List of top History Questions

Who amongst the following was the head of the ‘Advisory Committee’ of the Constituent Assembly?
Identify the British Officer with the help of following information:
• Was a Physician.
• Organized Zoo in Calcutta.
• Did survey of Bengal.
• He assumed family name as Hamilton.
How did Buddha attain enlightenment? Explain.
How has Buddhist literature helped in understanding the sculpture of Sanchi? Explain.
Analyse the causes of conflict between Kauravas and Pandavas that resulted in the battle of Mahabharata.
Why were regular hunting expeditions undertaken by the Mughal Emperors? Explain.
Examine the role of Guru Gobind Singh in the Sikhism.
“Mahatma Gandhiji with the Charkha has become the most abiding image of Indian Nationalism.” Substantiate this statement with examples.
Explain the events that took place on the very first day (10th May) of the rebellion of 1857 at Meerut.
Explain the events that took place on 11th May of the rebellion of 1857 at Red Fort of Delhi.
Examine the characteristic features of architecture of urban centres of Mohenjodaro.
Examine the causes and the evidences of the collapse of the Harappan civilization.

Vijayanagara Kingdom flourished under conditions of unparalleled peace and prosperity during the rule of Krishnadeva Raya but after his death Vijayanagara declined. Substantiate the statement with examples.

The fortification of Vijayanagara was impressive in the medieval India. Substantiate the statement with examples.

Describe the events that shaped the vision of the Constitution of India.
Describe the arguments given in the Constituent Assembly against the creation of separate electorates.
Mention the role of rivers in the promotion of trade.
Why were large number of goods traded between India and other countries?
Give reasons for the development of bead-making industry at Kodumanal.
Why did Bernier warn the European kings against following Mughal model of kingship?
Mention any one difference between Mughal & European land-ownership.
Explain the proposal given by Buchanan for utilizing the land for economic development.
Which crops were recommended for expanding agriculture?
How was the landscape described regarding cultivation?
How did Bernier’s description influence the Western theorists from the 18\(^{\text{th}}\) century onwards? Explain.