MBOSE Class 12 Question Paper 2026 for History

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MBOSE Class 12 2026
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Time : 3 hours

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General Instructions :
• The Question Paper comprises five Sections—A, B, C, D and
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• Section—C : Question Nos. 28 to 30 are Long Answer-type
Questions, carrying 8 marks each. Answer to each question
should not exceed 300–350 words.
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SECTION—A

Multiple Choice Questions (Attempt all questions) : 1×21=21

1. Who among the following is often known as the ‘Father of
Indian Archaeology’?
(a) Daya Ram Sahni
(b) Alexander Cunningham
(c) Rakhal Das Banerji
(d) R. E. M. Wheeler

2. Scholars have suggested that the Great Bath was meant
for
(a) public purpose
(b) bathing space for women
(c) ritual bath
(d) Both (a) and (b)

3. Identify the Mahajanapada with the help of the following
information :
• It was the region whose agriculture was most
productive.
• Elephants, an important component of the army were
found in the forest of this region.
Options :
(a) Koshala
(b) Maghada
(c) Gandhara
(d) Avanti

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6. Given below are two statements, one labelled as
Assertion (A) and the other labelled as Reason (R). Read
the sentences carefully and choose the correct option :
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Buddhism grew rapidly during the lifetime of Buddha
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(a) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct
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(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 but (R) is true

7. Identify the image given below and choose the correct
option from the following :

Options :
(a) Northern Gateway of the Stupa at Sanchi
(b) Western Gateway of the Stupa at Sanchi
(c) Eastern Gateway of the Stupa at Sanchi
(d) South Eastern Gateway of the Stupa at Sanchi

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(b) Champaran Satyagraha

(c) Kheda Satyagraha

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D. Francois Bernier 4. Akbarnama

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9. Francois Bernier, a doctor, a political philosopher and
historian was a traveller from

(a) Morocco

(b) Samar Khand

(c) Uzbekistan

(d) France

10. Who among the following Gurus laid the foundation of the
Khalsa Panth?

(a) Guru Gobind Singh

(b) Guru Arjan

(c) Guru Tegh Bahadur

(d) Guru Nanak

11. Who among the following brought to light the ruins of
Hampi in 1800?

(a) Abdur Razzaq

(b) Thomas Hickey

(c) Colin Mackenzie

(d) R. E. M. Wheeler

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D. Lotus Mahal 4. includes scenes from the Ramayana

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14. From the following, which one depicts the correct
meaning of the term ‘Jins-i-kamil’ concerning crops in
Mughal India?

(a) Pulses and millets

(b) Cotton and sugarcane

(c) Papaya and pineapple

(d) None of the above

15. Which of the following statements regarding the Paharias
are correct?
1. British embarked on a brutal policy of extermination,
hunting the Paharias down and killing them.
2. Paharia chiefs were given an annual allowance.
3. Many Paharia chiefs accepted the allowance.

Options :

(a) 1 and 3

(b) 2 and 3

(c) 1 and 2

(d) 1, 2 and 3

16. Given below are two statements, one labelled as
Assertion (A) and the other labelled as Reason (R). Read
the sentences carefully and choose the correct option :
Assertion (A) :
Deccan Riots Commission was formed by the
Government of Bengal.

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(c) Rani Lakshmibai

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19. Gandhiji made his first major public appearance in India
at

(a) Champaran Satyagraha

(b) Benaras Hindu University

(c) Aligarh Muslim University

(d) Ahmedabad Satyagraha

20. Purna Swaraj as a resolution of the Congress was taken at
the

(a) Calcutta Session

(b) Bombay Session

(c) Lahore Session

(d) Lucknow Session

21. The Objectives Resolution on 13th December, 1946 was
introduced by

(a) B. R. Ambedkar

(b) Jawaharlal Nehru

(c) Dr. Rajendra Prasad

(d) Vallabhbhai Patel

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What are the problems that historians face in using
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26. Why did the Santhals rebel against the British rule?
Or
What were the provisions of the Subsidiary Alliance by
Lord Wellesley?

27. What were the contributions of Tirot Sing, Kiang Nangbah
and Pa Togan Sangma against the British colonialism?
Or
Why were the dialogues at the Round Table Conference
inconclusive?

Or

Why did Mahatma Gandhi think Hindustani should be
the National language of Free India?

SECTION—C
Long Answer-type Questions : 8×3=24
28. Examine how archaeologists trace the socio-economic
differences in the Harappan society and what difference
they noticed.
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Explain the main teachings of the Buddha and about his
followers.

29. “Mahanavami Dibba of the Vijayanagara empire was
known for its architecture.” Explain this statement.
Or
“The role of women in the Mughal Agrarian Society was
significant.” Explain this statement.

