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History Marking Scheme 2023-24 
CBSE 
 HISTORY (027)  
MARKING SCHEME 
CLASS-XII 2023-2024       
Time Allowed: 3hrs                                                                                    Maximum Marks:80 
 
 
VALUE POINTS/ ANSWER 
Marks 
 
SECTION – A 
1 x 21 
Q No 
OBJECTIVE TYPE QUESTIONS 
 
Q. 1. 
Which one of the following was the main demand of the Khilafat 
movement? 
a. Dominion status for India 
b. Self-rule to India  
c. Restoration of Caliphate of Turkey  
d. Revival of orthodox culture of Islam 
Ans – c. Restoration of Caliphate of Turkey                           (Pg-290)                                                                                               
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Q. 2 
Which of the following issues did not contribute to the spread of the 
Revolt of 1857? 
a. Issue of cartridges 
b. Conversion of Indians to Christianity 
c. Mixing of bone dust in flour 
d. Giving due right to the princely states 
Ans- d. Giving due right to the princely states                          (Pg-264)                                                             
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Q. 3 
Who among the following was the best known ruler of the Satavahana 
Dynasty? 
a. Yagnasri Satakarni 
b. Simuka Satakarni 
c. Gotami-puta Siri- Satakarni 
d. Vashisthaputra Satakarni 
Ans - c. Gotami-puta Siri-- Satakarni                                         (Pg- 63)               
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Q. 4 
Identify the picture from the given options.    
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History Marking Scheme 2023-24 
CBSE 
 HISTORY (027)  
MARKING SCHEME 
CLASS-XII 2023-2024       
Time Allowed: 3hrs                                                                                    Maximum Marks:80 
 
 
VALUE POINTS/ ANSWER 
Marks 
 
SECTION – A 
1 x 21 
Q No 
OBJECTIVE TYPE QUESTIONS 
 
Q. 1. 
Which one of the following was the main demand of the Khilafat 
movement? 
a. Dominion status for India 
b. Self-rule to India  
c. Restoration of Caliphate of Turkey  
d. Revival of orthodox culture of Islam 
Ans – c. Restoration of Caliphate of Turkey                           (Pg-290)                                                                                               
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Q. 2 
Which of the following issues did not contribute to the spread of the 
Revolt of 1857? 
a. Issue of cartridges 
b. Conversion of Indians to Christianity 
c. Mixing of bone dust in flour 
d. Giving due right to the princely states 
Ans- d. Giving due right to the princely states                          (Pg-264)                                                             
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Q. 3 
Who among the following was the best known ruler of the Satavahana 
Dynasty? 
a. Yagnasri Satakarni 
b. Simuka Satakarni 
c. Gotami-puta Siri- Satakarni 
d. Vashisthaputra Satakarni 
Ans - c. Gotami-puta Siri-- Satakarni                                         (Pg- 63)               
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Q. 4 
Identify the picture from the given options.    
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Options. 
a. Terracota figure of a sathavahana ruler 
b. Ashoka fighting Kalinga war. 
c. Terracota figure depicting a scene from Mahabaratha (West Bengal) 
d. A sculpture depicting Krishna advising Arjuna. 
 
Ans -Terracota figure depicting a scene from Mahabharata (West 
Bengal)                                                                                                               (Pg-55)                                                                                                                         
NOTE: The following question is for the visually impaired candidates 
in lieu of Question number 4 
The didactic (informative) sections of Mahabharata were added in 200-
400 CE. Which text do they largely resemble? 
a. Sutta Pitaka 
b. Manusmriti 
c. Rig Veda  
d. Upanishads 
Ans- b Manusmriti                                                                       (Pg-75)                                                                                                     
Q. 5 
Fill in the blanks. 
Ashoka erected a pillar at ---------------- to mark that he had visited that 
place. 
a. Sarnath 
b. Sanchi 
c. Bodh Gaya 
d. Lumbini. 
Ans - d. Lumbini                                                                            (Pg 96)                                                                         
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History Marking Scheme 2023-24 
CBSE 
 HISTORY (027)  
MARKING SCHEME 
CLASS-XII 2023-2024       
Time Allowed: 3hrs                                                                                    Maximum Marks:80 
 
