List of top History Questions asked in CBSE CLASS XII

Which one of the following is a work of Panini on Sanskrit grammar?
To what extent was the Non-Cooperation Movement successful in mobilizing the masses against the British rule? Explain with suitable examples.
How are different sources to know about Gandhiji's political career helpful in understanding his contribution towards India? Explain with examples.
Which historical forces shaped the vision of Indian Constitution? Explain.
“The mid-first millennium BCE is often regarded as the turning point in world history.” Explain the statement with examples.
Examine the strengths and limitations of Ain-i-Akbari.
Why did the Santhals rebel against the British rule? Explain.
“Each stupa has its own structural design and sculptural features.” Explain the statement in the context of Sanchi Stupa.
Examine the role of women in the rural society of Mughal era.
Describe any three strategies used by the ancient people of India to increase the agricultural production.
Imagine you are a part of a student archaeology workshop where you have to explain about Harappan burial sites and jewellery. Which three aspects would you present to your classmates about it? Explain.
Explain the ways in which the European thinkers like Montesquieu and Karl Marx used Bernier's description of India.
How did the Vijayagara Empire expand the Virupaksha Temple? Explain.
Why was the Amara-yaka system considered a major political innovation of the Vijayagara Empire? Explain.
Which of the following lands was kept fallow for three to four years during Akbar's period?
Fill in the blank with the appropriate word from the given options.
The chronicle Ain-i-Akbari was authored by Akbar's court historian _________.
Imagine you are doing research on Harappan beads and jewellery. Which three aspects would you understand about Harappan craft production and trade from it? Explain.
Read the following statements regarding Ibn Battuta's description of Delhi:
I. Delhi was a vast city.
II. Delhi was a populous city.
III. Delhi had colourful markets.
IV. Delhi was isolated from Asian trade.
Which of the following options are correct?
Which of the following regions was not a major centre of the Revolt of 1857?
Choose the correct option from the following to fill in the blank regarding regions of tiolist leaders of India:
Bipin Chandra Pal: Bengal; Bal Gangadhar Tilak : _________
Who amongst the following had given the 'average rent' theory?
Match Column I with Column II regarding important Committees of the Constituent Assembly and their Presidents:
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'Traces of cals have been found at the Harappan archaeological site of Shortughai in Afghanistan but not in Punjab or Sindh.'
Identify the explation provided by archaeologists from the following:
Two statements labelled as Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are given below. Read them carefully and select the correct option:
Assertion (A): Asoka's dhamma emphasized generosity, kindness and respect for religious traditions.
Reason (R): Asoka tried to hold his empire together with universally applicable principles.
Identify the characters of the Mahabharata with the help of the following information and choose the correct option:
--- He was a son of Hidimba and Bhima.
--- He belonged to the Rakshasa clan from materl side.
--- He promised to help the Pandavas in the time of need.