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Maharashtra HSC History Board Paper March 2025 with Answers

Written board papers. Physics and Chemistry: 70 marks, 3 hours. Mathematics & Statistics: 80 marks, 3 hours.

2025, March 180 minutes 80 marks Save WhatsApp

Sections

Q.1 (A) Choose the correct alternatives (6 marks) 6 questions
Q.1 (B) Find the incorrect pair (4 marks) 4 questions
Q.2 (A) Write the names of historical places/persons/events (4 marks) 4 questions
Q.2 (B) Choose the correct reasons and complete the sentences (4 marks) 4 questions
Q.3 (A) Observe the given map and answer the questions (5 marks) 5 questions
Q.3 (B) Complete the concept maps, any four (8 marks) 6 questions
Q.4 (A) Write short notes, any three (6 marks) 5 questions
Q.4 (B) Explain the statements with reasons, any three (9 marks) 5 questions
Q.5 State your opinion, any three (9 marks) 5 questions
Q.6 Answer in detail, any two (10 marks) 3 questions
Q.7 Answer in detail with the help of given points, any three (15 marks) 5 questions

About this paper

This is the Maharashtra State Board (MSBSHSE) HSC (Class 12) History (38) board paper of the February–March 2025 examination. The paper code printed on the question paper is J-426. The questions are transcribed from the board’s own printed question paper published on its website; the map and concept maps are described in words. The answers are original answers written by Doubtly, not the board’s official model answers.

Paper pattern

Maximum marks 80, time 3 hours, seven questions, all compulsory (with internal choice). Q.1 (10 marks): (A) six multiple choice questions and (B) four sets of finding the incorrect pair. Q.2 (8 marks): (A) four names of historical places/persons/events and (B) four questions on choosing the correct reason. Q.3 (13 marks): (A) a map of the freedom struggle of 1857 with five questions and (B) concept maps, any four of six (2 marks each). Q.4 (15 marks): (A) short notes, any three of five (2 marks each) and (B) explain with reasons, any three of five (3 marks each). Q.5 (9 marks): state your opinion, any three of five. Q.6 (10 marks): answer in detail, any two of three. Q.7 (15 marks): answer in detail with the help of given points, any three of five. Concept maps are to be drawn with pen.

How to use it

Write the paper in one 3-hour sitting, choosing questions as the paper allows, then compare your answers with the model answers. In 3-mark and 5-mark answers check that each point is supported with a fact, name or date from the textbook.

Chapters covered

Instructions

Solve on paper with a timer, then check against the solutions. Sections: A (MCQ and very short answers), B (short answers, attempt any 8 of 12), C (attempt any 8 of 12), D (long answers with choice).

Q.1 (A) Choose the correct alternatives (6 marks)

  1. Q.1 (A) (1) The first seafarer to circumnavigate the African continent was _____.

    1. (A) Henry the Navigator
    2. (B) Marco Polo
    3. (C) Bartholomew Dias
    4. (D) Columbus
    1 mark See answer →

  2. Q.1 (A) (2) The first conference of Asian and African countries was held in 1955 at _____ in Indonesia.

    1. (A) Bandung
    2. (B) Paris
    3. (C) Colombo
    4. (D) Maldives
    1 mark See answer →

  3. Q.1 (A) (3) Maharshi Vitthal Ramji Shinde established the _____.

    1. (A) Ramakrishna Mission
    2. (B) Depressed Classes Mission
    3. (C) Satyashodhak Samaj
    4. (D) Scientific Society
    1 mark See answer →

  4. Q.1 (A) (4) The Dutch established their first colony at _____.

    1. (A) Goa
    2. (B) Surat
    3. (C) Machilipatnam
    4. (D) Calicut
    1 mark See answer →

  5. Q.1 (A) (5) To maintain peace in the World after the First World War an organisation named _____ was established.

    1. (A) UNESCO
    2. (B) World Health Organisation
    3. (C) Security Council
    4. (D) League of Nations
    1 mark See answer →

  6. Q.1 (A) (6) Chimajiappa, the younger brother of Bajirao Peshwa I defeated the _____ at Vasai.

    1. (A) British
    2. (B) Portuguese
    3. (C) French
    4. (D) Dutch
    1 mark See answer →

Q.1 (B) Find the incorrect pair (4 marks)

  1. Q.1 (B) (1) Find the incorrect pair in group ‘B’ and write the correct one:

    Group ‘A’Group ‘B’
    (i)Christopher ColumbusDiscovery of America
    (ii)Vasco-da-GamaDiscovery of China
    (iii)Mungo ParkDiscovery of Africa
    (iv)Abel Janszoon TasmanDiscovery of New Zealand
    1 mark See answer →

  2. Q.1 (B) (2) Find the incorrect pair in group ‘B’ and write the correct one:

    Group ‘A’Group ‘B’
    (i)ArcebispoChief Executive Officer
    (ii)ChancellorJudge
    (iii)Vedor da FazendaIn-charge of Company’s Possessions
    (iv)CapitaonCaptain
    1 mark See answer →

