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Maharashtra HSC History Board Paper July 2025 with Answers

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

2025, July 180 minutes 80 marks Save WhatsApp

Sections

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

About this paper

This is the Maharashtra State Board (MSBSHSE) HSC (Class 12) History (38) board paper of the July 2025 supplementary examination (Day 07). The paper code printed on the question paper is J-378. 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 13 American colonies 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) Jerusalem and _____ are the two cities which are considered holy by the Jews, Christians and Muslims.

    1. (A) Bethlehem
    2. (B) Quebec
    3. (C) Mainze
    4. (D) Istanbul (Constantinople)
    1 mark See answer →

  2. Q.1 (A) (2) It was made obligatory for the Indian Rulers to get license (Cartaz) for sailing on Indian ocean by the _____.

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

  3. Q.1 (A) (3) In 1668 the French established their factory at Rajapur by seeking permission from _____.

    1. (A) Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj
    2. (B) Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj
    3. (C) Chhatrapati Rajaram Maharaj
    4. (D) Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj
    1 mark See answer →

  4. Q.1 (A) (4) The Satyashodhak Samaj was founded by _____.

    1. (A) Raja Ram Mohan Roy
    2. (B) Mahatma Jotirao Phule
    3. (C) Swami Dayanand Saraswati
    4. (D) Swami Vivekanand
    1 mark See answer →

  5. Q.1 (A) (5) The Concept of the ‘League of Nations’ was deliberated by _____.

    1. (A) France
    2. (B) America
    3. (C) Italy
    4. (D) Germany
    1 mark See answer →

  6. Q.1 (A) (6) Headquarters of SEATO was located at _____.

    1. (A) Thailand
    2. (B) Philippines
    3. (C) Pakistan
    4. (D) United Kingdom
    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)Kunwar SinghLucknow
    (ii)Nanasaheb PeshwaKanpur
    (iii)Queen LakshmibaiJhansi
    (iv)ChimasahebKolhapur
    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)Accession of the princely state of HyderabadSwami Ramanand Tirth
    (ii)Signed instrument of accession of KashmirShaikh Abdullah
    (iii)Significant contribution in Goa liberation MovementMohan Ranade
    (iv)The trade Unionist leader in PuducherryV. Subbayya
    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)BandungBandung Conference
    (ii)ParisThe Pan-African Congress in 1919
    (iii)LondonThe 1st Conference of African Association in 1900
    (iv)ManchesterAsian Unity Conference
    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)“Do boond Zindagi ke”Swaccha Bharat Abhiyan
    (ii)“Let’s all learn, Let’s all progress”Sarvashiksha Abhiyan
    (iii)“Come and Play”A scheme for development of sports
    (iv)“Atulya Bharat”Advertisement Campaign design to boost tourism
    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: An engineer who successfully sailed the steamboat named ‘Clermont’ _____.

    1 mark See answer →

  2. Q.2 (A) (2) Write the name of the historical place/person/event: The fort built by the British at the north of Chennai _____.

    1 mark See answer →

  3. Q.2 (A) (3) Write the name of the historical place/person/event: The place where the Portuguese stored ammunition _____.

    1 mark See answer →

  4. Q.2 (A) (4) Write the name of the historical place/person/event: The one who participated in ‘Vykom Satyagraha’ _____.

    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: Ravindranath Tagore gave up his title (Sir) because he wished —

    1. (A) To criticise ‘Jallianwala Bagh Massacre.’
    2. (B) To oppose Simon Commission.
    3. (C) To support Indian freedom struggle.
    4. (D) To support Non-Cooperation Movement.
    1 mark See answer →

  2. Q.2 (B) (2) Choose the correct reason and complete the sentence: The League of Nations was established after the First World War because _____

    1. (A) To ease import export taxes in Europe.
    2. (B) To avoid any situation that could lead to another World War.
    3. (C) To exploit defeated nations economically.
    4. (D) America wished to be recognized as world leader.
    1 mark See answer →

  3. Q.2 (B) (3) Choose the correct reason and complete the sentence: During the Second World War the Independence movement in Africa was more intensified because —

    1. (A) The colonies in Africa threw away the dominance of alien European powers.
    2. (B) African leaders were trained in Western education system.
    3. (C) During the Second World War the British and the French began to give some rights to the people in their colonies.
    4. (D) European countries were involved in the Second World War.
    1 mark See answer →

  4. Q.2 (B) (4) Choose the correct reason and complete the sentence: No country was included in the ANZUS treaty except Australia, New Zealand and the United States of America because —

    1. (A) They did not want to let United Kingdom and France to have an upper hand.
    2. (B) It was a military pact.
    3. (C) It was a secret pact.
    4. (D) It was a pact only among countries with friendly relations.
    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: How many colonies are shown in this map?

