CBSE Class 12 History 2023 : Important MCQs with Answers (All Chapters)

CBSE Class 12 History 2023 : Important MCQs with Answers (All Chapters)

Important Multiple Choice Type Questions (MCQs) for CBSE Class 12 History board examination have been provided here. You will find here all the MCQs from all the chapters of the curriculum, based on the latest syllabus and sample paper by the board.

Also check your answers. By practicing these questions, you will definitely be able to crack the objective type questions in the examination. In case of any doubt, refer to the latest Class 12 History Syllabus 2022-2023 for any doubt. 

Important MCQs with Answer

Q1 Consider the following statements about the seals of Proto-Shiva.

1. There is a mention of a diety ‘Rudra’ in ancient religious texts.
2. Later on Rudra word was used for Shiva.
3. Rudra is not mentioned as Pashupati in Rigveda.
4. Depiction of Pashupati does not match the mention of Rudra in Rigveda.
Which of the given statements is/are correct?
(a) 1, 2, 3, 4
(b) 1, 2, 3
(c) 2, 3, 4
(d) 1, 3, 4

Answer: (a) 1, 2, 3, 4

Q2 Who among the following deciphered Brahmi and Kharosthi scripts?

(A) Collin Mackenzie
(B) John Marshall
(C) James Prinsep
(D) Asoka

Answer: (C) James Prinsep

Q3 Arthashastra is an internal literary source of which dynasty ?
A. Guptas
B. Maurya
C. Kushan
D. Tuluva

Answer: (B) Maurya

Q4 3. Duryodhana and his brothers were known as
(a) Kauravas
(b) Pandavas
(c) Malechhes
(d) Nishada

Answer: (a) Kauravas

Q5 Which source depicts that the paternal estate was to be divided equally amongst sons after the death of parents?
a. Dharmashastras
b. Dharmasutras
c. Manusmriti
d. Upanishads

Answer: (c) Manusmriti

Q6 Who among the following was the first woman to be ordained as a bhikkhuni?
(A) Mahapajapati Gotami
(B) Yasodharā
(C) Mahamaya
(D) Shalabhanjika

Answer: (A) Mahapajapati Gotami

Q7 Who was Mahaprajapati Gautami?
a. Mother of Buddha
b. Step Mother of Buddha
c. Sister of Buddha
d. Disciple of Buddha

Answer: b. Step Mother of Buddha

Q8 Which of the following travelers was appointed as the Qazi or judge of Delhi by the Muhammad
bin Tughlaq?
a. Al-BIruni
b. Mahmood of Gaznavi
c. Both A & B
d. Ibn-Batuta

Answer: d. Ibn-Batuta

Q9 Who said ‘the subcontinent full of exciting opportunities’
a. Albiruni
b. Bernier
c. Ibn Battuta
d. None of the above

Answer: c. Ibn Battuta

Q10 Which of the following is not a pillar of Islam:
a. Hajj
b. Fasting during Ramzan
c. Praying five times daily
d. None of these

Answer: d. None

Q11 The first dynasty that ruled over Vijayanagara Empire was ______________
a. Suluva dynasty
b. Sangama dynasty
c. Tuluva dynasty
d. Aravidu dynasty

Answer: (A) Suluva dynasty

Q12 The battle of Talikota was fought between organisation of Deccan sultans and ________
a. Krishna Eleva Raya
b. Rueca Raya
c. Sadashiva Raya
d. Rama Raya

Answer: d. Rama Raya

Q13 Who was the author of Ain-l-Akbari?
a. Al-Biruni
b. Abul Fazl
c Rahim
d Fakir Azian-Din

Answer: b. Abul Fazl

Q14 What is Mahua?
a. A fruit
b. A medicinal herb
c. A tree
d. A flower

Answer: a. A fruit

Q15 Which was the immediate cause for the outbreak of the revolt of 1857?
a. Abolition of sati
b. Introduction of greased cartridges
c. Western Education
d. Widow Remarriage

Answer: b. Introduction of greased cartridges

Q16 Who assumed the leadership of uprising in Jhansi?
a. Nawab Wajid Ali Shah
b. Birjis Qadr
c Rani Lakshmi Bai
d Haz Sahib

Answer: c Rani Lakshmi Bai

Q17 In which session of the Congress took the resolution for Purna Swaraj?
a. Madras
b. Bombay
c. Lahore
d. Karachi

Answer: c Lahore

Q18 Who among the following gave the command to open fire at the peaceful crowd gathered at Jallianwala Bagh?
a. General Dyer
b. Michael O’ Dwyer
c. Lord Roberts
d. Sir William Slim

Answer: a. General Dyer

Q19. Who was appointed as the first law minister of India?
a. Jawaharlal Nehru
b. B.R Ambedkar
c. Rajendra Prasad
d. Sardar Vallabhai Patel

Answer b. B.R Ambedkar

Q20. Who said “We have been suffering, but we are prepared to suffer no more.”?
a. B.R. Ambedkar
b. J. Nagappa
c. K.J. Khanderkar
d. Subash Chandra Bose

Answer: b. J. Nagappa

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