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CBSE 12 History Question Paper-2025 Set-1

CBSE 12 History Question Paper-2025 Set-1

This mock test includes actual CBSE Class 12 History board exam questions from the year 2025 set-1, helping students understand exam trends and practice real paper format

2025-08-19
Pavan Pavan
CBSE Class 12 History 2025 Grade 12

Duration

25 min

Questions

25

Marking

Negative

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Match Column-I with Column-II and choose the correct option from the following:

A
a-III, b-IV, c-I, d-II
B
a-IV, b-II, c-I, d-III
C
a-III, b-II, c-I, d-IV
D
a-II, b-I, c-III, d-IV

Prabhavati Gupta is best known for which of the following roles?

A
Wife of Samudragupta and Poet of the Gupta Era
B
Wife of Ashoka and Promoter of Buddhist Sangha
C
Daughter of Chandragupta-II and Wife of Vakataka King
D
Queen of Mauryan Empire and Promoter of Buddhism

Which of the following is correct regarding Harappan script?

A
This script was alphabetical.
B
This script has not been deciphered so far.
C
It was written from left to right.
D
This script has a few signs or symbols.

In which of the following sites of Harappan civilization, the terracotta models of plough have been discovered?

A
Banawali and Cholistan
B
Shortughai and Lothal
C
Kalibangan and Dholavira
D
Sanghol and Rakhigarhi

Consider the following statements regarding Jainism and choose the correct option:
I. The cycle of birth and rebirth is shaped through Karma.
II. There is a need to renounce the world.
III. Worldly existence is a necessary condition for attaining salvation.
IV. Principle of Ahimsa is important.

A
I, II and IV
B
I, II and III
C
II, III and IV
D
I, III and IV

Two statements have been given below as Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Read the statements and choose the appropriate answer: Assertion (A): Buddhism grew rapidly both during the lifetime and after the death of Buddha. Reason (R): Many people were dissatisfied with existing religious practices and confused by the rapid social changes taking place around them.

A
Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct reasoning of (A).
B
Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct reasoning of (A).
C
(A) is true, (R) is untrue.
D
(A) is untrue, (R) is true.

Match Column-I with Column-II and choose the correct option from the following: Column-I: a. Rulers b. Varnas c. Gotra d. Jati Column-II: I. a large kinship unit II. different social categories III. endogamy is practised IV. a specific kind of exogamy is practised

A
a-II, b-I, c-IV, d-III
B
a-I, b-III, c-II, d-IV
C
a-III, b-II, c-IV, d-I
D
a-IV, b-III, c-I, d-II

Choose the correct option regarding the classification of Jaina literature:

A
The core ideas of Jainism are given in the 'Tirthankaras'.
B
The teachings of Mahavira were compiled as 'Angas'.
C
The Jaina literature were not written in Prakrit and Ardhamagadhi.
D
The teachings of Jaina scholars were not compiled as 'Angas'.

Which of the following books mentions the name of a famous poet of the 'Gupta Era'?

A
Ritusamhara
B
Abhijnana-Sakuntalam
C
Meghaduta
D
Prasasti

Which of the following is correct regarding the 'Sangha' or the Order of Monks and Nuns?

A
Once inside the Sangha, all persons were regarded as equals, having shed their earlier social identities.
B
Only men could join the Sangha.
C
Once inside the Sangha, all persons maintained their earlier social identities.
D
Women could not join the Sangha as per the rules of Buddha.

Arrange the following dynasties in chronological order, from first to last, on the basis of their rule:

A
Kushanas, Guptas, Vakatakas, Satavahanas
B
Satavahanas, Kushanas, Guptas, Vakatakas
C
Guptas, Satavahanas, Vakatakas, Kushanas
D
Satavahanas, Vakatakas, Guptas, Kushanas

Which of the following is correct regarding the 'Patriliny' system?

A
Patriliny is the system in which a male member of the family is regarded as the head of the family.
B
It is the system in which a family's wealth is divided among all the male members of the family.
C
Patriliny is the system in which property is transferred from a mother to her daughter.
D
It is a system in which the male descent is followed.

Which of the following is correct about the city of Pataliputra?

A
It was the capital of the Magadha kingdom.
B
It was located on the banks of river Ganga.
C
It was a famous pilgrimage site.
D
It was the capital of the Satavahanas.

Choose the correct option regarding the 'Yuan-Chi' traders.

A
They were Chinese Buddhist monks.
B
They came from Central Asia to settle in India.
C
They were the merchants who traded in silk.
D
They were the nomadic tribes who controlled the Silk route.

Which of the following statements is correct regarding the 'Dhamma' of Ashoka?

A
The 'Dhamma' included respect towards elders and teachers.
B
The 'Dhamma' included the concept of 'Karma' and 'Ahimsa'.
C
The 'Dhamma' was a code of conduct for the Buddhists.
D
The 'Dhamma' was based on the teachings of Mahavira.

The term 'Janam' in Sikhism refers to:

A
Sikh scriptures
B
Birth stories
C
A community gathering
D
A spiritual leader

Which of the following statements is correct regarding the 'Rihla' of Ibn Battuta?

A
The book was written in the Arabic language.
B
The book was written in the Persian language.
C
It describes the society of Central Asia.
D
The book describes the society of Europe.

Which of the following statements is correct regarding the 'Alvars' and 'Nayanars'?

A
The Alvars were devotees of Shiva and the Nayanars were devotees of Vishnu.
B
They were followers of the Buddhist religion.
C
The Alvars were devotees of Vishnu and the Nayanars were devotees of Shiva.
D
The Alvars were devotees of Buddha and the Nayanars were devotees of Mahavira.

The 'Vachanas' are an important source of information for which of the following religious traditions?

A
Sufism
B
Bhakti
C
Jainism
D
Sikhism

Which of the following is correct regarding the 'Kitab-ul-Hind' of Al-Biruni?

A
It was written in the Persian language.
B
It was written in the Sanskrit language.
C
It was written in the Arabic language.
D
It was written in the Urdu language.

Two statements are given below as Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Read the statements and choose the appropriate answer: Assertion (A): The teachings of Kabir were a mix of Hinduism and Islam. Reason (R): He believed in one God and rejected the caste system.

A
Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct reasoning of (A).
B
Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct reasoning of (A).
C
(A) is true, but (R) is untrue.
D
(A) is untrue, but (R) is true.

Which of the following is correct regarding the 'Tughluq' dynasty?

A
The dynasty was founded by Ghiyas-ud-din Tughlaq.
B
The dynasty ruled from 1320 to 1414.
C
The dynasty was founded by Muhammad-bin-Tughlaq.
D
The dynasty ruled from 1206 to 1290.

The term 'Sufi' is derived from which of the following words?

A
Suf
B
Safa
C
Sufyan
D
Sufi

The 'Qalandars' and 'Malangs' were a group of which of the following?

A
Sufis who were not attached to any monastery.
B
Bhakti saints who were not attached to any monastery.
C
Sikhs who were not attached to any monastery.
D
Jains who were not attached to any monastery.

Which of the following is correct regarding the 'Chishti' Silsila?

A
It was founded by Shaikh Muinuddin Sijzi.
B
It was founded by Shaikh Nizamuddin Auliya.
C
It was founded by Shaikh Fariduddin Ganj-i Shakar.
D
It was founded by Shaikh Nasiruddin Chiragh-i Delhi.