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Please note that the assessment scheme of the Academic Session 2024-25 will continue in the 
current session i.e. 2025-26 
HISTORY- Code-027 
SAMPLE QUESTION PAPER 
Class XII: 2025-26  
 
Time Allowed: 3hrs                                                                                     Maximum Marks: 80              
                        
 General Instructions:  
1.  Question paper comprises five Sections – A, B, C, D and E. There are 34 questions in the 
question paper. All questions are compulsory.  
2.   Section A – Question 1 to 21 are MCQs of 1 mark each.  
3.  Section B – Question no. 22 to 27 are Short Answer Type Questions, carrying 3 marks 
each. Answers to each question should not exceed 60-80 words. 
 4.  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. 
5.   Section D – Question no.31 to 33 are Source based questions with three sub questions and 
are of 4 marks each. 
6.   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. 
 7. 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.  
8.  In addition to this, separate instructions are given with each section and question, wherever 
necessary.  
 
                                                                   SECTION A                                              1x21=21Marks 
OBJECTIVE TYPE QUESTIONS 
1. Which of the following place of Harappan civilisation is associated with fire altars?   
A.  Harappa 
B. Lothal 
C. Mohenjodaro 
D.Rakhigarhi 
 
1 
 
2. Archaeologists have been able to reconstruct dietary practices from finds of charred 
grains and seeds. These are studied by __________.  
A. Agronomist  
B. Palaeontologist 
C. Archaeo-botanists 
D. Anthologist 
 
1 
 
3. Which one of the following is NOT a correct statement about Mahajanapadas?  
A. Most mahajanapadas were ruled by kings.  
B. Some known as ganas or sanghas, were oligarchies. 
C. Each mahajanapada had a capital city, which was often fortified. 
D. Panchala became the most powerful mahajanapada between 6-4 BCE. 
 
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Please note that the assessment scheme of the Academic Session 2024-25 will continue in the 
current session i.e. 2025-26 
HISTORY- Code-027 
SAMPLE QUESTION PAPER 
Class XII: 2025-26  
 
Time Allowed: 3hrs                                                                                     Maximum Marks: 80              
                        
 General Instructions:  
1.  Question paper comprises five Sections – A, B, C, D and E. There are 34 questions in the 
question paper. All questions are compulsory.  
2.   Section A – Question 1 to 21 are MCQs of 1 mark each.  
3.  Section B – Question no. 22 to 27 are Short Answer Type Questions, carrying 3 marks 
each. Answers to each question should not exceed 60-80 words. 
 4.  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. 
5.   Section D – Question no.31 to 33 are Source based questions with three sub questions and 
are of 4 marks each. 
6.   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. 
 7. 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.  
8.  In addition to this, separate instructions are given with each section and question, wherever 
necessary.  
 
                                                                   SECTION A                                              1x21=21Marks 
OBJECTIVE TYPE QUESTIONS 
1. Which of the following place of Harappan civilisation is associated with fire altars?   
A.  Harappa 
B. Lothal 
C. Mohenjodaro 
D.Rakhigarhi 
 
1 
 
2. Archaeologists have been able to reconstruct dietary practices from finds of charred 
grains and seeds. These are studied by __________.  
A. Agronomist  
B. Palaeontologist 
C. Archaeo-botanists 
D. Anthologist 
 
1 
 
3. Which one of the following is NOT a correct statement about Mahajanapadas?  
A. Most mahajanapadas were ruled by kings.  
B. Some known as ganas or sanghas, were oligarchies. 
C. Each mahajanapada had a capital city, which was often fortified. 
D. Panchala became the most powerful mahajanapada between 6-4 BCE. 
 
1 
 
2 
Please note that the assessment scheme of the Academic Session 2024-25 will continue in the 
current session i.e. 2025-26 
4. Match the following and select the correct option  
  
List I List II 
1. Endogamy 
  
a. It is the practice of a woman  having several husbands. 
2. Exogamy b. It refers to marriage within a unit – this could be a kin group, 
caste, or a group living in the same locality. 
3. Polygyny c. It refers to marriage outside the unit. 
4. Polyandry  d. It is the practice of a man having several wives. 
  
