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Sample Paper 05
Class - 12th Exam - 2024 - 25
History (027)
Time : 3 Hours Max. Marks : 80
General Instructions :
1. Question paper comprises five Sections – A, B, C, D and E. There are 34 questions in the question
paper. All questions are compulsory.
2. Section A – Question 1 to 21 are MCQs of 1 mark each.
3. Section B – Question no. 22 to 27 are Short Answer Type Questions, carrying 3 marks each. Answer
to each question should not exceed 60-80 words.
4. Section C – Question no. 28 to 30 are Long Answer Type Questions, carrying 8 marks each. Answer
to each question should not exceed 300-350 words.
5. Section D – Question no. 31 to 33 are Source based questions with three sub questions and are of 4
marks each.
6. Section E – Question no. 34 is Map based, carrying 5 marks that includes the identification and location
of significant test items. Attach the map with the answer book.
7. There is no overall choice in the question paper. However, an internal choice has been provided in few
questions. Only one of the choices in such questions have to be attempted.
8. In addition to this, separate instructions are given with each section and question, wherever necessary.

SECTION - A

Objective Type Questions 21 ´ 1 = 21

1. Which of the following statements best captures Ibn Battuta’s impression of India during his travels in
the 14th century, as recorded in his travel accounts?
(A) Ibn Battuta described India as a land of religious uniformity, where a single dominant faith was
practiced by all people.
(B) Ibn Battuta found Indian cities to be large, prosperous, and thriving with vibrant trade activities,
reflecting the region’s importance in global commerce.
(C) Ibn Battuta portrayed India as an isolated land, cut off from the rest of the world, with very few
international contacts.
(D) Ibn Battuta noted that Indian society was entirely rural and lacked any significant urban development
or economic activity.

2. To which of the following saints does the Bhakti tradition of devotion to Lord Krishna primarily relate?
(A) Tulsidas
(B) Mirabai
(C) Kabir
(D) Guru Nanak
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3. Assertion (A): The city of Vijayanagara was designed with elaborate fortifications, carefully laid out
streets, and efficient water management systems.
Reason (R): The Vijayanagara rulers implemented an advanced system of taxation solely to fund the
development of these projects.
Options:
(A) Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
(B) Both (A) and (R) are correct, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)
(C) (A) is correct, but (R) is not correct
(D) (R) is correct, but (A) is not correct

4. Consider the following statements about agrarian society during the Mughal period and choose the
correct option.
I. Peasants held ownership of the land they cultivated.
II. Zamindars acted as intermediaries between the state and the peasants.
III. Land revenue was a significant source of income for the Mughal Empire.
Options:
(A) I and II
(B) II and III
(C) I and III
(D) I, II and III

5. Match the revenue system introduced by the British with its feature.
Column I Column II
(a) Permanent Settlement (i) Revenue fixed with village communities
(b) Ryotwari System (ii) Direct settlement with the peasants
(c) Mahalwari System (iii) Revenue fixed permanently with zamindars
(d) Zamindari System (iv) Revenue collected by government-appointed agents
Option :
(A) (a) (i), (b) (iii), (c) (ii), (d) (iv)
(B) (a) (iii), (b) (ii), (c) (i), (d) (iv)
(C) (a) (ii), (b) (i), (c) (iv), (d) (iii)
(D) (a) (iv), (b) (ii), (c) (iii), (d) (i)

6. Identify the leader with the following information:

• She was a key figure in the 1857 Revolt and fought against the British in Jhansi.
• She was known for her bravery and died in the Battle of Gwalior.
• Her contribution has made her an enduring symbol of resistance.
Options:
(A) Begum Hazrat Mahal
(B) Kunwar Singh
(C) Nana Saheb
(D) Rani Lakshmi Bai
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7. Identify the event shown in the image below where Gandhiji and his followers are marching towards
the sea.

(A) Non-Cooperation Movement

(B) Salt March
(C) Quit India Movement
(D) Civil Disobedience Movement

8. Which of the following describes a primary objective of the Directive Principles of State Policy in the
Indian Constitution?
(A) To protect individual freedoms and rights
(B) To establish a uniform civil code for all citizens
(D) To outline specific rights for minority communities
(D) To guide the government in promoting social welfare and equality

9. Which of the following statements is incorrect about Harappan civilization?

(A) Harappans had an advanced drainage system that ran along their streets.
(B) Harappans used their undeciphered script extensively on seals and pottery.
(C) Harappans worshipped gods in large temples dedicated to specific deities.
(D) Harappans engaged in trade with Mesopotamia, exchanging goods like beads and pottery.

