CBSE Class 12 History Answer Key 2025 Paper Code 61/6/1
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Q.1 Assume you visit a museum and find a Harappan Seal depicting a bull. What might this suggest about Harappan beliefs and practices?
ANSWER
Answer: Option (D) is correct – Bulls were usually used in agriculture.
Brief Explanation: Archeologists and Historians think that depiction of bulls on harappan seals signifies important of bulls in agricultural production. Bulls are thought to be used in ploughing the agriculture fields.
Q.2 Who among the following was an ex-army Brigadier and Director General of the Archeological Survey of India in 1944?
ANSWER
Answer: Option (B) is correct – R E M Wheeler
Brief Explanation: R E M Wheeler was an ex-army Brigadier who became Director General of Archeology in 1944. He brought military precision in the field of archeology.
Q.3 Two Statements labelled as Assertion and Reason…
Assertion (A): In ancient India, Gotra system was a way to trace lineage.
Reason (R): Gotra was an exogamous unit, marriage within same Gotra was not allowed.
ANSWER
Answer: Option (A) is correct – Both Assertion and Reason are true and Reason is correct explanation of the Assertion.
Brief Explanation: As per rules of Gotra system, marriage in same gotra was not allowed. It allows a way to trace a person’s lineage.
Q.4 Find the odd one out from the following regarding the Buddhist texts:
ANSWER
Answer: Option (D) is correct – Uttaradhyayana Sutta, Sutta Pitaka, Vinaya Pitaka
Brief Explanation: Uttaradhyayana Sutta is actually a Jain Text
Q.5 Match column I and Column II:
ANSWER
Answer: Option (C) is correct – a-iii, b-iv, c-i, d-ii
Yudhisthira – Eldest of Pandavas
Dhristarashtra – Father of Duryodhana
Kunti – Mother of Pandavas
Gandhari – Mother of Kauravas
Q.6 Identify the ruler of ancient India with the help of following information:
– He was the most powerful of the Gupta rulers.
– He was a patron of art and Sanskrit literature.
– He was considered equal to the Gods by his people.
ANSWER
Answer: Option (B) is correct – Samudragupta
Brief Explanation: Samudragupta was the greatest king of Gupta Dynasty. He even conquered parts of South India. Prayag Prashashti written by Harisen on Allahabad Pillar tells a lot about Samudragupta.
Q.7 In reference to the picture provided below, where is the lion capital of the Ashoka Pillar located?
ANSWER
Answer: Option (B) is correct – Sarnath
Brief Explanation: The pillar is situated in Sarnath. The lion capital has four lions. It is also one of our national symbols.
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Q.7 Which of the following dynasties did King Ashoka belong to?
ANSWER
Answer: Option (B) is correct – Maurya
Brief Explanation: Ashoka was the grandson of the King Chandragupta Maurya.
Q.8 Why did Ibn Battuta find Indian agriculture very productive?
ANSWER
Answer: Option (D) is correct – Fertile soil and irrigation system
Brief Explanation: Ibn Battuta visited India during 14th Century. He found Indian agriculture very productive. He noticed that due to fertility of soil, Indian farmers could grow two crops in a year.
Q.9 Kabir emphasized Nirguna Bhakti. What does this concept imply about Kabir’s spiritual beliefs?
ANSWER
Answer: Option (D) is correct – He believed in the oneness of God.
Brief Explanation: Kabir was a Nirguna Bhakti saint who believed in formless one god. He said that the Ultimate Reality or the God could be called by various names like Allah, Ram, Kehsav, Hazrat etc.
Q.10 Which of the following is the correct statement regarding Vijayanagara Empire?
ANSWER
Answer: Option (B) is correct – Vijayanagara was the name of both the city and empire.
Brief Explanation: Vijayanagara City was also the capital city of Vijayanagara Empire.
Q.11 Match column I and II:
ANSWER
Answer: Option (C) is correct – a-ii, b-i, c-iii, d-iv
Muzarian – Peasant
Patwari – Accountant
Majur – Labourer
Shroff – Banker
Q.12 Which of the following is the most important contribution of Krishandeva Raya?
ANSWER
Answer: Option (A) is correct – He expanded the Vijayanagara Empire
Brief Explanation: During his reign, Krishandeva Raya acquired Raichur Doab region between Tungabhadra and Krishna Rivers, defeated rulers of Orrisa and Sultan of Bijapur.
Q.13 Who among the following was the mentor of Amir Khusrau?
ANSWER
Answer: Option (B) is correct – Shaikh Nizamuddin Auliya
Brief Explanation: Amir Khusrau was a poet, musician and a disciple of Sufi saint Shaikh Nazamuddin Auliya.
Q.14 Arrange the following in chronological order and choose correct option:
I.Visit of Francois Bernier in India
II.Visit of Abd al-Razzaq in India
III.Visit of Ibn Battuta in India
IV.Visit of Al Biruni in India
ANSWER
Answer: Option (C) is correct – IV,III,II,I
Brief Explanation:
Visit of Al Biruni in India – 11th Century
Visit of Ibn Battuta in India – 14th Century
Visit of Abd al-Razzaq in India – 15th Century
Visit of Francois Bernier in India – 17th Century
Q.15 Fill in the blank with appropriate option:
The_________was established by the British Government in 1875 to investigate the economic distress and role of East India Company in Bombay and the Deccan.
ANSWER
Answer: Option (B) is correct – Deccan Riots Commission
Brief Explanation: Government of Bombay, under pressure of Government of British India, established Deccan Riots Commission in 1875 to investigate the economic distress and role of East India Company in Bombay and the Deccan. This Commission presented its report in British Parliament in 1878.
Q.16 Which of the following was NOT the provision of the Limitation Law passed by the British in 1859?
ANSWER
Answer: Option (D) is correct – Ryots were given permanent stakes in land as interlopers.
Brief Explanation: Britishers in 1859 passed Limitation Law which limited the validity of loan bond signed between ryots and moneylenders to three years in order to curb accumulation of interest overtime. This law did not give permanent stakes to ryots in land as interlopers.
Q.17 Why were the British keen to annex the territory of Awadh? Choose the correct option from following?
ANSWER
Answer: Option (B) is correct – To get access to Awadh’s Rich Resources
Brief Explanation: British felt that the soil of Awadh region was ideal for growing cotton and indigo.
Q.18 From the following, identify the local leader of Singhbhum who led the cultivators to join the Revolt of 1857?
ANSWER
Answer: Option (C) is correct – Gonoo
Brief Explanation: Gonoo was a Kol tribal leader in 1857 revolt.
Q.19 Match Column I and II:
ANSWER
Answer: Option (B) is correct – a-iv, b-iii, c-i, d-ii
Ho Chi Minh – Struggle to free Vietnam
J M Garibaldi – The Unification of Italy
George Washington – American war of Independence
Clement Attlee – British withdrawal from India
Q.20 Why was the 1929 Lahore Session of Congress significant?
ANSWER
Answer: Option (A) is correct – For Purna Swaraj
Brief Explanation: In 1929 Lahore Session of Congress, proclamation of Purna Swaraj was made under the President-ship of Jawaharlal Nehru.
Q.21 Who amongst the following was the leader of the Advisory Committee of the Constituent Assembly?
ANSWER
Answer: Option (A) is correct – Sardar Patel
Brief Explanation: Sardar Vallabh Bhai Patel was President of Advisory Committee while Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru was President of Union Power Committee.
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