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  
 
1 
 
5. Which of the following states that the paternal estate was to be divided equally 
amongst sons after the death of the parents, with a special share for the eldest?  
A. Vishnusmriti 
B. Vyasasmriti 
C. Likhitasmriti  
D. Manusmriti 
 
1 
6. Identify the given image from the following options.     
 
Source –NCERT Textbook 
Options: 
A. A terracotta sculpture depicting a scene from the Mahabharata 
B. A sculpture from Amaravati depicting Buddha leaving the palace 
C. A chief and his follower-stone sculpture  
D. Sandstone sculpture of a Kushana king 
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Please note that the assessment scheme of the Academic Session 2024-25 will continue in the 
current session i.e. 2025-26 
HISTORY- Code-027 
SAMPLE QUESTION PAPER 
Class XII: 2025-26  
 
Time Allowed: 3hrs                                                                                     Maximum Marks: 80              
                        
 General Instructions:  
1.  Question paper comprises five Sections – A, B, C, D and E. There are 34 questions in the 
question paper. All questions are compulsory.  
2.   Section A – Question 1 to 21 are MCQs of 1 mark each.  
3.  Section B – Question no. 22 to 27 are Short Answer Type Questions, carrying 3 marks 
each. Answers to each question should not exceed 60-80 words. 
 4.  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. 
5.   Section D – Question no.31 to 33 are Source based questions with three sub questions and 
are of 4 marks each. 
6.   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. 
 7. 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.  
8.  In addition to this, separate instructions are given with each section and question, wherever 
necessary.  
 
                                                                   SECTION A                                              1x21=21Marks 
OBJECTIVE TYPE QUESTIONS 
1. Which of the following place of Harappan civilisation is associated with fire altars?   
A.  Harappa 
B. Lothal 
C. Mohenjodaro 
D.Rakhigarhi 
 
1 
 
2. Archaeologists have been able to reconstruct dietary practices from finds of charred 
grains and seeds. These are studied by __________.  
A. Agronomist  
B. Palaeontologist 
C. Archaeo-botanists 
D. Anthologist 
 
1 
 
3. Which one of the following is NOT a correct statement about Mahajanapadas?  
A. Most mahajanapadas were ruled by kings.  
B. Some known as ganas or sanghas, were oligarchies. 
C. Each mahajanapada had a capital city, which was often fortified. 
D. Panchala became the most powerful mahajanapada between 6-4 BCE. 
 
1 
 
2 
Please note that the assessment scheme of the Academic Session 2024-25 will continue in the 
current session i.e. 2025-26 
4. Match the following and select the correct option  
  
List I List II 
1. Endogamy 
  
a. It is the practice of a woman  having several husbands. 
2. Exogamy b. It refers to marriage within a unit – this could be a kin group, 
caste, or a group living in the same locality. 
3. Polygyny c. It refers to marriage outside the unit. 
4. Polyandry  d. It is the practice of a man having several wives. 
  
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  
 
1 
 
5. Which of the following states that the paternal estate was to be divided equally 
amongst sons after the death of the parents, with a special share for the eldest?  
A. Vishnusmriti 
B. Vyasasmriti 
C. Likhitasmriti  
D. Manusmriti 
 
1 
6. Identify the given image from the following options.     
 
Source –NCERT Textbook 
Options: 
A. A terracotta sculpture depicting a scene from the Mahabharata 
B. A sculpture from Amaravati depicting Buddha leaving the palace 
C. A chief and his follower-stone sculpture  
D. Sandstone sculpture of a Kushana king 
1 
3 
Please note that the assessment scheme of the Academic Session 2024-25 will continue in the 
current session i.e. 2025-26 
NOTE: The following question is only for the visually impaired candidate in lieu 
of Q6 
The _____________ consists of hymns in praise of a variety of deities, especially 
Agni, Indra and Soma. 
A. The Rigveda  
B. The Yajurveda  
C. The Samaveda  
D. The Atharvaveda  
 
7. According to which Buddhist text Asoka distributed portions of the Buddha’s relics to 
every important town and ordered the construction of stupas over them?   
A. Ashokavadana 
B. Vinaya Pitaka 
C. Sutta Pitaka 
D. Dipavamsa 
 
1 
8. Which of the following statements is/are correct about François Bernier?  
  
