CBSE Class 12 History Sample Paper 2015 Set C

Part – A

1. Point out a shortcoming and an advantage of using inscriptions to reconstruct history.

2. Mention two steps taken by Akbar to promote harmony in his empire.

3. What purpose did mapping serve to the colonial government?

Part – B

Section – I

4. Describe the strategies used by archaeologists to track social differences in the Harappan society.

5. Examine the contribution of the Begums of Bhopal towards the preservation of Sanchi.

6. How were the water requirements of the people of Vijayanagara met?

7. Assess the role played by women of the imperial household in the Mughal empire.

8. Describe the life style of the Paharias.

9. ‘A major cause of the revolt of 1857 was Dalhousie’s occupation of Awadh.’ Give reasons to justify the statement.

Section – II

Read the following passage and answer the question that follows:

‘God is called by many names:

Names like Allah, Ram, Karim, Keshav, Hari and Hazrat

Gold may be shaped into rings and bangles

Isn’t it gold all the same?

Distinctions are only words we invent.’

10. ‘The teachings of Kabir helped in strengthening values of peaceful coexistence in the society’. Explain giving examples from his ideas and state in what ways are his teachings relevant in the contemporary times to resolve conflict.

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