CBSE Sample Question Paper (2023-24) | History Class 12 - Humanities/Arts PDF Download

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History SQP Class XII 2023-24 
CBSE 
 HISTORY (027)  
SAMPLE QUESTION PAPER 
   CLASS-XII 2023-2024 
                                                                           
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. Answer 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 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 1 x 21 
S. No OBJECTIVE TYPE QUESTIONS Marks 
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                                                                                     
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Q. 2 
 
Which of the following issues did not contribute to the spread of the 
revolt of 1857? 
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Page 1 of 10 
History SQP Class XII 2023-24 
CBSE 
 HISTORY (027)  
SAMPLE QUESTION PAPER 
   CLASS-XII 2023-2024 
                                                                           
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. Answer 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 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 1 x 21 
S. No OBJECTIVE TYPE QUESTIONS Marks 
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                                                                                     
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Q. 2 
 
Which of the following issues did not contribute to the spread of the 
revolt of 1857? 
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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.  
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                                                                                               
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Q. 4 
 
Identify the picture from the given options    
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. 
 
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. Rigveda 
d. Upanishads 
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Q. 5 Fill in the blanks. 1 
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Page 1 of 10 
History SQP Class XII 2023-24 
CBSE 
 HISTORY (027)  
SAMPLE QUESTION PAPER 
   CLASS-XII 2023-2024 
                                                                           
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. Answer 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 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 1 x 21 
S. No OBJECTIVE TYPE QUESTIONS Marks 
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                                                                                     
1 
Q. 2 
 
Which of the following issues did not contribute to the spread of the 
revolt of 1857? 
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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.  
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                                                                                               
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Q. 4 
 
Identify the picture from the given options    
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. 
 
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. Rigveda 
d. Upanishads 
1 
Q. 5 Fill in the blanks. 1 
 
 
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History SQP Class XII 2023-24 
 Ashoka erected a pillar at ---------------- to mark that he had visited that 
place. 
a. Sarnath 
b. Sanchi 
c. Bodh Gaya 
d. Lumbini.                                                                                                    
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. 
 
 
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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                                                                                                     
 
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Q 8 
 
 
Identify the craft centers related to the Harapan civilization with the 
help of the given information. 
? Located near the coast. 
? They were specialized for making shell objects.                                                                          
 
Options. 
a. Chanhudaro and Mahenjadaro 
b. Nageshwar and Balakot 
c. Harappa and Lothal 
d. Bharuch and Dholavira 
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Q 9 
 
Who wrote the book Kitab-ul-Hind? 
a. Ibn Battuta  
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History SQP Class XII 2023-24 
CBSE 
 HISTORY (027)  
SAMPLE QUESTION PAPER 
   CLASS-XII 2023-2024 
                                                                           
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. Answer 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 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 1 x 21 
S. No OBJECTIVE TYPE QUESTIONS Marks 
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                                                                                     
1 
Q. 2 
 
Which of the following issues did not contribute to the spread of the 
revolt of 1857? 
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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.  
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                                                                                               
1 
Q. 4 
 
Identify the picture from the given options    
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. 
 
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. Rigveda 
d. Upanishads 
1 
Q. 5 Fill in the blanks. 1 
 
 
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History SQP Class XII 2023-24 
 Ashoka erected a pillar at ---------------- to mark that he had visited that 
place. 
a. Sarnath 
b. Sanchi 
c. Bodh Gaya 
d. Lumbini.                                                                                                    
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. 
 
 
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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                                                                                                     
 
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Q 8 
 
 
Identify the craft centers related to the Harapan civilization with the 
help of the given information. 
? Located near the coast. 
? They were specialized for making shell objects.                                                                          
 
Options. 
a. Chanhudaro and Mahenjadaro 
b. Nageshwar and Balakot 
c. Harappa and Lothal 
d. Bharuch and Dholavira 
1 
Q 9 
 
Who wrote the book Kitab-ul-Hind? 
a. Ibn Battuta  
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b. Al- Biruni 
c. Francois Bernier 
d. Abdur Razzaq                                                                                             
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 
6 BCE. 
c. Magadha became the most powerful Mahajanapada between 6
th
 and 
4
th
 BCE. 
d. Ashoka was the founder of Mauryan dynasty.                                                                                                                               
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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                                                                                                          
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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                                                                                                          
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.Governer General of Bengal 
d. David Ricardo 4.Policy of Pacification 
 
Options 
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Page 1 of 10 
History SQP Class XII 2023-24 
CBSE 
 HISTORY (027)  
SAMPLE QUESTION PAPER 
   CLASS-XII 2023-2024 
                                                                           
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. Answer 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 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 1 x 21 
S. No OBJECTIVE TYPE QUESTIONS Marks 
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                                                                                     
1 
Q. 2 
 
Which of the following issues did not contribute to the spread of the 
revolt of 1857? 
1 
 
 
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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.  
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                                                                                               
1 
Q. 4 
 
Identify the picture from the given options    
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. 
 
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. Rigveda 
d. Upanishads 
1 
Q. 5 Fill in the blanks. 1 
 
 
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History SQP Class XII 2023-24 
 Ashoka erected a pillar at ---------------- to mark that he had visited that 
place. 
a. Sarnath 
b. Sanchi 
c. Bodh Gaya 
d. Lumbini.                                                                                                    
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. 
 
 
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                                                                                                     
 
1 
 
 
Q 8 
 
 
Identify the craft centers related to the Harapan civilization with the 
help of the given information. 
? Located near the coast. 
? They were specialized for making shell objects.                                                                          
 
Options. 
a. Chanhudaro and Mahenjadaro 
b. Nageshwar and Balakot 
c. Harappa and Lothal 
d. Bharuch and Dholavira 
1 
Q 9 
 
Who wrote the book Kitab-ul-Hind? 
a. Ibn Battuta  
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b. Al- Biruni 
c. Francois Bernier 
d. Abdur Razzaq                                                                                             
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 
6 BCE. 
c. Magadha became the most powerful Mahajanapada between 6
th
 and 
4
th
 BCE. 
d. Ashoka was the founder of Mauryan dynasty.                                                                                                                               
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                                                                                                          
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                                                                                                          
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.Governer General of Bengal 
d. David Ricardo 4.Policy of Pacification 
 
Options 
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a. 2, 1, 4, 3. 
b. 3, 1, 2, 4, 
c. 3, 4, 1, 2. 
d. 2, 3, 4, 1                                                                       
Q 14 
 
Who among the following led the flag of the Revolt of 1857 against 
the British in Bihar? 
a. Nana Sahib 
b. Maulvi Ahmadullah 
c. Kunwar Singh 
d. Birjis Qadr                                                                                                        
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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 
½+½ 
=1 
Q 16 
 
Who among the following travelled in the Vijayanagar empire in the 
15
th
 century and was greatly impressed by the fortification of the 
Vijayanagar? 
a. Daurte Barbosa 
b. Colin Mackenzie 
c. Abdur Razzak 
d. Domingo Paes                                                                                                        
 
 
 
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Q 17 
 
 
Abu’l Fazl was a court historian of which the following Mughal 
emperor? 
a. Humayun 
b. Akbar 
c. Babur 
d. Jahangir 
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Q 18 
 
Choose the correct place from the given options: - 
Dussehra festival was held with great prestige and power at ________the 
Vijayanagar empire 
a. Hazara Rama Temple 
b. Virupaksha Temple 
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