SAMPLE QUESTION PAPER (2022-2023)
HISTORY (027)
CLASS-XII
Time Allowed:3hrs
Max. Marks: 80
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General Instructions:
(i) Question paper comprises five Sections – A, B, C, D and E. There are 34 questions in the question
paper. All questions are compulsory.
(ii)Section A – Question 1 to 21 are MCQs of 1 mark each.
(iii) Section B – Question no. 22 to 27 are Short Answer Type Questions, carrying 3 marks each.
Answer to each question should not exceed 60-80 words.
(iv) Section C - Question no 28 to 30 are Long Answer Type Questions, carrying 8 marks each. Answer
to each question should not exceed 300-350 words
(v) Section D – Question no.31 to 33 are Source based questions with three sub questions and are of
4 marks each
(vi) Section-E - Question no. 34 is Map based, carrying 5 marks that includes the identification and
location of significant test items. Attach the map with the answer book.
(vi) There is no overall choice in the question paper. However, an internal choice has been provided
in few questions. Only one of the choices in such questions have to be attempted.
(viii) In addition to this, separate instructions are given with each section and question, wherever
necessary.
Section A 1X21=21
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1 Identify the ruler of the Satvahana dynasty with the help of following 1
information:
➢ He claimed to be both a unique Brahmana and a destroyer of
the pride of Kshatriyas.
➢ He also claimed to have ensured that there was no
intermarriage amongst members of the four varnas.
Options:
A.Gotami-puta Siri-Vijaya-Satakani
B.Gotami-puta Siri Satakani
C.Gotami-puta sami-Siri-Yana-Satakani
D.Vasithi-puta (sami-)Siri Pulumayi
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, 2 Who among the following had issued the first gold coins in the first century 1
CE?
A.The Yaudheyas
B.The Parthians
C.The Guptas
D.The Kushanas
3 Match the following and select the correct option 1
List-I List-II
Harappan Site Famous for
a. Specialised centres for making
1. Lothal
shell objects
2. Kalibangan b. Near sources of carnelian
3. Dholavira c. Evidence of ploughed field found
4. Nageshwar d. Water reservoirs found.
A. 1 - b, 2- c, 3 -d , 4- a
B. 1 - a, 2- d, 3 -c , 4- b
C. 1 - c, 2- b, 3 -d , 4- a
D. 1 - d, 2- a, 3 -b , 4- c
4 Which one of the following statements is the correct explanation of 1
‘Endogamy’?
A. Marriage outside a kin group.
B. Marriage within a kin group.
C. A woman having several husbands.
D.A man having several wives.
5 Identify the given image from the following options: 1
Source -NCERT
Options:
A. Sculpture of a Gupta king
B. Sculpture of a Maurya king
C. Sculpture of a Kushana king
D. Sculpture of a Chola king
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HISTORY (027)
CLASS-XII
Time Allowed:3hrs
Max. Marks: 80
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
General Instructions:
(i) Question paper comprises five Sections – A, B, C, D and E. There are 34 questions in the question
paper. All questions are compulsory.
(ii)Section A – Question 1 to 21 are MCQs of 1 mark each.
(iii) Section B – Question no. 22 to 27 are Short Answer Type Questions, carrying 3 marks each.
Answer to each question should not exceed 60-80 words.
(iv) Section C - Question no 28 to 30 are Long Answer Type Questions, carrying 8 marks each. Answer
to each question should not exceed 300-350 words
(v) Section D – Question no.31 to 33 are Source based questions with three sub questions and are of
4 marks each
(vi) Section-E - Question no. 34 is Map based, carrying 5 marks that includes the identification and
location of significant test items. Attach the map with the answer book.
(vi) There is no overall choice in the question paper. However, an internal choice has been provided
in few questions. Only one of the choices in such questions have to be attempted.
(viii) In addition to this, separate instructions are given with each section and question, wherever
necessary.
Section A 1X21=21
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1 Identify the ruler of the Satvahana dynasty with the help of following 1
information:
➢ He claimed to be both a unique Brahmana and a destroyer of
the pride of Kshatriyas.
➢ He also claimed to have ensured that there was no
intermarriage amongst members of the four varnas.
Options:
A.Gotami-puta Siri-Vijaya-Satakani
B.Gotami-puta Siri Satakani
C.Gotami-puta sami-Siri-Yana-Satakani
D.Vasithi-puta (sami-)Siri Pulumayi
Page 1 of 9
, 2 Who among the following had issued the first gold coins in the first century 1
CE?
A.The Yaudheyas
B.The Parthians
C.The Guptas
D.The Kushanas
3 Match the following and select the correct option 1
List-I List-II
Harappan Site Famous for
a. Specialised centres for making
1. Lothal
shell objects
2. Kalibangan b. Near sources of carnelian
3. Dholavira c. Evidence of ploughed field found
4. Nageshwar d. Water reservoirs found.
A. 1 - b, 2- c, 3 -d , 4- a
B. 1 - a, 2- d, 3 -c , 4- b
C. 1 - c, 2- b, 3 -d , 4- a
D. 1 - d, 2- a, 3 -b , 4- c
4 Which one of the following statements is the correct explanation of 1
‘Endogamy’?
A. Marriage outside a kin group.
B. Marriage within a kin group.
C. A woman having several husbands.
D.A man having several wives.
5 Identify the given image from the following options: 1
Source -NCERT
Options:
A. Sculpture of a Gupta king
B. Sculpture of a Maurya king
C. Sculpture of a Kushana king
D. Sculpture of a Chola king
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