CBSE Class 12 History Additional Practice Questions Paper 2023-24

The Central Board of Secondary Education has recently released CBSE Class 12 History Additional Practice Questions Paper 2023-24 on their official website at www.cbseacademic.nic.in. Students of class 12 who have chosen social science groups where History is the major subject, should download and take an assessment of these Class 12 History Additional Practice Questions Paper 2023-24(CBSE). The direct PDF link to download CBSE History Additional Practice Questions Paper 2023-24 Class 12 has been provided below for the convenience of students who are preparing for their board exams and to face the same courageously.

Class 12 History Additional Practice Questions Paper 2023-24 (CBSE)

CBSE Board has also released the blueprint and marking scheme for the Class 12 History Board Exam 2023-24. It is important and essential for all students to know the pattern of questions framed in board exams while preparing for the same, to answer the questions easily. Thus practicing the CBSE Class 12 History Additional Practice Questions Paper 2023-24 helps them to know the pattern thoroughly and confront the questions confidently. Below is the basic pattern followed in the CBSE Class 12 History Additional Practice Questions Paper which is the replica of the board exam question paper and students should go through all the topics carefully.

The question paper comprises five Sections – A, B, C, D and E. There are 34 questions in the question paper. All questions are compulsory.

• Section A – Objective Type Questions, Question 1 to 21 are MCQs of 1 mark each.
• Section B – Question no. 22 to 27 are Short Answer Type Questions, carrying 3 marks each.Answer to each question should not exceed 60-80 words.
• Section C – Question no 28 to 30 are Long Answer Type Questions, carrying 8 marks each.Answer to each question should not exceed 300-350 words.
• Section D – Question no.31 to 33 are Source based questions with three sub questions and
  are of 4 marks each.
• Section-E – Question no. 34 is Map based, carrying 5 marks that includes the identification
  and location of significant test items. Attach the map with the answer book.
• There is no overall choice in the question paper. However, an internal choice has been provided in few questions. Only one of the choices in such questions have to be attempted.
• In addition to this, separate instructions are given with each section and question, wherever
  necessary.

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CBSE has released the CBSE History Additional Practice Questions Paper 2023-24 Class 12, solutions and marking scheme on its official website @cbseacademic.nic.in along with the solution pdf. We have also provided the direct links for additional practice question papers along with the solution PDF link in this article below for the convenience of candidates.

CBSE Class 12 History Additional Practice Questions Paper 2023-24 with Solutions

Students of classes 12 should take an assessment of these questions and cross check with the solutions mentioned under each question. As these questions are based on the entire CBSE Class 12 History syllabus, students can get overall coverage of all topics.

Q1. Suppose Lalit is one of the key leaders of the Non-Cooperation Movement (1920-22). A temporary setback has occurred on account of some other leaders being arrested by the police. As a practitioner of Gandhi’s philosophy, what is the BEST way for Lalit to keep the movement alive in the leaders’ absence?

(a) appoint interim leaders to take charge and continue organising protests and demonstrations
(b) initiate violent actions against the government to secure the release of the arrested leaders
(c) disband the movement permanently and seek alternative methods to address the issues
(d) encourage peaceful boycotts of public gatherings until leaders are released

Ans. (a) appoint interim leaders to take charge and continue organising protests and demonstrations.

Q2. There are two statements given below, marked as Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Read the statements and choose the correct option.

Assertion (A): The Revolt of 1857 in India was a spontaneous uprising with no clear leadership
or organised strategy.

Reason (R): The participants came from diverse backgrounds and regions and lacked
centralised coordination.

(a) A is true but R is false.
(b) A is false but R is true.
(c) Both A and R are true and R explains A.
(d) Both A and R are true but R does not explain A.

Ans. (c) Both A and R are true and R explains A

Q3. There are two statements given below. Read the statements and choose the correct option.

X: Varna system has usually been a subject of controversy and criticism due to its rigid and discriminatory nature.

Y: People from the ‘lower-castes’ often face economic limitations, making them susceptible to
exploitation and being trapped in poverty.

(a) X contradicts Y
(b) Y is a solution to X
(c) X and Y are unrelated
(d) Y is a consequence of X

Ans. (d) Y is a consequence of X

Q4. With respect to Buddhism, which of the following is/are CORRECT?

P: Buddhist written texts limit themselves to the teachings of Buddha
Q: Gautam Buddha’s discourses were attended by women and children as well
R: Buddhist texts such as Dipavamsa originated on account of Buddhism spreading abroad

(a) Only Q
(b) Only R
(c) Only P and Q
(d) Only Q and R

Ans. (d) Only Q and R

Q5.The Harappan Civilisation had trade contacts with distant lands as well.
Source: NCERT. In this respect, which of the following statements is CORRECT?

