List of top History Questions asked in CBSE Class Twelve Board Exam

How were the different and unique elements added in the fortification of Vijayanagara empire? Explain with examples.
(a) Why was the Revolt of 1857 specially widespread in Awadh? Explain.
“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.
Sushruta’s book ‘Sushruta Samhita’ is based on which of the following themes?
Which of the following pairs is correctly matched?
In which of the following languages has Al-Biruni translated Sanskrit, Pali, and Prakrit texts in India?
Who among the following was the mentor of Amir Khusrau?
Which one of the following was the main factor that led to the decline of the Vijayanagara empire?
Among the following, whose description of ‘degenerated East’ inspired Western theorists to develop the idea of ‘oriental despotism’?
Which of the following statements is correct regarding Ain-i-Akbari?
Arrange the following in chronological order and choose the correct option:
(i) Limitation Law
(ii) Sunset Law
(iii) Santhal Rebellion
(iv) Bombay-Deccan Riots
Which one of the following was a significant criticism of the Permanent Settlement?
Who among the following members of the Constituent Assembly made a strong plea for Hindi to be used as the language of constitution-making?
Two statements as Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are given below. Read them carefully and select the correct option:
Assertion (A): To broaden the Non-Cooperation Movement, Gandhiji had joined hands with the Khilafat Movement.
Reason (R): Gandhiji hoped that coupling Non-Cooperation and Khilafat could collectively bring an end to the Colonial rule.

Identify the structural feature marked ‘A’ of Sanchi Stupa and choose the correct option from the following:

Match the roles of the members of the Constituent Assembly given in Column II with their names in Column I:
Column I   Column II
1. Rajendra Prasad       (ii) President of the Constituent Assembly
2. S.N. Mukherjee       (iv) Passed the Objectives Resolution in the Constituent Assembly
3. Jawaharlal Nehru       (iii) Constitutional Advisor
4. B.N. Rau       (i) Chief Draughtsman
Match the Leaders of the Revolt of 1857 (List I) with their Centres (List II) and choose the correct option from the following: List I   List II
1. Nana Sahib       (ii) Kanpur
2. Kunwar Singh       (iii) Bihar
3. Wajid Ali Shah       (i) Awadh
4. Birjis Qadr       (iv) Lucknow

Read the following statements about the Mauryan Empire:
I. The growth of Magadha culminated in the emergence of the Mauryan Empire.
II. Chandragupta Maurya founded the Mauryan Empire.
III. Kautilya was the successor of Chandragupta Maurya.
IV. Asoka was the son of Chandragupta Maurya.
Which of the above statements are correct?

Identify the ancient dynasty with the help of the following information:
1. They issued spectacular gold coins. 
2. Their history can be reconstructed through Prashastis. 
3. Harisena was the court poet of one of its rulers. 

Match Column I with Column II and choose the correct option:
Column I  Column II 
1. Deogarh       (iii) Bihar 
2. Mahabalipuram       (i) Tamil Nadu 
3. Kailashnatha       (iv) Uttar Pradesh 
4. Barabar       (ii) Maharashtra