In NCERT Class 12 History Chapter 6, titled "Bhakti-Sufi Traditions - Changes in Religious Beliefs & Devotional Texts", students explore the evolution of spiritual practices and the synthesis of religious traditions in India. This chapter delves into the philosophies of the Bhakti and Sufi movements and their lasting impact on society, culture, and art.
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 6 MCQs and previous year questions for detailed practice of NCERT Class 12 Bhakti-Sufi Traditions - Changes in Religious Beliefs & Devotional Texts.
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Class 12 History Chapter 6 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 6: Bhakti-Sufi Traditions - Changes in Religious Beliefs & Devotional Texts. For the full set of 50 questions, download the PDF using the link provided below.
1- Who among the following were the principal deities of the Vedic pantheon?
(A) Agni (B) Vishnu (C) Indra (D) Shiva (E) Soma
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
(a) (B), (D), (A) Only (b) (B), (C), (D) Only
(c) (A), (C), (E) Only (d) (C), (D), (E) Only
2. Who coined the terms “great” and “little” traditions to describe the cultural practices of peasant societies?
(a) R.C. Majumdar (b) Jadunath Sarkar (c) Robert Redfield (d) D.D. Kosambi
3. Arrange the following in a chronological order.
(A) Mirabai (B) Nizamuddin Auliya
(C) Shaikh Ahmad Sirhindi (D) Surdas (E) Khwaja Muinuddin Chishti
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
(a) (A),(D),(E),(B),(C) (b) (E),(B),(D),(A),(C)
(c) (E),(D),(B),(A),(C) (d) (A),(B),(D),(B),(C)
4. Which of the following statements are correct about the Bhakti saint, Karaikkal Ammaiyar?
(i) She was a woman devotee from Karnataka.
(ii) She was a woman Nayanar.
(iii) She was a devotee of Shiva.
(iv) She composed Nalayira Divyaprabandham.
(a) (ii) and (iv) (b) (iii) and (iv) (c) (i) and (iii) (d) (ii) and (iii)
5. Choose the correct options out of the following statements.
(A) ‘Saguna’ is the type of worship based on the form of god and goddess.
(B) Alvars were the devotees of Shiva.
(C) ‘Nirguna’ is the type of worship based on the abstract form of god.
(D) Nayanars were the devotee of Vishnu.
(E) Compositions of 12 Alvars were compiled in the ‘Nalayira Divyaprabandham’.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
(a) (A), (B), (C) only (b) (B), (C) (D) only (c) (A), (C), (E) only (d) (C), (D), (E) only
Class 12 History Chapter 6 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 6: Bhakti-Sufi Traditions - Changes in Religious Beliefs & Devotional Texts. To access all questions, download the PDF from the link provided below.
- Name the major anthology compiled by the Alvars which is also described as the Tamil Veda. How did various, chiefdoms in the Tamil region help them in the early first millennium CE?
(CBSE 2015, 2M)
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- Explain the role of women devotees in the traditions of Alvars and Nayanars.
(CBSE 2023, 3M)
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- Read the following source carefully and answer the questions that follow:
A Demon?
This is an excerpt from a poem by Karaikkal Ammiyar in which she describes herself:
The female Pey (demoness)
with … bulging veins,
protruding eyes, white teeth and shrunken stomach,
red haired and jutting teeth
lengthy shins extending till the ankles,
shouts and wails
while wandering in the forest.
this is the forest of Alankatu,
which is the home of our father (Shiva)
who dances … with his matted hair thrown in all eight directions, and with cool limbs.
(1) Analyze how Karaikkal Ammaiyar had depicted herself different from the traditional nature of beauty.
(2) Analyze how this composition of Ammaiyar pose a challenge to patriarchal norms.
(3) Analyse any two aspects of renunciation of her social obligations.
(CBSE 2020, 6M)
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4. Describe the philosophy of Alvars and Nayanars.
(CBSE 2023, 8M)
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5. “The Alvars and Nayanars initiated a Bhakti and Social movement with support of State.” Explain the statement.
(CBSE 2023, 8M)
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Sub Areas of Chapter 6: Bhakti-Sufi Traditions - Changes in Religious Beliefs & Devotional Texts
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Sub Topics
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Bhakti-Sufi Traditions - Changes in Religious Beliefs & Devotional Texts
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6.1 Introduction
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6.2 Teachings of Bhakti Saints
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6.3 Philosophy of Sufism
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6.4 Contributions of Kabir, Mirabai, and Nanak
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6.5 Social and Cultural Impact of the Movements
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6.6 Role of Devotional Texts
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6.7 Legacy of Bhakti-Sufi Traditions
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Review of NCERT Class 12 History Chapter 6
In NCERT Class 12 History Chapter 6, "Bhakti-Sufi Traditions - Changes in Religious Beliefs & Devotional Texts," students examine the spiritual movements that shaped India's religious and social fabric. The chapter emphasizes the Bhakti and Sufi philosophies, their emphasis on love and devotion, and their role in bridging social divides.
Mastering this chapter is essential for understanding the historical development of India's religious and cultural diversity. By practicing MCQs and subjective questions, students can gain a deeper appreciation of Bhakti-Sufi traditions and their enduring significance.