PRACTICE QUESTION PAPER 4 (2020-2021)
HISTORY (027)
CLASS-XII
Time Allowed: 3hrs Max. Marks: 80
General Instructions:
1) Answer all the questions. Some questions have an internal choice.
Marks are indicated against each question. This question paper
comprises of six sections.
2) Section A: Question numbers 1 to 16 are objective type questions
carrying 1 mark and should be answered in one word or one
sentence each (Attempt any 15)
3) Section B: Question numbers 17 to 19 are Case Based/ Source
Based having Multiple Choice questions. Each question has 4 sub-
parts. Attempt any three sub-parts from each question.
4) Section C: Answer to questions carrying 3 marks (Question 20 to
23) should not exceed 100 words each.
5) Section D: Answer to questions carrying 8 marks (Question 24 to
26) should not exceed 350 words each.
6) Section E: Question number 27 to 29 are Source-based questions
carrying 5 marks each.
7) Section F: Question number 30 is a Map question that includes the
identification and location of significant test items. Attach the map
with the answer book.
1 x 15 =15
Section A
Answer any 15 of the following Questions:
1 1
Evidence of water reservoirs in the Harappan Culture for irrigation
have been found from:
a) Lothal
b) Kalibangan
c) Dholavira
d) Rakhigarhi
2 Most of Ashoka's inscriptions have been found in the...... language. 1
3 Correct the following statement and rewrite it: 1
According to the Dharmasutras and Dharmashastras the ideal occupation for
Brahmanas was to study Vedas, protect people and to engage in warfare.
4 1
The eight types of marriages have been explained in the:
a) Mahabharata
b) Ramayana
c) Manusmriti
d) Geeta
5 Identify the given image and write it’s name. 1
Question For Visually Impaired candidates only: In lieu of Question number 5.
The Rigveda consists of hymns in praise of the deity/deities:
i) Indra
ii) Agni
iii) Soma
iv) Vishnu
The correct answer is:
a) i,ii,iii
b) i,ii,iv
c) ii,iii,iv
d) i,iii,iv
6 1
What is the total number of Tirthankaras in Jainism?
The false statement about Nalayiradivyaprabhandam is: 1
7 a) This is main scripture of Alwar saints.
b) It is described as the Tamil Veda.
c) The text is claimed as significant as the four Vedas in sanskrit.
d) This was Dharamshashtra.
8 In which scripture are the hymns of Baba Farid, Ravidas and Kabir were 1
compiled in?
9 Match the following:
List i List ii
A Vijayanagara (I) Chennakeshava temple
B Hampi (II) City of Victory
C Tanjavur (III) City in the name of local mother Goddess
Pampadevi
D Belur (IV) Brihadishvara temple
The correct options are:
a) A-III, B-IV, C-I, D-II
b) A-III, B-I, C-IV, D-II
c) A-I, B-IV, C-III, D-II
d) A-II, B-III, C-lV, D-I
10 The famous ruler Krishnadeva Raya of Vijayanagara belonged to the 1
dynasty:
a) Saluva
b) Tuluva
c) Sangama
d) Aravidu
11 What was the mother tongue of Mughals? 1
12 The Hindu scripture translated in Persian with the name razmnama is: 1
a) Manusmriti
b) Mahabharata
c) Ramayana
d) Gita
13 Which British Governor General introduced Permanent settlement in 1
Bengal?
14 Given below are two statements, one labelled as Assertion (A) The 1
Other as Reason (R).
Assertion (A): In 1921 during a tour of south India Mahatma Gandhi
began wearing loincloths.
Reason(R): He did so in order to identify with the poor.
a) Only Assertion (A) is correct.
b) Only Reason (R) is correct.
c) Both Assertion (A) and reason(R) are correct but reason(R) is
not the explanation of the statement.
d) Both Assertion (A) and reason(R) are correct and reason(R) is
the correct explanation of the Assertion (A).
15 The Britishers passed the sati abolition act in the year: 1
a) 1929
b) 1828
c) 1856
d) 1859
16 The members of the Interim Government were: 1
a) John Mathai
b) Sardar Baldev Singh
c) C.H.Bhabha
d) All of the Above
SECTION –B
17 Read the following excerpt carefully and answer any three questions: - 1+1+1
The most ancient system yet discovered
About the drains, Mackay noted: “It is certainly the most complete
ancient system as yet discovered.” Every house was connected to the
street drains. The main channels were made of bricks set in mortar
and were covered with loose bricks that could be removed for
cleaning. In some cases, limestone was used for the covers. House
drains first emptied into a sump or cesspit into which solid matter
settled while waste water flowed out into the street drains.Very long
drainage channels were provided at intervals with sumps for cleaning.
