Quarterly Exam 2025 : Class 12 History Blue Print Based
Model / Practice Question Paper I
Quarterly Exam 2025: Syllabus for Class 12 History
1. Bricks,
Beads and Bones – Harappan Civilization
Farmers and Towns
Brotherhood, Caste and Class, Early Society (c. 600 BC to 600 AD)
Beliefs and Buildings (c. 600 BC to 600 AD)
Travellers’ Views and Their Understanding of Society (c. 10th to 17th Century)
Quarterly
Exam 2025: Question Paper Pattern for Class 12 History
Class 12
History will consist of 32 marks objective type questions. Objective questions
will be asked mainly in 5 types.
1. Choose
the correct option – 06 marks
2. Write the
answer in one word/sentence – 07 marks
the blanks – 06 marks
correct pair – 07 marks
true/false – 06 marks
this, 10 questions of 2 marks, 4 questions of 3 marks and 4 questions of 4
marks will also be asked.
Quarterly
Exam 2025: Class 12 History Blue Print Based Model/Practice Question Paper
Class 12 History
Time-3.00
Hours Total – 80
Instructions:
1. It is compulsory to solve all the questions.
2. Question
No. Questions No. 06 to 23 are internal options.
3. Question
No. 01 to 05 are objective type questions. Each question is allotted different
marks.
4. Marks for
each question are indicated in front of it.
5. Answer
each question from No. 06 to 15 in 30-40 words.
6. Answer
each question from No. 16 to 19 in approximately 75-80 words.
7. Answer
each question from No. 20 to 23 in approximately 120-130 words.
Question 1.
Write the correct option- 1×6=6
i. From
which of the following Harappan sites evidence of altars has been found?
(A) Kalibangan
(B) Mohenjodaro (C) Dholavira (D) Ropar
II. Who
among the following was the author of the book “Arthashastra”?
(a) Chanakya
(b) Bindusara (c) Ajatashatru (d) Bimbasar
III. Which
dynasty did Pandavas and Kauravas belong to?,
B. Ikshvaku C. Kuru D. Yadu
traveler who settled in India –
(b) Marco Polo (c) Niccolo Conti (d) Ludovico De Var Theme
the tenth Tirthankara of Jainism?
(a) Mahavira
(b) Bahubali (c) Parshvanath (d) Rishabhanatha
vi. Who wrote the travelogue
“Rihla”?
(a) Francois Bernier (b) Pelshart (c) Al-Biruni (d) Ibn
Battuta
Q.2. Fill in the blanks – 1×6 = 6
i. Harappan civilization is also
known as ——————- civilization.
ii. Study of coins is known as ————-.
iii. The author of the original story of Mahabharata was —————.
iv.
According to Mansmriti, ———– was entitled to a special share in
ancestral property.
v. Mahatma Buddha was born at a place called
—————-.
vi. In Jainism there have been ——– Tirthankaras.
the correct pair. 1×7 = 7
‘A’ ‘ B’
Model of plough made of clay Italy
Conch England
Patliputra Türkiye
Ashok Devnampiyya
Marco Polo present Patna
Razzaq Nageshwar
Peter Mundi Kali Bangan
Q.4. Write
answer in one sentence. 1×7 =7
i. Who is
called the father of Indian archaeology?
ii. Who is
considered to be the author of the original story of Mahabharata?
iii. What is
the meaning of patrilinealism?
iv. Who got
the Sudarshan lake renovated?
v. What is
the science of measurement?
vi. Who used
to perform complex yagnas like Rajsuya yagna and Ashvamedha yagna?
vii. For
whom was the word Hindu used?
Q.5. Write
true or false 1×6 =6
i. John
Marshall deciphered the Harappa script.
Prashasti was written by Banbhatta.
iii.
Megasthenes came to India during the reign of Chandragupta Maurya.
iv.
Ghatotkacha was the son of Bhima.
v. Mahayana
tradition is related to Jainism.
vi. Horse
mail system was called Dawa.
Q.6. Why is
Harappan civilization called Indus Valley civilization? (2)
two reasons responsible for the decline of Indus civilization.
Q.7. Why has
Harappan script not been deciphered till date? (2)
What is
meant by grid system?
Q.8. What is
Prayag Prashasti? (2)
OR
Write the
names of five major Mahajanapadas?
Question 9.
What is the difference between prashasti and stone inscription? (2)
What are
Jataka tales?
Explain the difference between clan and caste?
difference between polyandry and polywife marriage? (2)
Why did Drona refuse to accept Eklavya as his disciple?
Q.12. What is Tripitaka? (2)
Why were stupas built?
Q.13. Which event of Buddha’s life does the symbol of tree represent? (2)
What is Vesantar Jataka about?
Q.14. Which places in India did Ibn Battuta visit? (2)
Or
Who was Danishmand Khan?
Q.15. Which major texts were written by Alberuni? (2)
Or
Why did Bernier’s works become famous?
Question 16. Explain why Mahabharata is called a progressive text. 3.
Or
Write any three demerits of caste system.
Q17. Explain
how James Prinsep’s discoveries contributed to the reconstruction of early
Indian political history. 3
Mention the
role of provincial centres in the Mauryan Empire.
the statement “Mahabharata is called a dynamic text”. (3)
main rules related to marriage in ancient India.
three main characteristics of Yagya tradition (3)
main principles of Jain philosophy.
Question 20.
Compare the views of different scholars who have interpreted the evidence
related to the invasion at Mohenjo Daro? 4
OR
Archaeologists
face the most problems in explaining the religious practices of the Harappan
Civilization. Explain.
Question
21 Describe four main characteristics of the sixteen Mahajanapadas.
4
OR
How did
kings gain high prestige in ancient times?
Q22 Describe
the deterministic and materialistic traditions 4
OR
Describe the
main features of the construction of ancient temples
Q23 Show
the following on the map 4
Sanchi,
Lumbini, Amaravati, Sarnath
OR
Show the
following on the map
Delhi,
Malabar Coast, Arabian Sea, Bay of Bengal
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