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

Consider the following statements:

1. Mahatma Gandhi gave Objective Resolution.
2. An interim government was made in 1946 under the leadership of Jawaharlal Nehru.
3. K Sanathanam from Madras strongly favoured the rights of states.
4. Mahatma Gandhi wanted to keep Hindi as the national language.

Which of the given statements is NOT correct?

Carefully examine the map of the Citadel area of Mohenjodaro and answer the question that follows:

Identify the two most important buildings located in the citadel area of Mohenjodaro.

Carefully examine the map of the Citadel area of Mohenjodaro and answer the question that follows:

According to the assumption of most of the historians, the purpose of the Great Bath must have been: ______

Carefully examine the map of the Citadel area of Mohenjodaro and answer the question that follows:

Choose the correct option.

Assertion(A): Citadel was smaller but higher part of Mohenjodaro.

Reason(R): It is on the citadel that we find evidence of structures that were probably used for special public purposes.

Carefully examine the map of the Citadel area of Mohenjodaro and answer the question that follows:

Consider the following statements :

a) The Great Bath was a large round tank.

b) There were two flights of stairs on the north and the south of the tank.

Choose the correct option:

Read the following excerpt carefully and answer the question :

On 5 April 1930, Mahatma Gandhi spoke at Dandi: When I left Sabarmati with my companions for this seaside hamlet of Dandi, I was not certain in my mind that we would be allowed to reach this place. Even while I was at Sabarmati there was a rumour that I might be arrested. I had thought that the Government might perhaps let my party come as far as Dandi, but not me certainly. If someone says that this betrays imperfect faith on my part, I shall not deny the charge. That I have reached here is in no small measure due to the power of peace and non-violence: that power is universally felt. The Government may, if it wishes, congratulate itself on acting as it has done, for it could have arrested every one of us. In saying that it did not have the courage to arrest this army of peace, we praise it. It felt ashamed to arrest such an army. He is a civilized man who feels ashamed to do anything which his neighbours would disapprove of. The Government deserves to be congratulated on not arresting us, even if it desisted only from fear of world opinion. Tomorrow we shall break the salt tax law. Whether the Government will tolerate that is a different question. It may not tolerate it, but it deserves congratulation for the patience and forbearance it has displayed in regard to this party. What if I and all the eminent leaders in Gujarat and in the rest of the country are arrested? This movement is based on the faith that when a whole nation is roused and on the march no leader is necessary.

The Dandi March started from: ______

Read the following excerpt carefully and answer the question :

On 5 April 1930, Mahatma Gandhi spoke at Dandi: When I left Sabarmati with my companions for this seaside hamlet of Dandi, I was not certain in my mind that we would be allowed to reach this place. Even while I was at Sabarmati there was a rumour that I might be arrested. I had thought that the Government might perhaps let my party come as far as Dandi, but not me certainly. If someone says that this betrays imperfect faith on my part, I shall not deny the charge. That I have reached here is in no small measure due to the power of peace and non-violence: that power is universally felt. The Government may, if it wishes, congratulate itself on acting as it has done, for it could have arrested every one of us. In saying that it did not have the courage to arrest this army of peace, we praise it. It felt ashamed to arrest such an army. He is a civilized man who feels ashamed to do anything which his neighbours would disapprove of. The Government deserves to be congratulated on not arresting us, even if it desisted only from fear of world opinion. Tomorrow we shall break the salt tax law. Whether the Government will tolerate that is a different question. It may not tolerate it, but it deserves congratulation for the patience and forbearance it has displayed in regard to this party. What if I and all the eminent leaders in Gujarat and in the rest of the country are arrested? This movement is based on the faith that when a whole nation is roused and on the march no leader is necessary.

Why was Gandhiji certain that he would not be allowed to reach Dandi?

