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

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

Complete mock test covering Peasants, Zamindars, and Colonial Cities. Includes social history, economic changes, and urban development.

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

Duration

30 min

Questions

30

Marking

Negative

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Who was Al-Biruni and where was he born?

A
A Persian scholar born in 973 in Khwarizm
B
A Moroccan traveler born in 1304
C
An Indian historian born in 500 BCE
D
A Greek philosopher born in 800 BCE

What did Al-Biruni aim to accomplish in his work, the Kitab-ul-Hind?

A
To translate Sanskrit works into Arabic
B
To offer a comparison of Indian society with other cultures
C
To record the geography of India
D
To document the religious practices of Muslims in India

What was Ibn Battuta's main motivation for traveling?

A
To explore new lands for trade opportunities
B
To spread religious knowledge
C
To experience and learn from diverse cultures
D
To serve as a diplomat for the Sultan

What was the primary focus of François Bernier's writings on India?

A
To describe the exotic plants and animals in India
B
To compare European and Indian societies, focusing on their differences
C
To document the rise and fall of empires in India
D
To offer medical insights based on his experience as a physician

Which aspect of India did Bernier criticize most in his account?

A
The lack of a structured legal system
B
The oppressive taxation system and the state’s control over land
C
The lack of military innovation
D
The poor state of urban infrastructure

What language did Al-Biruni primarily use for his writings?

A
Arabic
B
Persian
C
Sanskrit
D
Greek

What did Ibn Battuta emphasize the most in his accounts?

A
Descriptions of military conquests
B
The customs and beliefs of the people he met
C
Political and administrative systems
D
The geography of the regions he traveled through

Where did Ibn Battuta begin his travels?

A
Syria
B
Mecca
C
Tangier
D
Delhi

What did Ibn Battuta do when he was in Delhi?

A
He was appointed as a judge by the Sultan
B
He explored the markets and trade routes
C
He became a close advisor to the Sultan
D
He documented the agricultural practices

What did Bernier frequently compare in his accounts?

A
The Indian caste system and European class structures
B
The social and political structures of Europe and India
C
The architectural styles of Europe and India
D
The economic systems of Europe and India

How did Ibn Battuta describe the Indian postal system?

A
Efficient and quick, using both foot and horse posts
B
Slow and unreliable
C
Completely decentralized, with no set routes
D
Non-existent, as all messages were delivered by couriers

What did Ibn Battuta admire about Daulatabad?

A
Its beautiful gardens and monuments
B
Its bustling markets and social activities
C
Its fortifications and military strength
D
Its advanced technological innovations

Who was the famous Mughal emperor associated with François Bernier?

A
Akbar
B
Shah Jahan
C
Aurangzeb
D
Babur

What was Bernier's main criticism of the Mughal empire?

A
The lack of social mobility
B
The inefficient land revenue system
C
The excessive taxation of peasants
D
The lack of private property in land

Which traveler is known for his account of life in the Mughal Empire in the 17th century?

A
Marco Polo
B
Ibn Battuta
C
François Bernier
D
Al-Biruni

Which aspect of Indian society did Al-Biruni struggle to understand due to language barriers?

A
The caste system
B
Religious practices
C
Agricultural techniques
D
Art and architecture

Which travel writer was particularly focused on comparing European and Indian social systems?

A
Ibn Battuta
B
Marco Polo
C
François Bernier
D
Al-Biruni

What did Ibn Battuta find fascinating about the coconut?

A
Its use in religious rituals
B
Its resemblance to a human head
C
Its rarity in India
D
Its nutritional value

What did Bernier believe was the major reason for India’s economic issues?

A
Corruption within the Mughal bureaucracy
B
The lack of a well-established currency system
C
The crown ownership of land
D
Excessive foreign trade restrictions

Which traveler made extensive observations of the caste system?

A
Ibn Battuta
B
Al-Biruni
C
François Bernier
D
Duarte Barbosa

Which traveler is noted for his detailed descriptions of trade in India?

A
Marco Polo
B
François Bernier
C
Jean-Baptiste Tavernier
D
Abdur Razzaq

What did Ibn Battuta record about the Indian cities he visited?

A
They were advanced and technologically superior
B
They were bustling with trade and commerce
C
They were mostly in ruins
D
They had no market systems

What did Bernier see as the key difference between the East and West?

A
The religious diversity in the East
B
The absence of private property in the East
C
The economic prosperity in the East
D
The advanced military technology in the East

What was Ibn Battuta's primary method of recording his travels?

A
Dictating his accounts to a scribe
B
Writing detailed letters to the Sultan
C
Drawing maps of his journey
D
Keeping a diary during his travels

Which of the following did Ibn Battuta find most difficult about traveling?

A
Language barriers
B
The physical hardships of travel
C
The lack of food and water
D
The danger of highway robbers

Which of the following best describes the tone of Bernier's writings?

A
Admiring and respectful of India’s systems
B
Critical and often disparaging towards India
C
Neutral and factual
D
Romantic and idealized

What unique aspect of the coconut did Ibn Battuta note?

A
Its use in religious ceremonies
B
Its resemblance to a human head
C
Its nutritional value
D
Its medicinal properties

Which of the following was a significant challenge for Ibn Battuta during his travels?

A
Weather conditions
B
Social discrimination
C
Robbers and bandits
D
The language barrier

Which region did Ibn Battuta visit after India?

A
Europe
B
Africa
C
China
D
The Middle East

What was the primary reason François Bernier traveled to India?

A
To spread Christianity
B
To work as a physician
C
To trade spices
D
To explore unknown territories