List of top History Questions on Ashoka, the Emperor Who Gave Up War asked in CBSE CLASS XII

(a) "The most unique feature of the Harappan civilization was the development of urban centres." Explain.
Analyse how Santhals settled in the periphery of Raj Mahal hills in the beginning of nineteenth century.
Mention any two centres of the Indian National Movement.
Name any one ancient city located in the central region of India.
How did Devanampiya's approach differ from past arrangements regarding the handling of affairs?
Who was referred to as Devanampiya Piyadassi?
“In the ancient Indian subcontinent there were populations beyond the influence of Brahminical idea of four Varnas.” Explain the statement with examples.
“In the ancient India, the Kingship was not only with Kshatriyas but also with Non-Kshatriyas.” Explain the statement with examples.
Why were the British so keen to acquire Awadh? Explain.
How did the rumours play a role in moving the people to revolt against the British during 1857? Explain.
Analyse how the ruins of Hampi were brought to light in 1800 by Colin Mackenzie.

Identify the name of a British official from the information given below. 
• He adopted policies of reforming Indian society by introducing western education. 
• He established laws to abolish Sati system. 
• He permitted remarriage of Hindu widows

Which of the following terms is used to describe Gandhiji's philosophy of ‘Non-violence'?

Which one of the following pairs is correctly matched ?

Select the significance of 26 November, 1949 in relation to the Constituent Assembly from the following options:
Who among the following proposed a ‘Policy of Pacification' with the Paharias in 1770 in Bhagalpur?
Which one of the following was not a major factor that accounted for the constant expansion of agriculture in the Mughal state?
Choose the correct statement from the following options with reference to Vijayanagara empire:
Which one of the following option is NOT correct regarding the contemporaries of Vijayanagara empire?

Identify the name of a woman devotee of early Bhakti tradition with the help of information given below: 
• She was a devotee of Lord Shiva. 
• She adopted a path of extreme asceticism to attain her goal.

Identify the character of Mahabharata with the help of following information: 
• He was the son of Bheema. 
• He belonged to Rakshasa clan from maternal side. 
 

Write the appropriate option from the given in your answer sheet.
The first Sermon of the Buddha was delivered at _____.

Identify the given image of ancient temple from the given options: 

Who among the following was the first Director-General of Archaeological Survey of India (A.S.I.)?

Read the following source carefully and answer the questions that follow:

The orders of the king

Thus speaks king Devanampiya Piyadassi: In the past, there were no arrangements for disposing affairs, nor for receiving regular reports. But I have made the following (arrangement). Pativedakas should report to me about the affairs of the people at all times, anywhere, whether I am eating, in the inner apartment, in the bedroom, in the cow pen, being carried (possibly in a palanquin), or in the garden. And I will dispose of the affairs of the people everywhere.