CBSE Class 12 History Question Paper 2020 Set 61-5-2 Solutions

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Senior School Certificate Examination-2020
Marking Scheme – HISTORY
(SUBJECT CODE : 027) (PAPER CODE : 61/5/2)
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MARKING SCHEME HISTORY-027
CLASS XII
AISSCE MARCH 2020
CODE NO. Set-61/5/2

Q.NO EXPECTED ANSWERS/ VALUE POINTS PAGE NO. MARKS
Part -A
1 A-1 and 2 only Pg-1 1
2 Vellalar large land owners. Adimai-slaves Pg-39 1
3 Mother Goddess ( Harappa) Pg-23 1
For visually impaired:-Unicorn.
4 S.N. Roy (Sourindranath Roy) Pg-20 1
5 Patliputra Pg-31 1
OR
Magadha
6 Al-Bruni was from Khwarizm/Uzbekistan and had written Pg-116 1
the Kitab-ul-Hind in Arabic Language.
OR
Muhammad Bin Tughlaq was impressed by the
Pg-118
scholarship of Ibn Battuta.
7 C-scholars are not able to read the script. Pg-15 1
8 A-(i-b,ii-c,iii-d, iv-a) Pg- 1
121,122,137
9 A-Lord Wellesley Pg-336 1
10 A- Both ( A ) and (R) are correct and (R) is the correct Pg-328 1
explanation of ( A)
11 C-1,2 and 3 Pg-319 1
12 Karaikkal Ammiyar Pg-145 1
13 A-Large population , Bazaars and efficient Pg-126` 1
communication.
14 A-Karl Marx Pg-132 1
15 Dhamma Pg-32 1
16 Malik Muhammad Jayasi Pg-158 1
17 Adi Granth Sahib Pg-161 1
18 Raidas/ Ravidas Pg-165 1
19 Permanent Settlement Pg-260/262 1
20 A David Ricardo Pg-277 1
21 Part-B
Gandhiji efforts for restoring communal harmony
i. He tried to stop communal violence through
his principles.
ii. He visited riot torn areas of various regions.
iii. He showed his concern towards the sufferings
of the minorities.
iv. He worked for the equality of all classes.
v. He tried to build a spirit of mutual trust and
confidence between the two communities.
vi. Any other relevant point.
Pg-365-395 3
Any three points to be explained.

Features of Virupaksha Temple

22 i. Guardian deities of temple were Virupaksha and
Pampadevi.
ii. Temples functioned as learning centre.
iii. Temple as religious, social, cultural and economic

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centre.
iv. Immense scale structure mark of imperial authority.
v. Royal gateways or royal Gopurams
vi. Mandapas or Pavilions
vii. Hall decorated with carved pillars
viii. Central shrine or Garbagriha
ix. The halls in the temple were used for variety of
purposes.
x. Marriages of deities were performed over there
xi. Small Shrines were there.
xii. Any other relevant point.
Pg-185-187
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Any three points to be described.
23 Limits of Epigraphy
Technical limitations –
i. Letters are faintly engraved and reconstructions
are uncertain.
ii. Inscription may be damaged or letters are missing.
iii. It is not always easy to be sure about the exact
meaning of the words used in inscription
iv. Not all inscriptions have been deciphered
v. Many inscriptions have not survived the ravages
of time.
vi. The content of the inscriptions projects the
perspective of the person who commissioned
them.
vii. Any other relevant point. Pg-48
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Any three points to be justified.

OR
Land and Riverine routes
i. Routes were extended in various directions: -
Central Asia, North Africa, West Asia, Southeast
Asia and China.
ii. Rulers tried to control these routes.
iii. Peddlers and merchants travelled on these
routes.
iv. Wide range of goods was carried through these
routes.
v. Any other relevant point.
Pg-44 3
Any three points to be justified.
24 Why did people believe in Rumours
i. Due to William Bentinck’s reformation policies.
ii. Introduction of western education.
iii. Western ideas and western institutions were set up
by Britishers to curb Indian system.
iv.British interference in Indian Society like abolition
of Sati system and permission of widow remarriage.
v. Activities of Christian missionaries.
vi.British policy of replacement of all old culture and
tradition. Pg-295 3
vii. Any other relevant point.
Any three points to be explained.

