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CBSE 12 History Question Paper-2022 Set-1

CBSE 12 History Question Paper-2022 Set-1

This mock test includes actual CBSE Class 12 History board exam questions from the year 2022 set-1, helping students understand exam trends and practice real paper format

2025-08-14
Pavan Pavan
CBSE Class 12 History 2022 Grade 12

Duration

20 min

Questions

19

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How had the proclamation of 1857 completely highlighted unity?

A
It was a revolt only of the upper-class nobility against British rule.
B
The proclamations only focused on religious divisions to gain support.
C
It aimed to unite various communities, castes, and religions by appealing to their shared heritage and a common enemy, the British.
D
It was a rebellion that focused solely on economic grievances, ignoring other issues.

Examine the role of Gobind Ballabh Pant on the Unified Nation in the Constituent Assembly.

A
He argued against the idea of a unified nation, advocating for a loose confederation of states.
B
He played a crucial role in promoting the idea of a strong, unified nation, advocating for a centralized government to prevent fragmentation.
C
He focused primarily on economic policies and had no significant role in discussions about national unity.
D
He promoted the idea of separate electorates for all communities.

Explain the reasons of initiating the Non-Cooperation Movement by Gandhiji.

A
To support the Rowlatt Satyagraha and the Khilafat Movement and to demand Swaraj (self-rule).
B
To protest against the Salt Tax imposed by the British.
C
To demand complete independence from the British in a single year.
D
To oppose the Simon Commission's visit to India.

Explain the reasons that led to the Civil Disobedience Movement of 1930.

A
The main reason was the launch of the Quit India Movement.
B
The movement was launched to abolish the Zamindari system.
C
The failure of the Simon Commission and the rejection of the Nehru Report led to a call for complete independence, culminating in the Dandi March and the Civil Disobedience Movement.
D
The movement was initiated to protest against the Jallianwala Bagh Massacre.

How did the British East India Company control the powers of Zamindars in the Permanent Settlement System?

A
They were given complete autonomy and control over their land and peasants.
B
The Company allowed the Zamindars to collect land revenue but took away their power to maintain local justice and police, and to auction their estates if they failed to pay revenue.
C
The British completely abolished the Zamindari system.
D
They were given more judicial and military powers than they had previously.

Explain the ways through which British suppressed the Revolt of 1857.

A
By negotiating with the rebels and offering them amnesty and land reforms.
B
The British used military force, including reinforcements from Britain, and enacted new laws to suppress the revolt, such as the Martial Law and the Act for the better Government of India.
C
By convincing all the rebel leaders to join the British forces.
D
By forming a coalition with the Mughal Emperor to defeat the rebels.

Who was Abul Fazal? Why is Akbarnama considered as his one of the important contributions?

A
Abul Fazal was a renowned poet of the Mughal court, and Akbarnama is a collection of his poems.
B
Abul Fazal was a military general, and Akbarnama is a book of military strategies.
C
Abul Fazal was a prominent court historian of Akbar, and Akbarnama is a detailed chronicle of Akbar's reign, providing a rich source of information about Mughal history.
D
Abul Fazal was a finance minister who authored a book on tax reforms.

Why were the imperial officers in the Mughal Empire described by the court historians as a 'bouquet of flowers'?

A
Because they were always dressed in colorful, flowery clothes.
B
The description symbolized their delicate and sensitive nature.
C
Because they belonged to different ethnic and religious groups, much like the diverse flowers in a bouquet, but were united by their loyalty to the emperor.
D
It was a term used to describe their military weakness.

"In the Constituent Assembly, issues over 'national language' were intensely debated." Explain the statement with examples.

A
The debate was about making English the only official language of India.
B
The intense debate was about selecting a single national language, with proponents for Hindi and opponents concerned about the imposition of Hindi on non-Hindi-speaking regions.
C
The debate was about making Sanskrit the national language.
D
The debate was about making all regional languages as national languages.

"Issues of 'division of power of the government' at the Centre and State level were intensely debated in the Constituent Assembly." Explain the statement with examples.

A
The debate was about making all states completely autonomous with no central government.
B
The debate was about giving all powers to the central government and abolishing state governments.
C
The debates centered on finding a balance of power, with some members advocating for a strong center and others for greater autonomy for the states.
D
The debate was about giving equal power to the executive, judiciary, and legislative branches at both levels.

Why was Charkha considered sacred by Gandhiji?

A
Because he believed it was a highly advanced piece of technology.
B
Gandhiji viewed the Charkha as a symbol of self-reliance, manual labor, and a non-violent alternative to modern industrial society.
C
Because it was a symbol of British dominance and technology.
D
He considered it sacred because it was a popular symbol of the rich.

Why did Gandhiji give importance to Khaddar?

A
Because it was an expensive, foreign-made cloth.
B
He valued Khaddar because it represented the use of machinery for the benefit of the poorest and symbolized the regulation of industrial growth.
C
He believed Khaddar would destroy all machinery and industrialization.
D
Khaddar was a symbol of the wealthy and elite in society.

How had Gandhiji related Charkha with the spirit of service and foundation of sound village life?

A
He believed it encouraged people to move to cities for employment.
B
He related the Charkha to rural life because it was used to create beautiful artwork for the wealthy.
C
He believed the Charkha would replace all forms of agriculture.
D
He saw the Charkha as a means for the poor to earn supplementary income, fostering self-reliance and strengthening the economic foundation of village life.

Explain the diplomatic practice of Mughals.

A
The Mughals only engaged in military conflicts and had no diplomatic practices.
B
The Mughal diplomatic practice primarily involved gifting precious manuscripts and other valuable items to foreign dignitaries.
C
Their diplomatic practice was to refuse all gifts from other rulers.
D
The Mughals only exchanged diplomatic gifts with their immediate neighbors.

Why did Nawab of Awadh share a common ground of diplomatic gift giving practice with King George III?

A
The Nawab of Awadh shared the practice with King George III to express hostility towards the British.
B
He shared the practice because he was an avid collector of art from all over the world.
C
He was forced to give gifts to King George III.
D
He emulated the established Mughal diplomatic custom of gifting precious manuscripts to show his respect and engage in diplomatic relations with the British monarch.

How have the precious work of Mughals preserved?

A
The works were all destroyed during the British period.
B
The works were sold to private collectors and are now untraceable.
C
Precious Mughal works, like the Badshah Nama, have been carefully preserved in royal collections, such as the English Royal Collections at Windsor Castle.
D
They were all returned to India after the end of British rule.

Name any one capital city of Mughal Empire.

A
New York
B
Delhi
C
London
D
Paris

Mention any one centre related to the Revolt of 1857.

A
Delhi
B
Kolkata
C
Chennai
D
Mumbai

Name the State where Jallianwala Bagh event took place.

A
Maharashtra
B
Punjab
C
Gujarat
D
Bihar