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CBSE 12 History Question Paper-2020 Set-3

CBSE 12 History Question Paper-2020 Set-3

This mock test includes actual CBSE Class 12 History board exam questions from the year 2020 set-3, helping students understand exam trends and practice real paper format

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

Duration

30 min

Questions

30

Marking

Negative

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In which State of India is Kalibangan site of Harappan civilization located?

A
Gujarat
B
Haryana
C
Rajasthan
D
Madhya Pradesh

Name the two cities of India which Ibn Battuta visited and found a cosmopolitan culture.

A
Delhi and Agra
B
Delhi and Tughlaqabad
C
Delhi and Daulatabad
D
Delhi and Calicut

Which one of the following temples was used only by Vijayanagara rulers and their families?

A
The Vitthala Temple
B
The Virupaksha Temple
C
The Hazara Rama Temple
D
The Lotus Temple

Which of the following statements regarding the Greek School of Art in the ancient period is correct?

A
Images of Buddha and Bodhisattas were discovered based on Greek models.
B
Images were found in cities like Taxila and Peshawar.
C
Indo-Greek rulers ruled in north-west India.
D
All of the above

Why did Sanchi Stupas survive while the Amaravati did not?

A
Sanchi was protected by Emperor Shah Jahan.
B
Asiatic Society of Bengal tried to conserve it.
C
Colin Mackenzie dedicated his volumes on Sanchi.
D
Scholars understood the value of preservation at site after the fall of Amaravati.

Which one of the following is wrongly matched?

A
Portuguese in Panaji
B
British in Madras
C
French in Pondicherry (Puducherry)
D
Dutch in Bombay

Who were Bodhisattas?

A
Buddhist monks who attained enlightenment but chose to remain in the world.
B
Hindu deities associated with wisdom.
C
Leaders of the Mauryan dynasty.
D
Priests who were later deified.

Which one of the following books was written by Ibn Battuta?

A
The Book of Travels
B
The History of the Indian Subcontinent
C
The Diary of a Traveler
D
The Story of an Empire

Which ruler of the Vijayanagara Empire was defeated by the combined armies of Bijapur, Ahmadnagar, and Golconda?

A
Krishna Deva Raya
B
Harihara I
C
Saluva Narasimha Raya
D
Rama Raya

Which of the following was not a feature of the Sanchi Stupas?

A
It was built by Emperor Ashoka.
B
It was a major Buddhist pilgrimage site.
C
It was preserved under the protection of the British government.
D
It was designed by Greek architects.

What was the significance of the Greek School of Art in ancient India?

A
It was inspired by Persian art.
B
It blended Greek and Indian artistic traditions.
C
It was mainly used for religious purposes.
D
It was a precursor to Islamic art.

Which of the following was a major reason for the decline of the Vijayanagara Empire?

A
Constant invasions by the Mughal Empire.
B
Internal strife and weak leadership.
C
Economic instability and lack of trade.
D
Natural disasters and famines.

Who is considered the founder of the Vijayanagara Empire?

A
Krishna Deva Raya
B
Harihara I
C
Saluva Narasimha Raya
D
Rama Raya

Which of the following foreign travelers wrote about the court life during the Mughal period?

A
Ibn Battuta
B
Marco Polo
C
Francois Bernier
D
Al-Biruni

Who is the author of the book 'The Story of Indian Archaeology'?

A
Walter Elliot
B
H.R. Gupta
C
D.P. Agarwal
D
R.C. Majumdar

Which European commercial company was wrongly matched with its location?

A
Portuguese in Panaji
B
British in Madras
C
French in Pondicherry
D
Dutch in Bombay

Which battle resulted in the defeat of the Vijayanagara ruler?

A
Battle of Talikota
B
Battle of Panipat
C
Battle of Plassey
D
Battle of Haldighati

Who was the first Mughal emperor to implement the policy of religious tolerance?

A
Akbar
B
Aurangzeb
C
Babur
D
Shah Jahan

Which Indian dynasty built the Qutb Minar?

A
Delhi Sultanate
B
Mughal Dynasty
C
Maurya Dynasty
D
Gupta Dynasty

Which is the oldest university in India?

A
Nalanda University
B
Jadavpur University
C
Aligarh Muslim University
D
Banaras Hindu University

Which art form developed under the Mughal Empire?

A
Madhubani Painting
B
Mughal Miniature Painting
C
Pattachitra Painting
D
Warli Painting

Who among the following was the last ruler of the Mughal Empire?

A
Bahadur Shah Zafar
B
Aurangzeb
C
Shah Alam
D
Jahangir

Who wrote the book 'History of the Freedom Movement in India'?

A
K.K. Aziz
B
V.D. Savarkar
C
R.C. Majumdar
D
A. B. Pandey

Who founded the Indian National Congress?

A
Allan Octavian Hume
B
Lala Lajpat Rai
C
Dadabhai Naoroji
D
Subhas Chandra Bose

What was the main reason for the rise of regional powers in medieval India?

A
Decline of the Mughal Empire
B
Rise of feudalism
C
Invasions by foreigners
D
Religious conflicts

Which Mughal emperor built the Taj Mahal?

A
Shah Jahan
B
Akbar
C
Jahangir
D
Babur

Which empire was known for its administration based on centralization and bureaucratic control?

A
Mughal Empire
B
Mauryan Empire
C
Gupta Empire
D
Delhi Sultanate

Which of the following statements about the Aryan civilization is true?

A
It developed along the banks of the Nile.
B
It was an indigenous civilization of India.
C
It was influenced by Sumerian culture.
D
It had a strong agricultural economy.

Which of the following was a characteristic feature of the Aryan settlements?

A
Worship of multiple gods
B
Nomadic lifestyle
C
Agriculture and permanent settlements
D
High-tech urban planning

Which Indian ruler is known for introducing the first revenue system based on land measurement?

A
Akbar
B
Sher Shah Suri
C
Chandragupta Maurya
D
Raja Raja Chola