    [Map: ‘The 13 American Colonies’ — the east coast of North America with the Great Lakes in the north-west and the Atlantic Ocean on the east. Index: square = colonies, dot = cities. Colonies from north to south: New Hampshire (Portsmouth), Massachusetts (Boston), Rhode Island (Providence), Connecticut (New Haven), New York (New York City), New Jersey (Trenton), Pennsylvania (Philadelphia), Delaware, Maryland (Annapolis), Virginia (Williamsburg), North Carolina (New Bern), South Carolina (Charleston) and Georgia (Savannah). A north arrow and a scale in kilometres are shown.]

    1 mark See answer →

  2. Q.3 (A) (2) Observe the given map and answer: Name the port city that you can find in Massachusette where incidence of dumping tea cartons happened.

    [Map: ‘The 13 American Colonies’ — the east coast of North America with the Great Lakes in the north-west and the Atlantic Ocean on the east. Index: square = colonies, dot = cities. Colonies from north to south: New Hampshire (Portsmouth), Massachusetts (Boston), Rhode Island (Providence), Connecticut (New Haven), New York (New York City), New Jersey (Trenton), Pennsylvania (Philadelphia), Delaware, Maryland (Annapolis), Virginia (Williamsburg), North Carolina (New Bern), South Carolina (Charleston) and Georgia (Savannah). A north arrow and a scale in kilometres are shown.]

    1 mark See answer →

  3. Q.3 (A) (3) Observe the given map and answer: Name the Ocean located near eastern coast of America.

    [Map: ‘The 13 American Colonies’ — the east coast of North America with the Great Lakes in the north-west and the Atlantic Ocean on the east. Index: square = colonies, dot = cities. Colonies from north to south: New Hampshire (Portsmouth), Massachusetts (Boston), Rhode Island (Providence), Connecticut (New Haven), New York (New York City), New Jersey (Trenton), Pennsylvania (Philadelphia), Delaware, Maryland (Annapolis), Virginia (Williamsburg), North Carolina (New Bern), South Carolina (Charleston) and Georgia (Savannah). A north arrow and a scale in kilometres are shown.]

    1 mark See answer →

  4. Q.3 (A) (4) Observe the given map and answer: The city of Williamburg is located in which colony?

    [Map: ‘The 13 American Colonies’ — the east coast of North America with the Great Lakes in the north-west and the Atlantic Ocean on the east. Index: square = colonies, dot = cities. Colonies from north to south: New Hampshire (Portsmouth), Massachusetts (Boston), Rhode Island (Providence), Connecticut (New Haven), New York (New York City), New Jersey (Trenton), Pennsylvania (Philadelphia), Delaware, Maryland (Annapolis), Virginia (Williamsburg), North Carolina (New Bern), South Carolina (Charleston) and Georgia (Savannah). A north arrow and a scale in kilometres are shown.]

    1 mark See answer →

  5. Q.3 (A) (5) Observe the given map and answer: Name the colony towards the Southmost tip in the given map.

    [Map: ‘The 13 American Colonies’ — the east coast of North America with the Great Lakes in the north-west and the Atlantic Ocean on the east. Index: square = colonies, dot = cities. Colonies from north to south: New Hampshire (Portsmouth), Massachusetts (Boston), Rhode Island (Providence), Connecticut (New Haven), New York (New York City), New Jersey (Trenton), Pennsylvania (Philadelphia), Delaware, Maryland (Annapolis), Virginia (Williamsburg), North Carolina (New Bern), South Carolina (Charleston) and Georgia (Savannah). A north arrow and a scale in kilometres are shown.]

    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 ‘The spread of the British Empire was in these continents’ with four blank boxes.]

    2 marks See answer →

  2. Q.3 (B) (2) Complete the concept map regarding European powers and their important colonies in India: [Concept map: four columns, each an upper box with an arrow to a lower box — ‘Pondicherry’ → blank; blank → ‘Portuguese’; ‘Mumbai’ → blank; blank → ‘Dutch’.]

