CBSE Class 12 History Previous Year Question Paper 2017 Set-2
This is the CBSE Class 12 History Previous Year Question Paper for the 2017 Delhi Set-2 examination. The paper is divided into three parts: Part A, Part B, and Part C. Part A contains short answer questions, with specific word limits for 2-mark and 4-mark questions. Part B includes five questions carrying 4 marks each, with one compulsory value-based question (Q.10) also worth 4 marks. Part C features long answer questions, with 8 marks each, including source-based questions and a compulsory map question. Answering previous year papers like this one is crucial for students to understand the exam pattern, question types, and marking scheme, thereby enhancing their preparation and performance in the board exams.
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| Board | CBSE |
|---|---|
| Class | 12 |
| Subject | History |
| Session | 2017 |
| Language | English |
| Type | Previous Year Question Paper |
| Exam type | Board Exam |
Paper pattern
The paper has questions carrying 2, 4, and 8 marks. Specific word limits are provided for different mark categories. There are also source-based and map questions.
Topics covered
Paper topics
- Mauryan Empire
- Kitab-ul-Hind
- Permanent Settlement
- Buddha's Philosophy
- Numismatics
- Mughal Court
- Virupaksha Temple
- British Land Revenue Policy
- Partition of India
- Revolt of 1857
- Rani of Jhansi
- Mahabharata
- B.B. Lal
Important topics
- Mauryan Empire
- Kitab-ul-Hind
- Permanent Settlement
- Mughal Court
- Partition of India
- Mahabharata
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Question Paper Delhi 2017 set-2 Class 12 History
General Instruction
- Answer all the questions. Some questions have internal choice. Marks are indicated against each question.
- Answer to question nos. 1 to 3 carrying 2 marks should not exceed 30 words each.
- Answer to question nos. 4 to 9 carrying 4 marks should not exceed 100 words. Students should attempt only 5 questions in this section.
- Question 10 (for 4 marks) is a value based question and compulsory question.
- Answer to question nos. 11 to 13 carrying 8 marks should not exceed 350 words.
- Questions 14 to 16 are source based questions and have no internal choice.
- Question 17 is a Map question that includes identification and significant test items. Attach the map with the answer-sheet.
PART - A
Answer all the questions given below: -
- Who founded the Mauryan Empire? Mention any one source to know about him.
- Elucidate any two features of the Kitab-ul-Hind.
- Why was Permanent Settlement rarely extended to any other region beyond Bengal during 18th century ?. Give two reasons.
PART – B
SECTION - I
Answer any five of the following questions:
- "Be lamps unto yourself as all of you must work out your own liberation." In the light of the above last words of Buddha to his followers bring out his philosophy of life.
- Describe how numismatics (Study of coins) of the sixth century B.C.E. onwards has helped the historians to reconstruct the past of the various kingdoms.
- In what ways have the daily routine and special festivities associated with the Mughal Court conveyed a sense of power of the Mughal Emperor? Explain.
- Explain the features of Virupaksha temple.
- How did the British Land Revenue policy undermined the position and authority of the Taluqdars of Awadh during early nineteenth century? Explain
- Describe the causes that led to the Partition of India.
SECTION – II
Value Based Question (Compulsory)
- Read the passage and answer the questions that follow: The leaders of the revolt were
presented as heroic figures ... Heroic poems were written about the valour of the queen who, with a sword in one hand and the reins of her horse in the other, fought for the freedom of her motherland. Rani of Jhansi was represented as a masculine figure chasing the enemy slaying British soldiers and valiantly fighting till her last. Children in many parts of India grow up XII/History 3 P.T.O. reading the lines of Subhadra Kumari Chauhan: "Khoob ladi mardani, woh to Jhansi wali rani thi". She became a symbol of the determination to resist injustice and alien rule. i) Why was the queen represented as a masculine figure? (20
- What values, reflected in the queen's character, are relevant to meet the challenges of today? (2)
PART - C
Long Answer Questions
Answer all the questions given below:
- Describe the evidences that suggests that Brahminal prescriptions about Kinship,
Patriarchy and marriages were not universally followed during Mahabharata period.
OR
Highlight the elements considered by the historians while analyzing the Mahabharata. Explain B.B. Lal's search for convergence in this regard.
Frequently asked questions
What is this document?
This is the CBSE Class 12 History Previous Year Question Paper for the 2017 Delhi Set-2 examination.
What is the structure of the paper?
The paper is divided into Part A, Part B, and Part C, with varying question types including short answer, value-based, long answer, source-based, and map questions.
How are the marks distributed?
Questions carry 2, 4, and 8 marks, with specific word limits indicated for different question types.
Why is solving previous year papers important?
Solving previous year question papers helps students understand the exam pattern, question difficulty, and marking scheme, which is crucial for effective preparation and scoring well.
What are the benefits of practicing with this paper?
Practicing with this 2017 History paper allows students to assess their knowledge, identify weak areas, and improve their time management skills for the upcoming board exams.
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