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

 2. Kings, Farmers and Towns

 3. Brotherhood, Caste and Class, Early Society (c. 600 BC to 600 AD)

 4. Thinkers, Beliefs and Buildings (c. 600 BC to 600 AD)

 Topic 2 – Travellers’ Views and Their Understanding of Society (c. 10th to 17th Century)

 Maps

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

 3. Fill in the blanks – 06 marks

 4. Match the correct pair – 07 marks

 5. Write true/false – 06 marks

 Apart from 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

 Subject: 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?,

 A. Panchala B. Ikshvaku C. Kuru D. Yadu

 iv. Italian traveler who settled in India –

 (a) Manucci (b) Marco Polo (c) Niccolo Conti (d) Ludovico De Var Theme

 v. Who was 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.

 Q.3. Match 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.

 ii. Prayag 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)

         OR

 Write any two reasons responsible for the decline of Indus civilization.

 

Q.7. Why has Harappan script not been deciphered till date? (2)

         OR    

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)

         OR

What are Jataka tales?

 Question 10. Explain the difference between clan and caste?

         OR

 Explain the difference between polyandry and polywife marriage? (2)

 Q.11. What is meant by Stridhan? (2)

                     OR

Why did Drona refuse to accept Eklavya as his disciple?

Q.12. What is Tripitaka? (2)

             OR

Why were stupas built?

Q.13. Which event of Buddha’s life does the symbol of tree represent? (2) 

       OR

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

         OR 

Mention the role of provincial centres in the Mauryan Empire.

 Q18. Explain the statement “Mahabharata is called a dynamic text”. (3)

         OR

 Mention the main rules related to marriage in ancient India.

 Q19. Write three main characteristics of Yagya tradition (3)

                              OR

 Mention the 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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