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

Match the roles of the members of the Constituent Assembly given in Column I with their names in Column II:
\[ \begin{array}{ll} 1. & \text{Rajendra Prasad} \quad & (i) & \text{Chief Draughtsman}\\ 2. & \text{S.N. Mukherjee} \quad & (ii) & \text{President of the Constituent Assembly} \\ 3. & \text{Jawaharlal Nehru} \quad & (iii) & \text{Constitutional Advisor} \\ 4. & \text{B.N. Rau} \quad & (iv) & \text{Passed the Objectives Resolution in the Constituent Assembly} \\ \end{array} \]

Match Column I with Column II and choose the correct option:
\[ \begin{array}{ll} 1. & \text{Deogarh} \quad & (i) & \text{Bihar} \\ 2. & \text{Mahabalipuram} \quad & (ii) & \text{Tamil Nadu} \\ 3. & \text{Kailashnatha} \quad & (iii) & \text{Uttar Pradesh} \\ 4. & \text{Barabar} \quad & (iv) & \text{Maharashtra} \\ \end{array} \]

Two statements as Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are given below. Read them carefully and choose the correct option: 
Assertion (A): Zamindars in the Permanent Settlement failed to pay the revenue demand and unpaid balances accumulated.
Reason (R):  According to the Sunset Law, if payment did not come in by sunset of the specified date, the zamindari was liable to be auctioned.
 

How is democracy explained in the context of republic in the passage?
How did Ajita Kesakambalin describe the relations of human beings with the four elements of nature?
Differentiate between the views of a Fatalist and a Materialist in this source.
“The Salt Satyagraha inspired masses to participate in the Civil Disobedience Movement.” Justify the statement.
“Mass participation played an important role in the success of the Non-Cooperation Movement.” Justify the statement.
How does the passage emphasize the commitment to democracy?
Give any one example of a book authored by European writers on Medieval India.
Explain the significant difference between the image of India presented by Europeans and the versions of Indians.
Describe the teachings and practices of Sufism.
Why is the Harappan script called an enigmatic script?
Analyse the life of forest dwellers in the Mughal Empire.
Critically examine the Fifth Report of 1813.
"The epigraphy alone does not provide a full understanding of political and economic history.” Explain the statement with examples.
Describe the features of the Bhakti Movement led by the Alvars and Nayanars in medieval India.
“There are various elements on which historians have analysed Mahabharata and called it a dynamic text.” Explain the statement with examples.
Why is the Harappan drainage system considered a planned and complete drainage system? Explain.
Describe the role of art and literature in keeping alive the memory of the Revolt of 1857.
“Historians have studied many rules and varied practices of familial ties during the Mahabharata period.” Explain the statement with examples.
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?
Panini’s book ‘Ashtadhyayi’ is based on which of the following themes?
Identify the ancient dynasty with the help of the following information:
They issued spectacular gold coins. Their history can be reconstructed through Prashastis. Harisena was the court poet of one of its rulers.
Who among the following is the author of the book ‘The Story of Indian Archaeology’?