Arts (English Medium) कक्षा १२ - CBSE Important Questions for History

Examine the condition of zamindars in Mughal agrarian society.

Abul Fazal describes the ideal of Sulh- i -Kul (absolute peace) as the cornerstone of Akbar enlightened rule”. Support the statement with few examples.

‘The officer corps of the Mughals were described as bouquet of flowers held together by loyalty to the emperor.’ Justify the statements with suitable arguments

Read the source given below and answer the questions that follow.

The flight of the written word

In Abu’l Fazl’s words:

The written word may embody the wisdom of bygone ages and may become a means to intellectual progress. The spoken word goes to the heart of those who are present to hear it. The written word gives wisdom to those who are near and far. If it was not for the written word, the spoken word would soon die, and no keepsake would be left us from those who are passed away. Superficial observers see in the letter a dark figure, but the deep sighted see in it a lamp of wisdom (chirag-i shinasai ). The written word looks black, notwithstanding the thousand rays within it, or it is a light with a mole on it that wards off the evil eye. A letter (khat) is the portrait of wisdom; a rough sketch from the realm of ideas; a dark light ushering in day; a black cloud pregnant with knowledge; speaking though dumb; stationary yet travelling; stretched on the sheet, and yet soaring upwards.

1. Why were words considered as the lamp of wisdom?    
2. How has Abul Fazal related words with knowledge?    
3. How did Abul Fazal refer to the difference between a ‘common viewer's observation’ and the ‘observation of a learned person?    

Who Introduced Permanent Settlement in Bengal?

Critically analyse the Fifth Report which was submitted to the British Parliament in 1813.

Examine the policies adopted by the British towards Paharias during 18th century.

What was the source of cotton after American Civil War break out?

Assertion (A): The Santhals were given land and persuaded to settle in the rocky upper part of Rajmahal Hills.

Reason (R): The British perceived Paharias and Santhals as ideal settlers.

With reference to the role of the British officers in India, match Column-B with column-A, by using the codes given below.

“The Burdwan auction had a strange twist and was considered as a big public event in 1797”, explain the statement.

Which of the following statements was not a justified reason for the annexation of Awadh by the British in 1857?

Rumours and Prophecies played a part in moving people to action.’ Explain the statement in the context of the Revolt of 1857.

Describe the role of any six prominent leaders of northern India who fought against the British in the Revolt of 1857.

On the same outline map of India, a place related to the centres of the Revolt of 1857 is marked as A. Identify it and write its name on the line drawn near them.

Which among the following is correctly matched?

Find out from the following pairs which one is NOT correctly matched:

Explain the main provisions of Subsidiary Alliance as devised by Lord Wellesley in 1798.

"The British used military power on gigantic scale and passed number of Acts to suppress the Revolt of 1857." Elucidate the statement with suitable examples.

Explain why the Revolt of 1857 became an expression of popular resistance in Awadh than any where else to the British rule.