KENDRIYA VIDYALAYA NEW CANTT
PRE-BOARD I- 2017-18
CLASS XII MAX.MARKS- 80
SUBJECT- HIST0RY MAX.TIME 3 HRS
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
1. Answer all the questions. Some questions have choice. Marks
are indicated against each question.
2. Answer to questions no. 1 to 3 carrying 2 marks should not
exceed 30 words each
3. Answer to questions no. 4 to 9 carrying 4 marks should not
exceed 100 words. Students should attempt only five questions in
this section.
4. Question 10 ( for 4 marks) is a value based question and
compulsory question
5. Answer to questions 11 to 13 carrying 8 marks should not
exceed 350 words.
6. Questions 14 to 16 are source based questions and have no
internal choice
7. Questions 17 is a Map question includes identification and
significant test items. Attach the map with the answer sheet.
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II. 1 3 , 30
III . 4 9 | 100 | |
IV. 10 ,
V. 11 13 | 350 |
VI. 14 16 | |
VII. 17 , | |
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PART-A
Answer all the questions given below:
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1.Write any two features described by Al-Biruni about cast
system. 2
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2.Describe in brief the Nastalik style of calligraphy. 2
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3.Why did Awadh become the point of attention for the British?
2
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PART-B/
SECTION-I/ -1
Answer any five of the following questions:
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4.How do we know about the religious practices of the people of
Harappa ?
? 4 5.What was the contribution of rulers of Bhopal for the
Stupa at Sanchi ?How was the Stupa saved from destruction? 4
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6.According to Bernierthe condition of the Indian peasants was
very 4 deplorable.Give your arguments to support the statement.
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7.Discuss the ways in which panchayat and village headmen
regulated rural society . 4
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8.How did rumours and prophecies played an important part in the
revolt of 1857? State about such rumours . 4
1857 ? |
9.How did the Mughal rulers maintain records and circulate
information? 4
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SECTION II
II
VALUE BASED QUESTION (COMPULSORY)
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10 .Read the following passage and answer question that
follows:
In the Sufi Khankah there was an open kitchen (langer)run on
futuh(unasked for charity).From morning till late night people from
all walks of life soldier,slaves ,Hindu Jogis and Qalanders came
seeking discipleship,amulets for healing and the intercession of
the shaikh in various matters .Sufism opposed to distinctions based
on caste ,creed or religion .They believed that one could reach God
though personal devotion and not through meaningless rituals .
1.Why were the sufis popular among all sections of the people?
2
2.What values can you infer from this passage ? 2
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PART C
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LONG ANSWER QUESTIONS
Answer all the questions given below:
11.Discuss the notion of kinship that developed in the
Post-Mauryan period .8
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OR()
Describe the main features of administrative system of Mauryan
Empire.
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12.What do you think about the significance of the rituals
associated with Mahanavami Dibba ?Describe the other buildings of
royal centres. 8
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OR
Why did new religious sects emerged during sixth century
BCE.
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13. How did the Paharia respond to the coming of outsiders ?Why
did the Santhals rebel against British rule. 8
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OR
Discuss about significance of the first hill stations in the
Pre-Colonial era.
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PART-- D
SOURCE BASED QUESTIONS
14.Read the following excerpt carefully and answer the questions
that follow:
Draupadis Question
i What was the status of Draupadis as a wife in the Mahabharat
age .2
ii Explain the two contrary opinions expressed against Draupadis
questions .2 iii.Was the challenge given to Yudhisthira by Draupadi
justified ?Support your answer with reasons . 3
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iii. ? |
15.Read the following excerpt carefully and answer the that
follow:
A Church in Khambat
Questions-----
i.What did the Padaris want to do? 2
ii. What message did Akbar convey to people of Gujrat through
his order .2
iii. How was the situation on complicated in the subcontinent
and how did the ruler adopt to this situation . 3
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i. ?
ii. ?
iii. ?
16.Read the following excerpt carefully and answer the questions
that follow:
Questions------
i.Why did Gandhiji critisised the machines? 1
ii.why was Mahatma Gandhi in favour of the Charkha?2
iii.In the view of Mahatma Gandhinwhat would be the impact on
the poor ,if machine saved labour.2
iv.In the opinion of Gandhiji ,What is the relationship between
Khaddar and machinery ?2
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i. ? 1
ii. ?2
iii. ?2
iv. |2
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17.1 -On the given outline map of India ,three centres have been
marked as 1,2and 3.identify and write their names on indicated
lines .3
1,2 3 | 3
17.2 On the outline map of India locate and label the following
appropriately.
---1.Kuru 2 .Panchal .2
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1. 2. 2
