Which of the following pairs is correctly matched?
Arrange the following in correct chronological order and choose the correct option:
I. Chalcolithic Age
II. Mesolithic Age
III. Neolithic Age
IV. Paleolithic Age