CBSE Class 12 History Previous Year Question Papers (2022–2026)

Class 12 History board papers with marking schemes

Two sets per year from different CBSE regions. Question papers are published by CBSE; click a PDF to download it free.

Class 12 History sample paper 2026-27

CBSE released the 2026-27 Sample Question Paper on 21 September 2026 and confirmed there is no change in the question paper design for 2026-27. Practise it first: it shows exactly how your board paper will look.

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Average marks each chapter carried per board paper. Start revision with the chapters at the top.

Most repeated History questions in CBSE board exams

The same question, or a near-identical one, appeared in more than one CBSE board exam year.

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   Asked in 2023, 2024Thinkers, Beliefs & Buildings1 mark
2. Look at the figure given below and identify the structural feature marked as A' of the Sanchi stupa from the following options : (A) (B) Harmika Anda Yashti (C) (D) Chhatri Note : The following question is for the Visual…
   Asked in 2023, 2024Thinkers, Beliefs & Buildings1 mark
3. Read the following source carefully and answer the questions that follow : A warning for Europe Bernier warned that if European kings followed the Mughal model : Their kingdoms would be very far from being well-cultivate…
   Asked in 2025, 2026Through the Eyes of Travellers4 marks
4. _________ Page 25 of 32 { } 32. Read the given source carefully and answer the questions that follow : A warning for Europe Bernier warned that if European kings followed the Mughal model : Their kingdoms would be very f…
   Asked in 2025, 2026Through the Eyes of Travellers4 marks
5. Page 27 of 32 33. Read the following source carefully and answer the questions that follow : On clearance and settled cultivation Passing through one village in the lower Rajmahal hills, Buchanan wrote : The view of the …
   Asked in 2025, 2026Colonialism & the Countryside4 marks
6. Read the given source carefully and answer the questions that follow : On clearance and settled cultivation Passing through one village in the lower Rajmahal hills, Buchanan wrote : The view of the country is exceedingly…
   Asked in 2025, 2026Colonialism & the Countryside4 marks
7. Explain the arguments given in favour of strong Centre in the Constituent Assembly. 19 *^ () 3 × 8 = 24 28. (a) 2+6=8 (b) 4+4= 8 29. (a) (b) 30. (a) (b) 20
   Asked in 2022, 2023Framing the Constitution2 marks
8. Analyse the different arguments made in favour of the strong Centre in the Constituent Assembly of India.
   Asked in 2022, 2023Framing the Constitution1 mark

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Class 12 History paper pattern

Based on the sample paper 2026-27 (80 marks).

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