CBSE Class 12 History Pre-Board Sample Paper 2025 with Solution, Download Free PDF

CBSE Class 12 History Pre-Board Sample Paper: Schools conduct pre-board examinations for students to check their level of preparedness for the final exam. Pre-board exams are a great way to check how well students understood from what they have learnt. To prepare for exams, students can solve the pre-board sample papers and strengthen their preparation. 

To help students to get an idea of their score in board exams, we have provided here the pre-board question paper for CBSE Class 12 History along with solutions for Section A. Students should solve the paper and check with their teacher in case of doubts. 

Also Check: CBSE Class 12 History Syllabus 2024-25

CBSE Class 12 History Pre Board Sample Paper 2025

General Instructions

• 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.
• There is no overall choice in the question paper. However, an internal choice has been provided in few questions. Only one of the choices in such questions have to be attempted.
• In addition to this, separate instructions are given with each section and question, where ever necessary.

Section A (1 mark each)

1. Which of the following is/are the limitation(s) of inscriptional evidence?

A. Letters may be missing 

B. Letters are faintly engraved.

C. Exact meaning is not certain. 

D. All of the above

Ans. D. All of the above

2. Identify the character of Mahabharata with the help of the following information.

*Guru or Mentor of Kaurvas and Pandvas

*Did not accept Eklavya as his disciple

A. Guru Vashsishtha 

B. Guru Vyasa

C. Guru Sandeepni 

D. Guru Dronacharya

Ans. D. Guru Dronacharya

3. Draupadi initially protested against her polyandrous marriage but at the end was convinced because:

A. The command of Kunti, mother of Pandavas could not be violated.

B. Seer Vyasa convinced her that it was destined for her.

C. Polyandry was commonly prevalent amongst ruling elites at those times.

D. Both (a) and (b).

Ans. D. Both (a) and (b).

4. Consider the following statement regarding the structure of the Stupa.

I. Harmika is a balcony- like structure that represented the abode of gods.

II. A mast called the Anda arose from the Harmika.

III. A Yashti was often surmounted by a Chhatri or umbrella.

IV. Yashti arose from the Harmika.

A. I, II and III 

B. II, III and IV

C. I and IV 

D. I, III and IV

Ans. A. I, II and III 

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5. Which one of the following temples was used only by Vijayanagara rulers and their families?

A. The Vitthala Temple 

B. The Virupaksha Temple

C. The Hazara Rama Temple 

D. The Raghunatha Temple

Ans. C. The Hazara Rama Temple 

6. Which of the following statement is correct regarding Mahnavami Dibba?

A. Mahnavami Dibba was part of ‘The King’s Palace Complex’.

B. Mahnavami Dibba was a part of “Sacred Centre”.

C. Mahnavami Dibba was a ‘Counselling Hall’

D. Mahnavami Dibba was a “Discussion Hall’

Ans. A. Mahnavami Dibba was part of ‘The King’s Palace Complex’.

7. Who among the following author Composed Prayaga Prashasti –

A. Harisena 

B. Kalidas 

C. Shudraka 

D. Guru Nanak

Ans. A. Harisena 

8. Identify the ruler of the Mauryan dynasty with the help of following information :

* One of the most famous rulers known from Buddhist texts.

* Referred to as Piyadassi and Devanampiya .

A. Chandragupta Maurya 

B. Bindusara 

C. Ashoka 

D. None of these

Ans. C. Ashoka 

9. Which one of the following is not an example of Non-kshatriya kings ?

A. Mauryas 

B. Guptas 

C. Shakas 

D. Satavahanas

Ans. B. Guptas 

10. Identify the meaning of the idea in Jainism that ' the entire world is animated '.

A. Everything is pre- destined.

B. One must renounce the world

C. Everything has life

D. Non-injury to living beings

Ans. C. Everything has life.