    2 marks See answer →

  3. Q.3 (B) (3) Complete the following concept map: [Concept map: centre ‘Social Reformers and their organisations’ in nested squares. Outer square: top ‘Raja Ram Mohan Roy’, left blank, right ‘Sir Sayyad Ahmad Khan’, bottom blank. Inner square: top blank, left ‘Arya Samaj’, right blank, bottom ‘Ramkrishna Mission’. Each reformer on the outer square faces his organisation on the inner square.]

    2 marks See answer →

  4. Q.3 (B) (4) Complete the concept map: [Concept map: box ‘Four British colonies in South Africa’ with arrows to four blank boxes.]

    2 marks See answer →

  5. Q.3 (B) (5) Complete the concept map: [Concept map: centre box ‘Four Megacities to be joined under golden quadrilateral scheme (Suvarna Chatushkon Yojana)’ with arrows to four blank ovals.]

    2 marks See answer →

  6. Q.3 (B) (6) Complete the following table:

    Environmental activistOrganisations
    (1)Rahibai Popere__________
    (2)Bhau Katdare__________
    (3)Premsagar Mestry__________
    (4)Hamid Dalwai__________
    2 marks See answer →

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

  1. Q.4 (A) (1) Write short note: Rajarshi Shahu Maharaj

    2 marks See answer →

  2. Q.4 (A) (2) Write short note: Kamagata Maru

    2 marks See answer →

  3. Q.4 (A) (3) Write short note: Decolonisation

    2 marks See answer →

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

    2 marks See answer →

  5. Q.4 (A) (5) Write short note: AYUSH

    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: Industrial Revolution first began in England.

    3 marks See answer →

  2. Q.4 (B) (2) Explain the following statement with reasons: Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj decided to attack the region of Bardesh.

    3 marks See answer →

  3. Q.4 (B) (3) Explain the following statement with reasons: Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar had determined to work for creating a society based on the principles of “Freedom, Equality and Fraternity.”

    3 marks See answer →

  4. Q.4 (B) (4) Explain the following statement with reasons: Ultimately the princely state of Hyderabad was acceded to India.

    3 marks See answer →

  5. Q.4 (B) (5) Explain the following statement with reasons: There were three wars fought between the British and Myanmar.

    3 marks See answer →

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

  1. Q.5 (1) State your opinion on the following statement: A document known as ‘the Declaration of Independence of America’ was adopted.

    3 marks See answer →

  2. Q.5 (2) State your opinion on the following statement: The contribution of Krantisinha Nana Patil is significant in the Indian freedom struggle.

    3 marks See answer →

  3. Q.5 (3) State your opinion on the following statement: The cold war began between America and Russia.

    3 marks See answer →

  4. Q.5 (4) State your opinion on the following statement: India is a leading country in the field of space research.

    3 marks See answer →

  5. Q.5 (5) State your opinion on the following statement: All of us have the responsibility of taking care of our Heritage places.

    3 marks See answer →

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

  1. Q.6 (1) Answer in detail: Explain the conflict between the Portuguese and Maratha Empires.

    5 marks See answer →

  2. Q.6 (2) Answer in detail: Write in detail about the movement for liberation of Goa.

    5 marks See answer →

  3. Q.6 (3) Answer in detail: Give the causes of the Second World War.

    5 marks See answer →

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

  1. Q.7 (1) Write the information about the Geographical – Discoveries and Explorers – (a) Christopher Columbus (b) Amerigo Vespucci (c) Vasco-da-Gama

    5 marks See answer →

  2. Q.7 (2) Write in detail about the British East India Company – (a) Foundation (b) Powers given to the East India Company (c) Administrative structure of Factory

    5 marks See answer →

  3. Q.7 (3) Write about the Quit India Movement of 1942 – (a) Mumbai Session (b) Appeal by Mahatma Gandhi (c) Its impact

    5 marks See answer →

  4. Q.7 (4) Write the information about the Reorganisation of following States. (a) Jharkhand (b) Telangana (c) Uttarakhand

    5 marks See answer →

  5. Q.7 (5) Write the information about South Asian Association for Regional Co-operation (SAARC). (a) Establishment and objectives (b) Challenges for SAARC to tackle (c) Success of SAARC

    5 marks See answer →