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CBSE 12 History Question Paper-2020 Set-4

CBSE 12 History Question Paper-2020 Set-4

This mock test includes actual CBSE Class 12 History board exam questions from the year 2020 Set-4, helping students understand exam trends and practice real paper format

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

Duration

30 min

Questions

30

Marking

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Who was the author of the book β€˜Arthashastra’ written during the Mauryan empire?

A
Chanakya
B
Ashoka
C
Kautilya
D
Vishnugupta

Which one of the following statements is appropriate about Ibn Battuta?

A
He was Qazi during Muhammad Bin Tughlaq’s empire.
B
He had written *Kitab-Ul-Hind* in Arabic.
C
He translated Sanskrit, Pali, and Prakrit work in Arabic.
D
He was a Physician, Philosopher, and Historian.

Arrange the following dynasties of the Vijayanagara Empire in chronological order:

A
(1), (3), (4), (2)
B
(2), (1), (3), (4)
C
(1), (4), (3), (2)
D
(4), (1), (2), (3)

Name the Director-General of Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) who announced the discovery of Mohenjodaro in the Indus Valley to the World.

A
Sir John Marshall
B
Daya Ram Sahni
C
R. K. Bansal
D
Alexander Cunningham

Which one of the following was the capital of Magadh?

A
Rajagraha
B
Ujjain
C
Taxila
D
Gandhara

Who was the founder of the Mauryan Empire?

A
Chandragupta Maurya
B
Bindusara
C
Ashoka
D
Kautilya

Which of the following rulers is associated with the spread of Buddhism in India?

A
Ashoka
B
Harsha
C
Chandragupta Maurya
D
Samudragupta

What was the official language of the Mughal court?

A
Persian
B
Arabic
C
Hindi
D
Urdu

Which of the following is a work written by Kalidasa?

A
Shakuntala
B
Mahabharata
C
Ramayana
D
Siddhanta Shiromani

Which emperor is known for his administration reforms during the Mauryan period?

A
Chandragupta Maurya
B
Ashoka
C
Harsha
D
Samudragupta

Who was the first Mughal emperor?

A
Akbar
B
Babur
C
Humayun
D
Shah Jahan

Who is regarded as the greatest Mauryan emperor?

A
Ashoka
B
Chandragupta Maurya
C
Bindusara
D
Samudragupta

Which one of the following is a book written by Kalidasa?

A
Shakuntala
B
Siddhanta Shiromani
C
Mahabharata
D
Ramayana

Who was the founder of the Gupta dynasty?

A
Chandragupta I
B
Samudragupta
C
Ashoka
D
Harsha

Which of the following was a significant development during the Gupta period?

A
Introduction of decimal system
B
Development of Sanskrit language
C
Spread of Buddhism
D
Building of great temples

Who among the following was a famous ruler of the Kushan dynasty?

A
Kanishka
B
Chandragupta Maurya
C
Ashoka
D
Bimbisara

Which religion spread across India during the Mauryan period?

A
Buddhism
B
Hinduism
C
Jainism
D
Zoroastrianism

Who wrote the famous text Abhijnanasakuntalam?

A
Kalidasa
B
Bhasa
C
Bhavabhuti
D
Vishakhadatta

Which empire was established by Chandra Gupta Maurya?

A
Mauryan Empire
B
Gupta Empire
C
Mughal Empire
D
Chola Empire

Who was the last ruler of the Mauryan Empire?

A
Ashoka
B
Brihadratha
C
Chandragupta
D
Bindusara

Which of the following texts is considered a primary source for the study of the Gupta period?

A
Arthashastra
B
Puranas
C
Siddhanta Shiromani
D
Kalidasa's Shakuntala

Which city was known as the capital of the Kushan Empire?

A
Mathura
B
Pataliputra
C
Kanishkapura
D
Ujjain

What was the primary economic activity during the Gupta Empire?

A
Agriculture
B
Textile Industry
C
Mining
D
Trade

Who was the founder of the Gupta Empire?

A
Chandragupta I
B
Samudragupta
C
Chandragupta Maurya
D
Ashoka

What was the significance of the Iron Pillar at Mehrauli?

A
It marks the location of the Mauryan Empire's capital.
B
It is an inscription commemorating Chandragupta I.
C
It is a symbol of Gupta prosperity and technological advancement.
D
It is a memorial for Emperor Ashoka.

Which ruler was responsible for the famous edicts promoting Buddhism in India?

A
Ashoka
B
Chandragupta Maurya
C
Kanishka
D
Harsha

Which of the following dynasties was founded by the great king Kanishka?

A
Gupta Dynasty
B
Maurya Dynasty
C
Kushan Dynasty
D
Chola Dynasty

Which of the following is considered one of the most significant contributions of the Gupta Empire?

A
Introduction of Decimal System
B
Creation of the Mauryan Empire
C
Development of Silk Road Trade
D
Establishment of the Mughal Dynasty

Which famous text was written by Kalidasa during the Gupta period?

A
Shakuntala
B
Siddhanta Shiromani
C
Bhagavad Gita
D
Manusmriti

What was the most important factor in the success of the Gupta Empire?

A
Strong military
B
Efficient administration
C
Cultural achievements
D
Trade and economy