 
VALUE POINTS/ ANSWER 
Marks 
 
SECTION – A 
1 x 21 
Q No 
OBJECTIVE TYPE QUESTIONS 
 
Q. 1. 
Which one of the following was the main demand of the Khilafat 
movement? 
a. Dominion status for India 
b. Self-rule to India  
c. Restoration of Caliphate of Turkey  
d. Revival of orthodox culture of Islam 
Ans – c. Restoration of Caliphate of Turkey                           (Pg-290)                                                                                               
1 
Q. 2 
Which of the following issues did not contribute to the spread of the 
Revolt of 1857? 
a. Issue of cartridges 
b. Conversion of Indians to Christianity 
c. Mixing of bone dust in flour 
d. Giving due right to the princely states 
Ans- d. Giving due right to the princely states                          (Pg-264)                                                             
1 
Q. 3 
Who among the following was the best known ruler of the Satavahana 
Dynasty? 
a. Yagnasri Satakarni 
b. Simuka Satakarni 
c. Gotami-puta Siri- Satakarni 
d. Vashisthaputra Satakarni 
Ans - c. Gotami-puta Siri-- Satakarni                                         (Pg- 63)               
1 
Q. 4 
Identify the picture from the given options.    
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Options. 
a. Terracota figure of a sathavahana ruler 
b. Ashoka fighting Kalinga war. 
c. Terracota figure depicting a scene from Mahabaratha (West Bengal) 
d. A sculpture depicting Krishna advising Arjuna. 
 
Ans -Terracota figure depicting a scene from Mahabharata (West 
Bengal)                                                                                                               (Pg-55)                                                                                                                         
NOTE: The following question is for the visually impaired candidates 
in lieu of Question number 4 
The didactic (informative) sections of Mahabharata were added in 200-
400 CE. Which text do they largely resemble? 
a. Sutta Pitaka 
b. Manusmriti 
c. Rig Veda  
d. Upanishads 
Ans- b Manusmriti                                                                       (Pg-75)                                                                                                     
Q. 5 
Fill in the blanks. 
Ashoka erected a pillar at ---------------- to mark that he had visited that 
place. 
a. Sarnath 
b. Sanchi 
c. Bodh Gaya 
d. Lumbini. 
Ans - d. Lumbini                                                                            (Pg 96)                                                                         
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Q. 6 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Consider the following statements regarding Harappan Culture and 
choose the correct option. 
i. The most unique feature was the development of urban centres. 
ii. The settlements were divided into two sections i.e. the citadel and the 
lower town. 
iii. Drainage system was ordinary and unplanned. 
iv. Roads were not laid out along a grid pattern. 
Options 
a. Only (i) is correct. 
b. Only (i) and (ii) are correct. 
c. Only (ii) and (iii) are correct. 
d. Only (iii) and (iv) are correct. 
Ans- only (a) and (b) are correct                                                  (Pg -5)                                                        
1 
Q 7 
There are two statements marked as Assertion (A) and Reason (R), 
mark your answer as per the codes given below. 
Assertion (A): Asoka inscribed his messages to his subjects and officials 
on stone surfaces. 
Reason (R): He wanted to proclaim what religion should be followed by all. 
a. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A 
b. Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A 
c. A is true, but R is false 
d. A is false, but R is true 
Ans - c. A is true, but R is false                                                    (Pg 32) 
1 
 
CB 
Q 8 
Identify the craft centres related to the Harapan civilization with the 
help of the given information. 
 
 
 
Options. 
a. Chanhudaro and Mahenjadaro 
b. Nageshwar and Balakot 
c. Harappa and Lothal.     
d. Bharuch and Dholavira                             
Ans- b. Nageshwar and Balakot                                                  (Pg 11) 
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Q 9 
Who wrote the book Kitab-ul-Hind? 
a. Ibn Battuta  
b. Al- Biruni 
c. Francois Bernier 
1 
? Located near the coast. 
? They were specialized for making shell objects.                                                                          
 
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History Marking Scheme 2023-24 
CBSE 
 HISTORY (027)  
MARKING SCHEME 
CLASS-XII 2023-2024       
Time Allowed: 3hrs                                                                                    Maximum Marks:80 
 
