CBSE Class 12 History 2026 Question Paper

Match the Column - I with Column - II and choose the correct option : Column - I (Harappan Sites): a. Manda, b. Kalibangan, c. Rakhigarhi, d. Lothal; Column - II (Present Location): 1. Haryana, 2. Gujarat, 3. Rajasthan, 4. Jammu

Arrange the following in correct chronological order and choose the correct option : I. Chalcolithic Age, II. Mesolithic Age, III. Neolithic Age, IV. Paleolithic Age

Which one of the following is a work of Panini on Sanskrit grammar ?

Which of the following pairs is correctly matched ? (Ancient Dynasties) - (Lineage)

Fill in the blank with the appropriate option given below : In the ancient period, each city had a history of its own, _________ began as a village but in fifth century B.C.E the Magadhan rulers shifted their capital from Rajagaha to this settlement.

Which of the following statements regarding Jainism is correct ? I. Vardhaman Mahavira was born in 5th Century CE. II. Mahavira was the 24th Tirathankar. III. Jains worship Lord Shiva as Mahavira. IV. The principle of Ahimsa is emphasised in Jainism.

Identify the following structure from the options given below. OR (For Visually Impaired Candidates in lieu of Question No. 7) In which of the following modern states of India is Sanchi Stupa located ? (A) Maharashtra (B) Madhya Pradesh (C) Tamil Nadu (D) Uttar Pradesh

Which of the following chronicles was authored by Abul-Fazl ?

The battle at Talikota (Rakshasi Tangri) was fought between which two of the following groups ?

Which of the following temples at Vijayanagara was meant to be used only by the king and his family ?

Identify the foreign traveller with the help of the following information : He was Moroccan traveller of the 14th century. He had the expertise of Islamic religion law. He was appointed Qazi of Delhi by Muhammad bin Tughlaq

Who among the following is the author of the book of travels called 'Travels in the Mughal Empire' ?

Find the odd one out from the following : (Sufi Teachers) - (Location of Dargah)

Two statements as Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are given below. Read them carefully and choose the correct option : Assertion (A) : Baba Guru Nanak Devji advocated Nirguna Bhakti. Reason (R) : For Baba Guru Nanak, the absolute or 'rab' had no gender or form.

Which of the following statements accurately describe the conditions of Bombay-Deccan from 1840 to 1850 ? I. There was significant agrarian expansion during this period. II. Prices of the agricultural products were rising steadily. III. There were frequent peasant uprisings due to economic distress. IV. The agrarian landscape largely remained progressive.

Identify the major long-term consequence of the permanent settlement for the Indian peasantry from the following :

Who amongst the following American Presidents played a decisive role in the American War of Independence ?

Why was the Revolt of 1857 viewed as a serious threat by the British ? Choose the most appropriate option :

Choose the correct pair regarding the local leaders during the Revolt of 1857. List - I (Local Leader) - List - II (Region)

Identify the Indian Political Leader with the help of the following information : I. He moved the 'Objectives resolution' in the Constituent Assembly. II. He moved the resolution proposing that the National flag be a horizontal tricolor of saffron, white and dark green in equal proportions with a wheel of navy blue colour in the centre.

Match Column I with Column II and choose the correct option : List of Women members in the Constituent Assembly. Column - I (Women member): I. Sarojini Naidu, II. Hansa Mehta, III. Vijayalakshmi Pandit, IV. Rajkumari Amrit Kaur; Column - II (Constituency): a. Central Province, b. Uttar Pradesh, c. Bihar, d. Bombay

Examine the major contribution of John Marshall as Director General of Archaeological Survey of India.

(a) Explain the causes of the ruin of Stupa at Amravati. OR (b) Explain the significance of Pauranic Hinduism of the ancient India.

"Ibn Batuta was amazed by the efficiency of Indian postal system." Explain the statement with examples.

(a) Describe the significance of Kamalpuram tank and Hiriya Canal as sources of water for the Vijayanagara. OR (b) Describe the views of Dominingo Paes on the city of Vijaynagara.

Analyse the measures taken by the British to suppress the riots of Bombay-Deccan in 1875.

Explain the main provisions of the Government of India Act, 1935.

(a) "Although epigraphy is an important source of reconstructing history yet there are limits to what it can reveal." Justify the statement with suitable arguments. OR (b) "Historians have used a variety of sources to reconstruct the history of the Mauryan empire and also explained the ways of their administration." Justify the statement with suitable arguments. ($5 + 3 = 8$)

(a) Explain the development of agriculture during Mughal period. OR (b) Explain the role of women in the Agrarian society during 16th and 17th centuries.

(a) "Non-Cooperation Movement became an epoch in the life of Mahatma Gandhi and that of India." Explain the statement of Louis Fisher with examples. OR (b) 'Gandhiji started the Salt March for various reasons and it resulted in a significant movement.' Explain the statement with examples. ($4 + 4 = 8$)

Explain the main cause of conflict between Kauravas and Pandavas.

Why did Gandhari advice Duryodhana not to fight ?

Why did Duryodhana not listen to the advice of his mother, Gandhari ?

Mention the offering by the local ruler to Sufi saint.

What was the reaction of Sufi saint on the offerings ?

Why did Sufi saint accept money ? Explain.

Explain the anguish of Hanwant Singh for the British officer.

How were Taluqdars facilitated by the rulers ?

Explain any two causes of dissatisfaction of Taluqdars from British rule.

On the given political outline map of India, locate and label the following with appropriate signs or symbols ($3 \times 1 = 3$): (i) Nageshwar - a mature Harappan site; (ii) Kashi - early state; (iii) (a) Goa - an area under Aurangzeb OR (b) Thanjavur - a medieval town. OR (For Visually Impaired Candidates in lieu of Question No. 34) 34.1 Name any two important capitals of the early states. (2) 34.2 (a) Name one area which was under the rule of Aurangzeb. OR (b) Name the capital of Vijayanagara Empire. (1)

On the same map two places have been marked as centres of Indian national movement as A and B. Identify them and write their correct names on the lines drawn near them. OR (For Visually Impaired Candidates in lieu of Question No. 34) 34.3 Mention any two main centres of Indian National Movement. (2)