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SAMPLE QUESTION PAPER (2022-2023) 
HISTORY (027) 
CLASS-XII 
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M 
                                           Section A                                            1X21=21  
1 Identify the ruler of the Satvahana dynasty with the help of following 
information: 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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 
 
ANS- B . Gotami-puta Siri Satakani 
Theme -3                                                                                         page 63 
 
1 
2 Who among the following had issued the first gold coins in the first century 
CE? 
A.The Yaudheyas 
B.The Parthians 
C.The Guptas 
D.The Kushanas 
 
ANS- D. The Kushanas 
Theme - 2                                                                                       page 44 
 
1 
3 Match the following and select the correct option 
List-I 
Harappan Site 
List-II 
Famous for 
1. Lothal 
a. Specialised centres for making 
shell objects 
1 
? 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. 
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SAMPLE QUESTION PAPER (2022-2023) 
HISTORY (027) 
CLASS-XII 
Time Allowed:3hrs                                                                           Max. Marks: 80 
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Q.N
O 
                                    VALUE POINTS/ ANSWER M
M 
                                           Section A                                            1X21=21  
1 Identify the ruler of the Satvahana dynasty with the help of following 
information: 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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 
 
ANS- B . Gotami-puta Siri Satakani 
Theme -3                                                                                         page 63 
 
1 
2 Who among the following had issued the first gold coins in the first century 
CE? 
A.The Yaudheyas 
B.The Parthians 
C.The Guptas 
D.The Kushanas 
 
ANS- D. The Kushanas 
Theme - 2                                                                                       page 44 
 
1 
3 Match the following and select the correct option 
List-I 
Harappan Site 
List-II 
Famous for 
1. Lothal 
a. Specialised centres for making 
shell objects 
1 
? 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. 
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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 
ANS- A-  1 - b, 2- c, 3 -d , 4- a  
Theme -  1                                                                               page2-12 
 
4 Which one of the following statements is the correct explanation of 
‘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. 
 
ANS- B. Marriage within a kin group. 
Theme -3                                                                                        page 57 
1 
5 Identify the given image from the following options 
 
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 
ANS-C. Sculpture of a Kushana king 
Theme- 2                                                                                          page 37 
                                                 
NOTE : The following question is  for the visually impaired candidates in  
lieu of Question number 5. 
 
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HISTORY (027) 
CLASS-XII 
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Q.N
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M 
                                           Section A                                            1X21=21  
1 Identify the ruler of the Satvahana dynasty with the help of following 
information: 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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 
 
ANS- B . Gotami-puta Siri Satakani 
Theme -3                                                                                         page 63 
 
1 
2 Who among the following had issued the first gold coins in the first century 
CE? 
A.The Yaudheyas 
B.The Parthians 
C.The Guptas 
D.The Kushanas 
 
ANS- D. The Kushanas 
Theme - 2                                                                                       page 44 
 
1 
3 Match the following and select the correct option 
List-I 
Harappan Site 
List-II 
Famous for 
1. Lothal 
a. Specialised centres for making 
shell objects 
1 
? 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. 
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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 
ANS- A-  1 - b, 2- c, 3 -d , 4- a  
Theme -  1                                                                               page2-12 
 
4 Which one of the following statements is the correct explanation of 
‘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. 
 
ANS- B. Marriage within a kin group. 
Theme -3                                                                                        page 57 
1 
5 Identify the given image from the following options 
 
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 
ANS-C. Sculpture of a Kushana king 
Theme- 2                                                                                          page 37 
                                                 
NOTE : The following question is  for the visually impaired candidates in  
lieu of Question number 5. 
 
1 
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Who among the following was the composer of Prayaga Prashasti? 
A. Banbhatta 
B. Charak 
C. Harisena  
D. Surdas  
ANS- C HARISENA 
THEME-2                                                                      PG-37 
6 “Be lamps unto yourselves as all of you must work out your own liberation.” 
Identify the essence of the words of Buddha from the options given below: 
 
A. One should connect to inner being 
B. One should live life of brahmacharya 
C. One should focus and express feelings 
D .One should spread religion everywhere.    
 
