Class 12 History – CBSE Pattern
TEST 1– BRICKS BEADS AND BONES
Section A – MCQs (1 × 5 = 5 marks)
- Which Harappan site is known for a water reservoir?
a) Mohenjodaro
b) Dholavira
c) Harappa
d) Kalibangan - The largest Harappan site in India is:
a) Kalibangan
b) Dholavira
c) Rakhigarhi
d) Banawali - Which Harappan site was known for a bead-making factory?
a) Chanhudaro
b) Harappa
c) Mohenjodaro
d) Kot Diji - Which method did Harappans use for making bricks?
a) Sun-dried bricks only
b) Baked bricks only
c) Both baked and sun-dried bricks
d) Stone bricks - Harappan weights were usually made of:
a) Limestone
b) Chert
c) Steatite
d) Copper
Section B – Short Answer Questions (3 × 3 = 9 marks)
- Give three important features of the Great Bath of Mohenjodaro.
- Name three types of ornaments found in Harappan civilisation.
- Give three evidences that suggest Harappans had trade relations with Mesopotamia.
Section C – Source-Based Question (4 marks)
Source:
“Harappan weights were made of chert and followed a binary system. The smallest weight was 1/16th of a standard unit, and the largest was 64 times that unit.”
Questions:
a) What was the standard material used for making weights? (1 mark)
b) What type of system did the Harappans follow? (1 mark)
c) How did standard weights help in Harappan trade? (2 marks)
Section D – Long Answer Questions (8 × 2 = 16 marks)
- Discuss the main features of Harappan town planning.
- Explain the main features of Harappan religion.
Section E – Map Question (5 marks)
On the given outline map of India, locate and label the following Harappan sites:
- Rakhigarhi
- Chanhudaro
- Dholavira
- Mohenjodaro
- Lothal
TEST 2 – Bricks, Beads and Bones
Section A – MCQs (1 × 5 = 5 marks)
- Which Harappan site was famous for fire altars?
a) Lothal
b) Kalibangan
c) Dholavira
d) Ropar - The Great Granary has been found in:
a) Harappa
b) Lothal
c) Kalibangan
d) Surkotada - The Harappan script remains undeciphered mainly because:
a) It has too many symbols
b) It is in a foreign language
c) Inscriptions are short and no bilingual texts are found
d) It is written in code - Which animal was not depicted on Harappan seals?
a) Unicorn
b) Tiger
c) Elephant
d) Horse - Which Harappan site provides evidence of a stadium?
a) Harappa
b) Mohenjodaro
c) Dholavira
d) Chanhudaro
Section B – Short Answer Questions (3 × 3 = 9 marks)
- Mention three important features of Harappan seals.
- Write three features of Harappan brick-making.
- Mention three kinds of evidence that suggest Harappans practiced agriculture.
Section C – Source-Based Question (4 marks)
“Seals are remarkable for their beauty, intricate carving, and the presence of inscriptions. Most seals are made of steatite, and many depict animals.”
a) What material were most seals made from? (1 mark)
b) Name two animals depicted on seals. (1 mark)
c) Give two possible uses of seals. (2 marks)
Section D – Long Answer Questions (8 × 2 = 16 marks)
- Describe the craft production in Harappan civilisation.
- Explain the evidences which suggest that Harappans had trade relations with other regions.
Section E – Map Question (5 marks)
On the given outline map of India, locate and label the following Harappan sites:
- Harappa
- Mohenjodaro
- Kalibangan
- Surkotada
- Lothal
TEST 3 – Bricks, Beads and Bones
Section A – MCQs (1 × 5 = 5 marks)
- Which Harappan site is known for the discovery of a dockyard?
a) Mohenjodaro
b) Lothal
c) Kalibangan
d) Banawali - The term “Meluhha” in Mesopotamian records is believed to refer to:
a) Egypt
b) Harappan region
c) China
d) Persia - The typical Harappan script is written from:
a) Right to left
b) Left to right
c) Top to bottom
d) Both directions - Which crop was cultivated for making cloth in Harappan civilisation?
a) Wheat
b) Barley
c) Cotton
d) Rice - Which Harappan site shows evidence of ploughed fields?
a) Kalibangan
b) Harappa
c) Chanhudaro
d) Dholavira
Section B – Short Answer Questions (3 × 3 = 9 marks)
- List any three unique features of Dholavira site.
