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CBSE 12 History Question Paper-2020 Set-1

CBSE 12 History Question Paper-2020 Set-1

This mock test includes actual CBSE Class 12 History board exam questions from the year 2020 Set-1, helping students understand exam trends and practice real paper format

2025-08-08
CBSE Class 12 2020 Grade 12 History

Duration

30 min

Questions

30

Marking

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Why is the Harappan script called enigmatic?

A
It resembles the Hieroglyphic script of Egypt.
B
It had too many symbols, between 600 and 1000 in number.
C
It was written from left to right.
D
Its writing remains undeciphered to date.

Which of the following scripts were deciphered by James Prinsep?

A
Bengali and Devanagari
B
Sanskrit and Prakrit
C
Brahmi and Kharosthi
D
Greek and Indo-Greek

The Buddha’s foster mother, Mahapajapati Gotami was the first woman to be ordained as a __.

A
Nun
B
Priestess
C
Monk
D
Sannyasi

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of Ibn Battuta’s book, Rihla?

A
This book is written in Persian.
B
It provides rich and interesting details of the social and cultural life in the subcontinent.
C
This book contains the travel experiences of the author.
D
This book is an important source of knowledge.

During the reign of which of the following rulers was Jizya reimposed on non-Muslim subjects?

A
Akbar
B
Jahangir
C
Shah Jahan
D
Aurangzeb

Which group of scholars among the following reconstructed the dietary practices of Harappa from the remains of charred grains and seeds found in the Harappan sites?

A
Archeo-Zoologists
B
Archeo-Ethnographists
C
Geo-Archeologists
D
Archeo-Botanists

Why is the Harappan script called enigmatic?

A
It resembles the Hieroglyphic script of Egypt.
B
It had too many symbols, between 600 and 1000 in number.
C
It was written from left to right.
D
Its writing remains undeciphered to date.

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of Ibn Battuta’s book, Rihla?

A
This book is written in Persian.
B
It provides rich and interesting details of the social and cultural life in the subcontinent.
C
This book contains the travel experiences of the author.
D
This book is an important source of knowledge.

Who was the Guru of Kabir?

A
Guru Nanak
B
Guru Angad
C
Guru Gobind Singh
D
Ravidas

Which of the following is a major source for reconstructing Buddha's teachings?

A
Jataka Tales
B
Dhammapada
C
Sutra Pitaka
D
Tipitaka

During the reign of which ruler was Jizya reimposed on non-Muslim subjects?

A
Akbar
B
Jahangir
C
Shah Jahan
D
Aurangzeb

Which of the following is NOT part of the architectural features of the Sanchi Stupa?

A
Wheel of Dharma
B
Shalabhanjika Motif
C
Buddha's Footprints
D
Auspicious Symbol

Which Mughal ruler is most famous for promoting religious tolerance and policy of Sulh-i-kul?

A
Akbar
B
Jahangir
C
Shah Jahan
D
Aurangzeb

The 'Bengal Renaissance' was initiated by which of the following figures?

A
Rabindranath Tagore
B
Swami Vivekananda
C
Iswar Chandra Vidyasagar
D
Raja Ram Mohan Roy

Who was the first person to study and decipher the Indus Valley script?

A
Sir William Jones
B
James Prinsep
C
Max Mueller
D
John Marshall

Which ancient empire is considered the precursor to the Mughal Empire?

A
Delhi Sultanate
B
Gupta Empire
C
Maurya Empire
D
Rajput Empire

Which ruler of India is known for the promotion of 'Ahimsa' (non-violence)?

A
Asoka
B
Chandragupta Maurya
C
Bimbisara
D
Harsha

Who was the founder of the Maurya Dynasty?

A
Asoka
B
Chandragupta Maurya
C
Bindusara
D
Bimbisara

Which of the following is NOT a reason for the fall of the Mughal Empire?

A
Aurangzeb's policies of religious intolerance
B
Decline of military power
C
Failure of the economy
D
Strong opposition from British traders

Which one of the following texts contains the teachings of Mahavira?

A
Mahavamsa
B
Uttaradhyayana Sutta
C
Dipavamsa
D
Sutra Pitaka

Which one of the following is a major source for reconstructing Buddha's teachings?

A
Jataka Tales
B
Dhammapada
C
Sutra Pitaka
D
Tipitaka

Who was the first person to study and decipher the Indus Valley script?

A
Sir William Jones
B
James Prinsep
C
Max Mueller
D
John Marshall

During the reign of which ruler was Jizya reimposed on non-Muslim subjects?

A
Akbar
B
Jahangir
C
Shah Jahan
D
Aurangzeb

Which of the following was a part of Akbar's religious tolerance policy?

A
The abolition of Jizya
B
The construction of many temples
C
Promoting non-Hindu practices
D
Forcing conversion of Hindus to Islam

Which Mughal emperor promoted the policy of Sulh-i-Kul?

A
Akbar
B
Jahangir
C
Shah Jahan
D
Aurangzeb

Which ancient empire is considered the precursor to the Mughal Empire?

A
Delhi Sultanate
B
Gupta Empire
C
Maurya Empire
D
Rajput Empire

Who was the founder of the Maurya Dynasty?

A
Asoka
B
Chandragupta Maurya
C
Bindusara
D
Bimbisara

Which ruler of India is known for the promotion of 'Ahimsa' (non-violence)?

A
Asoka
B
Chandragupta Maurya
C
Bimbisara
D
Harsha

Which Mughal emperor is most famous for promoting religious tolerance?

A
Akbar
B
Jahangir
C
Shah Jahan
D
Aurangzeb

During which period was the Taj Mahal built?

A
Reign of Akbar
B
Reign of Jahangir
C
Reign of Shah Jahan
D
Reign of Aurangzeb