  3. Q.1 (B) (3) Find the incorrect pair in group ‘B’ and write the correct one:

    Group ‘A’Group ‘B’
    (i)Surya SenBengal
    (ii)Vinayak Damodar SavarkarGujarat
    (iii)Ramsingh KukaPunjab
    (iv)Shyamji Krishna VermaLondon
    1 mark See answer →

  4. Q.1 (B) (4) Find the incorrect pair in group ‘B’ and write the correct one:

    Group ‘A’Group ‘B’
    (i)Burma Independence ArmyAung San
    (ii)Pan-African CongressW.E.B. Du Bois
    (iii)Internal autonomy to coloniesWinston Churchill
    (iv)Indian Independence MovementMahatma Gandhi
    1 mark See answer →

Q.2 (A) Write the names of historical places/persons/events (4 marks)

  1. Q.2 (A) (1) Write the name of the historical place/person/event: Queen of England who encouraged explorers to undertake sea expeditions –

    1 mark See answer →

  2. Q.2 (A) (2) Write the name of the historical place/person/event: Movement started by Dr. Baba Adhav –

    1 mark See answer →

  3. Q.2 (A) (3) Write the name of the historical place/person/event: American Naval base attacked by Japan –

    1 mark See answer →

  4. Q.2 (A) (4) Write the name of the historical place/person/event: Treaty signed by Soviet Russia to counter America’s influential process in Europe –

    1 mark See answer →

Q.2 (B) Choose the correct reasons and complete the sentences (4 marks)

  1. Q.2 (B) (1) Choose the correct reason and complete the sentence: Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj levied octroi on the salt trade to _____

    1. (A) oppose the Portuguese.
    2. (B) stop the British trade of salt.
    3. (C) raise funds for Swarajya.
    4. (D) oppose the colonialists.
    1 mark See answer →

  2. Q.2 (B) (2) Choose the correct reason and complete the sentence: There was discontent among the rulers of the princely states during the time of Lord Dalhousie because _____

    1. (A) he imposed unjust laws on his subjects.
    2. (B) he imposed a ban on Indian trade.
    3. (C) he adopted the ‘Doctrine of Lapse.’
    4. (D) he cut allowances of Indian soldiers.
    1 mark See answer →

  3. Q.2 (B) (3) Choose the correct reason and complete the sentence: NATO was created in Europe to _____

    1. (A) protect European nations from the expansionist policy of Soviet Russia.
    2. (B) stop the spread of communist ideology in Asia.
    3. (C) free trade in the region of Pacific Ocean.
    4. (D) to strengthen Europe’s economy.
    1 mark See answer →

  4. Q.2 (B) (4) Choose the correct reason and complete the sentence: Sachin Tendulkar was awarded with the highest award of ‘Bharat Ratna’ by Govt. of India because _____

    1. (A) he was elected as ‘Member of Loksabha.’
    2. (B) he had made commercialisation of cricket.
    3. (C) the people of India wanted Bharat Ratna for Sachin Tendulkar.
    4. (D) the Government of India considered the extraordinary performance of Sachin Tendulkar.
    1 mark See answer →

Q.3 (A) Observe the given map and answer the questions (5 marks)

  1. Q.3 (A) (1) Observe the given map and answer: Name the ocean that lies on the east coast of India.

    [Map: ‘Freedom Struggle of 1857’ — outline map of the Indian subcontinent. Index: shaded area = territory under British control; dot = important centres of the freedom struggle; line = present external boundary of India. Centres marked include Peshawar, Lahore, Firozepur, Muzaffarnagar, Delhi, Meerut, Bareilly, Mathura, Agra, Etawa, Lucknow, Kanpur, Kalpi, Gwalior, Jhansi, Allahabad, Ayodhya, Banaras, Dinapur, Jagdishpur, Beharampur, Dacca, Barrackpore, Chittagong, Nasirabad, Shikarpur, Karachi, Ahmedabad, Mhow, Indore, Sagar, Jabalpur, Nagpur, Aurangabad, Satara, Kolhapur and Nargund. The Arabian Sea, the Bay of Bengal, the Indian Ocean, Sri Lanka, the Lakshadweep and Andaman–Nicobar islands, a north arrow and a scale (0–600 km) are shown.]

    1 mark See answer →

  2. Q.3 (A) (2) Observe the given map and answer: Name any one place on the eastern side of India involved in the revolt of 1857.

    [Map: ‘Freedom Struggle of 1857’, as described in Q.3 (A) (1).]

    1 mark See answer →

  3. Q.3 (A) (3) Observe the given map and answer: In which direction does Sri Lanka lie?

    [Map: ‘Freedom Struggle of 1857’, as described in Q.3 (A) (1).]

    1 mark See answer →

  4. Q.3 (A) (4) Observe the given map and answer: In the uprising of 1857, write the name of any one place, presently in Maharashtra.

    [Map: ‘Freedom Struggle of 1857’, as described in Q.3 (A) (1).]

    1 mark See answer →

  5. Q.3 (A) (5) Observe the given map and answer: Name an Indian island situated in the Arabian Sea.

    [Map: ‘Freedom Struggle of 1857’, as described in Q.3 (A) (1).]

