CBSE Class 12 Themes in Indian History-I - Practice Test
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CBSE Class 12 Themes in Indian History-I

CBSE Class 12 Themes in Indian History-I - Practice Test

Comprehensive mock test on Delhi Sultanate, Mughal Empire, and Colonial Period. Features historical analysis, architectural studies, and cultural transformations.

2025-07-19
Pavan Pavan
CBSE Class 12 Grade 12 History

Duration

30 min

Questions

30

Marking

Negative

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What is the time span of the Harappan civilisation?

A
6000 BCE to 1300 BCE
B
2000 BCE to 500 BCE
C
1500 BCE to 800 BCE
D
1000 BCE to 200 BCE

Which material was commonly used for making Harappan seals?

A
Steatite
B
Copper
C
Bronze
D
Terracotta

Which phase is considered the most prosperous phase of the Harappan civilisation?

A
Early Harappan
B
Mature Harappan
C
Late Harappan
D
Decline Phase

What was the main agricultural crop found at Harappan sites?

A
Wheat
B
Rice
C
Millets
D
Corn

Which animal bones were frequently found at Harappan sites?

A
Elephant
B
Horse
C
Cattle
D
Camel

Which material was commonly used for Harappan beads?

A
Carnelian
B
Gold
C
Copper
D
Bronze

Where were the major Harappan cities located?

A
On the banks of the Ganges
B
On the banks of the Indus and Saraswati rivers
C
On the banks of the Yamuna river
D
On the banks of the Brahmaputra river

Which of the following was a significant feature of Harappan urban planning?

A
Centrally controlled markets
B
Large public squares
C
Carefully planned drainage systems
D
High-rise buildings

What was one of the main tools for grinding cereals in Harappan culture?

A
Mortar
B
Saddle quern
C
Stone blade
D
Handmill

Which animal is depicted frequently on Harappan seals?

A
Bull
B
Tiger
C
Elephant
D
Lion

Which site is considered one of the most well-preserved Harappan cities?

A
Harappa
B
Mohenjodaro
C
Kalibangan
D
Dholavira

Which site was discovered as a centre for bead-making and metalworking?

A
Lothal
B
Chanhudaro
C
Mohenjodaro
D
Kalibangan

What type of architecture is found in Mohenjodaro?

A
Mudbrick platforms and grid planning
B
Wooden houses with thatched roofs
C
Stone structures with grand pillars
D
Brick buildings with large courtyards

What was the main function of the Harappan seals?

A
To mark ownership and facilitate long-distance trade
B
For decorative purposes only
C
As religious symbols
D
For royal insignia

What indicates that Harappan society was highly organized?

A
Large military forces
B
Standardized brick sizes and urban planning
C
Presence of palaces
D
Widespread religious practices

What evidence do archaeologists use to study Harappan social differences?

A
The size of houses
B
Burial practices and artefact distribution
C
Textual records
D
Trade patterns

Which site showed evidence of the earliest known urban drainage system?

A
Mohenjodaro
B
Harappa
C
Kalibangan
D
Dholavira

What was one of the key materials imported to the Harappan civilisation?

A
Tin
B
Copper from Oman
C
Gold from Egypt
D
Silk from China

Which site is believed to be a major center for maritime trade?

A
Dholavira
B
Lothal
C
Mohenjodaro
D
Harappa

What is one of the reasons for the decline of the Harappan civilisation?

A
Natural disasters like floods and earthquakes
B
Invasion by Aryans
C
Religious conflict
D
Overuse of resources and environmental changes

Which of the following is a significant feature of Harappan script?

A
It is alphabetic
B
It is pictographic
C
It has between 375 and 400 signs
D
It was written from left to right

What was the main purpose of the Harappan weights?

A
For measuring goods in long-distance trade
B
For religious rituals
C
For calculating agricultural yield
D
For measuring the quality of precious metals

Which of the following is the most distinctive feature of Harappan urban planning?

A
The use of mud bricks for all structures
B
The presence of wide streets with drains
C
The use of wooden houses
D
The construction of temples

Which Harappan site was known for its advanced water management system, including the Great Bath?

A
Harappa
B
Mohenjodaro
C
Lothal
D
Dholavira

Where was the Harappan civilization's key center for bead-making located?

A
Lothal
B
Chanhudaro
C
Mohenjodaro
D
Dholavira

What material did Harappans use to make some of their beads?

A
Carnelian
B
Glass
C
Silver
D
Bronze

What was the primary function of the Harappan seals?

A
As trade markers
B
As religious symbols
C
As currency
D
As tools for agriculture

What evidence suggests that Harappans had a standardized system of weights?

A
The weights found at various Harappan sites were all the same size
B
Seals with specific weight markings were found
C
There were no variations in the weight of their tools
D
The weights were made from gold and silver

Which of the following materials were used by the Harappans for bead-making?

A
Carnelian, agate, and lapis lazuli
B
Iron and copper
C
Gold and silver
D
Clay and stone

What does the term 'proto-Shiva' refer to in Harappan archaeology?

A
A depiction of a horned deity
B
An early form of the Hindu god Shiva
C
A fertility goddess
D
A warrior king