10. To gain a comprehensive understanding of the structure and functions of administration in the Mauryan
Empire, which of the following sources would likely be the most helpful?
(A) Inscriptions on Ashokan pillars describing the principles of Dhamma
(B) A Buddhist text describing the life of Siddhartha Gautama
(C) Greek ambassador Megasthenes’ account of the Mauryan Empire
(D) Temple inscriptions detailing religious ceremonies

11. Match the term with its concept in the context of ancient Indian society.
Column I Column II
(a) Brahmacharya (i) Householder stage of life
(b) Grihastha (ii) Student stage of life
(c) Vanaprastha (iii) Forest-dwelling stage of life
(d) Sannyasa (iv) Renunciation stage
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Option :
(A) (a) (ii), (b) (i), (c) (iii), (d) (iv) (B) (a) (iii), (b) (ii), (c) (iv), (d) (i)
(C) (a) (i), (b) (iv), (c) (iii), (d) (ii) (D) (a) (ii), (b) (iv), (c) (i), (d) (iii)

12. Which of the following developments helped spread Buddhist teachings outside India, significantly
influencing East and Southeast Asia?
(A) Ashoka’s support for Buddhist missionaries sent abroad
(B) Invasions by the Mauryan Empire into East Asia
(C) Bhakti poetry written in regional languages
(D) Writings of Greek travelers about Hindu temples

13. What was the impact of Ibn Battuta’s travel accounts on the understanding of Indian society during the
Delhi Sultanate? Choose the best answer.
(A) By focusing on military training techniques
(B) By recording religious practices and customs
(C) By describing economic regulations for trade
(D) By emphasizing the political structure of the sultanate

14. What significant change did the Bhakti movement introduce in the religious practices of medieval India?
Choose the best suitable option from the following.
(A) Bhakti poetry encouraged exclusive use of Sanskrit for worship.
(B) Bhakti saints promoted personal devotion to a deity beyond caste distinctions.
(C) Bhakti saints focused only on religious rituals and rejected social reform.
(D) Bhakti teachings prohibited the use of regional languages in devotional practices.

15. Compare the architectural style of Vijayanagara with that of contemporary Sultanate structures in North
India. Choose the best option from the following.
(A) Vijayanagara architecture was exclusively Hindu in style, while Sultanate structures were entirely
Islamic.
(B) Both Vijayanagara and Sultanate architecture incorporated Islamic and Hindu elements in their
designs.
(C) Sultanate architecture emphasized Hindu elements, while Vijayanagara used only Dravidian styles.
(D) Vijayanagara avoided temple construction, while Sultanate architecture focused on mosque
building.

16. Why were Mughal zamindars considered an essential part of the agrarian system? Choose the best
suitable option from the following.
(A) They were military generals responsible for protecting agrarian lands.
(B) They collected revenue from peasants and acted as intermediaries between the state and rural
society.
(C) They controlled the entire administrative structure of the Mughal Empire.
(D) They focused primarily on trade and not on agricultural revenue.
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17. Arrange the following British policies in chronological order according to their introduction in colonial
India.
I. The Permanent Settlement
II. Ryotwari Settlement
III. Mahalwari Settlement
IV. Introduction of the Indigo Commission
Options:
(A) I, II, III, IV
(B) IV, I, III, II
(C) I, IV, II, III
(D) II, III, IV, I

18. Which of the following was one of the causes of resentment leading to the 1857 Revolt?
(A) Restrictions on Indian soldiers to participate in European wars
(B) The Doctrine of Lapse policy affecting Indian rulers without heirs
(C) Full economic control given to zamindars over trade routes
(D) Removal of taxes for the peasantry

19. Complete the following with the correct option regarding major movements led by Gandhi.
Salt March: Dandi, Champaran Satyagraha: ________
Options:
(A) Gujarat
(B) Bihar
(C) Bengal
(D) Uttar Pradesh

20. Identify the feature of the Indian Constitution based on the following information:
• This section outlines the basic values and ideals of the Indian Republic.
• It begins with the words “We, the people of India…”
• It declares India as a sovereign, socialist, secular, and democratic republic.
Options:
(A) Fundamental Rights
(B) Preamble
(C) Directive Principles of State Policy
(D) Fundamental Duties

21. Which of the following practices is associated with the advanced urban planning seen in Harappan
cities?
(A) Grid-patterned city layout and efficient drainage systems
(B) Hierarchical palace structures with fortified walls
(C) Monumental pyramids for religious purposes
(D) Military outposts on each city’s border