 
VALUE POINTS/ ANSWER 
Marks 
 
SECTION – A 
1 x 21 
Q No 
OBJECTIVE TYPE QUESTIONS 
 
Q. 1. 
Which one of the following was the main demand of the Khilafat 
movement? 
a. Dominion status for India 
b. Self-rule to India  
c. Restoration of Caliphate of Turkey  
d. Revival of orthodox culture of Islam 
Ans – c. Restoration of Caliphate of Turkey                           (Pg-290)                                                                                               
1 
Q. 2 
Which of the following issues did not contribute to the spread of the 
Revolt of 1857? 
a. Issue of cartridges 
b. Conversion of Indians to Christianity 
c. Mixing of bone dust in flour 
d. Giving due right to the princely states 
Ans- d. Giving due right to the princely states                          (Pg-264)                                                             
1 
Q. 3 
Who among the following was the best known ruler of the Satavahana 
Dynasty? 
a. Yagnasri Satakarni 
b. Simuka Satakarni 
c. Gotami-puta Siri- Satakarni 
d. Vashisthaputra Satakarni 
Ans - c. Gotami-puta Siri-- Satakarni                                         (Pg- 63)               
1 
Q. 4 
Identify the picture from the given options.    
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Options. 
a. Terracota figure of a sathavahana ruler 
b. Ashoka fighting Kalinga war. 
c. Terracota figure depicting a scene from Mahabaratha (West Bengal) 
d. A sculpture depicting Krishna advising Arjuna. 
 
Ans -Terracota figure depicting a scene from Mahabharata (West 
Bengal)                                                                                                               (Pg-55)                                                                                                                         
NOTE: The following question is for the visually impaired candidates 
in lieu of Question number 4 
The didactic (informative) sections of Mahabharata were added in 200-
400 CE. Which text do they largely resemble? 
a. Sutta Pitaka 
b. Manusmriti 
c. Rig Veda  
d. Upanishads 
Ans- b Manusmriti                                                                       (Pg-75)                                                                                                     
Q. 5 
Fill in the blanks. 
Ashoka erected a pillar at ---------------- to mark that he had visited that 
place. 
a. Sarnath 
b. Sanchi 
c. Bodh Gaya 
d. Lumbini. 
Ans - d. Lumbini                                                                            (Pg 96)                                                                         
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Q. 6 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Consider the following statements regarding Harappan Culture and 
choose the correct option. 
i. The most unique feature was the development of urban centres. 
ii. The settlements were divided into two sections i.e. the citadel and the 
lower town. 
iii. Drainage system was ordinary and unplanned. 
iv. Roads were not laid out along a grid pattern. 
Options 
a. Only (i) is correct. 
b. Only (i) and (ii) are correct. 
c. Only (ii) and (iii) are correct. 
d. Only (iii) and (iv) are correct. 
Ans- only (a) and (b) are correct                                                  (Pg -5)                                                        
1 
Q 7 
There are two statements marked as Assertion (A) and Reason (R), 
mark your answer as per the codes given below. 
Assertion (A): Asoka inscribed his messages to his subjects and officials 
on stone surfaces. 
Reason (R): He wanted to proclaim what religion should be followed by all. 
a. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A 
b. Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A 
c. A is true, but R is false 
d. A is false, but R is true 
Ans - c. A is true, but R is false                                                    (Pg 32) 
1 
 
CB 
Q 8 
Identify the craft centres related to the Harapan civilization with the 
help of the given information. 
 
 
 
Options. 
a. Chanhudaro and Mahenjadaro 
b. Nageshwar and Balakot 
c. Harappa and Lothal.     
d. Bharuch and Dholavira                             
Ans- b. Nageshwar and Balakot                                                  (Pg 11) 
1 
Q 9 
Who wrote the book Kitab-ul-Hind? 
a. Ibn Battuta  
b. Al- Biruni 
c. Francois Bernier 
1 
? Located near the coast. 
? They were specialized for making shell objects.                                                                          
 
 
 
