Kinship, Caste & Class: Class 12 Previous Year Questions

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1. _________ Page 23 of 32 { } 31. Read the given passage carefully and answer the questions that follow : A Mother’s Advice The Mahabharata describes how, when war between the Kauravas and the Pandavas became almost inevitable, Gandhari made one last appeal to h…
   Board 20264 markscase-based
2. Which one of the following statements is correct regarding Raja Gotmi Puta Siri Satkani ? 1 (A) He was the best known Raja of Shaka dynasty. (B) He ensured no intermarriage amongst members of the four varnas. (C) He himself entered into marriage alliance of th…
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3. (a) “There were specific features of the familial relationship during the Mahabharata period.” Explain the statement with examples. 8 OR (b) “The political power or kingship was rarely dependent on birth as Kshatriyas but also open to anyone who could muster s…
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4. Which one of the following is a correct statement regarding the codes of social behaviour as laid down in Dharamasutras and Dharmashastras during the period of Mahabharata ? 1 (A) These norms were to be followed by the Brahmins only. (B) These norms were being…
   Board 20251 markMCQ
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6. l. Read the given source and answer the questions that follow : 1+1+2=4 A Tiger-like Husband This is a summary of a story from the Adi Paruan of the Mahabharata : The Pandavas had fled into the forest. They were tired and fell asleep; only Bhima, the second Pa…
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7. Identify the character of Mahabharata with the help of following information : She belonged to Rakshasa clan. She was married to Bheema. She was the mother of Ghatotkatcha. (a) Bhilni (b) Subhadra (c) Draupadi (d) Hidimba
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8. Read the following source carefully and answer the questions that follow: A Mother’s Advice The Mahabharata describes how, when war between the Kauravas and the Pandavas became almost inevitable, Gandhari made one last appeal to her eldest son Duryodhana: By m…
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9. Elaborate through examples on how inequality and human suffering were facts of life in the Mahabharat era. OR List the non-Kshatriya Kings and write about their policies that challenged the Brahmanical ideas of society.
   CBSE practice 2022-238 markslong answer
10. The Mahabharata is a great source to study the Kinfolk values of ancient times, Justify the statement. OR 8 Describe the elements considered by historians to analyse Mahabharata, with reference to the efforts of V S Sukthankar’s critical edition of Mahabharata…
    CBSE practice 2023-248 markscase-based
11. During ancient India, people were divided into four groups called varnas. Under this system, each varna had a different set of functions. Identify the varna that has been matched CORRECTLY with its functions. A. Kshatriyas - served the other three groups B. Sh…
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12. Which of the following is TRUE about the silk weavers according to the passage? A. adhered to varnas of the shastras B. practised a variety of occupations C. they also served in the king's army D. were only interested in the performing arts
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13. Which category did the silk weavers fall in according to the Brahmanical theory? A. jati B. shreni C. nishada D. suvarnakara
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14. Which of the following would describe the marriage between Ratna Mohanty, an Odia woman, and Raghbir Rathod, a man from Rajasthan? A. Polygyny B. Exogamy C. Polyandry 1 D. Endogamy
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15. There are two statements given below. Read the statements and choose the correct option. X: Varna system has usually been a subject of controversy and criticism due to its rigid and discriminatory nature. Y: People from the 'lower-castes' often face economic l…
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16. Which of the following pairs is incorrectly matched? a. Purusha sukta Created by Brahmanas b. Manusmriti Laid down the duties of Chandalas c. Critical edition of Mahabharata VS Sukthankar d. The Bhagavat Gita Advice offered by Lord Krishna to Arjun
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