1. A Frenchman, a doctor, political philosopher and historian.  
2. He was closely associated with the Mughal court, as a physician to Prince Dara 
Shukoh. 
3. He was in India for 14 years, from 1656 to 1670.  
4. He was also associated as an intellectual and scientist, with Danishmand Khan, 
an Armenian noble at the Mughal court. 
 
A. 1, 2, 3, 4 
B. 1, 2, 3 
C. 1, 2, 4 
D. 2, 3, 4 
 
1 
9. These trees are among the most peculiar trees in kind and most astonishing in habit.  
They look exactly like date-palms, without any difference between them except that 
the one produces nut as its fruits and the other produces dates. 
Which of the following traveller gave this description? 
A. Ibn Battuta 
B. Al-Biruni 
C. Duarte Barbosa 
D. Megasthanese 
 
1 
10. There are two statements marked as Assertion (A) and Reason (R).  Read the 
statements and choose the appropriate option.  
Assertion (A): Lingayats did not practice funerary rites such as cremation, prescribed 
in the Dharmashastras. 
Reason (R): Lingayats believe that on death the devotee will be united with Shiva and 
will not return to this world. 
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Please note that the assessment scheme of the Academic Session 2024-25 will continue in the 
current session i.e. 2025-26 
HISTORY- Code-027 
SAMPLE QUESTION PAPER 
Class XII: 2025-26  
 
Time Allowed: 3hrs                                                                                     Maximum Marks: 80              
                        
 General Instructions:  
1.  Question paper comprises five Sections – A, B, C, D and E. There are 34 questions in the 
question paper. All questions are compulsory.  
2.   Section A – Question 1 to 21 are MCQs of 1 mark each.  
3.  Section B – Question no. 22 to 27 are Short Answer Type Questions, carrying 3 marks 
each. Answers to each question should not exceed 60-80 words. 
 4.  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. 
5.   Section D – Question no.31 to 33 are Source based questions with three sub questions and 
are of 4 marks each. 
6.   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. 
 7. 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.  
8.  In addition to this, separate instructions are given with each section and question, wherever 
necessary.  
 
                                                                   SECTION A                                              1x21=21Marks 
OBJECTIVE TYPE QUESTIONS 
1. Which of the following place of Harappan civilisation is associated with fire altars?   
A.  Harappa 
B. Lothal 
C. Mohenjodaro 
D.Rakhigarhi 
 
1 
 
2. Archaeologists have been able to reconstruct dietary practices from finds of charred 
grains and seeds. These are studied by __________.  
A. Agronomist  
B. Palaeontologist 
C. Archaeo-botanists 
D. Anthologist 
 
1 
 
3. Which one of the following is NOT a correct statement about Mahajanapadas?  
A. Most mahajanapadas were ruled by kings.  
B. Some known as ganas or sanghas, were oligarchies. 
C. Each mahajanapada had a capital city, which was often fortified. 
D. Panchala became the most powerful mahajanapada between 6-4 BCE. 
 
1 
 
2 
Please note that the assessment scheme of the Academic Session 2024-25 will continue in the 
current session i.e. 2025-26 
4. Match the following and select the correct option  
  
List I List II 
1. Endogamy 
  
a. It is the practice of a woman  having several husbands. 
2. Exogamy b. It refers to marriage within a unit – this could be a kin group, 
caste, or a group living in the same locality. 
3. Polygyny c. It refers to marriage outside the unit. 
4. Polyandry  d. It is the practice of a man having several wives. 
  
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  
 
1 
 
5. Which of the following states that the paternal estate was to be divided equally 
amongst sons after the death of the parents, with a special share for the eldest?  
A. Vishnusmriti 
B. Vyasasmriti 
C. Likhitasmriti  
D. Manusmriti 
 
1 
6. Identify the given image from the following options.     
 