It is a wonder of archaeology that “little heaps of material, mostly
sand, have frequently been found lying alongside drainage channels,
which shows … that the debris was not always carted away when the
drain was cleared”.
Drainage systems were not unique to the larger cities, but were found
in smaller settlements as well. At Lothal for example, while houses
were built of mud bricks, drains were made of burnt bricks.
1) The false statement about the drains written by Mackey is:
a) It is the most ancient system yet discovered.
b) Every house was connected to the street drains.
c) In some cases, limestone was used for the covers.
d) Drainage system was found only in the larger cities.
2) At Lothal houses were built of:
a) Mud Bricks
b) Burnt Bricks
c) Stones
d) Carved Bricks
3) The words used for little heaps of material, mostly sand frequently
found lying alongside drainage channels are:
a) Wonder of nature
b) Wonder of Archaeology
c) Wonder of History
d) All of the Above
4) The site where houses were built of mud bricks but drains were made
of burnt bricks is :
a) Kalibangan
b) Dholavira
c) Lothal
d) Nageshwar
18 Study this picture carefully and answer any three of the following 1+1+1
questions by choosing the correct options.
1) In the right side of the picture is:
a) Lord Jagannatha
b) Shiva
c) Mahakal
d) Buddha
2) The name of the Goddess in the middle is:
a) Janaki
b) Lakshmi
c) Subhadra
d) Parvati
3) The image of Lord Jagannatha is situated in……...
a) Ujjain
b) Rameshwar
c) Ayodhya
d) Puri
4) Given below are two statements, one labelled at Assertion (A)
The Other as Reason (R)
Assertion (A): Lord Jagannatha is identified as a form of Vishnu.
Reason(R): This image is made in wood by the local tribal specialists.
a) Only Assertion (A) is correct.
b) Only Reason (R) is correct.
c) Both Assertion (A) and reason(R) are correct but reason(R) is
not the explanation of the statement.
d) Both Assertion (A) and reason(R) are correct and reason(R) is
the correct explanation of the Assertion (A).
Question For Visually Impaired candidates only: In lieu of Question
number 18.
Read the given excerpt carefully and answer any three of the given
questions.
This is an excerpt from a poem by Karaikkal Ammaiyar in which she
describes herself:
The female Pey (demoness)
with . . . bulging veins,
protruding eyes, white teeth and shrunken stomach,
red haired and jutting teeth
lengthy shins extending till the ankles,
shouts and wails
while wandering in the forest.
This is the forest of Alankatu,
which is the home of our father (Shiva)
who dances … with his matted hair
thrown in all eight directions, and with cool limbs.
1) Karaikkal Ammaiyar depicts herself as:
a) With Bulging veins
b) With Red hairs
c) With jutting white teeth
d) All of the Above
2) By calling herself demoness she means:
a) Evil instinct
b) Cannibal
c) In contrast to traditional notions of feminine beauty
d) None of the Above
3) Karaikkal Ammaiyar was devotee of:
a) Vishnu
b) Shiva
c) Goddess
d) Buddha
4) Given below are two statements, one labelled at Assertion (A)
The Other as Reason (R)
Assertion (A): Karaikkal Ammaiyar posed a challenge to patriarchal
norms.
a) Reason(R): Karaikkal Ammaiyar renounced her social obligations.
b) Only Assertion (A) is correct.
c) Only Reason (R) is correct.
d) Both Assertion (A) and reason(R) are correct but reason(R) is
not the explanation of the statement.
e) Both Assertion (A) and reason(R) are correct and reason(R) is
the correct explanation of the Assertion (A).
19 Read the given excerpt carefully and answer any three of the given
questions: 1+1+1=3
Nobles at court
The Jesuit priest Father Antonio Monserrate, resident at the court of
Akbar, noticed:
In order to prevent the great nobles becoming insolent through the
unchallenged enjoyment of power, the King summons them to court
and gives them imperious commands, as though they were his slaves.
The obedience to these commands ill suits their exalted rank and
dignity.
1) The description given by the Jesuit priest Father Antonio
Monserrate, resident at the court of Akbar gives insight into the
policy of...... of Akbar:
a) Religious fanaticism.
b) Religious tolerance.
c) Bigotry.
d) Weak Policy.
2) The great nobles were:
a) Mughal Aristocrats.
b) Mughal Servants.
c) Slaves.
d) War Prisoners.
3) The King summoned the great nobles to court and gave them
imperious commands to:
a) Give them gifts
b) Show grandioseness of the court
c) Keep them under control
d) Give them high posts
4) Given below are two statements, one labelled at Assertion (A)
The Other as Reason (R)
Assertion (A): The king gave commands to the nobility that ill suits
their dignity.