(a) Trade contacts were established with the Mediterranean region through Suez Canal.
(b) Metal currency was the primary medium of trade exchange with distant lands.
(c) Texts from Mesopotamia mention Harappan links with modern-day Bahrain.
(d) Most Harappan crops were obtained through trade with distant lands.

Ans. (c) Texts from Mesopotamia mention Harappan links with modern-day Bahrain.

Q6. The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) discovered a 900-year-old Buddhist monastery in Hazaribagh, Jharkhand and an ancient Buddhist shrine, buried under a similar mound, barely 100 metres away.
Source:Indianexpress, (dated: 26 Feb,2021). Find the appropriate steps that should have been taken in the process of finding such historical places.

(a) excavation, interpretation, documentation, preservation
(b) excavation, preservation, interpretation, documentation
(c) preservation, monitoring, documentation, restoration
(d) restoration, preservation, excavation, discovery

Ans. (a) excavation, interpretation, documentation, preservation

Q7.Given below are some mature Harappan sites. Which of the following have been CORRECTLY matched with their present-day states?

(a) A and B
(b) B and C
(c) C and D
(d) D and A

Ans. (c) C and D

Q8.Which of the following is CORRECT with respect to Ibn Battuta?
(a) His travel in India was free of theft and other challenges.
(b) Born in the 14th century, he wrote extensive works in Persian.
(c) His works give great insights about how the Mughal Empire ruled India.
(d) Future travellers read ‘Rihla’ written by him to gain insights about India.

Ans. (d) Future travellers read ‘Rihla’ written by him to gain insights about India.

Q9. Most of the Mahajanapadas were located in and around the plains of the river Ganga. Accordingly, which of the following statements describes the primary reason for the Mahajanapadas to flourish in this area?”

(a) river Ganga served as a natural barrier which provided protection from invasions
(b) area was recognised as a low-risk natural disaster zone, ensuring safety
(c) presence of dense forests in the region supported hunting and gathering
(d) river Ganga provided an abundant source of fresh water for irrigation

Ans. (d) river Ganga provided an abundant source of fresh water for irrigation

Q10. Faizal wanted to become a follower of Sufism. Identify from the given traits the one that aligns with the principles of Sufism that Faizal is expected to embody.

P: compassion for fellow beings
Q: a desire for more power
R: urge to live an extravagant life
S: non-attachment from worldly affairs

(a) P and Q
(b) Q and R
(c) R and S
(d) P and S

Ans. (d) P and S

Q11. The statements given below are with reference to nineteenth-century India. Identify who is being described based on the description given.
1. They acquired many acres of land by the early nineteenth century.
2. They were primarily located in villages and exercised power there.
3. They were also active moneylenders and were dominant in parts of Bengal.

(a) zamindars
(b) jotedars
(c) adhiyars
(d) ryots

Q12. Santhals are a tribal group that inhabited forests in Eastern India. Which of the following statements is applicable to the Santhals during the colonial period?
P: In the early to mid-nineteenth century they were invited to become settled agriculturalists
and given land grants.
Q: By the mid-nineteenth century, their population and area under cultivation expanded.
R: They led a non-violent protest against the British who imposed heavy taxes on them.
S: They successfully got the British to fulfil their demands in 1855-56.

(a) P and Q only
(b) Q and R only
(c) R and S only
(d) P and S only

Ans. (a) P and Q only

Q13. The 2014 excavation in Punjab uncovers a death well which was a mass grave of 200+ individuals. DNA analysis identifies remains of 1857 soldiers, providing insights into the events of 1857.
Source:Thetimesgroup.com

What LIKELY conclusion can be drawn solely from this discovery?

(a) chronology of events which led to the uprising

(b) religious beliefs of the soldiers who fought in the revolt

(c) types of weapons used in the first war of Independence

(d) the political-administrative system that was in place then

Q14. Which of the following is the reason why travelogues are valuable for historians studying the past?

(a) They provide a consistent and unanimous interpretation of the events in history.
(b) They offer subjective experiences that provide a human touch to history.
(c) They provide a definitive and unquestionable narrative of history.
(d) They present an idealised and romanticised version of history.

Ans. (b) They offer subjective experiences that provide a human touch to history.

Q15. What is absent in the provided image of the Virupaksha temple, constructed during the Vijayanagara Empire’s era, in terms of its architectural components?

(a) structure over the inner sanctum
(b) pillared pavilion for public rituals
(c) monumental tower at the entrance
(d) crowning element at the top of the structure
NOTE- The following question is for the visually impaired candidates in lieu of Question number 15.

The Vijayanagara style of architecture incorporates influences from various architectural
styles of different regions. Which of the following would have LIKELY led to this?
P: Nurturing indigenous artistic vision
Q: Extensive overseas trade promotion
R: Travel and pilgrimage to neighbouring states

(a) P and Q
(b) Q and R
(c) R and P
(d) all- P, Q and R 1

Ans. (b) Q and R

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