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CBSE Sample Papers for Class 12 History Term 2 Set 5 for Practice
Time: 2 Hours
Maximum Marks: 40
General Instructions:
- This Question paper is divided into four sections-Section A, B, C and D
- All questions are compulsory.
- Section-A: Question no. 1 to 4 are Short Answer type questions of 3 marks each. Answer to each question I should not exceed 80 words.
- Section-B: Question no. 5 to 7 are Long Answer type questions, carrying 6 marks each. Answer to each I question should not exceed 150-200 word
- Section-C: Question no. 8 and 9 are Case Based questions, carrying 4 marks each with subparts.
- Section-D: Question no. 10 is map based, carrying 2 marks.
- There is no overall choice in the question paper. However, an internal choice has been provided in a few questions. Only one of the choices in such questions have to be attempted.
- In addition to this, separate instructions are given with each section and question, wherever necessary.
Section – A
(Short Answer Type Questions)
Question 1.
“The battle between the hoe and the plough was a long one.” Substantiate the statement with reference
to the Santhals and Paharis of Rajmahal Hills during 18th Century. (3)
OR
What was Damin-i-Koh? Why did Santhals resist against British during eighteenth century? (3)
Question 2.
Why did the British annex Awadh in 1856? On what pretext did they carry out the annexation? Explain. (3)
Question 3.
Explain the objectives of the Indian constitution. (3)
Question 4.
“Salt Law was an issue of struggle”. Explain. (3)
Section – B
(Long Answer Type Questions)
Question 5.
As per Gandhiji, what was chosen as symbol of Nationalism and why.(6)
OR
‘First Round table conference, took place after 10 years of reforms brought by British Government. Still, the dialogues at the conference were not conclusive’. Why?
Question 6.
Describe the making of the constitution and constituent Assembly (6)
Question 7.
Examine the idea of Sulh-i-Kul as the cornerstone of Akbar’s enlightened rule. (6)
OR
Discuss about Indian rulers of “Timurids-Mongols descendent branch” (Mughals). Also state the reason for production of chronicles.
Section – C
(Case Based Questions)
Question 8.
Read the source given below and answer the questions that follows. (1 + 1 + 2 = 4)
“There cannot be any divided loyalty”
Govind Ballabh Pant argued that to become loyal citizens, people had to stop focusing only on the community and the self.
For the success of democracy one must train observe in the art of self discipline.
In Democracy one should care less for himself and more for there. There cannot be any divided loyalty. All loyalties must exclusively be centred round the state. If in a democracy, you create rival loyalty, or you create a system in which any individual or group instead of suppressing his extravagance cares nought for larger or other interests, their democracy is doomed.
Question 8.1
What do we mean by the saying “there cannot be any divided loyalty” as per the passage.
Question 8.2
For the democracy to succeed, what is important and why?
Question 8.3
What is meant by the “art of self discipline”?
Question 9.
Read the source given below and answer the questions that follows. (1+1+2=4)
Abu’l Fazl gives a vivid account of Akbar’s darbar: Whenever his majesty holds court (darbar), a large drum was beaten the sound of which was accompanied by a divine praise.
In this manner people of all classes received notice. His majesty’s sons and grandchildren the grandness of the court, and all other men who have admittance attend to make the “Kornish” and they remain in their proper place learned men of renown and skillful areas pay their respect. And the officers of justice present their reports. His majesty with his usual insights gives orders and satisfactorily settles everything. During the whole time skillful gladiators and wrestlers from all countries hold themselves in readiness and singers male and female are in waiting, clever jugglers and funny tumblers are also there to exhibit their dexterity and agility.
Question 9.1
What is the meaning of the term “Kornish”?
Question 9.2
Why were Darbars being organised?
Question 9.3
Describe the proceedings of the court.
Section – D
(Map Skill Base Question)
Question 10.
On the given political outline map of India, locate and label ANY ONE of the following with appropriate symbol: (1 + 1 = 2)
(a)
(i) This place was one of the major centres of the Revolt of 1857.
OR
(ii) Kunwar Singh (Lion of Bihar) led the Indian Rebellion of 1857 at this place.
(b) On the same outline map of India, locate centre of the National Movement which is marked as A. Identify it and write its name.