- Write three features of the Harappan drainage system.
- Mention three uses of weights and measures in Harappan civilisation.
Section C – Source-Based Question (4 marks)
“Kalibangan in Rajasthan has shown evidence of fields with furrows, suggesting the use of ploughs for agriculture.”
a) Where is Kalibangan located? (1 mark)
b) What important evidence was found there? (1 mark)
c) Write two points about Harappan agriculture. (2 marks)
Section D – Long Answer Questions (8 × 2 = 16 marks)
- Discuss the evidences that suggest Harappans were skilled in water management.
- Explain the significance of Harappan seals in understanding their culture.
Section E – Map Question (5 marks)
On the given outline map of India, locate and label:
- Lothal
- Dholavira
- Kalibangan
- Harappa
- Mohenjodaro
TEST 4 – Bricks, Beads and Bones
Section A – MCQs (1 × 5 = 5 marks)
- The Great Bath is associated with which Harappan city?
a) Harappa
b) Mohenjodaro
c) Kalibangan
d) Lothal - Which Harappan site provides evidence of horse bones?
a) Surkotada
b) Harappa
c) Lothal
d) Chanhudaro - Harappan script is mainly found on:
a) Cloth
b) Bricks
c) Seals
d) Copper plates - Which river was Harappa situated on?
a) Indus
b) Ravi
c) Beas
d) Ghaggar - Which Harappan site was a centre for shell working?
a) Nageshwar
b) Lothal
c) Ropar
d) Kalibangan
Section B – Short Answer Questions (3 × 3 = 9 marks)
- Mention three important features of Harappan burial practices.
- Write any three differences between the citadel and lower town.
- Give three examples of public buildings in Harappan cities.
Section C – Source-Based Question (4 marks)
“Burial sites in Harappan cities reveal variations – some graves contain pottery, ornaments, and other objects, suggesting beliefs in life after death.”
a) What kind of evidence is found in Harappan burials? (1 mark)
b) What do these evidences suggest? (1 mark)
c) Mention two types of burial practices in Harappan civilisation. (2 marks)
Section D – Long Answer Questions (8 × 2 = 16 marks)
- Describe the main features of Harappan agriculture.
- Explain the main theories regarding the decline of the Harappan civilisation.
Section E – Map Question (5 marks)
On the given outline map of India, locate and label:
- Surkotada
- Mohenjodaro
- Harappa
- Kalibangan
- Lothal
TEST 5 – Bricks, Beads and Bones
Section A – MCQs (1 × 5 = 5 marks)
- Which Harappan site was discovered in Haryana?
a) Rakhigarhi
b) Lothal
c) Kalibangan
d) Banawali - Which metal was unknown to Harappans?
a) Copper
b) Bronze
c) Gold
d) Iron - The term “citadel” in Harappan cities refers to:
a) Residential area for common people
b) Fortified area for important buildings
c) Market area
d) Farming land - Which Harappan site is known for bead-making using semi-precious stones?
a) Harappa
b) Lothal
c) Chanhudaro
d) Surkotada - Harappan houses were usually:
a) Made of stone
b) Made of mud only
c) Made of baked bricks
d) Made of wood
Section B – Short Answer Questions (3 × 3 = 9 marks)
- Mention three evidences of art and craft in Harappan civilisation.
- Name three foreign regions Harappans had trade with.
- Give three features of Harappan brick construction.
Section C – Source-Based Question (4 marks)
“The Harappans used both local and imported materials to make ornaments. Gold was obtained from southern India, while lapis lazuli came from Afghanistan.”
a) Name two materials mentioned in the source. (1 mark)
b) From where was lapis lazuli obtained? (1 mark)
c) Name two ornaments made by Harappans. (2 marks)
Section D – Long Answer Questions (8 × 2 = 16 marks)
- Describe the main features of Harappan domestic architecture.
- Discuss the role of trade in Harappan economy.
