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CBSE 12 History Question Paper-2022 Set-2

CBSE 12 History Question Paper-2022 Set-2

This mock test includes actual CBSE Class 12 History board exam questions from the year 2022 set-2, helping students understand exam trends and practice real paper format

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

Duration

33 min

Questions

33

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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

Mention any three sources for knowing about the Revolt of 1857.

A
Government documents, official histories, and British newspapers.
B
Rebel accounts, personal letters, and diaries.
C
Visual sources like paintings, sketches, and prints.
D
All of the above.

Analyze the policies adopted by the British towards the Paharia people living in the Rajmahal Hills during the eighteenth century.

A
The British implemented a policy of peaceful co-existence and provided economic support.
B
The British adopted a policy of pacification, sending troops and offering annual allowances to the Paharias to maintain peace, while also encouraging the Santhals to clear forests and settle in the region.
C
The British completely ignored the Paharias and their region.
D
The British established a local self-governing body for the Paharias.

Examine the role of Francis Buchanan as an extraordinary observer of the British East India Company.

A
He was a military officer who led battles against local rulers.
B
He served as a diplomat, negotiating treaties with various kingdoms.
C
He was an employee of the East India Company who conducted surveys and documented the flora, fauna, and local communities, providing a detailed record for British colonial administration and expansion.
D
He was a historian who wrote extensively about the Mughal Empire.

"The Constituent Assembly expressed the aspirations of the nineteenth-century social reformers." Explain this statement.

A
The Constituent Assembly rejected all ideas of the 19th-century social reformers.
B
The statement is true, as the constitution included principles of social equality, the abolition of untouchability, and the promotion of education and women's rights, which were key demands of 19th-century social reformers.
C
The Constituent Assembly was primarily concerned with economic reforms, not social ones.
D
The constitution was based on ancient texts and ignored modern social thought.

How did the role of Congress's 'Lal-Bal-Pal' express the all-India character of their struggle?

A
They were moderate leaders who advocated for a limited form of self-rule.
B
They were known for their regional influence and had no impact on other parts of India.
C
Their radical nationalism and push for Swadeshi and Swaraj resonated across different regions, unifying people from Punjab (Lala Lajpat Rai), Maharashtra (Bal Gangadhar Tilak), and Bengal (Bipin Chandra Pal) under a common cause.
D
Their role was limited to a few specific protests in their home states.

Analyze the various arguments made in favor of a powerful center in the Constituent Assembly of India.

A
Arguments were in favor of a weak center to allow for maximum state autonomy.
B
Arguments for a strong center were based on the need for national unity, stability, and coordinated economic development, particularly after the partition and the threat of political fragmentation.
C
The debate was about making all states completely autonomous with no central government.
D
The arguments were based on giving all power to the states.

"The Salt Satyagraha attracted worldwide attention, and a nationwide Civil Disobedience Movement was launched." Explain this statement with suitable examples.

A
The Salt Satyagraha was a small-scale protest with no international attention.
B
It was a peaceful protest that only gained local support and did not lead to a larger movement.
C
The Salt Satyagraha, exemplified by the Dandi March, mobilized people across India and received widespread international media coverage, leading to the launch of the broader Civil Disobedience Movement.
D
The movement was suppressed quickly and had no lasting impact.

Analyze the views of B.R. Ambedkar, Gopalaswami Ayyangar, and Balkrishna Sharma on the need for a 'powerful and integrated center' for Indian democracy.

A
They all advocated for a weak center and more power to the states.
B
They were against the idea of a unified nation.
C
All three leaders argued for a powerful and integrated center to ensure national unity, stability, and effective governance, especially in the context of a newly independent nation facing internal and external challenges.
D
Their views were not considered in the making of the constitution.

"The Mughals had diplomatic relations and conflicts with their neighboring political powers." Explain this statement.

A
The Mughals had only hostile relationships with all neighboring powers.
B
The Mughals maintained a policy of isolation and did not interact with other powers.
C
The Mughals engaged in a complex mix of diplomatic relations, including treaties and gift-giving, as well as military conflicts with neighboring powers like the Safavids of Iran, the Ottomans, and the Uzbeks, to assert their authority and secure their borders.
D
The Mughals only had diplomatic ties with European powers.

"Akbar envisioned and implemented his policy of 'Sulh-i-kul' to maintain peace and harmony in society." Explain the statement.

A
Akbar's policy of Sulh-i-kul was based on converting all his subjects to a single religion.
B
It was a policy of religious intolerance and persecution of all other faiths.
C
Akbar's policy of Sulh-i-kul (absolute peace) was a principle of universal peace and harmony that promoted religious tolerance and understanding among different communities, ensuring justice and stability for all his subjects.
D
The policy was only applied to the nobility and not to the common people.

Mention the relationship between Indian sepoys and British officers that led to the Revolt of 1857.

A
The relationship was one of mutual respect and trust.
B
British officers treated the Indian sepoys as equals and respected their customs.
C
The relationship was marked by increasing distrust and disrespect, with British officers often treating sepoys as racially inferior and disrespecting their religious and cultural practices, which fueled the discontent leading to the revolt.
D
The sepoys were happy with their pay and working conditions.

"Dr. B.R. Ambedkar's role was prominent in drafting the constitution in the Constituent Assembly of India." Explain the statement.

A
Dr. B.R. Ambedkar had a minor role and contributed very little to the drafting of the constitution.
B
He was a member of the drafting committee but did not hold a leadership position.
C
Dr. B.R. Ambedkar was the Chairman of the Drafting Committee and played a pivotal role in shaping the final text of the Constitution, advocating for social justice, fundamental rights, and the abolition of untouchability.
D
His role was limited to writing the preamble of the constitution.

Examine the various arguments on federalism presented in the Constituent Assembly of India.

A
The debates were about creating a confederation of independent states.
B
The arguments were in favor of a strong center and weak states.
C
The debates on federalism centered on the distribution of power between the central and state governments, with arguments for both a strong center to maintain national unity and strong states to respect regional identities and diversity.
D
There were no debates on federalism in the Constituent Assembly.

"The Non-Cooperation Movement was Gandhiji's first large-scale organized Satyagraha movement based on Swaraj." Explain this statement with suitable examples.

A
The Non-Cooperation Movement was a small-scale protest that did not involve the general public.
B
The movement was not based on the principle of non-violence.
C
The Non-Cooperation Movement was Gandhiji's first major organized movement that called for non-violent resistance, boycott of foreign goods, and promotion of Swadeshi, aiming to achieve Swaraj (self-rule) for India.
D
The movement was launched to support the British government.