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Class 12 History 2023 Board Exam

73 questions from the 2023 Class 12 exam.

73questions
12chapters covered

Questions from the 2023 exam first 10 of 73 — free

Q1MCQ2023

In which of the modern Indian states is Rakhigarhi, an ancient site of Harappan culture, located ?

(A)Himachal Pradesh
(B)Uttar Pradesh
(C)Haryana
(D)Rajasthan
Q2MCQ2023

Which of the following pairs is correctly matched ?
List-I (Harappan Site) List-II (Location)
i. Manda – Uttar Pradesh
ii. Rakhigarhi – Sindh
iii. Nageshwar – Gujarat
iv. Kalibanga – Rajasthan
Options :

(A)ii and iv
(B)i and iv
(C)ii and iii
(D)iii and iv
Q3MCQ2023

Which one of the following regions of Harappa was called as 'Ganeshwar Jodhpur Culture' ?

(A)Nageshwar
(B)Khetri
(C)Amri
(D)Chanhudaro
Q4MCQ2023
(A)Explain how the drainage system of Harappan cities indicate town planning. OR
(B)Explain why the seals and sealings were used by the Harappans.

'Mohenjodaro was a planned Urban Centre.' Support the statement with suitable arguments.

Q6MCQ2023

Which of the following dynasties queen Prabhavati belonged to ?

(A)Gupta
(B)Maurya
(C)Kushana
(D)Vakataka
Q7MCQ2023

Which of the following is the correct chronological sequence of the ruling dynasties of India ?

(A)Kushans, Mauryas and Guptas
(B)Mauryas, Guptas and Shakas
(C)Mauryas, Shakas and Guptas
(D)Guptas, Shakas and Mauryas
Q8MCQ2023

Who among the following rulers rebuilt the 'Sudarshan Lake' ?

(A)Siri Satakarni
(B)Sakasena
(C)Siri Vijaya Satakarni
(D)Rudradaman
Q9MCQ2023

Who among the following was the first ruler to inscribe messages to his subjects and officials ?

(A)Chandragupta
(B)Samudragupta
(C)Ashoka
(D)Bindusara
Q10MCQ2023
(A)How were the inscriptions of Maurya period deciphered ? Explain the limitations of epigraphy. OR
(B)How do Historians come to know about Maurya period ? Explain the administrative structure of Mauryan empire.

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All 73 questions from the 2023 CBSE Class 12 History paper. The 2023 questions drew from 12 chapters of the syllabus.

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