S.N.D.

Public School Palwal

(A 10+2 English Medium School Affiliated to CBSE New Delhi)
Cycle-II Examination (2023-24)
Class-XII (Set-B)
Subject-History
Time Allowed- 3Hrs. MM-80
Part-A (Objective)
Multiple choice Questions.
1. Which of these is not worshipped by the Harappans?
a) Nature c) Indra
b) Goddess d) Pashupatinath
2. Which of the following items has not been found in the Harappan graves?
a) Pottery and ornaments c) Jewellery
b) Iron Hand Axe d) Copper Mirrors
3. Harappa is located on the banks of which river?
a. Indus b) Ravi
b. Chenab c) Jhelum
4. The Great bath was found in which town of the Indus valley civilisation?
a) Mohenjodaro c) Lothal
b) Harappa d) Rangpur
5. Which town in Indus valley civilisation Had no citadel?
a) Mohenjodaro c) Chanhudaro
b) Harappa d) Lothal
6. Who deciphered Brahmi and Kharoshti scripts?
a) James princep c) Wheelar
b) Cunningham d) John Marshall
7. How many Mahajanpadas were there?
a) 17 c) 18
b) 14 d) 16
8. Which of these was the most powerful Mahajanpadas?
a) Kuru c) Gandhar
b) Magadha d) Vajji
9. Who founded the Mauryan empire?
 a) Ashoka c) Bindusara
b) Chandragupta Maurya d) Ajatshatru

10. Harishena was the court poet of

a) Samudragupta c) Ashoka
b) Chandragupta 2 d) Chandragupta Maurya
11. Megasthesnes mentions a committee with six subcommittees of military,of which the fifth looked
after
a) Chariots c) Horses
b) Foot soldiers d) Transport
12. ____ were elaborate stone structures in central and south India in first milennium BCE
a) Pannai c) Dhamma
b) Megaliths d) None of the above
13. In which of the following languages have the earliest inscriptions been recorded?
a) English c) Pali
b) Prakrit d) Sanskrit
14. Which of the following was the first capital of Magadha?
a) Rajagriha c) Taxila
b) Ujjain d) Gandhara
15. The first gold coin was issued in the first century CE by
a) Mauryas c) Kushanas
b) Mughals d) Rajputs
16. What were the guilds of the merchants and craftsmen called?
a) Shrenis c) Adimai
b) Ur d) Uzhavar
17. The critical edition of the Mahabharta was completed in the year___
a) 1919 c) 1927
b) 1925 d) 1966
18. According to Manusmriti ,there are how many types of marriages?
a) Seven c) Eight
b) Six d) Nine
19. The term “Vansha” is used for___
a) Families c) Descent
b) Lineage d) Caste
20. The term “Vanik” in sanskrit inscriptions is used to designate____
a) Merchants c) Traders
b) Soldiers d) Farmers

21. In the case of Satvahanas,successsion to the throne was___

a) Matrilineal c) Both a and b
b) Patrilineal d) Niether a nor b
22. The term used for the names derived from the name of the mother or female ancestor is
called_____
a) Matriliny c) Metronymic
b) Matrimonial d) Matrilineal
23. The Shungas and Kanvas,the immediate successors of the Mauryas,were
a) Brahmanas c) Vaishyas
b) Kshatriyas d) Chandals
24. The composition of the Mahabharta has been traditionally attributed to a Rishi.Identify his name
from the following options
a) Rishi Kanada c) Rishi Agastya
b) Rishi Kapila d) Rishi Vyasa
25. According to “Manusmriti”,which among the following is not the means for men to acquire wealth?
a) Inheritance c) Conquest
b) As a token of affection d) Investment
26. Many kushan rulers adopted the title “Devputra” which means
a) Son of Soil c) Son of God
b) Son of Earth d) Son of Fire
27. In which language ‘Allahabad Pillar inscription ‘ been composed?
a) Prakrit c) Sanskrit
b) Hindi d) Brahmi
28. Who among the following Director Generals of ASI was an ex-army Brigadier?
a) James Burgess c) R E M Wheeler
b) John Marshall d) Daya Ram Sahni
29. Who among the following is often known as ‘Father of Indian Archaeology’?
a) Daya Ram Sahni c) Rakhal Das Banerji
b) Alexander Cunningham d) R E M Wheeler
30. Which of the following sites was known for making shell objects in the Harappan civilisation?
 a) Amri c) Kalibanga
b) Nageshwar d) Manda
31. At which place Buddha attained Enlightenment?
a) Sarnath c) Lumbini
b) Bodh Gaya d) Kushinagara

32. Which one of the following options indicate the sculpture of ‘Shalabhanjika Motif’ in the Sanchi
stupa?
a) Mahaparnirbana c) Auspicious Symbol
b) Strength and Wisdom d) Devotion towards Goddess

33. Which of the following is the oldest stupa in India and was commissioned by the Mauryan ki3g
Ashoka?
a) Shanti stupa c) Sanchi stupa
b) Amaravati stupa d) Nagarjuna konda stupa

34. Identify the term which defines the given below statement and give the correct answer.
“The stupa originated as a sample semi-circular mound of earth”
a) Marmika c) Amalka
b) Anda d) Pradakshinapath
35. Select the correct statement regarding Jaina monks from the statements given below.
a) Not to abstain from lying c) To abstain from stealing
b) Not to observe Celibacy d) None of the above
36. Which of the following statements regarding Jainism is not true?
a) The entire world is animated
b) The cycle of birth and rebirth is shaped through donation
c) Asceticism and penance are required to free oneself from the cycle of karma
d) Monastic existence is a necessary condition of salvation
37. The ruler of Bhopal ____ provided money for the preservation of the ancient site of Sanchi Stupa.
a) Shah Jehan Begum c) Rukaiyya Begum
b) Jahanara Begum d) Roshanara Begum
38. It means the great wheel in Buddhism
a) Hinayana c) Vajrayana
b) Mahayana d) Digambar
39. The practice of a woman having several husbands is known as_____
 a) Polygamy c) Polyandry
b) Multigamy d) Bigamy
40. It is the study of coins
a) Metronymics c) Numismatics
b) Chronology d) Patrilliny

Part- B(Subjective)
Short Answer Questions. 3x10=30
41. Explain how will you prove that text of Mahabharata was a dynamic one?
42.What do you know about the authors and the period when Mahabharta was compiled?
43.Describe the sources used to reconstruct the history of Mauryan empire?
44. Why is contribution of James prinsep considered as historic development in Indian epigraphy?
45. Relate any four features of Indus valley civilization which are still visible in Indian society?
46. Why do archaeologists and Historians find Harappan script enigmatic? Explain reasons
47. Describe the role of Begums of Bhopal in preserving the stupa at Sanchi
48. Why do you think Women and Men joined Buddha Sangha?
49. Explain the factors that we should keep in mind by the historians while handling textual traditions?
50. Who was John Marshall? How did he make a change in the Indian archaeology?
Long Answer Questions.(Any2) 5x2=10
51. Why did new religious acts emerged during 6th century BCE?
52. Who was Gautami-Putra Satkarni? Describe his main achievements?
53. Explain the language and content of Mahabharta?