Source –NCERT Textbook 
Options: 
A. A terracotta sculpture depicting a scene from the Mahabharata 
B. A sculpture from Amaravati depicting Buddha leaving the palace 
C. A chief and his follower-stone sculpture  
D. Sandstone sculpture of a Kushana king 
1 
3 
Please note that the assessment scheme of the Academic Session 2024-25 will continue in the 
current session i.e. 2025-26 
NOTE: The following question is only for the visually impaired candidate in lieu 
of Q6 
The _____________ consists of hymns in praise of a variety of deities, especially 
Agni, Indra and Soma. 
A. The Rigveda  
B. The Yajurveda  
C. The Samaveda  
D. The Atharvaveda  
 
7. According to which Buddhist text Asoka distributed portions of the Buddha’s relics to 
every important town and ordered the construction of stupas over them?   
A. Ashokavadana 
B. Vinaya Pitaka 
C. Sutta Pitaka 
D. Dipavamsa 
 
1 
8. Which of the following statements is/are correct about François Bernier?  
  
1. A Frenchman, a doctor, political philosopher and historian.  
2. He was closely associated with the Mughal court, as a physician to Prince Dara 
Shukoh. 
3. He was in India for 14 years, from 1656 to 1670.  
4. He was also associated as an intellectual and scientist, with Danishmand Khan, 
an Armenian noble at the Mughal court. 
 
A. 1, 2, 3, 4 
B. 1, 2, 3 
C. 1, 2, 4 
D. 2, 3, 4 
 
1 
9. These trees are among the most peculiar trees in kind and most astonishing in habit.  
They look exactly like date-palms, without any difference between them except that 
the one produces nut as its fruits and the other produces dates. 
Which of the following traveller gave this description? 
A. Ibn Battuta 
B. Al-Biruni 
C. Duarte Barbosa 
D. Megasthanese 
 
1 
10. There are two statements marked as Assertion (A) and Reason (R).  Read the 
statements and choose the appropriate option.  
Assertion (A): Lingayats did not practice funerary rites such as cremation, prescribed 
in the Dharmashastras. 
Reason (R): Lingayats believe that on death the devotee will be united with Shiva and 
will not return to this world. 
1 
4 
Please note that the assessment scheme of the Academic Session 2024-25 will continue in the 
current session i.e. 2025-26 
Options:  
A. Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is the correct explanation of (A). 
B. Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is not the correct explanation of (A). 
C.   (A) is correct but (R) is not correct. 
D.  (R) is correct but (A) is not correct 
 
11. 
Which of the following was the first dynasty to rule over the Vijayanagara Empire? 
A. Suluva dynasty 
B. Aravidu dynasty 
C. Tuluva dynasty 
D. Sangama dynasty  
 
1 
 
12. Which of the following statements is correct regarding the Amara-nayaka system? 
A. The Amara-nayakas belonged to Bijapur. 
B. Amara is believed to be derived from the Hindi word samara, 
C. The amara-nayakas were independent and never sent tribute to the king. 
D. They were Military commanders who got territories to govern by the Raya. 
 
1 
13. Choose the correct option: The book deals with the fiscal side of the empire and 
provides rich quantitative information on revenue rates. 
A. Manzil-abadi 
B. Sipah-abadi 
C. Mulk-abadi 
D. Aam-abadi 
 
1 
14. Consider the following statements regarding the criteria of classification of lands 
under Akbar.       
1. Polaj is land which is annually cultivated for each crop in succession and is never 
allowed to lie fallow. 
2.  Parauti is land left out of cultivation for a time that it may recover its strength. 
3. Chachar is land that has lain fallow for three or four years. 
4. Banjar land was also called jins-i-kamil. 
 
Which of the following statements is/are correct? 
A. 1, 2, 3, 4 
B. 1, 2, 3 
C. 1, 2, 4 
D. 2, 3, 4 
 
1 
15. The zamindars defaulted on payments, after the ‘Permanent Settlement’ was 
introduced in 1793. Which of the following was a reason behind it? 
1. The initial demands were very high. 
2. This high demand was imposed in the 1790s, a time when the prices of 
agricultural produce were depressed, making it difficult for the ryots to pay their 
dues to the zamindar. 
 