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d. Abdur Razzaq 
Ans-  b. Al-Biruni                                                                         (Pg-117) 
Q 10 
Choose the correct option from the following statements with 
reference to the Magadha empire.  
a. Initially Pataliputra was the capital of Magadha. 
b. Chandra Gupta was one of the early rulers of Magadha who ruled in 
the 6 BCE. 
c. Magadha became the most powerful Mahajanapada between 6
th
 and 
4
th
 BCE. 
d. Ashoka was the founder of Mauryan dynasty.             
Ans – c. Magadha became the most powerful Mahajanapada between 
6
th
 and 4
th
 BCE.  
1 
Q 11 
Read the following statements carefully and identify the place where 
this Dargah is located from the given options. 
i. It is a Dargah of the Shaikh Moinuddin Chishti. 
ii. Akbar visited this place many times. 
 
a. Delhi 
b. Mehrauli 
c. Ajmer 
d. Fatehpur Sikri    
Ans- c. Ajmer                                                                               (Pg- 156) 
1 
Q 12 
Which one of the following countries was the source of cotton after 
the break of the American Civil War in 1861? 
a. America 
b. Africa 
c. India 
d. Sri Lanka 
Ans- c. India                                                                               (Pg- 249) 
1 
Q 13 
With reference to the role of the British officers in India, match 
Column-B with column-A, by using the codes given below. 
Column-A Column-B 
A. Lord Cornwallis 1.Observer 
B. Augustus Cleveland 2.Economist 
C. Francis Buchanan 3.Governor General of Bengal 
 
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Page 1 of 19 
History Marking Scheme 2023-24 
CBSE 
 HISTORY (027)  
MARKING SCHEME 
CLASS-XII 2023-2024       
Time Allowed: 3hrs                                                                                    Maximum Marks:80 
 
 
VALUE POINTS/ ANSWER 
Marks 
 
SECTION – A 
1 x 21 
Q No 
OBJECTIVE TYPE QUESTIONS 
 
Q. 1. 
Which one of the following was the main demand of the Khilafat 
movement? 
a. Dominion status for India 
b. Self-rule to India  
c. Restoration of Caliphate of Turkey  
d. Revival of orthodox culture of Islam 
Ans – c. Restoration of Caliphate of Turkey                           (Pg-290)                                                                                               
1 
Q. 2 
Which of the following issues did not contribute to the spread of the 
Revolt of 1857? 
a. Issue of cartridges 
b. Conversion of Indians to Christianity 
c. Mixing of bone dust in flour 
d. Giving due right to the princely states 
Ans- d. Giving due right to the princely states                          (Pg-264)                                                             
1 
Q. 3 
Who among the following was the best known ruler of the Satavahana 
Dynasty? 
a. Yagnasri Satakarni 
b. Simuka Satakarni 
c. Gotami-puta Siri- Satakarni 
d. Vashisthaputra Satakarni 
Ans - c. Gotami-puta Siri-- Satakarni                                         (Pg- 63)               
1 
Q. 4 
Identify the picture from the given options.    
1 
 
 
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Options. 
a. Terracota figure of a sathavahana ruler 
b. Ashoka fighting Kalinga war. 
c. Terracota figure depicting a scene from Mahabaratha (West Bengal) 
d. A sculpture depicting Krishna advising Arjuna. 
 
Ans -Terracota figure depicting a scene from Mahabharata (West 
Bengal)                                                                                                               (Pg-55)                                                                                                                         
NOTE: The following question is for the visually impaired candidates 
in lieu of Question number 4 
The didactic (informative) sections of Mahabharata were added in 200-
400 CE. Which text do they largely resemble? 
a. Sutta Pitaka 
b. Manusmriti 
c. Rig Veda  
d. Upanishads 
Ans- b Manusmriti                                                                       (Pg-75)                                                                                                     
Q. 5 
Fill in the blanks. 
Ashoka erected a pillar at ---------------- to mark that he had visited that 
place. 
a. Sarnath 
b. Sanchi 
c. Bodh Gaya 
d. Lumbini. 
Ans - d. Lumbini                                                                            (Pg 96)                                                                         
1 
 