ANS- A. One should connect to inner being.   
Theme- 4                                                                             page 92                                                                                    
1 
7  Which one among the following dynasties built the Hiriya canal? 
A. Sangama dynasty 
B. Tuluva dynasty 
C. Saluva dynasty 
D. Aravidu dynasty 
 
ANS- A. Sangama dynasty 
Theme -7                                                                                       page 177 
1 
8 Fill in the blank : 
 
The local merchants of the Vijayanagar empire who participated in the trade of 
horses were called-----------------: 
A. Gajapati 
B. Mahanayakas 
C. Kudirai Chettis 
D. Narapati  
 
ANS-C. Kudirai Chettis 
Theme- 7                                                                                        Page 172 
1 
9   Find out the correct chronological order of ‘the Chishti Silsila’ from the 
following options: 
I. Shaikh Nizamuddin Auliya 
II. Shaikh Fariduddin Ganj – Shakar 
III. Shaikh Nasiruddin Chiragh-i Delhi 
IV. Shaikh Muinuddin Sijzi 
Options: 
A. I, II, III & IV 
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HISTORY (027) 
CLASS-XII 
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Q.N
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M 
                                           Section A                                            1X21=21  
1 Identify the ruler of the Satvahana dynasty with the help of following 
information: 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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 
 
ANS- B . Gotami-puta Siri Satakani 
Theme -3                                                                                         page 63 
 
1 
2 Who among the following had issued the first gold coins in the first century 
CE? 
A.The Yaudheyas 
B.The Parthians 
C.The Guptas 
D.The Kushanas 
 
ANS- D. The Kushanas 
Theme - 2                                                                                       page 44 
 
1 
3 Match the following and select the correct option 
List-I 
Harappan Site 
List-II 
Famous for 
1. Lothal 
a. Specialised centres for making 
shell objects 
1 
? 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. 
Page 2 of 18 
 
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 
ANS- A-  1 - b, 2- c, 3 -d , 4- a  
Theme -  1                                                                               page2-12 
 
4 Which one of the following statements is the correct explanation of 
‘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. 
 
ANS- B. Marriage within a kin group. 
Theme -3                                                                                        page 57 
1 
5 Identify the given image from the following options 
 
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 
ANS-C. Sculpture of a Kushana king 
Theme- 2                                                                                          page 37 
                                                 
NOTE : The following question is  for the visually impaired candidates in  
lieu of Question number 5. 
 
1 
Page 3 of 18 
 
Who among the following was the composer of Prayaga Prashasti? 
A. Banbhatta 
B. Charak 
C. Harisena  
D. Surdas  
ANS- C HARISENA 
THEME-2                                                                      PG-37 
6 “Be lamps unto yourselves as all of you must work out your own liberation.” 
Identify the essence of the words of Buddha from the options given below: 
 
A. One should connect to inner being 
B. One should live life of brahmacharya 
C. One should focus and express feelings 
D .One should spread religion everywhere.    
 
ANS- A. One should connect to inner being.   
Theme- 4                                                                             page 92                                                                                    
1 
7  Which one among the following dynasties built the Hiriya canal? 
A. Sangama dynasty 
B. Tuluva dynasty 
C. Saluva dynasty 
D. Aravidu dynasty 
 
ANS- A. Sangama dynasty 
Theme -7                                                                                       page 177 
1 
8 Fill in the blank : 
 
The local merchants of the Vijayanagar empire who participated in the trade of 
horses were called-----------------: 
A. Gajapati 
B. Mahanayakas 
C. Kudirai Chettis 
D. Narapati  
 
ANS-C. Kudirai Chettis 
Theme- 7                                                                                        Page 172 
1 
9   Find out the correct chronological order of ‘the Chishti Silsila’ from the 
following options: 
I. Shaikh Nizamuddin Auliya 
II. Shaikh Fariduddin Ganj – Shakar 
III. Shaikh Nasiruddin Chiragh-i Delhi 
IV. Shaikh Muinuddin Sijzi 
Options: 
A. I, II, III & IV 
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B. II, III ,IV & I 
C. III,II,  I & IV 
D. IV,II,I & III 
 
