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CBSE 12 History Question Paper-2025 Set-2

CBSE 12 History Question Paper-2025 Set-2

This mock test includes actual CBSE Class 12 History board exam questions from the year 2025 set-2, 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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Which one of the following is a correct statement regarding the codes of social behaviour as laid down in Dharamasutras and Dharmashastras during the period of Mahabharata?

A
These norms were to be followed by the Brahmins only.
B
These norms were being followed universally.
C
These norms were not followed universally.
D
Only the rulers followed these norms.

Which one of the following dynasties did Queen Prabhavati belong to?

A
Kanvas
B
Shakas
C
Vakataka
D
Maurya

Two statements are given below as Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Read them carefully and choose correct option. Assertion (A): Harappa was a well-planned city. Reason (R): It had a well-planned drainage system.

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

Which one of the following was a distinctive feature of Harappan architecture?

A
Citadel and Lower Town
B
Elaborate use of arches and domes
C
Construction of buildings with stone
D
Presence of multi-storeyed palaces

Match Column-I with Column-II and choose the correct option from the following: Column-I (Sculpture of Sanchi): a. Empty seat b. Gajlakshmi c. Wheel d. Shalbhanjika. Column-II (Symbolic Importance): i. Indicator of Mahaparinibbana ii. Indicator of good fortune iii. Indicator of auspiciousness iv. Indicator of the first sermon of Buddha.

A
a-i, b-ii, c-iv, d-iii
B
a-ii, b-iii, c-i, d-iv
C
a-ii, b-i, c-iv, d-iii
D
a-iv, b-i, c-iii, d-ii

Which one of the following statements is correct regarding Virashaiva or Lingayat tradition?

A
They emphasize Brahmanas as the supreme entity.
B
They do not bury their dead persons.
C
They believe that on death they will be united with Shiva.
D
They are the followers of Vishnu.

Match Column-I with Column-II and choose the correct option: Column-I (Temple): a. Brihadeswara temple b. Chennakeshava temple c. Hazara Ram temple d. Chidambaram temple. Column-II (Location): 1. Vijayanagara 2. Tamil Nadu 3. Belur 4. Tanjavur.

A
a-4, b-3, c-1, d-2
B
a-2, b-4, c-3, d-1
C
a-3, b-1, c-2, d-4
D
a-1, b-2, c-4, d-3

Identify the ruler from Indian history with following information: Ruler of Bhopal, Ruled from 1868 to 1901 CE, Helped in preserving the Sanchi Stupa.

A
Jehanara Begum
B
Rukhsaar Begum
C
Shahjehan Begum
D
Gulbadan Begum

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

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

The term 'Muzzaf' in Mughal administration referred to which one of the following?

A
A local tax collector
B
A land revenue officer
C
A village headman
D
An officer responsible for maintaining law and order

Which of the following is correct regarding the 'Zabt' system in the Mughal Empire?

A
It was a system of land revenue assessment.
B
It was a system of military administration.
C
It was a system of judicial administration.
D
It was a system of financial administration.

Which one of the following statements is correct regarding the 'Virashaiva' or 'Lingayat' tradition?

A
They emphasize Brahmanas as the supreme entity.
B
They do not bury their dead persons.
C
They believe that on death they will be united with Shiva.
D
They are the followers of Vishnu.

Match Column-I with Column-II and choose the correct option: Column-I (Temple): a. Brihadeswara temple b. Chennakeshava temple c. Hazara Ram temple d. Chidambaram temple. Column-II (Location): 1. Vijayanagara 2. Tamil Nadu 3. Belur 4. Tanjavur.

A
a-4, b-3, c-1, d-2
B
a-2, b-4, c-3, d-1
C
a-3, b-1, c-2, d-4
D
a-1, b-2, c-4, d-3

Which one of the following statements is correct regarding the 'Iqtas' in Delhi Sultanate?

A
It was a system of land revenue collection.
B
It was a system of military administration.
C
It was a system of land grants.
D
It was a system of judicial administration.

Which of the following statements is correct regarding the teachings of Mahatma Gandhi during the Non-Cooperation Movement?

A
He asked the people to cooperate with the British government.
B
He asked the people to boycott foreign goods and clothes.
C
He asked the people to pay all the taxes to the government.
D
He asked the people to work for the British government.

Which of the following is correct regarding the 'Kautilya's Arthashastra'?

A
It was written in the Sanskrit language.
B
It was written in the Pali language.
C
It was written in the Prakrit language.
D
It was written in the Tamil language.

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 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.

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.

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.

The term 'Muzzaf' in Mughal administration referred to which one of the following?

A
A local tax collector
B
A land revenue officer
C
A village headman
D
An officer responsible for maintaining law and order

Which of the following statements is correct regarding the teachings of Mahatma Gandhi during the Non-Cooperation Movement?

A
He asked the people to cooperate with the British government.
B
He asked the people to boycott foreign goods and clothes.
C
He asked the people to pay all the taxes to the government.
D
He asked the people to work for the British government.

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 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.