KARNATAKA STATE BOARD CLASS 12 SECOND PUC HISTORY 2025-2

Q1 mcq 1 mark

Among which of the following, the word "KARNATAKA" was mentioned for the first time?

a.

Sabhaparva and Bhishmaparva of Mahabharatha Correct Answer

b.

Silappadigaram

c.

Velvikudi Copper Plate

d.

The Periplus of the Erithrean Sea

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The word 'Karnataka' is mentioned for the first time in the Sabhaparva and Bhishmaparva of the Mahabharatha. The other options refer to different historical contexts or regions, but the textual reference to the land known as Karnataka appears earliest in these epic segments.

Q2 mcq 1 mark

A. Assertion: Emperor Ashoka is identified as "Devanampriya". B. Reason: The Maski and Calcutta edicts refer to the King as "Devanampriya Ashokasa".

a.

A is true, B is false

b.

A is false, B is true

c.

Both A and B are true and B is the correct explanation of A. Correct Answer

d.

Both A and B are true but B is not the correct explanation of A.

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Emperor Ashoka is historically identified by the title 'Devanampriya' (Beloved of the Gods). This is confirmed by epigraphical evidence, specifically the Maski and Calcutta edicts which explicitly mention the name 'Devanampriya Ashokasa'. Thus, the reason correctly supports and explains the assertion.

Q3 mcq 1 mark

The founder of Gupta dynasty.

a.

Mayuravarma

b.

Pushyabhuthi

c.

Dantidurga

d.

Srigupta Correct Answer

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Srigupta is acknowledged as the founder of the Gupta dynasty. Mayuravarma founded the Kadamba dynasty, Pushyabhuthi founded the Vardhana dynasty, and Dantidurga was the founder of the Rashtrakuta dynasty.

Q4 mcq 1 mark

The person famous as 'The Parrot of India'.

a.

Hassan Nizami

b.

Amir Khusru Correct Answer

c.

Ibn Batuta

d.

Mallik Jaysi

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Amir Khusru, a prolific poet and scholar in the Delhi Sultanate, was famously known as 'The Parrot of India' (Tuti-e-Hind) for his mastery of Persian and his significant contributions to Indian music and language. The others listed were contemporaries or travelers but did not hold this title.

Q5 mcq 1 mark

The capital of the French in India.

a.

Pulicat

b.

Calcutta

c.

Pondicherry Correct Answer

d.

Goa

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Pondicherry (Puducherry) served as the primary administrative capital of the French colonial possessions in India. Pulicat was associated with the Dutch, Calcutta with the British, and Goa with the Portuguese.

Q6 short answer 1 mark

The head of the tribe was called ________ during the Vedic Period.

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The head of the tribe was called Rajan during the Vedic Period.

Q7 short answer 1 mark

King _______ had the title of Chatrapathi.

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King Shivaji had the title of Chatrapathi.

Q8 short answer 1 mark

The author of Amuktamalyada was ________.

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The author of Amuktamalyada was Krishnadevaraya.

Q9 short answer 1 mark

The British Governor _______ introduced the 'Doctrine of Lapse' policy in India.

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Lord Dalhousie

Q10 short answer 1 mark

_______ gave the message "Awake! Arise! Stop not till the goal is reached".

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Swami Vivekananda

Q11 short answer 5 marks

Match the following: a) King Hala, b) Samudragupta, c) Mohammad Ghori, d) Chikkadevaraja Wodeyar, e) Basaveshwara with (i) Kaviraja, (ii) Battle of Tarain, (iii) Karnataka Chakravarthi, (iv) Anubhava Mantapa, (v) Gathasapthasati, (vi) Rajatarangini.