List of top History Questions asked in CBSE CLASS XII

Imagine your school is hosting an exhibition on the Harappan civilization and you are responsible for the section on the Harappan script. Which three aspects of it would you explain to the visitors ?

Fill in the blank with the appropriate word from the options given below:
The Government of India pressurised the Government of _________ to set-up a commission of enquiry to investigate into the causes of the ‘Deccan Riots'.

Describe any three features of ancient coige.

Which of the following is another me for Hiya Buddhism ?

Arrange the following literary compositions in chronological order and choose the correct option:
I. Ashtadhyayi of Panini
II. Harshacharita of Babhatta
III. Arthashastra of Kautilya
IV. tyashastra of Bharata

Identify this character of Mahabharata with the help of the following information and choose the correct option:
$\bullet$ He considered himself as a disciple of Drocharya.
$\bullet$ He honoured his guru by giving his right hand thumb as Gurudakshi.
$\bullet$ He mastered archery through self-practice.

Which of the following statements about Mirabai are correct ?
I. She was married into Sisodia clan of Mewar.
II. She considered Krish her divine lover.
III. Her spiritual guru was Ramand.
IV. She founded a sect with a group of followers.

Match Column A with Column B and choose the correct option:

{ll} Column A (Archaeologist) & Column B (Contribution)
a. Daya Ram Sahni & i. Discovered seals at Mohenjodaro
b. Rakhal Das Banerji & ii. Discovered seals at Harappa
c. R.E.M. Wheeler & iii. Authored ‘The Story of Indian Archaeology'
d. S.N. Roy & iv. Brought military precision in Archaeology


Which of the following regions was known as the ‘Raichur Doab' that was captured by the Vijayagara Empire in 1512 ?

Fill in the blank with the appropriate word from the options given below:
The Ain-i-Akbari was part of a larger history called the _________ ma.

According to Akbar's land classification, which of the following categories referred to land left uncultivated for more than five years ?

Who amongst the following was the leader of the Santhal rebellion ?

Read the following statements regarding Ibn Battuta's travel experiences and choose the correct option:
I. His travel was unsafe as he was looted many times.
II. He travelled in caravans along with companions.
III. His journey took months due to vast distances.
IV. He has written his travelling experiences in Persian.

Match Column A with Column B regarding the important Committees of the Constituent Assembly and Presidents and choose the correct option:
{ll} Column A (Committee) & Column B (President)
a. Fundamental Rights Sub-Committee & i. Rajendra Prasad
b. States Committee & ii. B.R. Ambedkar
c. Drafting Committee & iii. Jawaharlal Nehru
d. Steering Committee & iv. J.B. Kripalani


Identify the Indian social reformer of the nineteenth century with the help of the following information and choose the correct option:
$\bullet$ He was from Maharashtra.
$\bullet$ He pointed to the suffering of the depressed classes.
$\bullet$ He demanded economic and social justice.

‘‘Gandhiji promoted mass participation in politics.’’ Justify the statement in context of the Non-Cooperation Movement.
“Many scholars have written of the months after independence as being Gandhiji’s finest hour.” Examine the statement.
How did the Vijayagara rulers support economic and trade activities ? Explain with examples.
Why was the temple architecture of Vijayagara considered unique ? Explain with examples.
Alyse any three causes of conflict between the Santhals and Paharias during the 18th century.
‘‘Mahabharata reinforced the ideas of familial values.’’ Explain the statement with examples.
How did the rebel proclamation of 1857 show unity ? Explain.
‘‘Mahabharata is considered as a dymic text.’’ Explain the statement with examples.
“Alvars of the sixth century created a rich cultural legacy.” Explain the statement.
How did Bernier’s account highlight the positive role of Indian women ? Explain.