CBSE Board Class 12 History MCQs (With Answers) 2024: The CBSE Class 12 History board exam 2023–24 is scheduled to be conducted on March 28, 2024. At this stage of exam preparation, it is crucial for students to revise all chapters of history thoroughly and practice a good number of history questions to assess their level of preparation.
In this article, we have provided the top 30 multiple-choice questions (MCQs) of history for CBSE Class 12 students. These questions are created in accordance with the most updated CBSE History syllabus for 2023–2024, previous year question papers, and sample papers. Through practicing these MCQs, students can evaluate their level of preparation and develop an efficient time management strategy for the final exam day.
CBSE Class 12 History Paper: Key Highlights
| Particulars | Details |
| Exam Conducting Body | Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) |
| Subject | History |
| Subject Code | 027 |
| Mode of Exam | Offline |
| Exam Duration | 3 Hours |
| Medium of Exam | English / Hindi |
| Type of Questions | MCQs, Short and Long Answer Type Questions |
| Theory Marks | 80 |
| Internal Assessment | 20 |
| Total Marks | 100 |
| Passing Marks | 33% in aggregate |
CBSE Class 12 History Exam Pattern and Marking Scheme 2024
Students must check the CBSE Class 12 History Exam Pattern and Marking Scheme before they appear for the CBSE Board Exam 2024 . As per the latest CBSE Class 12 Exam Pattern 2023-24, the structure of the History question paper will be as follows:
- Question paper comprises five Sections – A, B, C, D and E.
- There are 34 questions in the question paper. All questions are compulsory.
- Section A: Question 1 to 21 are MCQs of 1 mark each.
- Section B: Question no. 22 to 27 are Short Answer Type Questions, carrying 3 marks each. Answer to each question should not exceed 60-80 words.
- Section C: Question no 28 to 30 are Long Answer Type Questions, carrying 8 marks each. Answer to each question should not exceed 300-350 words
- Section D: Question no.31 to 33 are Source based questions with three sub questions and are of 4 marks each
- Section-E: Question no. 34 is Map based, carrying 5 marks that includes the identification and location of significant test items. Attach the map with the answer book.
Book | MCQ | SA | LA | Source Based | Total | |||||
| | No of Questions | MM | No of Questions | MM | No of Questions | MM | No of Questions | MM | Theory | Internal |
| Part 1 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 8 | 1 | 4 | 25 | |
| Part 2 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 8 | 1 | 4 | 25 | |
| Part 3 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 8 | 1 | 4 | 25 | |
| Map | 5 | | | | | | | | 05 | |
| Project | | | | | | | | | 80 | 20 |
| Total | 7x 3=21 | 6x 3=18 | 3x 8= 24 | 3x4=12 | 100 marks | |||||
CBSE Class 12 History Top 30 MCQs
Q.1. Who issued the first coins bearing the names of rulers ?
(a) Mauryas
(b) Indo- Greeks
(c) Guptas
(d) Satavahanas
Answer: (b) Indo-Greek
Q.2. ‘The Great Bath’ & ‘The Great Granary’ belong to which site?
a) Mohenjo-daro
b) Bhirrana
c) Kalibangan
d) Lothal
Answer: (a) Mohenjo-daro
Q.3. Which is the biggest Harappan Civilization site?
a) Ropar
b) Rakhigarhi
c) Kalibangan
d) Lothal
Answer: (b) Rakhigarhi
Q.4. In which of the following sites was found the seated male sculpture of the
‘Priest King’?
a) Amri
b) Kot diji
c) Mohenjo-daro
d) Kalibangan
Answer: c) Mohenjo-daro
Q.5. Who among the following is also known as the father of Indian Archaeology?
(a) John Marshall
(b) Alexander Cunningham
(c) REM Wheeler
(d) RS Bisht
Answer: (b) Alexander Cunningham
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Important Study Material for CBSE Class 12 History Exam 2024
Students appearing for the CBSE Class 12 History exam can also solve previous year question paper and latest sample papers to overcome the exam fear and boost their confidence
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