Section E – Map Question (5 marks)
On the given outline map of India, locate and label:
- Rakhigarhi
- Lothal
- Chanhudaro
- Harappa
- Dholavira
TEST 6 – Bricks, Beads and Bones
Section A – MCQs (1 × 5 = 5 marks)
- Which Harappan site shows evidence of rice cultivation?
a) Mohenjodaro
b) Lothal
c) Rangpur
d) Kalibangan - The Harappan civilisation is also known as:
a) Mesopotamian civilisation
b) Indus Valley civilisation
c) Egyptian civilisation
d) Chinese civilisation - Which Harappan site was a centre of cotton production?
a) Harappa
b) Mohenjodaro
c) Lothal
d) Mehrgarh - Which structure suggests the use of bathing as a ritual in Harappan civilisation?
a) Dockyard
b) Granary
c) Great Bath
d) Fire altar - Which Harappan site is located in Gujarat?
a) Harappa
b) Lothal
c) Rakhigarhi
d) Banawali
Section B – Short Answer Questions (3 × 3 = 9 marks)
- Mention three methods used by archaeologists to study Harappan cities.
- Write three types of pottery found in Harappan civilisation.
- Mention three animals depicted in Harappan art.
Section C – Source-Based Question (4 marks)
“Many Harappan seals have an image of a ‘unicorn’, a mythical animal, along with inscriptions. These might have served as identity marks or amulets.”
a) Which mythical animal is mentioned in the source? (1 mark)
b) What was often found with the image? (1 mark)
c) Write two uses of seals. (2 marks)
Section D – Long Answer Questions (8 × 2 = 16 marks)
- Explain the different types of Harappan pottery and their uses.
- Describe the role of archaeologists in reconstructing Harappan history.
Section E – Map Question (5 marks)
On the given outline map of India, locate and label:
- Rangpur
- Mohenjodaro
- Harappa
- Kalibangan
- Surkotada
TEST 7 – Bricks, Beads and Bones
Section A – MCQs (1 × 5 = 5 marks)
- Which of the following was the main occupation of Harappans?
a) Fishing
b) Agriculture
c) Mining
d) Hunting - Which Harappan site shows evidence of bead-making with carnelian?
a) Mohenjodaro
b) Chanhudaro
c) Harappa
d) Ropar - Which system was followed for making weights in Harappan civilisation?
a) Decimal system
b) Binary system
c) Metric system
d) None of these - The fire altars at Lothal suggest the practice of:
a) Worship of the sun god
b) Mother goddess worship
c) Burial rituals
d) Seal making - Which Harappan site was located on the banks of the Ghaggar river?
a) Kalibangan
b) Harappa
c) Mohenjodaro
d) Lothal
Section B – Short Answer Questions (3 × 3 = 9 marks)
- Mention three important features of Harappan weights.
- Write three evidences of long-distance trade in Harappan civilisation.
- Mention three public utilities found in Harappan cities.
Section C – Source-Based Question (4 marks)
“The Harappan civilisation is remarkable for its town planning – streets intersecting at right angles, standardised bricks, and an elaborate drainage system.”
a) Name two features of Harappan town planning mentioned in the source. (2 marks)
b) What was the use of standardised bricks? (1 mark)
c) How did drainage benefit the people? (1 mark)
Section D – Long Answer Questions (8 × 2 = 16 marks)
- Explain the role of agriculture in Harappan economy.
- Discuss the main features of Harappan burial practices.
Section E – Map Question (5 marks)
On the given outline map of India, locate and label:
- Kalibangan
- Lothal
- Dholavira
- Harappa
- Mohenjodaro
TEST 8 – Bricks, Beads and Bones
Section A – MCQs (1 × 5 = 5 marks)
- Which material was most commonly used for making Harappan seals?
a) Chert
b) Steatite
c) Terracotta
d) Copper - Which Harappan site has evidence of a water harvesting system?
a) Dholavira
b) Harappa
c) Mohenjodaro
d) Lothal - The term “Lower Town” refers to:
a) Area for elite classes
b) Area for common people
c) Storage area
d) Temple complex - Which Harappan site shows evidence of shipbuilding?
a) Mohenjodaro
b) Lothal
c) Harappa
d) Chanhudaro - Which Harappan site is famous for toy carts and figurines?
a) Harappa
b) Mohenjodaro
c) Lothal
d) Ropar
Section B – Short Answer Questions (3 × 3 = 9 marks)
- Mention three features of Harappan houses.
