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

Examine the ‘Amara-nayaka system’ in the military and administrative structure of the Vijayanagara empire.
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?
Fill in the blank.
The most striking feature about the location of Vijayanagara was the natural basin formed by river, which flows in a north-easterly direction.
Which of the following statements is not correct about the subsistence strategy of Harappa?
Identify the disciple of Shaikh Nizamuddin Auliya with the help of the following information:
He was a great poet and musician of the medieval period. He gave a unique form to Chishti sama. He introduced qawwali.
Who among the following did François Bernier dedicate his writing “Comparing East and West” to?
Identify the structural feature marked ‘A’ of Sanchi Stupa and choose the correct option from the following:
Which of the following empires was called “Karnataka Samrajyam”?
Arrange the following events regarding the Revolt of 1857 in chronological order and choose the correct option from the following:
I. Summary Settlement in Awadh
II. Subsidiary Alliance in Awadh
III. Reforming policies of William Bentinck
IV. Azamgarh Proclamation
Which of the following pairs is correctly matched regarding the classification of lands under Akbar?
During Ibn Battuta’s travels in India, which prominent city did he visit and describe as ‘a vast city, with a great population, the largest in India’?
Which of the following tribal kingdoms exerted considerable influence and played a significant role in the Mughal Empire during the 16th and 17th centuries?
I. Lohanis in Punjab
II. Ahoms in Assam
III. Koch in Bengal
IV. Kols in Singhbhum
Identify the primary reason behind the formation of the Constituent Assembly from the following options:
Which of the following was the primary characteristic of the Ryotwari system implemented by the British in ‘Bombay Deccan’?
Who among the following belonged to the group of ‘Moderates’ of the Indian National Congress?

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

Why is the Harappan script called an enigmatic script? Explain. 
 

Why is the Harappan drainage system considered a planned and complete drainage system? Explain. 
 

Analyse the role of Krishnadeva Raya as the ruler of Vijayanagara empire. 
 

Examine the ‘Amara-nayaka system’ in the military and administrative structure of the Vijayanagara empire. 
 

“Historians have studied many rules and varied practices of familial ties during the Mahabharata period.” Explain the statement with examples. 
 

“There are various elements on which historians have analysed the Mahabharata and called it a dynamic text.” Explain the statement with examples. 
 

Describe the philosophy and teachings of Kabir. 
 

 Describe the philosophy and teachings of Guru Nanak Dev. 
 

“Quit India Movement challenged the British rule and shaped the course of Indian Independence.” Justify the statement.