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KENDRIYA VIDYALAYA SANGATHAN (KOLKATA REGION)
3RD PRE BOARD EXAMINATION 2016-2017
CLASS XII
HISTORY
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Time allowed : 3 hours Maximum Marks : 80
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S General Instructions :
I. Answer all the questions. Some questions have choice. Marks are indicated against each question.
II. Answers to questions no. 1 to 3carrying 2 marksshould not exceed 30 words each. III. Answers to questions no. 4 to 9 carrying4marks should not exceed 100 words each.
Students should attempt only five questions in this section IV. Question no. 10(for4 marks) is a VALUE BASED question and compulsory
question. V. Answers to Questions no. 11 to13carrying 8 marks should not exceed 350 words
each. VI. Question no. 14 to 16 are source based questions and have no internal choice. VII. Question no. 17,a map question, includes identification of significant places. Attach
the map with the answer sheet.

Part-A
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Answer all the questions given below:
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Why is the Mahabharata an important source to understand early Indian society?
2. " S ; Mention two contributions of the Alvarand Nayanar saints. 2
3.1857 /W $R T ? What was the immediate cause of the revolt of 1857? 2
Part-B
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Answer any five of the following questions: 4x5=20
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What doAsokan inscriptions tell us about the Mauryas? Describe the limitations of the inscriptional evidences. 2+2=4
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According to Manusmriti how did men and women earn their wealth in the early Indian society? Discuss.
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Discuss with examples the distinctive features of Mughal court. How did it reflect the divinity of the Mughal rulers?
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Berniers description influenced the western theorists of 18th century. Give reasons in support of the statement.
8.-7JS]S? R`T? 1+3 = 4 Who started the Virashaiva tradition in Karnataka? What were its main principles?
9. / " S b - Partition of India had serious impact on Indian women. Prove the statement. 4
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VALUE BASED QUESTION (COMPULSORY) 4 x 1 = 4
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Read the following passages carefully and answer the question that follows: The Mahabhaarata describes that , when war between the Kauravas and the Pandavas became almost inevitable, Gandhari made one last appeal to her eldest son Duryodhan for not fighting the battle. Duryodhan didnt listen to his mother and met his end. Do you think obedience is one of the basic values? Illustrate the importance of obedience in contemporary Indian society.
Part C
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How was the Harappan Civilization discovered and its history reconstructed? Explain with the help of suitable examples.
12.! RR S p8 - 8 Explain the main practices associated with the Chishti Silsilah.

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3 ? 4+4 =8 What were the differences between the lifestyles of the pahariyas and the Santhals? How were their lives transformed by the British?
14./ - 7 r" ? 7% - 2+ 2+ 2+ 2 What were the main issues discussed in the constituent assembly? Discuss any four of them.
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PASSAGE BASED QUESTIONS
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15.1Why were stupas built ? 2
15.2What did Ashoka do with the relics of Buddha ? 2
15.3Describe the structure of the stupas 3
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Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions that follow :
A SMALL BASKET OF GRAPES
This is what Khusdeva Singh writes about his experience during one of his visits to Karachi in 1949 : My friends took me to a room at the airport where we all sat down and talkedand had lunch together. I had to travel from Karachi to London at 2.30 am At 5.00 pm I told my friends that they had given me so generously of their time , I thought it would be too much for them to wait the whole night and suggested they must spare themselves the trouble. But nobody left until it was dinner time. Then they said they were leaving and that I must have a little rest before explaining I got up at about 1.45 am and when I opened the door, I saw that all of them were still there . They all accompanied me to the plain, and ,before parting, presented me with a small basket of grapes. I had no words to express my gratitude for the overwhelming affection with which I was treated and the happiness this stopover had given me. 17.1 How did Khusdeva Singhs friends show their affection during their visit to Karachi ? 2 17.2 How do you think that Khusdeva Singh was a symbol of humanity and harmony ?217.3How do oral testimonies help in writing history? 3
Part E
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MAP QUESTION
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On the given political outline map of India locate and label the following :
(i) Panipat, The place where three battles were fought (ii) Vijayanagar, The imperial capital.
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On the same given political map of India three places related to the National Movement have been marked as 1,2and3.Identify them and write their correct names on the lines drawn near them.

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