- Write three examples of Harappan art forms.
- Give three reasons why the Harappan script remains undeciphered.
Section C – Source-Based Question (4 marks)
“Dholavira had a unique water management system, with large reservoirs cut into stone and connected by channels.”
a) Which site is mentioned here? (1 mark)
b) Name the special feature described. (1 mark)
c) Write two uses of this feature. (2 marks)
Section D – Long Answer Questions (8 × 2 = 16 marks)
- Describe the town planning of Mohenjodaro in detail.
- Discuss the craft specialisation in Harappan civilisation.
Section E – Map Question (5 marks)
On the given outline map of India, locate and label:
- Dholavira
- Lothal
- Harappa
- Rakhigarhi
- Mohenjodaro
TEST 9 – Bricks, Beads and Bones
Section A – MCQs (1 × 5 = 5 marks)
- Which of the following is the earliest known evidence of cotton cultivation?
a) Lothal
b) Harappa
c) Mehrgarh
d) Mohenjodaro - Which Harappan site was discovered by R.D. Banerji?
a) Harappa
b) Mohenjodaro
c) Kalibangan
d) Dholavira - Which type of script was used by Harappans?
a) Pictographic
b) Alphabetic
c) Hieroglyphic
d) Syllabic - Which Harappan site shows evidence of bead drilling?
a) Chanhudaro
b) Harappa
c) Mohenjodaro
d) Kalibangan - Which animal was domesticated by Harappans?
a) Horse
b) Camel
c) Sheep
d) All of these
Section B – Short Answer Questions (3 × 3 = 9 marks)
- Mention three features of Harappan seals.
- Write three ways Harappans stored surplus grain.
- Mention three evidences that suggest Harappans used carts for transport.
Section C – Source-Based Question (4 marks)
“The Harappan granaries were well-planned structures with raised platforms, air ducts, and partitioned storage spaces.”
a) Name one site where granaries have been found. (1 mark)
b) Why were granaries built on raised platforms? (1 mark)
c) Mention two features of granaries. (2 marks)
Section D – Long Answer Questions (8 × 2 = 16 marks)
- Describe the main features of Harappan trade and commerce.
- Explain the factors that led to the decline of Harappan civilisation.
Section E – Map Question (5 marks)
On the given outline map of India, locate and label:
- Harappa
- Mohenjodaro
- Lothal
- Surkotada
- Kalibangan
TEST 10 – Bricks, Beads and Bones
Section A – MCQs (1 × 5 = 5 marks)
- Which Harappan site is located in present-day Pakistan Punjab?
a) Harappa
b) Mohenjodaro
c) Kalibangan
d) Dholavira - The Harappan civilisation was first discovered in which year?
a) 1826
b) 1856
c) 1921
d) 1947 - Which Harappan site is known for ivory carving?
a) Mohenjodaro
b) Lothal
c) Chanhudaro
d) Harappa - Which Harappan site was located on the Makran coast?
a) Sutkagendor
b) Lothal
c) Dholavira
d) Banawali - The Harappan people used which type of weights?
a) Stone weights of various shapes
b) Standardised cubical weights
c) Irregular shapes
d) Wooden weights
Section B – Short Answer Questions (3 × 3 = 9 marks)
- Mention three features of Harappan dockyard at Lothal.
- Write three evidences that show Harappans domesticated animals.
- Mention three uses of pottery in Harappan civilisation.
Section C – Source-Based Question (4 marks)
“Lothal’s dockyard was connected to the Gulf of Cambay, facilitating overseas trade and movement of goods.”
a) Which site is mentioned here? (1 mark)
b) Name the important structure described. (1 mark)
c) Write two functions of this structure. (2 marks)
Section D – Long Answer Questions (8 × 2 = 16 marks)
- Describe the Harappan maritime trade network.
- Discuss the contributions of archaeologists in discovering the Harappan civilisation.
Section E – Map Question (5 marks)
On the given outline map of India, locate and label:
- Sutkagendor
- Lothal
- Harappa
- Mohenjodaro
- Dholavira
ANSWER KEY
TEST 1
Section A – 1) b 2) c 3) a 4) c 5) b
Section B –
6) Waterproof tank, surrounded by corridors, staircases on both ends.
7) Gold, silver, semi-precious stone ornaments.
