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Maharashtra SSC Social Science Paper I (History and Political Science) Board Paper March 2026

Written board papers, 40 marks and 2 hours each: Science & Technology Part 1 and 2, Algebra, Geometry and more.

2026, March 120 minutes 40 marks Save WhatsApp

Sections

Q.1 (A) Choose the correct option and complete the sentences (3 marks) 3 Q
Q.1 (B) Identify and write the wrong pair (3 marks) 3 Q
Q.2 (A) Do as directed, any two (4 marks) 3 Q
Q.2 (B) Write short notes, any two (4 marks) 3 Q
Q.3 Explain the following statements with reasons, any two (4 marks) 4 Q
Q.4 Read the passage and answer the questions (4 marks) 1 Q
Q.5 Answer the following questions in detail, any two (6 marks) 4 Q
Q.6 Choose the correct option and complete the statements (2 marks) 2 Q
Q.7 State whether true or false with reasons, any two (4 marks) 3 Q
Q.8 (A) Explain the concept, any one (2 marks) 2 Q
Q.8 (B) Do as directed, any one (2 marks) 2 Q
Q.9 Answer in brief, any one (2 marks) 2 Q

March 2026 Social Science Paper I: History and Political Science

This is the Maharashtra SSC Social Sciences Paper I from March 2026 (English medium), taken from the Maharashtra State Board’s printed question paper (paper code N 961). It is a 2-hour, 40-mark paper: Questions 1 to 5 are on History and Questions 6 to 9 are on Political Science. Concept maps in Q.2(A) and Q.8(B) are to be filled in pen or pencil, and for Q.1(A), Q.1(B) and Q.6 only the first attempted answers are counted. All model answers on this page are written by Doubtly.

The History part asks you to choose correct options on the earliest museum, the first Keertankar and the founder of modern historiography, find wrong pairs on newspapers, sportspersons and universities, complete a television time line, a cultural heritage tree diagram and a table of world museums, write short notes (Nationalistic Historiography, Applied History, Marco Polo), explain statements on the art market, conservation, women’s history and the film industry, answer a passage on the Sohagaura copper-plate, and write longer answers on Islamic architecture, the history of Aakashvani, indoor and outdoor games and the conservation of heritage sites. The Political Science part covers amending the Constitution and the Green Revolution, true or false with reasons on reservation, the role of the Election Commission and election corruption, the concepts of regionalism and women’s representation in the Lok Sabha, concept maps on political parties and tribal uprisings, and questions on free and fair elections and transparency in the political process.

How to use it

Write the whole paper by hand in 2 hours, and then check each answer against the model answers given. Pay attention to how many points a 2-mark or 3-mark answer needs. Revise with the History full test, the History page and the Political Science page.

FAQs

Is this paper free?

Yes, with model answers for every question.

Is it based on the Balbharati syllabus?

Yes. It is the March 2026 board paper for the current syllabus. Find more on the SSC exam hub.

Chapters covered

Instructions

Solve on paper with a timer, then check against the solutions.

Q.1 (A) Choose the correct option and complete the sentences (3 marks)

  1. Q.1 (A)(1) The earliest museum in the world was discovered in the excavations at the city of ............................ .

    1. (A) Delhi
    2. (B) Harappa
    3. (C) Ur
    4. (D) Kolkata
    1 mark See answer →

  2. Q.1 (A)(2) In Maharashtra, .............................. is supposed to be the first Keertankar.

    1. (A) Saint Dnyaneshwar
    2. (B) Saint Tukaram
    3. (C) Saint Namdev
    4. (D) Saint Eknath
    1 mark See answer →

  3. Q.1 (A)(3) It may be said that .................................. was the founder of modern historiography.

    1. (A) Voltaire
    2. (B) Rané Descartes
    3. (C) Leopold Ranké
    4. (D) Karl Marx
    1 mark See answer →

Q.1 (B) Identify and write the wrong pair (3 marks)

  1. Q.1 (B)(1) Identify and write the wrong pair :
    (i) ‘Prabhakar’ — Acharya P.K. Atre
    (ii) ‘Darpan’ — Balshastri Jambhekar
    (iii) ‘Deenbandhu’ — Krishnarao Bhalekar
    (iv) ‘Kesari’ — Bal Gangadhar Tilak

    1 mark See answer →

  2. Q.1 (B)(2) Identify and write the wrong pair :
    (i) Balambhat Deodhar — Mallakhamb
    (ii) Khashaba Jadhav — Football
    (iii) Major Dhyan Chand — Hockey
    (iv) Sachin Tendulkar — Cricket

    1 mark See answer →

  3. Q.1 (B)(3) Identify and write the wrong pair :
    (i) Maharaja Sayajirao University — Delhi
    (ii) Banaras Hindu University — Varanasi
    (iii) Aligarh Muslim University — Aligarh
    (iv) Jivaji University — Gwalior

    1 mark See answer →

Q.2 (A) Do as directed, any two (4 marks)

  1. Q.2 (A)(1) Complete the time line related to Television :
    [Time line with four points: (a) year .......... — Inauguration of the Delhi Doordarshan; (b) 1972 — event ..........; (c) year .......... — Colour television was introduced; (d) 1991 — event ..........]

