Final Pre – Board (RBSE)
History (027)
Class XII (2024-25)
Time Allowed: 3 hours Maximum Marks: 80
Section A (Multiple Choice Questions)
(18 Marks)
1. Where have the evidence of ploughed fields been found in
Harappan civilization?
a) Kalibangan
b) Kotdiji
c) Lothal
d) Dholavira
2. Rulers of which dynasty used the title "Devputra" before their
names?
a) Kushan Dynasty
b) Maurya Dynasty
c) Satavahan Dynasty
d) Rashtrakuta Dynasty
3. Which country is referred to as 'Meluha' in Mesopotamian
writings?
a) Country of sailors
b) Country of heroes
c) Country of slaves
d) Country of cattle
4. "Dashpur" was the ancient name of which city?
a) Delhi
b) Mandsaur
c) Patna
d) Kannauj
5. Who wrote the travelogue called "Rihla"?
a) Al-Biruni
b) Ibn Battuta
c) Amir Khusro
d) Muhammad Ghaznavi
6. What was "Tavaram"?
a) A book containing hymns
b) A script of South India
c) Food item popular in South India
d) Vaishnav tradition
7. Who brought the ruins of Hampi into the limelight?
a) John Marshall
b) Mackey
c) Cunningham
d) Colin Meckenzie
8. When was the Vijaynagara Empire established?
a) 1436 AD
b) 1236 AD
c) 1536 AD
d) 1336 AD
9. Who was responsible for looking after the financial system in the
Mughal Empire?
a) Mirbakshi
b) Diwan
c) Mansabdar
d) Muhtasib
10.Which report was prepared regarding the administration and
activities of the East India Company in India?
a) Seventh Report
b) Tenth Report
c) Eighth Report
d) Fifth Report
11.Who said, "This glass of fruit (cherry) will one day fall in our
mouth"?
a) Lord Macaulay
b) Lord Cornwallis
c) Lord Dalhousie
d) Lord Wellesley
12.Which day was fixed by Jinnah as "Direct Action Day"?
a) 15 August 1947
b) 16 August 1946
c) 14 August 1945
d) 17 August 1944
13.Where was an independent government not established under the
Quit India Movement of 1942?
a) Satara
b) Tamluk
c) Ballia
d) Punjab
(Fill in the Blanks)
1. Buddha's favourite disciple ________ convinced Buddha to allow women to join the
Sangha.
2. Al-Biruni wrote his work "Kitab-ul-Hind" in the language ________.
3. Abul Fazal completed 'Ain-e-Akbari' in the year ________ of Akbar's reign.
4. Permanent settlement was implemented in the year ________.
5. The prosperity of the Zamindars during the Mughal period was due to their vast ________
lands.
6. The Gateway of India is an example of ________ architectural style.
Section B (Very Short Answer Questions)
(11 Marks)
1. What was Faience in Harappan civilization?
2. When was Manusmriti compiled?
3. How many years did Francois Bernier live in India?
4. Who led the Veer Shaiv tradition and Lingayat movement in Karnataka?
5. What was the name of the Alvar woman in the Bhakti movement?
6. Who presented the "Objective Resolution" before the Constituent Assembly on 13
December 1946?
7. What is the literal meaning of Taluqdar?
8. Who was called Jotedar?
9. What do you understand by Sanatorium?
10. What was the term 'Riyat' used for in British records?
11. Who started the Subsidiary Alliance system?
Section C (Short Answer Questions)
(20 Marks)
1. Describe the characteristics of Mohenjo-Daro, the city of Harappan civilization.
2. Explain the difference between Alvar and Nayanar traditions in the Bhakti movement.
3. What steps did the British take to suppress the revolt of 1857?
4. Describe the features of Sanchi Stupa while explaining the stupa structure in Buddhism.
5. Analyze the development of Mahayana Buddhism in new religious traditions.
6. Describe the round table conferences in detail.
7. Describe the contribution of Mahatma Gandhi in the freedom movement of India.
8. Examine the role of important members of the Constituent Assembly.
9. Discuss the arguments given by Jaipal Singh in the Constituent Assembly for the protection
of Tribals.
10. Why were the British interested in the merger of Awadh? Explain briefly.
Section D (Long Answer Questions)
(25 Marks)
1. Describe the features of town planning of the Indus Valley Civilization which are relevant
even today.
2. Prove that the colonial cities reflected the commercial culture of the new rulers.
3. Evaluate the Non-Cooperation Movement.
4. Throw light on the design and importance of the Great Bath of Mohenjo-Daro.
5. Describe the main teachings of Kabir.
Section E (Map Work)
(5 Marks)
1. Mark the following historical places on the outline map of India:
a) Lothal
b) Kalinga
c) Sanchi
d) Kanauj
e) Puhar
OR
2. Mark the following historical places on the outline map of India:
a) Bombay
b) Masulipattnam
c) Jhansi
d) Cuttack
e) Meerut