8) Mesopotamian seals in Harappa, mention of Meluhha, similarities in weights.
Section C – a) Chert, b) Binary, c) Standardised trade and measurement.
Section D – 9) Grid system, drainage, citadel and lower town.
10) Nature worship, animal motifs, mother goddess.
Section E – Mark sites correctly.
TEST 2
Section A – 1) b 2) a 3) c 4) d 5) c
Section B –
6) Square shape, inscriptions, animal motifs.
7) Baked bricks, standard size, durable.
8) Furrowed fields, granaries, crop remains.
Section C – a) Steatite, b) Unicorn & bull, c) Trade sealing, identification.
Section D – 9) Bead making, metallurgy, shell work.
10) Foreign goods, seals found abroad, mention of Meluhha.
Section E – Map labelling.
TEST 3
Section A – 1) b 2) b 3) a 4) c 5) a
Section B –
6) Divided city, water reservoirs, inscriptions.
7) Covered drains, soak pits, street alignment.
8) Trade, taxation, uniformity.
Section C – a) Rajasthan, b) Ploughed fields, c) Crop variety & irrigation.
Section D – 9) Wells, reservoirs, dockyard.
10) Identity, economy, script.
Section E – Map sites.
TEST 4
Section A – 1) b 2) a 3) c 4) b 5) a
Section B –
6) Extended burials, pottery goods, ornaments.
7) Citadel: public buildings, raised area, fortified; Lower town: residential, plain, unfortified.
8) Granaries, Great Bath, assembly hall.
Section C – a) Pottery, ornaments, b) Belief in afterlife, c) Extended & urn burials.
Section D – 9) Wheat, barley, cotton, irrigation.
10) Floods, river change, decline in trade.
Section E – Map.
TEST 5
Section A – 1) c 2) b 3) a 4) d 5) a
Section B –
6) Public wells, drainage, uniform streets.
7) Red pottery, black designs, kiln baked.
8) Ox, bullock carts, boats.
Section C – a) Chanhudaro, b) Bead making, c) Jewellery, export.
Section D – 9) Evidence of craft, specialisation.
10) Foreign items, dockyard, Mesopotamian texts.
Section E – Map.
TEST 6
Section A – 1) a 2) c 3) a 4) b 5) c
Section B –
6) Streets cut at right angles, citadel, drainage.
7) Steatite seals, unicorn motif, script.
8) Weights, standard measures, trade.
Section C – a) Beads, b) Semi-precious stones, c) Fashion, wealth.
Section D – 9) Craft production centres.
10) Decline theories: invasion, floods, trade loss.
Section E – Map.
TEST 7
Section A – 1) b 2) a 3) c 4) d 5) c
Section B –
6) Steatite, animal motifs, inscriptions.
7) Cotton, wool, embroidery.
8) Granaries, tools, ploughed fields.
Section C – a) Mohenjodaro, b) Bathing tank, c) Rituals, social unity.
Section D – 9) Drainage, water tanks, wells.
10) Religion through seals, figurines.
Section E – Map.
TEST 8
Section A – 1) b 2) c 3) b 4) d 5) a
Section B –
6) Rakhigarhi, Dholavira, Kalibangan – features.
7) Lapis lazuli, carnelian, chert.
8) Seals, weights, trade routes.
Section C – a) Harappa, b) Seals, c) Trade & ownership.
Section D – 9) Town planning.
10) Craft production, workshops.
Section E – Map.
TEST 9
Section A – 1) a 2) b 3) c 4) a 5) c
Section B –
6) Dockyard, warehouses, streets.
7) Sun-dried & baked bricks, uniform size.
8) Harappan–Mesopotamian contact.
Section C – a) Mesopotamia, b) Meluhha, c) Trade evidence.
Section D – 9) Agriculture & irrigation.
10) Religious beliefs & practices.
Section E – Map.
TEST 10
Section A – 1) b 2) c 3) a 4) d 5) b
Section B –
6) Tools, ornaments, weapons.
7) Weights, binary system, chert.
8) Seals, jewellery, pottery.
Section C – a) Beads, b) Jewellery, c) Fashion & trade.
Section D – 9) Decline theories.
10) Harappan legacy in later cultures.
Section E – Map.
