In NCERT Class 12 History Chapter 5, titled "Through The Eyes of Travellers - Perceptions of Society", students explore how foreign travelers perceived Indian society during different historical periods. This chapter examines the writings of prominent travelers like Ibn Battuta, Al-Biruni, and Francois Bernier, providing valuable insights into the socio-cultural and political aspects of medieval India.
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 5 MCQs and previous year questions for detailed practice of NCERT Class 12 Through The Eyes of Travellers - Perceptions of Society.
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Class 12 History Chapter 5 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 5: Through The Eyes of Travellers - Perceptions of Society. For the full set of 50 questions, download the PDF using the link provided below.
1- Which of the following language Al-Biruni did not know?
(a) Arabic (b) Syriac (c) Hebrew (d) Greek
2. While travelling to India, who faced the barrier of language as he belonged to Khwarizma. Still he cited Indian texts, the Vedas, Bhagvad Gita, Manusmriti, etc., to provide an understanding of India society. Who was he?
(a) Ibn Battuta (b) Abdur Razzaq (c) Al – Biruni (d) Abu’l Fazl
3. Which of the following statement is not true regarding Ibn Battuta?
(a) He was a Moroccan traveller to India.
(b) His book of travels is known as ‘Badshahnama’
(c) He had expertise in the Islamic religious law Sharia.
(d) He had made a pilgrimage to Mecca.
4.Who among the following was appointed Qazi/Judge of Delhi by Sultan Mohammed Bin Tughlaq?
(a) Asaf Khan (b) Ibn Battuta
(c) Mahmud Wali Balkhi (d) Danishmand Khan
5. Which of the following is not a characteristic of Ibn Battuta’s book, Rihla?
(a) This book is written in Persian.
(b) It provides rich and interesting details of the social and cultural life in the subcontinent.
(c) This book contains the travel experiences of the author.
(d) This book is an important source of knowledge.
Class 12 History Chapter 5 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 5: Through The Eyes of Travellers - Perceptions of Society. To access all questions, download the PDF from the link provided below.
- Why is Al-Biruni’s text “Kitab-ul-Hind” considered as a Voluminous text?
(CBSE 2019, 2M)
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- Explain the distinctive features of Al- Biruni’s Kitab-Ul-Hind.
(CBSE 2023, 3M)
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- Describe any three experiences of Al-Biruni in India.
(CBSE 2023, 3M)
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- Explain the barriers faced by Al-Biruni in understanding the Indian Subcontinent.
(CBSE 2020, 3M)
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- Describe the experiences of Al-Biruni in the Indian Subcontinent.
(CBSE 2019, 8M)
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Humanities Subjects Table
Sub Areas of Chapter 5: Through The Eyes of Travellers - Perceptions of Society
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Through The Eyes of Travellers - Perceptions of Society
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5.1 Introduction
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5.2 Ibn Battuta: A Moroccan Traveler
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5.3 Al-Biruni: A Persian Scholar
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5.4 Francois Bernier: A European Perspective
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5.5 Travel Literature as a Historical Source
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5.6 Perceptions of Indian Society and Culture
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5.7 Reflections on Social Hierarchies
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Review of NCERT Class 12 History Chapter 5
In NCERT Class 12 History Chapter 5, "Through The Eyes of Travellers - Perceptions of Society," students explore the rich accounts of travelers who documented Indian society. Their writings offer unique perspectives on social hierarchies, cultural practices, and political structures of the time.
Mastering this chapter is essential for understanding India’s history through an outsider's perspective. By practicing MCQs and subjective questions, students can deepen their grasp of historical narratives shaped by travelers' accounts.
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