List of top History Questions asked in CBSE CLASS XII

(a) Examine the causes and events of the ‘Quit India Movement’.

(b)Explain Kabir’s teachings on love, devotion, and inner realization.

(a) Explain the main characteristics of the Lingayat tradition during Medieval India.

(b) Explain the role of various archaeologists in the discovery of Harappa.

(a) “The most unique feature of the Harappan civilization was the development of urban centres.” Explain.

Critically examine the Fifth Report of 1813.

(b) Why did the rebel proclamations in 1857 appeal for unity to all sections of the population? Explain.

(a) Why was the Revolt of 1857 specially widespread in Awadh? Explain.

How were the different and unique elements added in the fortification of Vijayanagara empire? Explain with examples.

“The emergence of the Mauryan empire was regarded as a major landmark in Indian history.” Explain the statement.

(b) Analyse the role of scholars in preparing the critical edition of the Mahabharata.

(a) “Mahabharata is a dynamic text.” Justify the statement.

Which of the following was the best source of lapis lazuli in the Harappan sites?

Consider the following statements about Prabhavati Gupta and choose the correct option:
(i) She was the daughter of Chandragupta Maurya.
(ii) She was married to a Vakataka ruler.
(iii) She had independent access to resources.
(iv) She gave land grants to people.

Identify the ruler of ancient India with the help of the given information and choose the correct option:
- He got the title of Devanampiya.
- He distributed a portion of Buddha’s relics for stupas.
- He was the first ruler who inscribed messages on rocks and pillars.

Match Column I with Column II and choose the correct option:
\[ \begin{array}{|l|l|} \hline \textbf{Column I (Sculpture of Sanchi)} & \textbf{Column II (Symbolism)} \\ \hline 1. \text{Empty Seat} & \text{(i) Symbol of good fortune} \\ 2. \text{Wheel} & \text{(ii) Auspicious symbol} \\ 3. \text{Shalabhanjika} & \text{(iii) First sermon of Buddha} \\ 4. \text{Gajalakshmi} & \text{(iv) Mahaparinibbana} \\ \hline \end{array} \]

Which of the following pairs is correctly matched?

Who among the following was the mentor of Amir Khusrau?

Match Column I with Column II and choose the correct option:
\[ \begin{array}{|l|l|} \hline \textbf{Column I (Temple)} & \textbf{Column II (Location)} \\ \hline 1. \text{Hazara Rama Temple} & \text{(i) Tamil Nadu} \\ 2. \text{Chidambaram Temple} & \text{(ii) Vijayanagara} \\ 3. \text{Brihadishvara Temple} & \text{(iii) Belur} \\ 4. \text{Chennakeshava Temple} & \text{(iv) Thanjavur} \\ \hline \end{array} \]

Which of the following statements is correct regarding Ain-i-Akbari?