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Class 12 History 2024 Board Exam

86 questions from the 2024 Class 12 exam.

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12chapters covered

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Q1MCQ2024

Which of the following was the best source of lapis lazuli in the Harappan sites ?

(A)Nageshwar
(B)Manda
(C)Rakhigarhi
(D)Shortughai
Q2MCQ2024

Which of the following statements is not correct about the subsistence strategy of Harappa ?

(A)Terracotta sculpture of oxen indicates ploughing.
(B)Two sets of furrows at right angles indicate two cropping patterns.
(C)Traces of canals have been found at Shortughai, Afghanistan.
(D)Deep water reservoirs have been found in Sindh for irrigation.
Q3MCQ2024
(A)Why is the Harappan script called an enigmatic script ? Explain. OR
(B)Why is the Harappan drainage system considered a planned and complete drainage system ? Explain.
Q4MCQ2024
(A)"The most unique feature of the Harappan civilization was the development of urban centres." Explain. OR
(B)Explain the role of various archaeologists in the discovery of Harappa.
Q5MCQ2024

Identify the ruler of ancient India with the help of the given information and choose the correct option :
· He got the title of Devanampiya.
· He distributed a portion of Buddha's relics for stupas.
· He was the first ruler who inscribed messages on rocks and pillars.
Options :

(A)Samudragupta
(B)Harshavardhana
(C)Rudradaman
(D)Asoka
Q6MCQ2024

Sushruta's book 'Sushruta Samhita' is based on which of the following theme ?

(A)Grammar
(B)Medicine (Ayurveda)
(C)Astronomy
(D)Mathematics
Q7MCQ2024

Identify the ancient dynasty with the help of the following information :
· They issued spectacular gold coins.
· Their history can be reconstructed through Prashastis.
· Harisena was the court poet of one of its rulers.

(A)Chola dynasty
(B)Satavahana dynasty
(C)Kushana dynasty
(D)Gupta dynasty
Q8MCQ2024

Panini's book 'Ashtadhyayi' is based on which of the following themes ?

(A)Puranas
(B)Grammar
(C)Mathematics
(D)Medicine (Ayurveda)
Q9MCQ2024

Read the following statements about the Mauryan Empire :
I. The growth of Magadha culminated in the emergence of the Mauryan Empire.
II. Chandragupta Maurya founded the Mauryan Empire.
III. Kautilya was the successor of Chandragupta Maurya.
IV. Asoka was the son of Chandragupta Maurya.
Which of the above statements are correct ?

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

Explain any three sources to know about the Mauryan empire.

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