History Outside Delhi Set - 1 2023-2024 Commerce (English Medium) Class 12 Question Paper Solution

Who was the first Director General of the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI)?

John Marshall

REM Wheeler 

Daya Ram Sahni

Alexander Cunningham

S. N. Roy

Match Column-I with Column-II and choose the correct option from the following:

I - c, II - a, III - b, IV - d

I - a, II - b, III - d, IV - c

I - b, II - d, III - c, IV - a

I - d, II - c, III - a, IV - b

Arrange the following events in a chronological order and choose the correct option:

1. Beginning of Gupta rule
2. End of Mauryan Empire
3. Rise of Pallavas in Tamil Nadu
4. Rise of Harshavardhana as a king of Kannauj

I, III, II and IV

II, I, III and IV

III, IV, I and II

IV, I, II and III

Identify the given image of ancient temple from the given options:

Deogarh Temple

Kailashnath Temple

Brihedeshwara Temple

Mahabalipuram Temple

The first Sermon of the Buddha was delivered at ______.

Bodh Gaya

Amravati

Sarnath

Sanchi

Identify the character of Mahabharata with the help of following information:

Duryodhan

Abhimanyu

Ghatotkatch

Bheeshama

Assertion (A): The sixth century BCE is often regarded as a major turning point in early Indian history.

Reason (R): This was an era associated with early states, cities, use of iron, development of coinage and growth of Buddhism and Jainism.

Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).

Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).

(A) is true but (R) is untrue.

(A) is not true but (R) is true.

Identify the name of a woman devotee of early Bhakti tradition with the help of information given below:

Karraikal Ammaiyar

Mirabai

Andal

Muktabai

Which one of the following option is NOT correct regarding the contemporaries of Vijayanagara empire?

Establishment of the Gajapati Kingdom of Orissa

Establishment of the Sultanates of Malwa

Emergence of Sultanates of Bijapur

Rise of the Chalukyas in Karnataka

Choose the correct statement from the following options with reference to Vijayanagara empire:

This empire was founded by the rulers of Saluva dynasty.

This empire became powerful after the death of Krishnadeva Raya.

The battle of Talikota proved disastrous for Vijayanagara empire.

Their land revenue system was taken from Mansabdari system.

Match Column-I with Column-II regarding Vijayanagara empire and choose the correct option:

I - a, II - c, II - d, IV - b

I - c, II - a, II - b, IV - d

I - d, II - b, II - c, IV - a

I - b, II - d, II - a, IV - c

Which one of the following was not a major factor that accounted for the constant expansion of agriculture in the Mughal state?

Abundance of land

Availability of labour

Mobility of peasants

Availability of tractors

With reference to the land revenue system of the Mughals, match Column-I with that of Column-II:

I - d, II - c, III - b, IV - a

I - a, II - b, III - c, IV - d

I - d, II - c, III - a, IV - b

I - c, II - b, III - a, IV - d

Which one of the following pairs is correctly matched?

Who among the following proposed a ‘Policy of Pacification’ with the Paharias in 1770 in Bhagalpur?

William Hodge

Augustus Cleveland

George Chinray

Captain Cook

Arrange the following in chronological order and choose the correct option.

1. Limitation Law passed by the British
2. Starting of Permanent Settlement in Bengal
3. Santhal Rebellion
4. Ryotwari settlement in Bombay Deccan

I, II, III, and IV

II, III, I and IV

II, IV, III and I

III, IV, I and II

Select the significance of 26 November, 1949 in relation to the Constituent Assembly from the following options:

Formation of the Drafting Committee

Commencement of the Constituent Assembly

Designing of the National Flag of India

Signing of Constitution by the Constituent Assembly

Which one of the following pairs is correctly matched?

Which of the following terms is used to describe Gandhiji’s philosophy of ‘Non-violence’?

Swaraj

Sarvodaya

Boycott

Satyagraha

Identify the name of a British official from the information given below.

Lord Mountbatten

Lord Wellesley

Lord William Bentinck

Lord Ripon

On whose advice among the following did Gandhiji attempt to visit British India and learn about the land and its people?

Bal Gangadhar Tilak

Bipin Chandra Pal

Lala Lajpat Rai

Gopal Krishna Gokhale

Explain how did archaeologists identify the centres of craft production of the Harappan age.

“The most distinctive feature of Harappan cities was Carefully planned drainage system.” Explain the statement.

“According to Jaina teachings, the birth and rebirth is shaped through Karma.” Explain the statement.

Analyse how the ruins of Hampi were brought to light in 1800 by Colin Mackenzie.

Explain why were women considered an important resource in agrarian society during sixteenth and seventeenth centuries.

Analyse how Santhals settled in the periphery of Raj Mahal hills in the beginning of nineteenth century.

How did rumours play an important part in the Revolt of 1857? Explain with examples. 

Why were the British so keen to acquire Awadh? Explain.

“In the ancient India, the Kingship was not only with Kshatriyas but also with Non-Kshatriyas.” Explain the statement with examples.

“In the ancient Indian subcontinent there were populations beyond the influence of Brahminical idea of four Varnas.” Explain this statement with examples.

Examine Bernier’s description of Crown ownership of land and lack of private property during Mughal India.

Examine Ibn-Battuta’s views on Delhi & Daulatabad during his travel.

Why did some members of Constituent Assembly argue for a strong Centre? Explain.

Explain the important role played by some members in the Constituent Assembly.

Read the following source carefully and answer the questions that follow:

1. Who was referred to as Devanampiya Piyadassi?
2. How did Devanampiya’s approach differ from past arrangements regarding the handling of affairs?
3. In what way did Devanampiya receive reports and disposed of the affairs of the people?

Read the following source carefully and answer the questions that follow:

1. How did Kabir describe the ultimate reality?
2. How does Kabir’s philosophy contribute to a broader understanding of spiritualism?
3. How has Kabir advocated an inclusive and compassionate view of humanity?

Read the following source carefully and answer the questions that follow:

1. Why was Gandhiji critical of machines?
2. Why was wheel considered as an exquisite piece of machinery?
3. How did Gandhiji glorify charkha?

1. On the given political outline map of India, locate and label the following with appropriate signs:
   1. Arnravati - Buddhist site
   2. Varanasi - Ancient City
   3. (a) Vijayanagara - An Empire of 14th Century
      OR
      (b) Orissa - Territory of 14th Century
2. On the same political outline map of India two places related with the centres of revolt of 1857 one marked as A and B. Identify them and write their names on the lines marked near them.