ANS- D. IV, II, I, III.  
Theme-6                                                                                         Page 154 
 
10 Given below are two statements, one labelled as Assertion(A) and the other 
labelled as Reason (R). 
 
Assertion (A): Archaeologists and historians find Harappan script enigmatic 
Reason (R): The Harrapan script remains undeciphered till date. 
 A. Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R)is the correct explanation of (A) 
 B. Both (A) and (R) are correct, but (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  
 
ANS -A)Both ( A) and ( R ) are correct, and ( R ) is the  correct explanation of (A) 
Theme-1                                                                                             page 15 
1 
11 Complete the following with the correct option 
 
Kitab ul Hind :  Al-Biruni , Rihla :………………. : 
 
A. Ibn Hawqal 
B. Ibn Jubayr 
C. Ibn Qalaqis 
D. Ibn Battuta 
 
ANS- D.Ibn Battuta 
Theme-5                                                                             Page 118 
1 
12 Which among the following is Correctly matched? 
        List I                                                 List II 
      CENTRE                                         LEADER   
--------------------------------------------------------------------               
A. Delhi                                          Nana Saheb  
B. Kanpur                                      Kunwar Singh 
C. Arrah                                         Bahadur Shah  
D. Lucknow                                   Birjis Qadr 
ANS- D. Lucknow - Birjis Qadr 
Theme-11                                                                                Page 292 
1 
13 Given below are two statements, one labelled as Assertion(A) and the other 
labelled as Reason (R). 
 
Assertion (A): The Santhals were given land and persuaded to settle in the rocky 
upper part of Rajmahal Hills. 
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SAMPLE QUESTION PAPER (2022-2023) 
HISTORY (027) 
CLASS-XII 
Time Allowed:3hrs                                                                           Max. Marks: 80 
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Q.N
O 
                                    VALUE POINTS/ ANSWER M
M 
                                           Section A                                            1X21=21  
1 Identify the ruler of the Satvahana dynasty with the help of following 
information: 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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 
 
ANS- B . Gotami-puta Siri Satakani 
Theme -3                                                                                         page 63 
 
1 
2 Who among the following had issued the first gold coins in the first century 
CE? 
A.The Yaudheyas 
B.The Parthians 
C.The Guptas 
D.The Kushanas 
 
ANS- D. The Kushanas 
Theme - 2                                                                                       page 44 
 
1 
3 Match the following and select the correct option 
List-I 
Harappan Site 
List-II 
Famous for 
1. Lothal 
a. Specialised centres for making 
shell objects 
1 
? 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. 
Page 2 of 18 
 
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 
ANS- A-  1 - b, 2- c, 3 -d , 4- a  
Theme -  1                                                                               page2-12 
 
4 Which one of the following statements is the correct explanation of 
‘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. 
 
ANS- B. Marriage within a kin group. 
Theme -3                                                                                        page 57 
1 
5 Identify the given image from the following options 
 
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 
ANS-C. Sculpture of a Kushana king 
Theme- 2                                                                                          page 37 
                                                 
NOTE : The following question is  for the visually impaired candidates in  
lieu of Question number 5. 
 
1 
Page 3 of 18 
 
Who among the following was the composer of Prayaga Prashasti? 
A. Banbhatta 
B. Charak 
C. Harisena  
D. Surdas  
ANS- C HARISENA 
THEME-2                                                                      PG-37 
6 “Be lamps unto yourselves as all of you must work out your own liberation.” 
Identify the essence of the words of Buddha from the options given below: 
 
A. One should connect to inner being 
B. One should live life of brahmacharya 
C. One should focus and express feelings 
D .One should spread religion everywhere.    
 
