In NCERT Class 12 History Chapter 3, titled "Kinship, Caste and Class - Early Societies", students explore the social hierarchies, kinship structures, and the evolution of the caste system in early Indian societies. This chapter discusses Vedic texts, genealogies, and inscriptions to understand how societal norms were structured and how these systems influenced politics and economics.
This article provides a comprehensive resource for exam preparation. It includes sample MCQs and subjective questions for CBSE and CUET, alongside downloadable PDFs of Class 12 History Chapter 3 MCQs and previous year questions for detailed practice of NCERT Class 12 Kinship, Caste and Class - Early Societies.
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Class 12 History Chapter 3 MCQs
This question bank includes previous years' CUET and CBSE MCQs, along with questions curated by subject experts. Below are 5 sample multiple-choice questions (MCQs) for Class 12 History Chapter 3: Kinship, Caste and Class - Early Societies. For the full set of 50 questions, download the PDF using the link provided below.
1- Brahmi and Kharoshti, two scripts used in earliest inscriptions and coins, were deciphered by:
(a) Alexandar Cunningham (b) REM Wheeler
(c) James Prinsep (c) John Marshall
2. Which one of the following was the capital of Magadh?
(a) Rajagraha (b) Ujjain (c) Taxila (d) Gandhara
3. _____________is a form of government where power is exercised by a group of men.
(a) Monarchy (b) Oligarchy (c) Dyarchy (d) Anarchy
4. The sixth century BCE is often regarded as a major turning point in Indian history. Identify the correct statements.
A. It is an era associated with early states/mahajanapadas.
B. It is an era associated with development of coinage.
C. It witnessed the growth of temple architecture and idol worship.
D. It is regarded as the golden period of Indian painting.
E. It is an era associated with growing use of iron.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
(a) A, B, C Only (b) A, C, D Only (c) C, D, E Only (d) A, B, E Only
5. Arrange the following mahajanapadas from West to East?
A. Koshala B. Anga C. Magadha D. Matsya E. Gandhara
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
(a) D, B, C, E, A (b) E, D, A, B, C (c) E, D, A, C, B (d) E, C, B, A, D
Class 12 History Chapter 3 Subjective Questions Without Solutions
This question bank includes previous years' CBSE subjective questions (2 marks and above) without solutions, along with expert-curated questions. Below are 5 sample subjective questions for Class 12 History Chapter 3: Kinship, Caste and Class - Early Societies. To access all questions, download the PDF from the link provided below.
- Analyse the role of Indian Sanskritist V. S. Suthankar and his team in the preparation of critical editon of Mahabharata.
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- ‘‘Mahabharata is a complex text.’’ Support the statement in the context of historians who have analysed it with various elements.
(CBSE 2020, 8M)
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- ‘‘Mahabharata is a story based on kinship and social relations.’’ Support the statement with examples.
(CBSE 2020, 8M)
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- Describe the elements considered by historians to analyse Mahabharata. State the efforts of V.S. Suthankar and his team for the preparation of the critical edition of Mahabharata.
(CBSE 2019, 8M)
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- How did Mahabharata reinforce the idea of patrilineality? Explain
(CBSE 2023, 3M)
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Humanities Subjects Table
Sub Areas of Chapter 3: Kinship, Caste and Class - Early Societies
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Sub Topics
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Kinship, Caste and Class - Early Societies
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3.1 Introduction
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3.2 Kinship Structures and Gotras
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3.3 Evolution of the Caste System
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3.4 Social Hierarchies and Genealogies
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3.5 Vedic Texts and Societal Norms
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3.6 Interactions Between Caste and Economy
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3.7 Challenges to Social Stratification
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Review of NCERT Class 12 History Chapter 3
In NCERT Class 12 History Chapter 3, "Kinship, Caste and Class - Early Societies," students gain insights into the evolution of societal norms and hierarchies. The chapter examines the importance of kinship structures, the origins of the caste system, and how these influenced social and economic interactions in early Indian history.
Mastering this chapter is crucial for understanding the foundations of social stratification and its impact on Indian society. By practicing MCQs and subjective questions, students can enhance their grasp of early societal structures and their significance.
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