Reason(R): This way he projected his supremacy.
a) Only Assertion (A) is correct.
b) Only Reason (R) is correct.
c) Both Assertion (A) and reason(R) are correct but reason(R) is
not the explanation of the statement.
d) Both Assertion (A) and reason(R) are correct and reason(R) is
the correct explanation of the Assertion (A).
SECTION – C
20 'Harappan script is an enigmatic script.' Analyse. 3
21 To what extent the architecture of mosques found in the subcontinent 3
is a combination of local practice and universal ideals?
22 How was the vision of unity achieved by the rebels in 1857? 3
23 ‘During the 18th century, the power of the Zamindars of Bengal was 3
controlled by the East India Company.’ Clarify.
SECTION – D
24 Describe the various stages of compilation of the Mahabharata in 8
twentieth century.
OR
“The Mahabharata is a good source to study the social history of
ancient times.” Justify the statement.
25 “Vijayanagara had distinctive architectural features.” Justify the 8
statement with examples from the temple complexes in Vijayanagara.
OR
Amar-nayaka system was a major political innovation of the
Vijayanagara Empire and responsible for apogee and decline of the
empire’’ Analyse.
26 How did Gandhi transform the Indian National movement into mass 8
movement?
OR
Explain the significance of 1929 Lahore Session of Congress .Discuss
the guidelines laid down by Gandhi to celebrate the Independence Day
on 26 January 1930.
SECTION E
27 Read the following source carefully and answer the questions that 1+2+2=5
follow:
The anguish of the king
When the king Devanampiya Piyadassi had been ruling for eight years,
the (country of the) Kalingas (present day coastal Orissa) was
conquered by (him).
One hundred and fifty thousand men were deported, a hundred
thousand were killed, and many more died.
After that, now that (the country of) the Kalingas has been taken,
Devanampiya (is devoted) to an intense study of Dhamma, to the love
of Dhamma, and to instructing (the people) in Dhamma.
This is the repentance of Devanampiya on account of his conquest of
the (country of the) Kalingas.
For this is considered very painful and deplorable by Devanampiya
that, while one is conquering an unconquered (country) slaughter,
death and deportation of people (take place) there …
(27.1) For whom the term 'Devanampiyya Piyadassi' is used for?
(27.2) Mention the importance of inscriptions
(27.3) Explain the effects of Kalinga's war on Ashoka.
28 Read the following source carefully and answer the questions that 1+2+2=5
follow:
Reverence for the Jogi
Here is an excerpt from a letter written by Aurangzeb to a Jogi in
1661-62:
The possessor of the sublime station, Shiv Murat, Guru Anand Nath
Jio!
May your Reverence remain in peace and happiness ever under the
protection of Sri Shiv Jio!
… A piece of cloth for the cloak and a sum of twenty five rupees
which have been sent as an offering will reach (Your Reverence) …
Your Reverence may write to us whenever there is any service which
can be rendered by us.
(28.1) Which deity did Saint or Jogi worshipped?
(28.2) How did Aurangzeb express his reverence for him?
(28.3) Clarify any two Principles of Islam.
29 Read the following extract carefully and answer the questions that 1+2+2=5
follow :
“There cannot be any divided loyalty”
Govind Ballabh Pant argued that in order to become loyal citizens people
had to stop focusing only on the community and the self:
For the success of democracy one must train himself in the art of self-
discipline. In democracies one should care less for himself and more for
others. There cannot be any divided loyalty. All loyalties must exclusively be
centred round the State. If in a democracy, you create rival loyalties, or you
create a system in which any individual or group, instead of suppressing
his extravagance, cares nought for larger or other interests, then democracy
is doomed.
(29.1) What do you understand by democracy?
(29.2) What is the criterion for the success of democracy?
(29.3) Why Govind Ballabh Pant want to see citizens as loyal citizens?
SECTION F
(Map Question)
30
(30.1) On the given political map of India, locate and label the 1+1+1
following with appropriate symbols-
(a) Dholavira, a mature Harappan site
OR
Harappa
(b) Ajmer, a territory under Mughals
OR
Goa
(c) Benaras
1+1=2
(30.2) On the same outline map of India, two places related with
national movement have been marked as A,B. Identify them and write
their names.
NOTE : The following questions are only for the visually impaired
candidates in lieu of the question no. 30.1 and 30.2
(30.1) Write the names of any three mature Harappan sites.
OR
Write the names of any three Buddhist sites.
(30.2) Write the names of any two Capital cities of Mughal Empire.
A
B