Read the following excerpt carefully and answer the question :

On 5 April 1930, Mahatma Gandhi spoke at Dandi: When I left Sabarmati with my companions for this seaside hamlet of Dandi, I was not certain in my mind that we would be allowed to reach this place. Even while I was at Sabarmati there was a rumour that I might be arrested. I had thought that the Government might perhaps let my party come as far as Dandi, but not me certainly. If someone says that this betrays imperfect faith on my part, I shall not deny the charge. That I have reached here is in no small measure due to the power of peace and non-violence: that power is universally felt. The Government may, if it wishes, congratulate itself on acting as it has done, for it could have arrested every one of us. In saying that it did not have the courage to arrest this army of peace, we praise it. It felt ashamed to arrest such an army. He is a civilized man who feels ashamed to do anything which his neighbours would disapprove of. The Government deserves to be congratulated on not arresting us, even if it desisted only from fear of world opinion. Tomorrow we shall break the salt tax law. Whether the Government will tolerate that is a different question. It may not tolerate it, but it deserves congratulation for the patience and forbearance it has displayed in regard to this party. What if I and all the eminent leaders in Gujarat and in the rest of the country are arrested? This movement is based on the faith that when a whole nation is roused and on the march no leader is necessary.

Choose the correct option.

Assertion(A): Gandhi made Salt a symbol of Protest.

Reason(R): Salt was used by Hindus and Muslims, it was used by rich and poor and the rate of tax was very high on salt.

Read the following excerpt carefully and answer the question :

On 5 April 1930, Mahatma Gandhi spoke at Dandi: When I left Sabarmati with my companions for this seaside hamlet of Dandi, I was not certain in my mind that we would be allowed to reach this place. Even while I was at Sabarmati there was a rumour that I might be arrested. I had thought that the Government might perhaps let my party come as far as Dandi, but not me certainly. If someone says that this betrays imperfect faith on my part, I shall not deny the charge. That I have reached here is in no small measure due to the power of peace and non-violence: that power is universally felt. The Government may, if it wishes, congratulate itself on acting as it has done, for it could have arrested every one of us. In saying that it did not have the courage to arrest this army of peace, we praise it. It felt ashamed to arrest such an army. He is a civilized man who feels ashamed to do anything which his neighbours would disapprove of. The Government deserves to be congratulated on not arresting us, even if it desisted only from fear of world opinion. Tomorrow we shall break the salt tax law. Whether the Government will tolerate that is a different question. It may not tolerate it, but it deserves congratulation for the patience and forbearance it has displayed in regard to this party. What if I and all the eminent leaders in Gujarat and in the rest of the country are arrested? This movement is based on the faith that when a whole nation is roused and on the march no leader is necessary.

Consider the following statements:

a) Gandhi declared on 5^th April that on 6^th April he will break the salt law

b) He chose 6^th April because on this day Poorna Swarajya resolution was passed.

Choose the correct option:

‘Gandhiji had mobilized a wider discontentment against the British rule in the Salt Satyagraha.’ Elucidate the statement with suitable examples

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

Identify the ruler of the Satavahana dynasty with the help of the following information:

Which one among the following dynasties built the Hiriya canal?

1. François Bernier was closely associated with Prince Dara Shukoh.
2. Bernier travelled to several parts of the country, and wrote accounts.
3. He dedicated his major writing to the king of France and Aurangzeb.

Describe any three features of the Harrapan drainage system.

Describe the features of water resources of the Vijayanagar empire.

On the given political map of India, locate and label the following with appropriate symbols:

1. Amravati - A Stupa
2. Rakhigarhi - Indus Valley Site
3. Agra - Territory Under the Control of Mughals
   OR
   Vijayanagar - Capital of Vijayanagar empire

On the same outline map, two places have been marked as ‘A and B' as the centres of the Revolt of 1857 Identify them and write their correct names on the lines drawn near them.

Explain the provisions of Irwin-Gandhi pact.

Why was Irwin-Gandhi's pact criticised by the radical nationalists?

Describe the role of Gandhiji as a social reformer and as a Political leader.