CBSE Class 12 Sample Paper 2025 for KTPI

CENTRAL BOARD OF SECONDARY EDUCATION

SAMPLE PAPER
CLASS 12
2025

KNOWLEDGE TRADITIONS AND PRACTICES OF INDIA
SAMPLE QUESTION PAPER
(CODE NO. 073)
CLASS XII (2024-25)
Time allotted: 3 hours Maximum Marks: 70
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS:

1. This question paper contains four sections, Section I to IV.
2. Section I has16 questions carrying 01 mark each.
3. Section II has 07 Short Answer type questions carrying 02 marks each.
4. Section III has 04 descriptive type questions carrying 05 marks each.
5. Section IV has 04 descriptive type questions carrying 05 marks each.
6. One internal choice is given in Q15

Section - I
Q.NO QUESTION MARK
1 Study the picture and answer the question that follows: 1

Which of the following option best describes the given picture?
a) The 329-metre long ‘Grand Anicut’ across the Kaveri River was built by the
Chola king Karikala.
b) The ‘Grand Anicut’ is built across the river Ganges.
c) The 329-metre long ‘Grand Anicut’ across the Kaveri River is in Dholavira.
d) The series of interconnected reservoirs at Sringaverapura.

2 Identify the correct statement which deals with various disciplines of 1
teaching and learning.
a) Upavedas are knowledge texts and it is one of the disciplines.
b) The word ‘vedanga’ literally means limbs of Vedas and are classified as six
types.
c) Under pauruseya, there are atleast nine disciplines.
d) All of the above

3 Match the items in Column A with that of Column B. 1

Column A Column B
1. Sikh i. Bhakthi movement
2. Kabir, Mira, Namdev ii. Triratna
3. Jainism iii. Four noble truths
4. Buddhism iv. Ethikos
5. Ethics v. Guru Nanak
Options
a) 1-iv, 2-ii, 3-v, 4-iii, 5-i
b) 1-ii, 2-iii, 3-I, 4-v, 5-iv
c) 1-v, 2-I, 3-ii, 4-iii, 5-iv
d) 1-v, 2-iv, 3-iii, 4-ii, 5-i
4 Study the picture and answer the question that follows: 1

Which of the following options best signifies this particular martial art?
a) It is performed to the accompaniment of drums and music and each stroke
is aimed at particular varnam of the human body.
b) It is also one kind of training in javelin or spear fighting.
c) It is a training in remote resistance of or attack on an enemy.
d) A wooden stick and a shield are usually used in the sparring match and
points are scored when vital points in the body are touched.

5 The first appearance of glass objects in India, according to current 1
knowledge, is from
a) The upper Ganga-Yamuna region
b) The Kaveri river basin
c) The Brahmaputra region
d) Downstream of the Srirangam Island
6 There are two statements marked as Assertion (A) and a Reason (R). Mark 1
your answer as per the codes provided below.
Assertion (A): Rigveda deals with cow protection, cattle management, tree
cutting, desire for rain and contented animals and farmers.
Reason (R): Rigveda insists that natural forces must remain in harmony with
each other and humanity must not disturb the balance between them.
a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
b) Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
c) A is true, R is false.
d) A is false, R is true.
7 There are two statements marked as Assertion (A) and a Reason (R). Mark 1
your answer as per the codes provided below.
Assertion (A): Nalanda had an imposing library called ‘Dharmaganja’ which
consisted of four multi-storey buildings.
Reason (R): It contained lakhs of manuscripts and it had great teachers such as
Nagarjuna, Sthiramathi, Silabadra and Santaraksita.
a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
b) Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
c) A is true, R is false.
d) d) A is false, R is true.
8 Silambam was originally practiced with bamboo sticks and later with steel 1
swords and shields. The bamboo staff used is usually 5 feet in length and
is swirled while attacking the enemy.
Assertion (A): Silambam was played using bamboo sticks and later steel swords
and shield.
Reason (R): It is an ancient martial art played for defense.
a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
b) Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
c) A is true, R is false.
d) A is false, R is true.