    1 mark See answer →

Q.3 (B) Complete the concept maps, any four (8 marks)

  1. Q.3 (B) (1) Complete the concept map:

    [Concept map: centre box ‘Spread of British Colonialism in continents’ with four arrows to four blank boxes.]

    2 marks See answer →

  2. Q.3 (B) (2) Complete the concept map:

    [Concept map: centre box ‘Islands of Mumbai’ with seven arrows. Filled boxes: Mumbai, Sion, Paral. Four boxes are blank.]

    2 marks See answer →

  3. Q.3 (B) (3) Complete the concept map:

    [Concept map: a diamond with ‘Revolutionaries and Organisations’ in the centre. Four sections each pair a revolutionary with an organisation. Given: India House — ______; Swatantryaveer Savarkar — ______; Lala Hardayal — ______; ______ — Anusheelan Samiti.]

    2 marks See answer →

  4. Q.3 (B) (4) Complete the concept map:

    [Concept map: centre box ‘Princely states and colonies that were merged in India after independence’ with four arrows to four blank boxes.]

    2 marks See answer →

  5. Q.3 (B) (5) Complete the concept map:

    [Concept map: top box ‘Members of BRICS’ joined to five boxes; one box reads ‘Brazil’, four are blank.]

    2 marks See answer →

  6. Q.3 (B) (6) Complete the concept map:

    [Concept map: centre box ‘Implementation of District Primary Education Programme (DPEP) in states’ with seven arrows. Filled boxes: Tamilnadu, Assam, Haryana. Four boxes are blank.]

    2 marks See answer →

Q.4 (A) Write short notes, any three (6 marks)

  1. Q.4 (A) (1) Write a short note on: Boston Tea Party

    2 marks See answer →

  2. Q.4 (A) (2) Write a short note on: British East India Company

    2 marks See answer →

  3. Q.4 (A) (3) Write a short note on: Arya Samaj

    2 marks See answer →

  4. Q.4 (A) (4) Write a short note on: Decolonisation of Princely States

    2 marks See answer →

  5. Q.4 (A) (5) Write a short note on: Speed Post

    2 marks See answer →

Q.4 (B) Explain the statements with reasons, any three (9 marks)

  1. Q.4 (B) (1) Explain the following statement with reasons: In the pre-renaissance period the Catholic Church controlled the individual life of the people.

    3 marks See answer →

  2. Q.4 (B) (2) Explain the following statement with reasons: The contribution of Maharaja Sayajirao Gaikwad of Baroda state towards social reforms is significant.

    3 marks See answer →

  3. Q.4 (B) (3) Explain the following statement with reasons: Impact of World Wars on India were severe.

    3 marks See answer →

  4. Q.4 (B) (4) Explain the following statement with reasons: After the Second World War, the independence movements in Africa intensified.

    3 marks See answer →

  5. Q.4 (B) (5) Explain the following statement with reasons: Cold War began.

    3 marks See answer →

Q.5 State your opinion, any three (9 marks)

  1. Q.5 (1) State your opinion: European colonialism led to economic exploitation of India.

    3 marks See answer →

  2. Q.5 (2) State your opinion: The French helped to increase the military strength of the Marathas.

    3 marks See answer →

  3. Q.5 (3) State your opinion: Mahatma Jotirao Phule was the first social reformer of Maharashtra.

    3 marks See answer →

  4. Q.5 (4) State your opinion: The credit of decolonisation can be attributed to the United Nations Organisation (UNO).

    3 marks See answer →

  5. Q.5 (5) State your opinion: The work done by Bhau Katdare in Konkan is significant.

    3 marks See answer →

Q.6 Answer in detail, any two (10 marks)

  1. Q.6 (1) Write in detail the nature and impact of Economic Nationalism.

    5 marks See answer →

  2. Q.6 (2) Write in detail about the revolt of Umaji Naik.

    5 marks See answer →

  3. Q.6 (3) Explain the policy of Government of India regarding health.

    5 marks See answer →

Q.7 Answer in detail with the help of given points, any three (15 marks)

  1. Q.7 (1) Discuss England’s policy of colonisalism in Asia – (a) Nepal (b) Sikkim (c) Bhutan

    5 marks See answer →

  2. Q.7 (2) Explain the Anglo-Maratha wars in detail – (a) First Anglo-Maratha war (b) Second Anglo-Maratha war (c) Third Anglo-Maratha war

    5 marks See answer →

  3. Q.7 (3) Explain the factors responsible for the Second World War – (a) The Treaty of Versailles (b) Fascism and Nazism (c) Failure of League of Nations organisation

    5 marks See answer →

  4. Q.7 (4) Write about Non-Alignment Movement – (a) Nature of Non-Alignment Movement (b) Criteria of Non-Alignment Movement (c) Belgrade Conference

    5 marks See answer →

  5. Q.7 (5) Explain the youth policy of the Government of India – (a) National Empowerment Policy (b) National Youth Day (c) National Training Programmes

    5 marks See answer →