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Source-based Questions : 4×3=12

31. Read the following source carefully and answer the
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(c) How do we get to know about Sudarshana lake? 1
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32. Read the following source carefully and answer the
questions that follow :

The Imperial Karkhanas
Bernier is perhaps the only historian who provides a
detailed account of the working of the imperial Karkhanas
or workshops.
Large halls are seen at many places, called Karkhanas or
workshops for the artisans. In one hall, embroiderers are
busily employed, superintended by a master. In another,
you see the goldsmiths, in a third, painters; in a fourth,
varnishers in lacquerwork; in a fifth, joiners, turners,
tailors and shoe-makers; in a sixth, manufacturers of silk,
brocade and fine muslins….
The artisans come every morning to their Karkhanas
where they remain employed the whole day; and in the
evening return to their homes. In this quiet regular
manner, their time glides away; no one aspiring for any
improvement in the condition of life wherein he happens
to be born.
Questions :
(a) What are Karkhanas? 1
(b) Who gave a detailed account of the imperial
Karkhanas during the Mughals? 1
(c) How many halls are there in the imperial Karkhanas
and what were the artisans working in hall four and
six? 1
(d) How does Bernier convey a sense that, although there
was a great deal of activity, there was little progress? 1

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to by their Pottahs (deeds of contract). Should the
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(a) What are the ways in which the Jotedars of Dinajpur
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SECTION—E
( Map-based Questions )

34. (a) On the political map of India (on Page No. 17), locate
the main centres of the Revolt of 1857 : 3

(i) Delhi
(ii) Jhansi
(iii) Avadh

(b) On the same political map of India, two places related
to the important centres of the National Movement
have been marked as A and B. Identify them and
write their correct names on the lines drawn near
them. 2
[ Important : Tear Page No. 17 along the dotted line
and attach it with the Answer-Book ]

[ The following questions are for Visually Impaired Candidates
only in lieu of Question No. 34 ]
(i) Who was the first professional archaeologist to
work in India? 1
(ii) In which language has Allahabad Pillar
Inscription been composed? 1
(iii) Name the Pitaka that includes Buddhist
teachings. 1
(iv) Who painted the artwork Relief of Lucknow? 1
(v) Who was the President of the Constituent
Assembly? 1

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( Old Course )
Full Marks : 100

Time : 3 hours

The figures in the margin indicate full marks for the questions

General Instructions :
(i) Write all the answers in the Answer Script.
(ii) Attempt Part—A (Objective Questions) serially.
(iii) Attempt all parts of a question together at one place.

( PART : A—OBJECTIVE )
( Marks : 50 )

SECTION—I
( Marks : 30 )

1. Choose and write the correct answer of the following
from the given alternatives (any twenty) : 1×20=20

(a) The Harappans harness water for agriculture
(i) through flood irrigation
(ii) by building canals
(iii) by means of several methods

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(c) The author of Arthashastra is
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(ii) Kautilya
(iii) Megasthenes

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(iii) Satavahana rulers

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(g) Non-injury (Ahimsa) to living beings is central to
(i) Vedic Philosophy
(ii) Buddhist Philosophy
(iii) Jaina Philosophy

(h) The rock-cut temple architectures at Mahabalipuram
are the architectural accomplishments of the
(i) Pallavas
(ii) Cholas
(iii) Chalukyas

(i) The non-resident cultivators who belonged to one
village and cultivated lands in other village were
generally known as
(i) Khud-kashta
(ii) Pahi-kashta
(iii) Patel

(j) Which of the following books of the Akbarnama
constitutes the Ain-i-Akbari ?
(i) First book
(ii) Second book
(iii) Third book

(k) Calligraphy is the art of beautiful
(i) carving
(ii) painting
(iii) handwriting

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(ii) little traditions
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a (i) Francois Bernier
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(iii) Al-Beruni

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(q) The Jotedars were a class of rich
(i) Zamindars
(ii) village headmen
(iii) peasants

(r) The American Civil War (1861) led to the disruption of
cotton exports to
(i) Africa
(ii) England
(iii) India

(s) Which territory became the capital of the new
province of Eastern Bengal and Assam since 1905?
(i) Dacca
(ii) Shillong
(iii) Guwahati

(t) Kolkata served as the capital of India during the
British Raj until
(i) 1900
(ii) 1911
(iii) 1920

(u) One of the important gifts that Assam received from
the British colonialism is
(i) tea plantation
(ii) jute plantation
(iii) rubber plantation

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2. Write whether the following statements are True or False
(any ten) : 1×10=10

(a) The evidence of a furrowed field in Kalibangan
indicates that the Harappans used a ploughshare.

(b) Brahmi is the script used in most Ashokan
inscriptions.

(c) The Vedas are a large corpus of text originating in
medieval India.

(d) Vinaya Pitaka consists of the teachings of Buddha.

(e) Aihole was the cradle of ancient temple architecture.

(f) Women belonging to the landed gentry did not enjoy
property rights.

(g) Drawing the likeness of anything is called Taswir.

(h) The seventh to ninth centuries saw the emergence of
new religious movements called Bhakti movement.

(i) Ibn-Batuta suggested that social divisions were not
unique to India.

(j) Ryotwari system settled the revenue directly with the
Ryots.

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(n) In November, 1927, the British government appointed
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(e) What are rock-cut temples?

(f) What was the Jati Panchayat?

(g) What was the Kitab Khana?

(h) What is Sufism?

(i) State the inherent problems faced by Al-Beruni in the
task of understanding Indian social and Brahmanical
practices.

(j) Write about the Fifth Report which was submitted to
the British Parliament in 1813.

(k) Why did the British develop the Hill Stations?

(l) What was the Waste Land Grant Rule?

(m) Was the Revolt of 1857 organised?

(n) Why did Gandhiji violate the Salt Law?

(o) Specify the ideals that Pandit Nehru presented in the
Objectives Resolution of making the Indian
Constitution.

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(j) Write short notes on any two of the following : 7×2=14

(i) Limitations of inscriptional evidence

(ii) Chandalas

(iii) Architecture of aquatic structure in the
Vijayanagar Empire

(iv) The Chronicles

(v) Ibn-Batuta’s description of Indian cities

(vi) Swadeshi Movement

(vii) The Government of India Act, 1935

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