9 There are two statements marked as Assertion (A) and a Reason (R). Mark 1
your answer as per the codes provided below.
Assertion (A): In India as in every country, agriculture was an integral part of
popular culture and gave rise to annual fairs, cattle melas, festivals and rituals,
all of which were occasions for celebration.
Reason (R): Lohri in Punjab, Magh Bihu in Assam, Nabanna in Bengal, Onam
in Kerala or Pongal in Tamil Nadu not only helped to bond local communities
together, but have promoted national integration.
a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
b) Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
c) A is true, R is false.
d) A is false, R is true.
10 There are two statements marked as Assertion (A) and a Reason (R). Mark 1
your answer as per the codes provided below.
Assertion (A): William Adam’s reports on indigenous education included
voluntary donations from interested and wealthy citizens, with even illiterate
peasants pitching in their bit.
Reason (R): The system of village schools is extensively prevalent that the
desire to give education to their children must be deeply seated in the minds of
parents even of the humblest classes.
a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
b) Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
c) A is true, R is false.
d) A is false, R is true.
11 There are two statements marked as Assertion (A) and a Reason (R). Mark 1
your answer as per the codes provided below.
Assertion (A): The four ends of life righteousness, material well-being,
fulfilment of desires and liberation from all worldly ties give right direction and
purpose to human life.
Reason (R): Ancient Indian education gave importance to both higher
knowledge and lower knowledge.
a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
b) Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
c) A is true, R is false.
d) A is false, R is true
12 Apart from wrestling there were other exercises that were recommended in order 1
to increase physical strength as a preparation to the mastering of martial arts.
These exercises were, bhāraśrama or weightlifting both by hands and feet,
bhramaṇaśrama, walking and running and taking brisk walks in the morning,
salilaśrama, swimming in a tank, lake or river
Assertion (A): These exercises involved the entire body and also the mind.

Reason (R): They involved more than one part of the body and there was need
to apply mind.
a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
b) Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
c) A is true, R is false.
d) A is false, R is true.
13 Assertion (A): Wells would not collapse inward due to pressure of 1
underground infiltrations.
Reason (R): Harrapans invented trapezoid bricks
a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
b) Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
c) A is true, R is false.
d) A is false, R is true.
14 “The Chinese scholars I-tsing (Yijing, left) and Hsüantsang (Xuanzang, right) 1
visited Nālandā in the 7th century CE. Education was free and there were more
than 5,000 students and 1,500 teachers. A hundred lectures were conducted
every day and the practice of learning through debates and discussions was
highly developed.
Comment on the effectiveness of the system as observed by the Chinese
Scholars. Would this system work today in our Schools?
a) this would work partially
b) would work exactly as described
c) Will not work at all
d) can work only through Govt intervention
15 Study the following picture and the textual description given below and 1
answer the question given:

India’s love for bangles is traceable to the Harappans’ manufacture of large
numbers of gold, bronze, conch-shell, glazed faience or humble terracotta
bangles. Weavers used wheel-spun thread and, besides widely used cotton,
evidence of silk has recently come to light at two sites. Other crafts included
stone and ivory carving, carpet making and inlaid woodwork.

We can infer that woman during the Harappan period were:

a) Fashionable
b) Designed outdated jewellery
c) Creative designers
d) Loved only metal jewellery
Options:
1) a and d
2) a and b
3) a and c
4) b and d
OR
Study the following picture and the textual description given below and
answer the question given:

Q: What phrases would aptly assess this system of drainage?
a) Efficient
b) Proactive
c) Clumsy
d) Not futuristic
e) Practical even today
Options:
1) a,d,e
2) a,b,e,
3) b,c,e
4) a,b,d
16 Which of the following options doesn’t signify the qualities of a dharmic 1
leader?