Part- C
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Conservation of Sanchi Stupa
i. The rulers of Bhopal (Shahjahan Begum and
her successor Sultan Jahan Begum) provided

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money for its preservations.
ii. She funded the museum.
iii. She funded the guesthouse where John
Marshall lived and wrote the volumes.
iv. She funded the publication of the volumes.
v. ASI also helped to restore and preserve it.

Fate of Amravati
i. Local Raja wanted to build a temple on the
ruins of stupa.
ii. Colin Meckanize prepared report on Amravati
but was never published.
iii. Walter Elliot , the commissioner of Guntur
took away Sculpture panels of Amravati to
Madras.
iv. Slabs of Amravati were sent to Asiatic Society
of Bengal.
v. Indefensible policy led to decline of original
work of Amravati.
vi. Any other relevant point. Pg-83,98 4+4=8

Four points each from both to be explained.

OR
Hindu and Buddhist Art and Sculpture

Hindu Sculpture and Art

i. Vaishnavism – Sculpture of ten Avatars . Eg. the
Varaha rescuing the earth goddess(Aihole), Vishnu
with Sheshnag.
ii. Shaivaism- Sculptures of Shiva in Linga
iii. Sculptures of Shiva in human form too.
iv. The image of Durga at Mahabalipuram.
v. Sculpture of Vasudeva –Krishna in Mathura.
vi. Ellora Sculptures.
vii. Kailash Nath temple.
viii. Any other relevant point

Buddhist Sculptures
i. Empty seat of Buddha indicated meditation.
ii. Wheel stand for first Serman of Buddha.
iii. Shailabhanjika , an auspicious symbol of
prosperity.
iv. Gajalakshmi –Goddess of good fortune.
v. Tree symbolizes an event in the life of the
Buddha.
vi. Images of Buddha and Bodhisattas.
vii. Serpants and animal motifs.
viii. Scenes from Jataka stories and Buddha’s
hagiography. Pg-99-106 4+4=8
ix. Any other relevant point

Any four example of each to support the statement

Sulh-i-kul
i. Mughal Empire comprised of many different
26 ethnic and religious communities.
ii. Sulh-i-kul is described as absolute peace.
iii. It was considered as the cornerstone of Akbar’s
enlightened rule.
iv. Freedom of expression was given to every religion

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on condition not to undermine state’s authority or
fight among themselves.
v. Was implemented through state policies.
vi. Nobility was from composite culture like Turani,
Irani, Afghans, Rajputs, Deccani
vii. Jizya or pilgrimage tax was abolished.
viii. Grants were given to places of worship for
construction and maintenance.
ix. Constructions of ibadat khana for inter religious
discussions.
x. Invitation to Jesuit mission from Europe.
xi. Marital alliance with Hindu princess.
xii. People from different ethnic group were part of
imperial nobility.
xiii. Titles were given to people on the basis of merit
Pg-233-235
irrespective of their religious identity.
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xiv. Any other relevant point.
Any eight points to be described.
OR

Dynastic succession of Mughals till 1707
The name Mughal derives from Mongol.
i. Babur
ii. Humayun Pg-225
iii. Akbar (½ x 6=3)
iv. Jahangir
v. Shahjahan
vi. Aurangzeb

Political and diplomatic relations of Mughal emperor’s
with other countries.
i. Iran and Turan wanted to control of the frontier
defined by the Hindkush mountain.
ii. Mughals tried to control strategic outposts such as
Kabul and Qandhar.
iii. Qandhar was a bone of contention between
Safavids and Mughals.
iv. Safavids retained diplomatic relations with
Mughals.
v. Good relationship between Mughals and Ottomans
to ensure movement for merchants and pilgrims in
Ottoman Empire.
vi. Mughals combined religion and commerce.
vii. Heavy charity to Mecca and Madina.
Pg-248-250 3+5=8
viii. Invitation to Jesuit mission from Europe by Akbar
ix. Any other relevant point.
Any five points to be described.

