GSEB Std-12 Arts History — Practice Paper

Which of the following is the primary source of our knowledge about the Harappan script?

What animals are commonly depicted on Harappan seals?

Which of the following was a major Mahajanapada mentioned in early texts?

During the period of Kings, Farmers and Towns, long-distance trade routes primarily connected:

The Varna system traditionally divided society into how many main categories?

In the Vedic society, the primary role of women was described as:

Who founded Buddhism?

Ashoka's significant religious conversion was to:

Which foreign traveller wrote detailed observations about Indian society during the Gupta period?

The Bhakti movement primarily emphasized:

Vijayanagara was known for its:

The Zamindari system under Mughal rule primarily involved:

Describe two features of urban planning found in Harappan cities.

What role did merchants play in the economy of early towns and kingdoms?

How did the caste system impact social mobility in early Indian societies?

Name two important Buddhist architectural features and explain their purpose.

What specific observations did foreign travellers like Al-Biruni make about Indian society?

Explain how Bhakti and Sufi traditions promoted social equality.

Analyze the growth of towns and urban centres during the period of 'Kings, Farmers and Towns'. How did this urbanization affect social and economic structures?

Examine the role of kinship and caste in determining social status and occupation. How did these systems maintain social hierarchy?

Describe the administrative system of Vijayanagara and explain how the kingdom maintained its political power.

How did the Zamindari system function under Mughal rule? What were its effects on peasant communities?

Analyze the economic systems and trade networks that existed during the period of 'Kings, Farmers and Towns'. Discuss the roles of kings, farmers, and merchants in this economy.

Evaluate how kinship ties and caste classifications shaped political authority and social organization in early Indian kingdoms. Provide relevant examples.

Discuss the cultural and political achievements of Vijayanagara. How did this kingdom influence South Indian society and arts?

Examine the relationship between peasants, zamindars, and the state during the Mughal period. What were the main sources of tension and how did they affect rural society?