ANS- A. One should connect to inner being.   
Theme- 4                                                                             page 92                                                                                    
1 
7  Which one among the following dynasties built the Hiriya canal? 
A. Sangama dynasty 
B. Tuluva dynasty 
C. Saluva dynasty 
D. Aravidu dynasty 
 
ANS- A. Sangama dynasty 
Theme -7                                                                                       page 177 
1 
8 Fill in the blank : 
 
The local merchants of the Vijayanagar empire who participated in the trade of 
horses were called-----------------: 
A. Gajapati 
B. Mahanayakas 
C. Kudirai Chettis 
D. Narapati  
 
ANS-C. Kudirai Chettis 
Theme- 7                                                                                        Page 172 
1 
9   Find out the correct chronological order of ‘the Chishti Silsila’ from the 
following options: 
I. Shaikh Nizamuddin Auliya 
II. Shaikh Fariduddin Ganj – Shakar 
III. Shaikh Nasiruddin Chiragh-i Delhi 
IV. Shaikh Muinuddin Sijzi 
Options: 
A. I, II, III & IV 
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B. II, III ,IV & I 
C. III,II,  I & IV 
D. IV,II,I & III 
 
ANS- D. IV, II, I, III.  
Theme-6                                                                                         Page 154 
 
10 Given below are two statements, one labelled as Assertion(A) and the other 
labelled as Reason (R). 
 
Assertion (A): Archaeologists and historians find Harappan script enigmatic 
Reason (R): The Harrapan script remains undeciphered till date. 
 A. Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R)is the correct explanation of (A) 
 B. Both (A) and (R) are correct, but (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  
 
ANS -A)Both ( A) and ( R ) are correct, and ( R ) is the  correct explanation of (A) 
Theme-1                                                                                             page 15 
1 
11 Complete the following with the correct option 
 
Kitab ul Hind :  Al-Biruni , Rihla :………………. : 
 
A. Ibn Hawqal 
B. Ibn Jubayr 
C. Ibn Qalaqis 
D. Ibn Battuta 
 
ANS- D.Ibn Battuta 
Theme-5                                                                             Page 118 
1 
12 Which among the following is Correctly matched? 
        List I                                                 List II 
      CENTRE                                         LEADER   
--------------------------------------------------------------------               
A. Delhi                                          Nana Saheb  
B. Kanpur                                      Kunwar Singh 
C. Arrah                                         Bahadur Shah  
D. Lucknow                                   Birjis Qadr 
ANS- D. Lucknow - Birjis Qadr 
Theme-11                                                                                Page 292 
1 
13 Given below are two statements, one labelled as Assertion(A) and the other 
labelled as Reason (R). 
 
Assertion (A): The Santhals were given land and persuaded to settle in the rocky 
upper part of Rajmahal Hills. 
1 
Page 5 of 18 
 
Reason (R): The British perceived Paharias and Santhals as ideal settlers  
 
A. Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R)is the correct explanation of (A) 
B. Both (A) and (R) are correct, but (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 
 
ANS-C.(A) is correct but (R) is not correct. 
 Theme -10                                                                                  Page 271 
14     Consider the following statements and select the correct from the 
following option: 
 
I. François Bernier was closely associated with the Prince Dara Shukoh, 
II.Bernier travelled to several parts of the country, and wrote accounts  
III.He dedicated his major writing to the king of France and Aurangzeb. 
 
Options 
A. II & III 
B. II &III 
C. I & II 
D. I & III 
ANS- C.I & II       
Theme - 5                                                                                   Page 122 
1 
15 From which of the following regions Ahom rulers belonged to? 
A. Delhi 
B. Orissa 
C. Ajmer  
D. Assam 
ANS- D. Assam 
Theme - 8                                                                           Page 210 
1 
16  Which one of the following metallic coins was more prevalent during the 
Mughal Empire.? 
A. Gold 
B. Copper 
C. Bronze 
D.  Silver 
ANS-D. Silver  
Theme - 8                                                                               Page 216 
1 
17  Who among the following Introduced Permanent Settlement in Bengal? 
A. Lord Cornwallis 
B. Lord Dalhousie 
C. Lord Irwin  
D.  Lord Bentinck  
ANS-A.Lord Cornwallis   
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