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Please note that the assessment scheme of the Academic Session 2024-25 will continue in the 
current session i.e. 2025-26 
HISTORY- Code-027 
SAMPLE QUESTION PAPER 
Class XII: 2025-26  
 
Time Allowed: 3hrs                                                                                     Maximum Marks: 80              
                        
 General Instructions:  
1.  Question paper comprises five Sections – A, B, C, D and E. There are 34 questions in the 
question paper. All questions are compulsory.  
2.   Section A – Question 1 to 21 are MCQs of 1 mark each.  
3.  Section B – Question no. 22 to 27 are Short Answer Type Questions, carrying 3 marks 
each. Answers to each question should not exceed 60-80 words. 
 4.  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. 
5.   Section D – Question no.31 to 33 are Source based questions with three sub questions and 
are of 4 marks each. 
6.   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. 
 7. 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.  
8.  In addition to this, separate instructions are given with each section and question, wherever 
necessary.  
 
                                                                   SECTION A                                              1x21=21Marks 
OBJECTIVE TYPE QUESTIONS 
1. Which of the following place of Harappan civilisation is associated with fire altars?   
A.  Harappa 
B. Lothal 
C. Mohenjodaro 
D.Rakhigarhi 
 
1 
 
2. Archaeologists have been able to reconstruct dietary practices from finds of charred 
grains and seeds. These are studied by __________.  
A. Agronomist  
B. Palaeontologist 
C. Archaeo-botanists 
D. Anthologist 
 
1 
 
3. Which one of the following is NOT a correct statement about Mahajanapadas?  
A. Most mahajanapadas were ruled by kings.  
B. Some known as ganas or sanghas, were oligarchies. 
C. Each mahajanapada had a capital city, which was often fortified. 
D. Panchala became the most powerful mahajanapada between 6-4 BCE. 
 
1 
 
2 
Please note that the assessment scheme of the Academic Session 2024-25 will continue in the 
current session i.e. 2025-26 
4. Match the following and select the correct option  
  
List I List II 
1. Endogamy 
  
a. It is the practice of a woman  having several husbands. 
2. Exogamy b. It refers to marriage within a unit – this could be a kin group, 
caste, or a group living in the same locality. 
3. Polygyny c. It refers to marriage outside the unit. 
4. Polyandry  d. It is the practice of a man having several wives. 
  
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  
 
1 
 
5. Which of the following states that the paternal estate was to be divided equally 
amongst sons after the death of the parents, with a special share for the eldest?  
A. Vishnusmriti 
B. Vyasasmriti 
C. Likhitasmriti  
D. Manusmriti 
 
1 
6. Identify the given image from the following options.     
 
Source –NCERT Textbook 
Options: 
A. A terracotta sculpture depicting a scene from the Mahabharata 
B. A sculpture from Amaravati depicting Buddha leaving the palace 
C. A chief and his follower-stone sculpture  
D. Sandstone sculpture of a Kushana king 
1 
3 
Please note that the assessment scheme of the Academic Session 2024-25 will continue in the 
current session i.e. 2025-26 
NOTE: The following question is only for the visually impaired candidate in lieu 
of Q6 
The _____________ consists of hymns in praise of a variety of deities, especially 
Agni, Indra and Soma. 
A. The Rigveda  
B. The Yajurveda  
C. The Samaveda  
D. The Atharvaveda  
 
7. According to which Buddhist text Asoka distributed portions of the Buddha’s relics to 
every important town and ordered the construction of stupas over them?   
A. Ashokavadana 
B. Vinaya Pitaka 
C. Sutta Pitaka 
D. Dipavamsa 
 
1 
8. Which of the following statements is/are correct about François Bernier?  
  
1. A Frenchman, a doctor, political philosopher and historian.  
2. He was closely associated with the Mughal court, as a physician to Prince Dara 
Shukoh. 
3. He was in India for 14 years, from 1656 to 1670.  
4. He was also associated as an intellectual and scientist, with Danishmand Khan, 
an Armenian noble at the Mughal court. 
 
