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CBSE 12 History Question Paper-2022 Set-3

CBSE 12 History Question Paper-2022 Set-3

This mock test includes actual CBSE Class 12 History board exam questions from the year 2022 Set-3, 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

16

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Explain the ideas of R.V. Dhulekar on the issue of National language in the Constituent Assembly.

A
He advocated for English to be the national language.
B
He argued that Hindi should be the national language, stating that those who did not know Hindustani had no right to be in the Constituent Assembly.
C
He believed that a national language was unnecessary for a diverse country like India.
D
He suggested a combination of all regional languages as the national language.

Describe the importance of writings and speeches of Gandhiji and his contemporaries as important sources to know about the Indian National Movement.

A
They provide a first-hand account of the events and personal perspectives of the leaders.
B
They are irrelevant as they only contain personal opinions and not historical facts.
C
They are useful only for studying the economic history of the period.
D
They are the only reliable source for understanding the colonial administration.

Explain the circumstances under which the rebels of 1857 acquired legitimacy from Bahadur Shah Zafar.

A
The rebels sought his support to gain the trust of the local population and give their movement a sense of continuity with the past Mughal Empire.
B
Bahadur Shah Zafar was the main planner and leader of the revolt from the beginning.
C
The rebels forced him to join by threatening his family.
D
The British government asked him to lead the rebels to restore peace.

Analyse the impact of the 'policy of pacification' on the Paharias, proposed by Augustus Cleveland in 1780.

A
It completely eliminated the need for military force against the Paharias.
B
It led to the Paharias being paid an annual allowance in exchange for maintaining order, but did not resolve the underlying tensions.
C
It resulted in a total collapse of the Paharia economy.
D
It encouraged the Paharias to expand their territory and influence.

Describe how the British Raj was shaken to its foundation as a consequence of Non-Cooperation Movement.

A
It led to a complete and immediate withdrawal of the British from India.
B
The movement mobilized a large number of people from all sections of society, challenging British authority and forcing them to acknowledge the growing demand for self-rule.
C
It was a minor protest with no significant impact on the British administration.
D
It resulted in the British increasing their control and oppression.

"The process of manuscript production in the Mughal Court involved a number of people performing a variety of tasks." Support the statement with examples.

A
Manuscript production was a simple task performed by a single individual.
B
The process involved calligraphers, illuminators, painters, and bookbinders, each with a specialized role.
C
The manuscripts were mass-produced using machines.
D
The process was entirely supervised by the emperor, with no other individuals involved.

Elucidate the statement: "Chain of grievances of taluqdars, and peasants led them to join the revolt of 1857."

A
Taluqdars were happy with the new land settlement, while peasants were oppressed.
B
Both taluqdars and peasants were dispossessed of their land and faced heavy taxation, leading them to unite against the British.
C
The revolt was a peasant uprising with no involvement from the taluqdars.
D
The British government provided fair compensation to both groups, but they still revolted.

Examine the concern of Gobind Ballabh Pant for a Unified Nation.

A
He believed that prioritizing regional languages would strengthen national unity.
B
He was concerned that divided loyalties to community and self would weaken the state and doom democracy.
C
He was concerned about the concentration of power in the hands of a few leaders.
D
He wanted a monarchy instead of a democracy to ensure national unity.

Why was loyalty considered as an important attribute of social pyramid?

A
Loyalty to the king was considered the only form of loyalty.
B
Loyalty to the community was valued above all else.
C
It was considered essential for maintaining social order and stability.
D
It was important only for the upper classes of society.

Analyse the aspects considered significant for the success of democracy.

A
Self-discipline, caring for others, and loyalty centered on the state.
B
Individualism and focusing solely on personal interests.
C
The promotion of rival loyalties and groups.
D
Anarchy and a lack of self-discipline among citizens.

Examine the impact of Akbar's accessibility on the minds of his subjects.

A
It created a sense of fear and distance between the emperor and the common people.
B
It had a remarkable effect in attaching the subjects to him due to his courtesy and affability.
C
It led to a decrease in the emperor's popularity among the nobles.
D
It made him appear weak and easily manipulated.

Why did Akbar invite Jesuit Mission to his court?

A
To seek military assistance from the Portuguese.
B
To convert to Christianity.
C
To learn about the world and different religions.
D
To establish a new, single religion for the empire.

How did Akbar use to facilitate meetings for those who wanted to call on him?

A
He would meet a large group of people once a year.
B
He created an opportunity almost every day for common people and nobles to see and converse with him.
C
He only met with his inner circle of advisors.
D
He did not meet anyone and communicated only through letters.

Why was the 'Objective Resolution' introduced in the Constituent Assembly considered as a Momentous Resolution? Explain.

A
It was considered a momentous resolution because it established a monarchy for India.
B
It was a momentous resolution because it defined the aims and objectives of the Constituent Assembly, shaping the future constitution of India.
C
It was a momentous resolution because it declared India's dependence on Great Britain.
D
It was a momentous resolution because it led to the immediate partition of India.

"The similarities in the pattern of revolt of 1857 in different places lay partly in its planning and coordination." Explain the statement.

A
The revolt was a series of random, uncoordinated events with no common pattern.
B
The similarities in the revolt's pattern were due to the widespread rumors and local grievances, not centralized planning.
C
The similarities were a result of careful planning and coordination among rebel leaders, as evidenced by communication through messengers and symbols like chapatis.
D
The British government orchestrated the revolt to test its military strength.

Describe the causes and significance of Salt Satyagraha launched by Gandhiji.

A
The Salt Satyagraha was a protest against the British ban on manufacturing clothes, and its significance was limited to the textile industry.
B
The Salt Satyagraha was a protest against the salt tax and the state's monopoly on salt production, and it became a powerful symbol of civil disobedience, mobilizing people from all walks of life.
C
The Salt Satyagraha was launched to demand a new currency for India, and it had no impact on the national movement.
D
The Salt Satyagraha was a violent protest that led to widespread destruction.