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Important Questions For Class 12 History Chapter 1

Harappans consumed many crops and animals, both domesticated and wild species. They plowed fields using oxen. Harappan city of Mohenjodaro was divided into a citadel and lower town. The citadel had prominent structures like the Great Bath. The lower town had several buildings, including houses. A well-planned drainage system carried wastewater from houses to drains. Harappan artifacts were objects of daily use. Please refer Important Questions For Class 12 History Chapter 1 for more information.

Important Questions for Class 12 History

One of the most important subjects for students who want to follow History. One good way to get better at the subject is practicing Class 12 History Important Questions. The CBSE Examination can be a daunting prospect for students but with enough practice, they will be able to feel more confident. Please refer Important Questions for Class 12 History for more information.

Important Questions For Class 12 History Chapter 15

India became free on 15th August 1947, but also divided. Due to partition, lakhs of people moved to and from India. Simultaneously, a third of Indian subcontinent was under nawabs and maharajas, many of whom dreamed of independent power. Members of Constituent Assembly came from provinces of British India, and from princely states also. Majority of members in the Assembly came from the Congress party. Please refer Important Questions For Class 12 History Chapter 15 for more information.

Important Questions For Class 12 History Chapter 14

Jinnah believed that Hindus and Muslims in colonial India belonged to separate nations. Separate electorates created temptation for politicians working within the system to gather and favour a religious group. Muslim and Hindu activists were angered by each other’s activities. During 1937 elections, both Congress and Muslim League fared poorly in Muslim constituencies. The League, under Jinnah, doubled its effort to expand social support. Please refer Important Questions For Class 12 History Chapter 14 for more information.

Important Questions For Class 12 History Chapter 13

After launching Satyagraha in South Africa, Gandhiji returned to India in 1915. Subsequently, he launched successful Satyagraha campaigns in Champaran, Ahmedabad and Kheda. During World War – I, British passed several repressive laws, including Rowlatt Act, which was criticized by all, including Gandhiji. In Amritsar, people gathering to celebrate Baisakhi on 13 April 1919, at Jallianwalla Bagh, were fired upon. Please refer Important Questions For Class 12 History Chapter 13 for more information.

Important Questions For Class 12 History Chapter 12

Medieval cities changed in 18th century. Old Mughal towns disappeared and new ones emerged. After the Battle of Plassey (1757), colonial port cities were Madras, Calcutta and Bombay, which became biggest cities in India in population by 1800. Within these cities, there was a sharp distinction between the British and the Indian quarters. Railways linked hinterlands with port cities. Nature of colonial city changed after 1857 Revolt due to the fear of further mutiny. Please refer Important Questions For Class 12 History Chapter 12 for more information.

Important Questions For Class 12 History Chapter 11

The Great Revolt of 1857 was ignited by Mangal Pandey at Barrackpore, who refused to use the greased cartridge. He was arrested and hanged. On 10 May 1857 – Soldiers of 3rd Cavalry Regiment, Meerut rebelled. They seized arms and ammunitions from ‘the bell of arms’. They rode off towards Delhi, where they met Mughal emperor, Bahadur Shah, sought his blessings and declared him as the leader of the Revolt. Please refer Important Questions For Class 12 History Chapter 11 for more information.

Important Questions For Class 12 History Chapter 10

English East India Company established the colonial rule in Bengal. Under Permanent Settlement, introduced in Bengal in 1793, Company fixed the land revenue demand. Permanent Settlement was expected to ensure regular flow of revenue to the Company. A group of rich peasants emerged at the end of 18th century, as a powerful group inside the villages of North Bengal – Jotedars. They exercised immense power inside the villages than the zamindars. According to the travel accounts of Buchanan, Paharias were living in the hills of Rajmahal and subsisted on forest produce. Please refer Important Questions For Class 12 History Chapter 10 for more information.

Important Questions For Class 12 History Chapter 9

Mughals referred to themselves as Timurids – successors of Timur. Babur was the founder of the empire in India. Although his successor – Humayun – lost Mughal kingdom to Sher Shah Suri. He defeated Surs in 1555. His successor, Akbar consolidated and expanded his empire to Hindukush. The decline of Mughal Empire followed the death of Aurangzeb in 1707. Mughal court chronicles were written in Persian, which soon became language of administration at all levels. Mughal kitabkhana were centres of manuscript production. Please refer Important Questions For Class 12 History Chapter 9 for more information.

Important Questions For Class 12 History Chapter 8

Sources of agrarian history of India, includes chronicles and documents of Mughal court, including Ain-i-Akbari, written by Abul Fazl. It showed social harmony provided by a strong ruling class. Other sources, like those of East India Company, showed conflict between peasants, zamindars and states. Amount of land owned by peasants, who were known by various terms, varied across different regions. With expansion of agriculture, many crops were cultivated and many irrigation systems were developed. Crops were cultivated mainly during kharif and rabi seasons. Please refer Important Questions For Class 12 History Chapter 8 for more information.