List of top History Questions on Ancient History asked in CBSE CLASS XII

Look at the given image and identify the ancient sculptural panel from the options:  

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

(i) Banawali – a mature Harappan site
(ii) Kannauj – An important town from early states
(iii) (a) Ajmer – A city under Mughals
OR
(iii) (b) Bidar – A medieval town
Who among the following rulers issued the first gold coins?
Which one of the following statements is correct regarding Raja Gotmi Puta Siri Satakani?
Given below are two statements as Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Read them carefully and answer the question by choosing correct options:
Assertion (A): Like Buddhism, Jainism also spread to many parts of India.
Reason (R): Jaina scholars produced literature in various languages like Tamil, Prakrit and Sanskrit etc.
Read the following statements regarding Buddhism teaching and choose the correct option: I. The world is transient and constantly changing.
II. It is soulless and there is nothing eternal in it.
III. Sorrows and sufferings are intrinsic to human existence.
IV. Renouncing the world is essential for living.
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Match Column-I with Column-II and choose the correct option: 

Which of the following is a correct statement regarding Eklavya?
Identify the correct statements regarding the early Bhakti movement in South India: I. Alvars and Nayanars travelled from place to place singing hymns in Tamil.
II. One of the major anthologies of compositions by the Alvars, Amuktamalyada, described as Tamil Vedas.
III. Karaikkal Ammaiyar and Andal were the women devotees of Nayanar and Alvar tradition.
IV. Both Nayanars and Alvar saints were revered by the Vellalas peasants.
Identify the British Officer with the help of following information:
• Was a Physician.
• Organized Zoo in Calcutta.
• Did survey of Bengal.
• He assumed family name as Hamilton.
How did Buddha attain enlightenment? Explain.
How has Buddhist literature helped in understanding the sculpture of Sanchi? Explain.
Explain the events that took place on the very first day (10th May) of the rebellion of 1857 at Meerut.
Explain the events that took place on 11th May of the rebellion of 1857 at Red Fort of Delhi.
Examine the characteristic features of architecture of urban centres of Mohenjodaro.
Examine the causes and the evidences of the collapse of the Harappan civilization.

Vijayanagara Kingdom flourished under conditions of unparalleled peace and prosperity during the rule of Krishnadeva Raya but after his death Vijayanagara declined. Substantiate the statement with examples.

Why were large number of goods traded between India and other countries?
Give reasons for the development of bead-making industry at Kodumanal.
Why did Bernier warn the European kings against following Mughal model of kingship?
Mention any one difference between Mughal & European land-ownership.
Explain the proposal given by Buchanan for utilizing the land for economic development.
How was the landscape described regarding cultivation?
"Magadha became a prominent political centre in ancient India." Explain the statement with examples.
How did the restoration of Sanchi by Shahjehan Begum impact the study of ancient Indian history? Explain.