*MOST IMPORTANT QUESTIONS CLASS 12TH HISTORY* Themes in Indian History Part 1 *1. Describe the drainage system of the Harappan cities* *2. Discuss the salient features of Mohenjo Daro.* *3. Discuss the functions that may have been performed by the Harappan society.* *4. Discuss how archaeologists reconstruct the past.* *5.Explain the main features of* *mahajanapadas* *6. Explain the importance of inscriptions. What are the problem faced by epigraphists?* *7. Discuss the main features of the Mauryan Dynasty/administration.* *8. What valuable information do we get from Mahabharata?* *9. Discuss how and why stupas were built.* *10. Explain the teaching of Jainism.* *11. Discuss the development in sculpture and architecture associat with the rise of Vaishnavism and shaivism.* *12. What are the main teachings of Buddhism?* *JOIN WHATSAPP CHANNEL* https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaT11dCGU3BBxYv1a93o *Themes in Indian History Part 2* *1. Explain the importance of Ain-e-Akbari.* *2. What were the architectural traditions that inspired the architecture of Vijayanagar empire?* *3. Explain how the people of Vijayanagara obtained water for the needs* *4. Why were the water resources of the Vijayanagara Empire developed? Give reasons.* *5. Describe the main features of Mahanavami Dibba of the Vijayanagara empire.* *6. Explain the role played by the Zamindar in Mughal India.* *7. What were the distinctive features of Mughal Nobility? How w their relationship with the emperor shaped?* *8. Why has Mughal nobility been considered as an important pillar the Mughal state? Explain.* *9. Discuss the ways in which Panchayatis and headman regulated t rural society.* *10. Explain the main features and importance of Bhakti Moveme* *11. Discuss the main teachings of Baba Guru Nanak and Kabir* *12. Discuss the main beliefs and practices of sufism.* *13. Who were Alvars and Nayamars?* *14. Who were Ibn Batuta and Bernie? Explain.* *15. Explain the main features of Kitab ul hind.* *16. How does Al Biruni describe the caste system?* *Themes in Indian History Part 3* *1. Why was the cabinet mission sent to India? What were the ma features of this plan?* *2. What do the terms "White" and "Black" Town signify?* *3. Explain the Permanent settlement.* *4. Why were many Zamindaris auctioned after the Permanent Settlement Urdu* *5. Why was British India Partitioned?* *6. Why Santhals rebel against British Rule* *7. What are the causes of the revolt of1857?* *8. What steps did the British take to suppress the uprising?* *9. Why did Gandhiji launch the Non Cooperation Movement?* *10. How was Non Cooperation a form of protest?* *11. In what way did Mahatma Gandhi transform the nature of the Indian National Movement?* *12. Mahatma Gandhi thought that the hindustani should be the national language. Explain.* *13. Why was the Charkha chosen as the symbol of Nationalism?* *14. Discuss Quit India Movement.* Map Skill Work 1. Show and Label the following on the Indian Political Map. • Delhi, Agra, Varanasi, Sarnath, Lakhnow, Meerut, Vijaynagra • Kalinga, Surat, Bengal, Kalibangan, Ahmedabad, Shimla, Rajgir, Mohenjodaro, Lothal, Hampi.