History · 2022 · Set 61/3/1

CBSE Class 12 History 2022 — Set 61/3/1

CBSE Class XII Board 2022 · Set 61/3/1

Real board examination

Sets

This paper has 2 questions on a topic removed in CBSE’s 2023-24 syllabus update (each marked Not in syllabus). It’s kept for historical accuracy — the exam really asked it that year — but isn’t in the current syllabus and doesn’t count toward a concept’s importance. Switch to to focus on what’s still examinable.

About this paper

The real Class-12 board examination held in 2022. Every question below is solved the concept-first way. Sample papers are labelled honestly — never shown as a past exam.

Total marks: 40
Questions: 10
Duration: 120 min
Sections: 4

The marks / questions / duration above are the official exam pattern. We currently have 10 of this paper’s questions (100% of the full paper), with 10 fully solved. Questions we couldn’t yet extract or verify are held — never shown as complete.

Sections & marks

Section	Type	Questions	Marks each	Total
ASection A	Short answer (≤80 words)	4	3	12
BSection B	Long answer (150-200 words)	3	6	18
CSection C	Case-based (with subparts)	2	4	8
DSection D	Map-based	1	2	2
Total		10		40

The question paper

The questions we hold for this paper, laid out by section. Solutions are on the Answers tab.

Board Examination

History

CBSE Class XII Board 2022 · Set 61/3/1

Series/Set: 61/3/1Roll No. ________

Time Allowed: 2 hoursMaximum Marks: 40

General Instructions

This question paper contains 10 questions divided into 4 sections — A, B, C, D.
Section A comprises 4 questions of 3 marks each (Short answer (≤80 words)).
Section B comprises 3 questions of 6 marks each (Long answer (150-200 words)).
Section C comprises 2 questions of 4 marks each (Case-based (with subparts)).
Section D comprises 1 question of 2 marks each (Map-based).

Above is the official exam pattern. The questions printed below are those we currently hold for this paper.

Section A

Short answer (≤80 words) · 3 marks each · 4 of 4 shown

Q1.

Why was the 'Objective Resolution' introduced in the Constituent Assembly considered as a Momentous Resolution ? Explain.

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Q2.

(a) Analyse the impact of the 'policy of pacification' on the Paharias, proposed by Augustus Cleveland in 1780.

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(b) Examine the economic conditions of the Paharias after the settlement of Santhals in the periphery of Raj Mahal hills.

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Q3.

“The similarities in the pattern of revolt of 1857 in different places lay partly in its planning and coordination.” Explain the statement.

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Q4.

Describe the importance of writings and speeches of Gandhiji and his contemporaries as important sources to know about the Indian National Movement.

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Section B

Long answer (150-200 words) · 6 marks each · 3 of 3 shown

Q1.

Describe the causes and significance of Salt Satyagraha launched by Gandhiji. (3 + 3 = 6)

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Q2.

(a) “Chain of grievances of taluqdars, and peasants led them to join the revolt of 1857.” Elucidate the statement. OR (b) “There were not only rumours but sound bases which led the people to revolt in 1857.” Explain the statement.

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Q3.

(a) “The process of manuscript production in the Mughal Court involved a number of people performing a variety of tasks.” Support the statement with examples. OR (b) “Chronicles commissioned by Mughal Emperors are the important sources for studying the empire and its court.” Explain the statement with examples.

⚠ This question is not in the current syllabus — Kings and Chronicles: The Mughal Courts (removed 2023-24)

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Section C

Case-based (with subparts) · 4 marks each · 2 of 2 shown

Q1.

Read the case given below carefully and answer the questions that follow : The accessible emperor In the account of his experiences, Monserrate, who was a member of the first Jesuit Mission, says : It is hard to exaggerate how accessible he (Akbar) makes himself to all who wish audience of him. For he creates an opportunity almost every day for any of the common people or of the nobles to see him and to converse with him; and he endeavours to show himself pleasant – spoken and affable rather than severe towards all who come to speak with him. It is very remarkable how great an effect this courtesy and affability has in attaching him to the minds of his subjects. (8.1) Examine the impact of Akbar's accessibility on the minds of his subjects. (1) (8.2) Why did Akbar invite Jesuit Mission to his court ? (1) (8.3) How did Akbar use to facilitate meetings for those who wanted to call on him ? (2)

⚠ This question is not in the current syllabus — Kings and Chronicles: The Mughal Courts (removed 2023-24)

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Q2.

Read the given case carefully and answer the questions that follow : (4) “There cannot be any divided loyalty” Gobind Ballabh Pant argued that in order to become loyal citizens people had to stop focusing only on the community and the self : For the success of democracy one must train himself in the art of self-discipline. In democracies one should care less for himself and more for others. There cannot be any divided loyalty. All loyalties must exclusively be centered round the State. If in a democracy, you create rival loyalties, or you create a system in which any individual or group, instead of suppressing his extravagance, cares nought for larger or other interests, then democracy is doomed. CAD. Vol. II. (9.1) Examine the concern of Gobind Ballabh Pant for a Unified Nation. (1) (9.2) Why was loyalty considered as an important attribute of social pyramid ? (1) (9.3) Analyse the aspects considered significant for the success of democracy. (2)

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Section D

Map-based · 2 marks each · 1 of 1 shown

Q1.

On the given political outline map of India, locate and label any one of the following with appropriate symbol : I. (a) The place where mutiny started in 1857. (1) OR (b) The place where Gandhiji broke the Salt law. II. On the same outline map of India, a place related to Capital city of the Mughal Empire has been marked as A. Identify it and write its name on the line drawn near it. (1) [Visually Impaired alternative in lieu of Q.10: I. (a) Name the place from where mutiny started on 10th May, 1857. (1) OR (b) Name the place where Gandhiji broke the Salt law. II. Name any one Capital city of Mughal Empire. (1)]

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