Arts (English Medium) Class 12 - CBSE Question Bank Solutions for History

Which Portuguese writer provided a detailed account of trade and society in South India?

Which of the following travellers came to India during the 17th century?

Indicate which of the following statements is NOT correct.

Match the following.

Choose the correct option.

Which of these French travellers came to during 17th century?

Consider the following statements.

1. Montesquieu used Bernier’s accounts to develop his idea of oriental despotism.
2. Bernier gave a detailed report on rural society.
3. According to Bernier, crown ownership of land was good for peasants.
4. Bernier considered Indian King was the king of beggars.

Which of the given statement is/are correct?

Choose the correct option.

Which of the following statements regarding the roles played by women in agrarian society is incorrect?

Which of the following statements related to the art of painting is incorrect?

1. The Safavid kings of Iran patronised the finest artists.
2. The depiction of living beings in the form of painting or sculpture was greatly promoted in Islam.
3. Abu’l Fazl described the painting as a ‘magical art’.
4. Mir Sayyed Ali and Abdus Samad accompanied Emperor Babur to Delhi.

Which revenue system was introduced in Bombay Deccan?

Which of the following was true under colonial rule?

In which year did the American Civil War break out?

Which of the following statement is not appropriate about Ryotwari Settlement?

Consider the following statements regarding the Limitation Law.

1. This law was passed by the British in 1859.
2. This law stated that the loan bonds signed between the moneylenders and ryots would have validity for only two years.
3. This law was implemented to check the accumulation of interest over time.

Which of the following statement (s) is/are correct?

Arrange the following events in chronological order:

1. Santhal Rebellion
2. American Civil War
3. Permanent Settlement
4. First Revenue Settlement in Bombay Deccan

Choose the correct option.

______ was the major source of cotton for the British till 1862.

Which Viceroy officially moved his council to Simla?

Why were hill stations important for the colonial economy?

Why did paupers from rural areas flock to the cities?

Consider the following statements regarding the importance of hill stations.

1. The founding and settling of hill stations were initially connected with the needs of British trade.
2. They had tea and coffee plantations in their vicinity.
3. There was an influx of immigrant labourers from the plains as these hill stations provided many opportunities for jobs.

Which of the following statement (s) is/are correct?