QUESTION BANK GRADE 12 HISTORY Question bank

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Mention the two sections of Harappan settlements & give one main feature of each How had Bernier described a complex social reality of artisans under the Mughals, give any one reason Mention the two early Bhakti Movements of Tamilnadu, mentioning the difference between them Mention the significance of the census operation introduced by the British in India When Gandhiji returned to India in 1915, he noticed some changes- mention any two Critically examine the duties as laid down in Manusmriti for the Chandalas Describe briefly how do the historians classify the contents of Mahabharata? Why is the text described as Ithihaas? Describe the teachings of Buddha Describe briefly the expansion and consolidation of Mughul Empire under Akbar Describe the characteristic features of Mughul chronicles Explain the effect of American Civil War of 1861 on Indian peasants The annexation of Awadh not just displaced the Nawab but also dispossessed the Taluqdars of the region, causing break down of an entire social order- critically examine this statement Explain the difference between town and countryside of India in the pre-colonial period Some scholars see the partition as a culmination of communal politics- examine this statement Explain the origin,consolidation and role of the zamindars in the villages. Were they an exploitive class? Examine the causes and contribution of Non Cooperation Movement to Indias freedom struggle. Why did Gandhiji couple non- cooperation with the Khilafat movement? Mention any four items found in the graves of the Harappans. Mentiom Berniers views about private property and crown ownership of land Who led a new religious movement in Karnataka? What were his followers known as? Why did paupers from rural areas flock to the cities? Mention any two reasons. Why did Gandhiji tell the upper castes of a village to do, during his Salt march, if they wanted to get Swaraj? The mid- first millennium BCE is often regarded as a turning point in world history- Justify the statement. Describe how the kinship relation changed with reference to Mahabharata Early Buddhist teachings had given great importance to self effort in achieving Nirvana- Justify the statement Describe the structure of the stupa and give any two examples of important stupas

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Strain began to show within the imperial structure following Krishnadeva Rayas death in 1529critically examine the statement. Who wrote Akbarnama? Describe its content in brief. Describe briefly how the emperor began its day in the balcony and at Diwan i- am. Explain the impact of refusal of money-lenders to extend loans to ryots, around 1865, under the colonial rule in India. The national movement in the 20th century drew its inspiration from the events of 1857support this statement with examples. Describe briefly the changes that came in towns from mid- 18th century onwards Amidst all the turmoils following March 1947, Gandhijis valiant efforts bore fruit to bring harmony among the people- Justify the statement. Why were the jati panchayats formed during 16th and 17th centuries? Explain their functions and authority. How was agriculture organized around two major seasonal cycles during 16th and 17th centuries? Was it only for subsistence or otherwise? Explain Explain the sources from which we can reconstruct the political career of Mahatma Gandhi and the history of National Movement of India.

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Wherever Gandhiji went rumours spread about his miraculous powers Explain with examples