Assembly debates on Federal structure
27 One of the topics vigorously debated was the respective
rights of the central government and the states.
i. Nehru argued for strong centre.
ii. The draft constitution provided for three lists of
subjects : Union , State and Concurrent lists.
iii. Art 356 gave the centre the power to take over

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state administration on the recommendation of
governor.
iv. Fiscal federation was emphasized.
v. K.Santhanam argued for the rights of states.
vi. Few members felt the fiscal provision would
impoverish the provinces.
vii. Many faught hard for lessening subjects of
Concurrent and Union lists.
viii. Ambedkar wanted strong and united Centre.
ix. To stop the communal tensions powers of centre
was to be enhanced
x. Gopalaswami Ayyangar wanted strong centre.
xi. B.K. Sharma argued for strong centre for well
being of country.
xii. Few members wanted strong centre for
mobilization of economic resources and for proper
administration.
xiii. Any other relevant point. Pg-423 8
(To be analysed as a whole)

OR
Proposing Hindustani as National language by
Gandhiji
i. Gandhiji emphasized on Hindustani as National
Language.
ii. It was a language of common people.
iii. Hindustani -Blend of Hindi and Urdu.
iv. It was popular among large section of society.
v. It was a composite language enriched by diverse
culture.
vi. According to him this multi-cultured language
could unify Hindus and Muslims and people of the
North and South.

Assembly’s decision on the language of the nation
i. R. V. Dhulekar made strong plea for Hindi.
ii. He also pleaded that Hindi to be used as the
language for constitution making.
iii. They wanted Devnagri Hindi as the official and
National language.
iv. Few members wanted English to continue to be
used for official purpose.
v. Anti Hindi propaganda also spread across the
Assembly.
vi. Each province was allowed to chose their regional
language for official work within the province.
vii. Any other relevant point.
Pg-425-426 4+4=8
Any four points of each to be examined.

28 Source Based Questions

How Silver came to India

28.1 How could the Mughal empire accumulate
enormous wealth? Explain.
Ans. Accumulation of enormous wealth by Mughals.

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a) Through the vibrant network of overland trade.
b) Due to the expansion in the commodity composition
and of trade. (2)

28.2 How did silver travel to across the globe to reach
India? Explain.
Ans. Silver travelled across the globe to reach India.
a) Availability of metal currency.
b) Expansion of minting technique.
c) Circulation of money in the economy.
d) Extraction of taxes and revenue in cash.
Any two points. (2)

28.3 How were the transactions made in the 17th
century India? Explain. Pg-217
Ans. Ways of transaction in 17th century 2+2+2=6
a) Through Cash Transactions.
b) Through Commodity transactions. (2)
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Tomorrow we shall break the Salt Law

29.1 Examine the reactions of Indians towards the Salt
Law.
Ans. Reactions of Indians towards the Salt Tax Law.
a. There was wider discontentment against Salt Law.
b. The state monopoly over Salt was deeply unpopular.
(2)
29.2 Why was Gandhiji confident that the government
would not arrest the Satyagrahis? Explain.
Ans. Gandhiji was confident on the non-arrest of
Satyagrahis
a. He considered his protestors as the army of peace.
b. Fear of world opinion on British. (2)

29.3 Examine the base of Dandi March.
Ans. Base of Dandi March
a. To break the most widely disliked law of British.
b. To mobilize discontent against British Rule.
c. To launch nationalist campaign against British.
d. To unite all classes communities, castes towards 2+2+2=6
Pg-358
Swaraj. (2)

(Any two points)
30 The wealthy Shudra

30.1 Why did the Brahmana consider themselves
superior to other caste?
Ans. Brahmana considered himself superior to other caste
a)on the basis of their wisdom
b) On the basis of fair colour.
c) On the basis of Purity
d)Considered as sons of Brahma
e) Any other relevant point.
Any two points. (2)

30.2 How did a Shudra improve his status according to
Kachchana?
Ans. According to Kachchana, a Shudra could improve his
status
a) On the basis of wealth.
b) On the basis of economic status and dignity. (2)

30.3 What does this story reveal about Buddhist
attitude towards Varna?
Ans. Buddhist attitude about Varna

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a) Rejection of Caste based ideas.
b) Rejected the ideas of superiority on the basis of birth.
c) Plead for social equality. Pg-70 2+2+2=6
d) Any other relevant point. (2)

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On Map attached
For visually impaired candidates

31.1 Matured Harappan Sites
Kalibangan, Lothal , Nageshwar, Dholavira , Pg-2 3
Rakhigarhi,Banawali-(India)
Harappa , Channudaro, Balakot, Mohanjadaro
Any three

Buddhist Sites
Sanchi , Barhut, Ajanta, Nasik, Karla, Nagarjunakonda, Pg-95
Amravati, Bodh Gaya, Lumbini
Any three
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31.2
Centre of the Revolt 1857
Delhi , Meerut, Agra, Lucknow, Jhansi, Kanpur,
Azamgarh, Banaras, Calcutta Pg-305
Any three
See attached filled map 3

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