CBSE Class 12 History — Short Answer Questions

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.

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)

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)