    2 marks See answer →

  2. Q.2 (A)(2) Complete the following tree diagram :
    [Tree diagram: ‘Cultural Heritage’ branching into ‘Tangible’ (1) .......... (2) .......... and ‘Intangible’ (1) .......... (2) ..........]

    2 marks See answer →

  3. Q.2 (A)(3) Complete the following table :
    [Table with two columns: ‘World Famous Museums’ and ‘Country’]
    (i) Louvre Museum → ..........
    (ii) .......... → England
    (iii) Salarjang Museum → ..........
    (iv) .......... → United States of America

    2 marks See answer →

Q.2 (B) Write short notes, any two (4 marks)

  1. Q.2 (B)(1) Write short note : Nationalistic Historiography

    2 marks See answer →

  2. Q.2 (B)(2) Write short note : Applied History

    2 marks See answer →

  3. Q.2 (B)(3) Write short note : Marco Polo

    2 marks See answer →

Q.3 Explain the following statements with reasons, any two (4 marks)

  1. Q.3 (1) An expert with deep understanding of art history is required in the art market.

    2 marks See answer →

  2. Q.3 (2) Only trained persons who are duly qualified can take up the tasks involved in the work of conservation and preservation.

    2 marks See answer →

  3. Q.3 (3) Historical research was driven to focus in depth on various aspects of women’s life.

    2 marks See answer →

  4. Q.3 (4) Expertise in history is important in the film industry.

    2 marks See answer →

Q.4 Read the passage and answer the questions (4 marks)

  1. Q.4 Read the following passage and answer the questions based on it :
    Sohagaura Copper–Plate : The copper-plate was found at Sohagaura (District Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh). It is supposed to be from the Mauryan period. The inscription on it is in Brahmi Script. The symbols known as ‘Tree-in-railing’ and ‘Mountain’ at the beginning of the inscription also occur on punch marked coins. Another symbol which looks like a structure erected on four pillars is supposed to be indicative of a granary. The inscription records a royal order that the grains stored in the granary should be distributed carefully. It is supposed to be suggestive of precautions taken in the times of a famine.
    (1) To which period does the Sohagaura copper-plate belong ? (1)
    (2) What script do we find on the Sohagaura copper-plate ? (1)
    (3) Write the historical importance of Sohagaura copper-plate. (2)

    4 marks See answer →

Q.5 Answer the following questions in detail, any two (6 marks)

  1. Q.5 (1) Explain the characteristics of the Islamic Architecture in India with examples.

    3 marks See answer →

  2. Q.5 (2) Write about the history of Aakashvani.

    3 marks See answer →

  3. Q.5 (3) Explain the difference between indoor and outdoor games.

    3 marks See answer →

  4. Q.5 (4) What measures have to be taken for the conservation of the Heritage sites ?

    3 marks See answer →

Q.6 Choose the correct option and complete the statements (2 marks)

  1. Q.6 (1) The power to make changes in the Constitution without altering the basic structure of the Constitution lies with ............................ .

    1. (A) Parliament
    2. (B) Citizens
    3. (C) President
    4. (D) Vice-President
    1 mark See answer →

  2. Q.6 (2) To increase agricultural production and become self-sufficient with regard to food grains, ................................ was initiated.

    1. (A) Water revolution
    2. (B) Green revolution
    3. (C) Industrial revolution
    4. (D) White revolution
    1 mark See answer →

Q.7 State whether true or false with reasons, any two (4 marks)

  1. Q.7 (1) Policy of reservation of seats is important for the establishment of social justice and equality.

    2 marks See answer →

  2. Q.7 (2) The state government decides as to when and in how many stages the elections would be held in a particular state.

    2 marks See answer →

  3. Q.7 (3) People may lose confidence in the democratic process due to the corruption during elections.

    2 marks See answer →

Q.8 (A) Explain the concept, any one (2 marks)

  1. Q.8 (A)(1) Explain the concept : Regionalism

    2 marks See answer →

  2. Q.8 (A)(2) Explain the concept : Women representation in the Lok Sabha.

    2 marks See answer →

Q.8 (B) Do as directed, any one (2 marks)

  1. Q.8 (B)(1) Complete the following concept map :
    [Concept map: ‘Important characteristics of political parties’ in the centre, with four empty boxes.]

    2 marks See answer →

  2. Q.8 (B)(2) Complete the following concept map :
    [Concept map: ‘Tribal uprisings during the Pre-independence period and their places’ in the centre, with four boxes: Ramoshi .........., Gond .........., Kolam .........., Munda ..........]

    2 marks See answer →

Q.9 Answer in brief, any one (2 marks)

  1. Q.9 (1) Explain the challenges in conducting free and fair elections.

    2 marks See answer →

  2. Q.9 (2) What efforts are undertaken to bring transparency in political process ?

    2 marks See answer →