Arts (English Medium) इयत्ता १२ - CBSE Question Bank Solutions for History

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Discuss the main features of the Mauryan administration. Which of these elements are evident in the Asokan inscriptions that you have studied?

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Discuss whether kings in early states invariably were Kshatriyas.

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Compare and contrast the dharma or norms mentioned in the stories of Drona, Hidimba and Matanga.

Describe the teachings of Jainism.

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What Explains the Anger of the Deccan Ryots Against the Moneylenders?

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How Did the American Civil War Affect the Lives of Ryots in India?

Map work

On an outline map of the subcontinent, mark out  the areas described in this chapter. Find out whether there were other areas where the  Permanent Settlement and the ryotwari system  were prevalent and plot these on the map as well.

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Discuss the extent to which Bernier’s account enables historians to reconstruct contemporary rural society.

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Read this excerpt from Bernier :-

Numerous are the instances of handsome pieces of workmanship made by persons destitute of tools, and who can scarcely be said to have received instruction from a master. Sometimes they imitate so perfectly articles of European manufacture that the difference between the original and copy can hardly be discerned. Among other things, the Indians make excellent muskets, and fowlingpieces, and such beautiful gold ornaments that it may be doubted if the exquisite workmanship of those articles can be exceeded by any European goldsmith. I have often admired the beauty, softness, and delicacy of their paintings.

List the crafts mentioned in the passage. Compare these with the descriptions of artisanal activity in the chapter.

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Discuss the evidence that indicates planning and  coordination on the part of the rebels.

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What Were the Measures Taken to Ensure Unity Among the Rebels? 

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How were the water requirements of Vijayanagara met?

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What did the rebels want? To what extent did the vision of different social group differ?

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hat do you think were the advantages and disadvantages of enclosing agricultural land within the fortified area of the city?

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Describe the role played by women in agricultural production.

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What Were the New Kinds of Public Places that Emerged in the Colonial City? What Functions Did They Serve?

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To What Extent Were Social Relations Transformed in the New Cities?

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Why Did the Salt Laws Become an Important Issue of Struggle?

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Why Were the Dialogues at the Round Table Conference Inconclusive?

Map work

Find out about the route of the Dandi March. On  a map of Gujarat plot the line of the march and  mark the major towns and villages that it passed  along the route.