11. Which among the following is not a source of water to Vijayanagar empire ?

A. Hiriya canal 

B. Kamalapuram tank 

C. Tungabhadra river 

D. Sudarshan lake

Ans. D. Sudarshan lake

12. The first Sultan who visited the Khwaja Muinuddin’s dargah was-

A. Sultan Ghiyasuddin Khalji 

B. Muhammad Qasim

C. Qutbuddin Abek 

D. Muhammad Bin Tughlaq

Ans. A. Sultan Ghiyasuddin Khalji 

13. Assertion (A)- The yogi posture on some Harappan seals is depicted as Proto-Shiva.

Reason (R )- Proto-Shiva matches with description of Rudra in Rigveda.

A. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.

B. Both A and R are true and R is not the correct explanation of A.

C. A is true and R is false.

D. A is false and R is true

Ans. A. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.

14. The book written by Al-Biruni is.....................

A. The Travels in Mughal Empire 

B. Kitab-Ul-Hind

C. Rihla 

D. All of the above

Ans. B. Kitab-Ul-Hind

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15. Assertion (A): The Santhals were given land and persuaded to settle in the rocky upper part of Rajmahal Hills.

Reason (R): The British perceived Paharias and Santhals as ideal settlers

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 correct, but (R) is not correct

D. (R) is correct, but (A) is not correct

Ans. A. Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R)is the correct explanation of (A).

16. Which among the following is correctly matched ?

A. Lord Dalhousie - Doctrine of Lapse 

B. Lord Cornwallis- Subsidiary alliance

C. Lord Wellesley - Pretext of Mis-governance 

D. All of these

Ans. A. Lord Dalhousie - Doctrine of Lapse 

17. Consider the following statements and select the incorrect option from the following :

I. Al-Beruni was well-versed in several languages

II. Al-Beruni was taken to Ghazni by Sultan Mahmud as a hostage.

III.Al-Beruni compared East and West , criticising India.

Options

A. I

B. II 

C.III 

D. None of these

Ans. C.III 

18. Which of the following was best quality land as per classification done under Akbar ?

A. Polaj 

B. Parauti 

C. Chachar 

D. Banjar

Ans. A. Polaj

19. When did permanent settlement come into operation?

A. 1797 

B. 1783

C.1793 

D. 1822

Ans. C.1793 

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20. Match the following-

(a)-Rakhigarhi (i)- Pakistan

(b)-Dholavira (ii)-Haryana

(c)-Kotdiji (iii)-Gujarat

Choose the correct option-

A- a-ii, b-iii and c-i 

B- a-i, b-ii and c-iii

C- a-i, b-iii and c-ii 

D- a-iii, b-ii and c-i

Ans. B- a-i, b-ii and c-iii

21. Who was the Chairman of the Drafting committee of the Indian constitution ?

A. Dr.Rajendra Prasad 

B. Dr.B.R.Ambedkar 

C. Vallabh Bhai Patel 

D. Jawahar Lal Nehru

Ans. B. Dr.B.R.Ambedkar

Section B (3 marks each)

22. Critically examine the limitations of the inscriptional evidences in understanding political and economic history of India.

23. Describe any three aspects of Town planning at Harappa.

OR

Give evidence regarding ancient authority in Harappan society.

24. Analyse the role of Krishnadeva Raya as the most important king of Vijayanagar empire.

25. “The battle between the hoe and plough was a long one”. Substantiate the statement with reference to the Santhal and Paharias of Raj Mahal Hills during 18th century.

26. With the help of specific examples examine the nature of Indian leadership that emerged against British in the revolt of 1857.

OR

“Rumours and prophecies played a part in moving the people into action during the revolt of 1857.” Examine the statement with rumours and reasons for its belief.

27. Why was the revolt of 1857 particularly widespread in Awadh ?

OR

What did the rebels from different social groups want in 1857 ?

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• CBSE Class 12 Syllabus 2024-25
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• CBSE Class 12 Competency Based Questions 2024-25 PDFs 
• NCERT Books for CBSE Class 12 - Latest Edition
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