a. He should never inflict extreme punishments.
b. By means of virtue should he attain success, by means of virtue should
he sustain it.
c. He should ignore persistent sufferings of those that depends on him.
d. He should set heart on inflicting misery on any group.
Options
a) a and d
b) a and b
c) c and d
d) b and d
Section II
17 The application of kunapajala on crops is still practised by farmers. State 2
the reason.
18 Truthfulness and humility are ethics. Justify your stand with example. 2
19 In what ways does the study of Dhanurveda have modern relevance, and 2
how can its principles and techniques be applied in contemporary
contexts such as self-defense, physical fitness, and stress management?
20 How can Pyrotechnic methodology be applied in current situation in India. 2
Elaborate
21 Indian concept of education was not focused on the intellect alone. Do you 2
agree with this statement? Why or why not?
22 Analyse the contributions on any Indian historical personality of your 2
choice, who, in your opinion, would be an embodiment of the concept of
nishkama karma.
23 The five stages of the practice of kalarippayattu, including body 2
conditioning, flexibility training, basic techniques, advanced techniques,
and free-style practice.Based on your study of Kalarippayatty, would you
agree or disagree that these stages build upon each other to develop the
physical and mental skills necessary for mastery of the martial art.?
Section III
24 The martial arts apart from being sources of popular entertainment also 5
provide training in skills required by professionals, including soldiers.
India has an ancient tradition in diverse martial arts. Nearly every part of
India has evolved one or the other form of a popular stick combat martial
art. Analyse the statement.
25 i) Elucidate how the ancient education traditions of the guru-sisya 2
parampara is relevant and can be integrated in today’s system.
ii) The student and the teacher had a symbiotic relationship. Comment on 2
this statement and how this applies to schools of today.
iii) Physical education was given importance in ancient education Is this 1
applicable and valid even today? Justify your answer.
26 i) Explain how Dharma that is emphasized in Mahabharata is applicable 3
even today? What role can Schools play in this?

ii) “Values are caught not taught”. How far do you agree with this 2
statement? Reflect on some values you have acquired from your
❖ family
❖ school
27 TEXT EXTRACT: Water conservation and management is an area of great 5
importance, and the great variety and sophistication of water structures in
ancient India testify to the care with which people harvested and conserved
water and managed its distribution.
How would you evaluate the efficacy and relevance of the water
conservation management of ancient India with regard to their usage in
modern times?
Section IV
28 i) The findings of the British reports on the ancient Gurukula system 3
cultivated culture and discipline. Do you agree? Give arguments in support
of your answer.
ii) Women savants also played a vital role. Support the statement with 2
examples.
29 The term ‘dharma’ does not mean mere religion. Then what does it stand 5
for? If Dharma transcends religious barriers, how can the tenets of
‘Dharma’ be practiced as a Universal code of conduct?
30 Present an argument to support the statement that “Kalarippayattu is not 5
solely a physical combat technique for self-defense”. Justify your
argument by your understanding of the cultural, spiritual, and holistic
aspects of this traditional Indian martial art form.
31 Text material: 3
Since crop production often depended on seasonal monsoon rains, scholars
worked out methods to predict rainfall. Kṛṣiparāśara and Bṛhat Saṁhitā describe such
methods in every season. Parāśara’s main technique was based on the
positions of the Moon and the Sun in the sky. Varāhamihira in his Bṛhat Saṁhitā
considered lunar mansions (nakṣatras) in predicting seasonal rainfall. Because
of the confidence they have in ancient methods, a large number of farmers in
India even today carry out farm operations based on them.
i) Based on the passage /text extract given above – and the methods used
by farmers even today to predict the monsoons, how would you evaluate
the Indian Farmer’s dependence on these predictions?
31 TEXT MATERIAL: 2
Varāhamihira’s chapter on treatment of trees mentioned that trees are
vulnerable to disease when exposed to cold weather, strong winds, and hot sun;
this possibly laid the foundation of classifying tree diseases based on humours
such as vāta, pitta and kapha. Surapāla suggests using a number of plant
species that we know today have antimicrobial properties, including mustard
paste and milk.
ii) Based on this textual material -what can we infer about the ancient
practices of management of crop diseases?

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