A. 1, 2, 3, 4 
B. 1, 2, 3 
C. 1, 2, 4 
D. 2, 3, 4 
 
1 
9. These trees are among the most peculiar trees in kind and most astonishing in habit.  
They look exactly like date-palms, without any difference between them except that 
the one produces nut as its fruits and the other produces dates. 
Which of the following traveller gave this description? 
A. Ibn Battuta 
B. Al-Biruni 
C. Duarte Barbosa 
D. Megasthanese 
 
1 
10. There are two statements marked as Assertion (A) and Reason (R).  Read the 
statements and choose the appropriate option.  
Assertion (A): Lingayats did not practice funerary rites such as cremation, prescribed 
in the Dharmashastras. 
Reason (R): Lingayats believe that on death the devotee will be united with Shiva and 
will not return to this world. 
1 
4 
Please note that the assessment scheme of the Academic Session 2024-25 will continue in the 
current session i.e. 2025-26 
Options:  
A. Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is the correct explanation of (A). 
B. Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is not the correct explanation of (A). 
C.   (A) is correct but (R) is not correct. 
D.  (R) is correct but (A) is not correct 
 
11. 
Which of the following was the first dynasty to rule over the Vijayanagara Empire? 
A. Suluva dynasty 
B. Aravidu dynasty 
C. Tuluva dynasty 
D. Sangama dynasty  
 
1 
 
12. Which of the following statements is correct regarding the Amara-nayaka system? 
A. The Amara-nayakas belonged to Bijapur. 
B. Amara is believed to be derived from the Hindi word samara, 
C. The amara-nayakas were independent and never sent tribute to the king. 
D. They were Military commanders who got territories to govern by the Raya. 
 
1 
13. Choose the correct option: The book deals with the fiscal side of the empire and 
provides rich quantitative information on revenue rates. 
A. Manzil-abadi 
B. Sipah-abadi 
C. Mulk-abadi 
D. Aam-abadi 
 
1 
14. Consider the following statements regarding the criteria of classification of lands 
under Akbar.       
1. Polaj is land which is annually cultivated for each crop in succession and is never 
allowed to lie fallow. 
2.  Parauti is land left out of cultivation for a time that it may recover its strength. 
3. Chachar is land that has lain fallow for three or four years. 
4. Banjar land was also called jins-i-kamil. 
 
Which of the following statements is/are correct? 
A. 1, 2, 3, 4 
B. 1, 2, 3 
C. 1, 2, 4 
D. 2, 3, 4 
 
1 
15. The zamindars defaulted on payments, after the ‘Permanent Settlement’ was 
introduced in 1793. Which of the following was a reason behind it? 
1. The initial demands were very high. 
2. This high demand was imposed in the 1790s, a time when the prices of 
agricultural produce were depressed, making it difficult for the ryots to pay their 
dues to the zamindar. 
 
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current session i.e. 2025-26 
3. The revenue was invariable, regardless of the harvest, and had to be paid 
punctually. 
4. The Permanent Settlement initially limited the power of the zamindar to collect 
rent from the ryot and manage his zamindari. 
 
A. 1, 2, 3 
B. 1, 2, 4 
C. 2, 3, 4  
D. 1, 2, 3, 4 
 
16. The __________ were most powerful in North Bengal, although rich peasants and 
village headmen were emerging as commanding figures in the countryside in other 
parts of Bengal as well. 
A. Zamindars 
B.  Jotedars 
C. Taluqdars 
D. Ryots 
 
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17. Choose the correct chronological order of the events following events out of the 
options given below: 
1. The sepoys arrived at the gates of the Red Fort early in the morning. 
2. They first seized the bell of arms and plundered the treasury. 
3. Late in the afternoon of 10 May 1857, the sepoys in the cantonment of Meerut 
broke out in mutiny. 
4. Awadh was formally annexed to the British Empire. 
 
Options 
A. 1, 2, 3, 4 
B. 2, 1, 3, 4 
C. 3, 2, 1, 4 
D. 4, 3, 2, 1 
 
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18. Name the historian who remarked that South Africa was the making of the Mahatma.  
A. Sumit Sarkar 
B. Sekhar Bandyopadhyay  
C. Chandran Devanesan 
D. David Hardiman 
 
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19. Match the column I with column II and choose the correct option.  
 
Column I Column II 
(i)  Mahatma Gandhi returns from South Africa (a)  1917 
(ii)  Champaran movement (b)  1918 
(iii) Peasant movements in Kheda (Gujarat), and workers’ 
movement in Ahmedabad 
(c)  1919 
(iv)  Rowlatt Satyagraha  (d)  1915 
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