MCQs For NCERT Class 12 History Chapter 4 Thinkers Beliefs and Buildings

Students can refer to the following Thinkers, Beliefs and Buildings MCQ Questions Class 12 History with answers provided below. The Multiple Choice Questions have been designed by the best History teachers for Class 12. You should also refer to MCQ Questions for Class 12 History given on our website for all chapters.

Thinkers, Beliefs and Buildings MCQ Questions Class 12 History

Question. Which of these Buddhist texts dealt with philosophical matters? 
(A) Vinaya Pitaka
(B) Sutta Pitaka
(C) Abhidhamma Pitaka
(D) Tipitaka

Question. Which of these is the most wonderful ancient building in the state of Bhopal? 
(A) Gohar Mahal
(B) Sanchi Kanakhera
(C) Taj ul Masjid
(D) None of these

Question. In which of the following countries was Dipavamsa written? 
(A) Sri Lanka
(B) China
(C) Nepal
(D) All of the above

Question. Buddhism grew rapidly both during the lifetime of the Buddha and after his death as: 
(A) Buddha and his disciples taught in Prakrit.
(B) Importance was given to rituals in Buddhism.
(C) People were dissatisfied with existing social practices.
(D) Only men were allowed into the Sangha.

ASSERTION AND REASON BASED MCQs :

Question. Assertion (A): Today the Great Stupa at Sanchi stands testimony to the successful restoration and preservation of a key archaeological site by the Archaeological Survey of India.
Reason (R): The rulers of Bhopal, Shahjehan Begum and her successor Sultan Jehan Begum, provided money for the preservation of the ancient site. 
(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 but R is false.
(D) A is false and R is true.

Question. Assertion (A): The mid first millennium BCE is still regarded as major turning point in world history. 
Reason (R): Emergence of various thinkers like Socrates, Plato and Aristotle in Greece, Zarathustra in Iran, Kong Zi in China and Buddha & Mahavira in India. 
(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 but R is false.
(D) A is false and R is true.

CASE-BASED MCQs :

Question. Read the following excerpt carefully and answer the following questions: 
                      A prayer to Agni
Here are two verses from the Rigveda invoking Agni, the God of Fire: “Bring, O strong one, this sacrifice of ours to the Gods, O wise one, as a liberal giver. Bestow on us, O priest, abundant food. Agni, obtain, by sacrificing, mighty wealth for us.” Procure, O Agni, for ever to him who pays to you (the gift of) nourishment the wonderful cow. May a son be ours, offspring that continues our line… “Verses such as these were composed in a special kind of Sanskrit, known as Vedic Sanskrit. They were taught orally to men belonging to priestly families.

Question. Vedic Sanskrit is considered to be important because:
(A) It was the language of common people
(B) The Vedic verses were written in Sanskrit
(C) Sanskrit was not spoken by Brahmins
(D) Sanskrit was the major language of South India.

Question. Why were sacrifices performed during the Vedic Period?
(A) For the birth of daughters
(B) For the birth of sons
(C) For spiritual satisfaction
(D) For seeking the blessings of Buddha

Question. Assertion (A): Agni was the God of Fire in the Vedic tradition.
Reason (R): Therefore, offerings were made to Agni so that in form of smoke they would reach the Gods living in the sky and invoke their blessings
(A) Both A and R are correct and R is the correct explanation of A.
(B) Both A and R are correct but R is not the correct explanation of A.
(C) A is incorrect but R is correct.
(D) R is incorrect but A is correct.

Question. Consider the following statements:
(a) Rig Veda consists of hymns in praise of Agni, Indra, Soma etc.
(b) Many of these hymns were chanted when sacrifices were performed.
Choose the correct option:
(A) Only (a) is correct.
(B) Only (b) is correct.
(C) Both (a) and (b) are correct.
(D) Neither (a) nor (b) is correct