 
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Q. 6 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Consider the following statements regarding Harappan Culture and 
choose the correct option. 
i. The most unique feature was the development of urban centres. 
ii. The settlements were divided into two sections i.e. the citadel and the 
lower town. 
iii. Drainage system was ordinary and unplanned. 
iv. Roads were not laid out along a grid pattern. 
Options 
a. Only (i) is correct. 
b. Only (i) and (ii) are correct. 
c. Only (ii) and (iii) are correct. 
d. Only (iii) and (iv) are correct. 
Ans- only (a) and (b) are correct                                                  (Pg -5)                                                        
1 
Q 7 
There are two statements marked as Assertion (A) and Reason (R), 
mark your answer as per the codes given below. 
Assertion (A): Asoka inscribed his messages to his subjects and officials 
on stone surfaces. 
Reason (R): He wanted to proclaim what religion should be followed by all. 
a. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A 
b. Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A 
c. A is true, but R is false 
d. A is false, but R is true 
Ans - c. A is true, but R is false                                                    (Pg 32) 
1 
 
CB 
Q 8 
Identify the craft centres related to the Harapan civilization with the 
help of the given information. 
 
 
 
Options. 
a. Chanhudaro and Mahenjadaro 
b. Nageshwar and Balakot 
c. Harappa and Lothal.     
d. Bharuch and Dholavira                             
Ans- b. Nageshwar and Balakot                                                  (Pg 11) 
1 
Q 9 
Who wrote the book Kitab-ul-Hind? 
a. Ibn Battuta  
b. Al- Biruni 
c. Francois Bernier 
1 
? Located near the coast. 
? They were specialized for making shell objects.                                                                          
 
 
 
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d. Abdur Razzaq 
Ans-  b. Al-Biruni                                                                         (Pg-117) 
Q 10 
Choose the correct option from the following statements with 
reference to the Magadha empire.  
a. Initially Pataliputra was the capital of Magadha. 
b. Chandra Gupta was one of the early rulers of Magadha who ruled in 
the 6 BCE. 
c. Magadha became the most powerful Mahajanapada between 6
th
 and 
4
th
 BCE. 
d. Ashoka was the founder of Mauryan dynasty.             
Ans – c. Magadha became the most powerful Mahajanapada between 
6
th
 and 4
th
 BCE.  
1 
Q 11 
Read the following statements carefully and identify the place where 
this Dargah is located from the given options. 
i. It is a Dargah of the Shaikh Moinuddin Chishti. 
ii. Akbar visited this place many times. 
 
a. Delhi 
b. Mehrauli 
c. Ajmer 
d. Fatehpur Sikri    
Ans- c. Ajmer                                                                               (Pg- 156) 
1 
Q 12 
Which one of the following countries was the source of cotton after 
the break of the American Civil War in 1861? 
a. America 
b. Africa 
c. India 
d. Sri Lanka 
Ans- c. India                                                                               (Pg- 249) 
1 
Q 13 
With reference to the role of the British officers in India, match 
Column-B with column-A, by using the codes given below. 
Column-A Column-B 
A. Lord Cornwallis 1.Observer 
B. Augustus Cleveland 2.Economist 
C. Francis Buchanan 3.Governor General of Bengal 
 
 
 
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D. David Ricardo 4.Policy of Pacification 
Options 
a. 2, 1, 4, 3. 
b. 3, 1, 2, 4, 
c. 3, 4, 1, 2. 
d. 2, 3, 4, 1. 
Ans - c. 3, 4, 1, 2.                                                                       (Pg- 229) 
Q 14 
Who among the following led the Flag of the Revolt 1857 against the 
British in Bihar? 
a. Nana Sahib 
b. Maulvi Ahmadullah 
c. Kunwar Singh 
d. Birjis Qadr 
Ans – c. Kunwar Singh                                                             (Pg- 262)                          
1 
Q 15 
The ___________was the amount assessed and _____________ was the 
amount collected by the Mughal Kings as land revenue. 
Choose the correct answer from the given options. 
a. Iqta and Jagir  
b. Jama and Hasil 
c. Naqdi and Iqta 
d. Zabti and Jama 
Ans- b. Jama, Hasil                                                                       (Pg-213) 
½+½ 
=1 
Q 16 
Who among the following travelled in the Vijayanagar empire in the 
15th century and was greatly impressed by the fortification of the 
Vijayanagar? 
Options 
a. Daurte Barbosa 
b. Colin Mackenzie 
c. Abdur Razzak 
d. Domingo Paes 
Ans - c. Abdur Razzak                                                              (Pg- 177) 
 
1 
Q 17 
Abu’l Fazl was a court historian of which of the following Mughal 
emperor? 
a. Humayun 
b. Akbar 
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