List of top History Questions

On the given political outline map of India (on page 23), locate and label the following with appropriate symbols :
[(i)] Lothal – A Mature Harappan site
[(ii)] Amravati – A Buddhist site
[(iii)] (a) Agra – A territory under the Mughals
[OR] (b) Panipat – A territory under the Mughals On the same political outline map of India, two places which were under the control of British during 1857 have been marked as A and B. Identify them and write their names on the lines drawn near them.
outline map of india
Assume you visit a museum and find a Harappan seal depicting a bull. What might this suggest about Harappan beliefs and practices?
Describe the views of the members of the Constituent Assembly on the division of powers between the Centre and the States.
Describe the ideals expressed in the ‘Objectives Resolution’ by Jawaharlal Nehru in the Constituent Assembly.
Explain the features of Puranic Hinduism in ancient India.
“The Ain-i-Akbari is an extraordinary document of the Mughal Empire.” Explain the statement giving examples.
“The role of women in the Mughal agrarian society was significant.” Explain the statement giving examples.
“The Buddha was considered as one of the most influential teachers of his times.” In the light of this statement, explain his teachings.
Describe any three features of the Ryotwari system.
Ibn Battuta’s accounts provide important insights into the Indian society of that time. Justify the statement.
‘‘The Vitthala temple of Vijayanagara was known for its unique architecture.’’ Explain the statement with examples.
Examine the major activities of Gandhiji in Indian politics from 1924 to 1928.
Analyse the observations, critical insights, and reflections provided by Bernier while he travelled in Mughal India.
Examine any three ways evolved by Brahmanas to enforce the norms of the Varna order in ancient India.
Explain the views of archaeologists on the religious beliefs of the Harappans.
Who amongst the following was the leader of the Advisory Committee of the Constituent Assembly?
Why was the 1929 Lahore Session of Congress significant? Choose the correct option from the following:
Examine the duties to be performed by Kshatriyas as codified in Dharmasutras and Dharmashastras in ancient India.
Match Column I with Column II and choose the correct option.
Column I (Leaders)Column II (Role)
Ho Chi Minhiv. Struggle to free Vietnam
J.M. Garibaldiiii. The unification of Italy
George Washingtoni. American war of independence
Clement Attleeii. British withdrawal from India
Why were the British keen to annex the territory of Awadh? Choose the correct option from the following:
From the following identify, the local leader of Singhbhum who led the cultivators to join the Revolt of 1857.
Which of the following was not the provision of the 'Limitation Law' passed by the British in 1859?
Which of the following is the most important contribution of Krishnadeva Raya?
Arrange the following in chronological order and choose the correct option:
I. Visit of François Bernier in India
II. Visit of Abd al-Razzaq in India
III. Visit of Ibn Battuta in India
IV. Visit of Al-Biruni in India
Who among the following was the mentor of Amir Khusrau?