CBSE Class 12 2025 History 61-5-2 Question Paper Set-2: Download Solutions with Answer Key

Which of the following was the consequence of not paying the revenue by sunset on the specified date under the British Sunset Law enacted in Bengal?

• (A) The payment period was extended
• (B) The Zamindari was put on auction
• (C) The revenue rates were reduced
• (D) The case was referred to the High Court

Which one of the following policies by the British led to discontent among Indian soldiers, contributing to the Revolt of 1857?

• (A) The policy of Subsidiary Alliance
• (B) The Doctrine of Lapse of Dalhousie
• (C) The use of Enfield Rifles with greased cartridges
• (D) The introduction of western education system

Identify the leader of the Indian National Movement in 1905 with the help of the given information.

This leader was a part of the trio known as Lal-Bal-Pal, signifying their all-India character despite being from different provinces.
He belonged to Maharashtra.

• (A) Bal Gangadhar Tilak
• (B) Bhagat Singh
• (C) Lala Hardayal
• (D) Lala Lajpat Rai

Which of the following pairs is correctly matched regarding the Constituent Assembly?

• (A) Rules of Procedure Committee – Jawaharlal Nehru
• (B) Union Power Committee – B.N. Rao
• (C) Union Constitution Committee – Bal Krishna Sharma
• (D) Provincial Constitution Committee – Vallabhbhai Patel

Who amongst the following was the female member from Orissa (Odisha) in the Constituent Assembly?

• (A) Hansa Mehta
• (B) Durgabai Deshmukh
• (C) Malati Chowdhury
• (D) Renuka Ray

Read the statements about the Deccan Riots Commission. Identify which of the following options is correct.

• (A) I, II and III
• (B) II, III and IV
• (C) I, II and IV
• (D) I, III and IV

Assertion and Reason: Read the statements below and select the correct option:

Assertion (A): The Subsidiary Alliance system introduced by Lord Wellesley, significantly weakened the Indian Princely States.

Reason (R): Indian rulers lost their military autonomy under the Subsidiary Alliance.

• (A) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true and Reason (R) is the correct explanation of the Assertion (A).
• (B) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true, but Reason (R) is not the correct explanation of the Assertion (A).
• (C) Assertion (A) is true, but Reason (R) is false.
• (D) Assertion (A) is false, but Reason (R) is true.

Fill in the blank with the appropriate option from the following:
While historians use the term Vijayanagara Empire, contemporaries described it as the "Karnataka ______".

• (A) Hampi
• (B) Samrajyamu
• (C) Nagara
• (D) Empire

Bernier compared the Mughal Empire to the French monarchy, and particularly criticized the absence of private property rights in India.

How does this comparison reflect Bernier’s own socio-political context?

• (A) Advocacy for feudalism in Indian governance
• (B) Support for absolutism and critiquing India
• (C) Support of private property, leading to underestimating India
• (D) Belief in the superiority of European legal structures

Which of the following options represents the correct chronological order of Mughal rulers in India?

I. Reign of Aurangzeb

II. Reign of Akbar

III. Reign of Shah Jahan

IV. Reign of Jahangir

• (A) I, II, III, IV
• (B) II, III, IV, I
• (C) III, II, I, IV
• (D) II, IV, III, I

If you were researching the economic policies and revenue collection methods of Akbar’s reign, which of the following sections of the Ain-i-Akbari would provide the most relevant information?

• (A) Manzil-Abadi
• (B) Sipah-Abadi
• (C) Mulk-Abadi
• (D) Daftar-e-Nau

Which one of the following is a famous literary work authored by Raja Krishnadeva Raya?

• (A) Amuktamalyada
• (B) Ponniyin Selvan
• (C) Kadambari
• (D) Malatimadhava

If you were to create a documentary on Amir Khusrau, which aspect would best highlight his cultural significance?

• (A) His proficiency in Arabic language
• (B) His poetry and musical sama
• (C) His contribution to the development of Urdu
• (D) His association with the Delhi Sultanate

If you were to create a documentary on Amir Khusrau, which aspect would best highlight his cultural significance?

• (A) His proficiency in Arabic language
• (B) His poetry and musical sama
• (C) His contribution to the development of Urdu
• (D) His association with the Delhi Sultanate

The sculpture of the Bodhisatta statue shown in the image below is influenced by which of the following schools of art?

• (A) Mathura
• (B) Gandhara
• (C) Amravati
• (D) Nalanda

Identify the ancient Indian text with the help of the following information:

- Sanskrit text compiled between c. 200 BCE and 200 CE.

- Provided a comprehensive code of laws.

- Offered guidelines on various aspects of social life.

• (A) Manusmriti
• (B) Ramayana
• (C) Upanishads
• (D) Vedas

Match Column I with Column II regarding the Buddhist texts and choose the correct option from the following:
Column I (Buddhist Text) & Column II (Description)

a. Vinaya Pitaka & i. Rules and regulations for monastic order

b. Abhidhamma Pitaka & ii. Chronicle of the island

c. Dipavamsa & iii. Regional histories of Buddha

d. Mahavamsa & iv. Dealt with philosophical matters
 

• (A) a-iii, b-i, c-ii, d-iv
• (B) a-iii, b-iv, c-i, d-ii
• (C) a-i, b-ii, c-iii, d-iv
• (D) a-i, b-iv, c-ii, d-iii

Which one of the following correctly associates a city with its primary route of communication during the sixth century BCE?

• (A) Pataliputra – Sea route; Ujjayini – Land route; Puhar – Riverine route; Mathura – Coastal route
• (B) Pataliputra – Riverine route; Ujjayini – Land route; Puhar – Coastal route; Mathura – Land route
• (C) Pataliputra – Land route; Ujjayini – Coastal route; Puhar – Riverine route; Mathura – Sea route
• (D) Pataliputra – Coastal route; Ujjayini – Land route; Puhar – Coastal route; Mathura – Sea route

Two statements labelled as Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are given below. Read them carefully and select the correct option:

Assertion (A): James Prinsep’s work was crucial for understanding the political history of ancient India.

Reason (R): Deciphering inscriptions provided insights into political events and rulers.

• (A) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true and Reason (R) is the correct explanation of the Assertion (A).
• (B) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true, but Reason (R) is not the correct explanation of the Assertion (A).
• (C) Assertion (A) is true, but Reason (R) is false.
• (D) Assertion (A) is false, but Reason (R) is true.

Which of the following is a characteristic of the narrative sections of the Mahabharata?

• (A) They contain economic descriptions
• (B) They contain compiled stories
• (C) They describe cultural rituals
• (D) They are philosophical discussions

Which of the following is the primary method archaeologists used to study social differences within the Harappan society?

• (A) Studying cropping pattern
• (B) Analyzing designs of seals
• (C) Examining burial customs
• (D) Studying religious beliefs

Describe the processes adopted by V.S. Sukthankar and his team in preparing the critical edition of the Mahabharata.

Describe different patterns of marriages that influenced familial relations during the Mahabharata period.

"Historians have used a variety of sources to reconstruct the history of the Mauryan Empire." Explain the statement with examples.

How did the ‘Objectives Resolution’ of the Constituent Assembly reflect the vision of India as an ‘Independent Sovereign Republic’? Explain.

How did the zamindars contribute to the functioning of Mughal governance? Explain.

Analyse the main causes of conflict between the Paharias and Santhals.

Imagine yourself as a historian reconstructing the events that took place on the Mahanavami Dibba. How would the architecture of the platform help you to understand the royal ceremonies? Explain.

Imagine exploring the roles of the Rayas and the Nayakas in the Vijayanagara Empire. How did their administrative roles influence the empire’s stability? Explain.

Examine how the sculptural elements are integrated within the architectural framework of the Sanchi Stupa.

Examine the relationship between Puranic Hinduism and devotional practices.

How did the practices and teachings of Sufi saints in medieval India promote a sense of unity? Explain with examples.

How did Mirabai’s devotion contribute to the broader understanding of divine love? Explain with examples.

“Gandhiji’s leadership in the ‘Quit India Movement’ involved organizing mass protests and civil disobedience.” Justify the statement with suitable arguments.

"The Gandhiji led efforts to promote national unity and peace are seen as his achievements after independence." Examine the statement.

Analyse the symbolism of the bird leaving its nest in the context of Ibn Battuta.

Analyse any one challenge that Ibn Battuta faced during his journey.

Analyse the significance of Ibn Battuta’s journey in the context of culture.

Examine the significance of the concentration of Harappan settlements in the Saraswati Basin.

Examine the importance of classifying Harappan sites.

Examine the role of rivers in sustaining the Harappan settlements.

How did Shah Mal’s leadership contribute to the spread of the rebellion?

How did the rebellion led by Shah Mal challenge the authority of the British?

How does Shah Mal’s establishment of a “hall of justice” reflect his vision of governance?

On the given political outline map of India, locate and label the following with appropriate symbols:



[(i)] Amravati – Stupa
[(ii)] Banawali – Indus Valley Site
[(iii)] (a) Ajmer – Territory under the control of the Mughals
[OR] (b) Vijayanagara – Capital of Vijayanagara Empire

On the same outline map of India, two places have been marked as ‘A’ and ‘B’, as the centres of the Indian National Movement. Identify them and write their correct names on the lines drawn near them.