CBSE Class 12 History Previous Year Question Paper 2019 Set 2
This is the CBSE Class 12 History Previous Year Question Paper from 2019, Set 2. The exam is designed for a maximum of 80 marks and a duration of 3 hours. The question paper contains 16 questions spread across various sections, including very short-answer, short-answer, long-answer, source-based questions, and a map-based question. Questions 1-3 are worth 2 marks each and require answers within 30 words. Questions 4-9 carry 4 marks each, with a word limit of 100 words. Questions 10-12 are worth 8 marks each and should be answered within 350 words. Questions 13-15 are source-based, and question 16 is a map question requiring identification and location of significant items. Solving this previous year paper helps students understand the exam pattern, question types, and marks distribution, crucial for effective preparation and scoring well in the board examinations.
Quick info
| Board | CBSE |
|---|---|
| Class | 12 |
| Subject | History |
| Session | 2019 |
| Language | Hindi |
| Type | Previous Year Question Paper |
| Exam type | Board Exam |
Paper pattern
The exam is 3 hours long and worth 80 marks. It includes questions of 2, 4, and 8 marks, along with source-based and map-based questions.
Topics covered
Paper topics
- Indian Archaeology
- John Marshall
- Archaeological Survey of India
Important topics
- John Marshall's tenure as Director General of ASI
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Question paper text
SET-1
Series BVM/2
रोल नं.
कोड नं. 61/2/1
परीक्षार्थी कोड को उत्तर-पुस्तिका के मुख-पृष्ठ
पर अवश्य लिखें ।
Candidates must write the Code on the
title page of the answer-book.
Roll No.
Code No.
कृपया जाँच कर लें कि इस प्रश्न-पत्र में मुद्रित पृष्ठ 10 + 1 मानचित्र हैं ।
प्रश्न-पत्र में दाहिने हाथ की ओर दिए गए कोड नम्बर को छात्र उत्तर-पुस्तिका के मुख-पृष्ठ पर लिखें ।
कृपया जाँच कर लें कि इस प्रश्न-पत्र में 16 प्रश्न हैं।
कृपया प्रश्न का उत्तर लिखना शुरू करने से पहले, प्रश्न का क्रमांक अवश्य लिखें।
इस प्रश्न-पत्र को पढ़ने के लिए 15 मिनट का समय दिया गया है। प्रश्न-पत्र का वितरण पूर्वाह्न में 10.15 बजे किया जाएगा । 10.15 बजे से 10.30 बजे तक छात्र केवल प्रश्न-पत्र को पढ़ेंगे और इस अवधि के दौरान वे उत्तर-पुस्तिका पर कोई उत्तर नहीं लिखेंगे।
Please check that this question paper contains 10 printed pages and 1 Map.
Code number given on the right hand side of the question paper should be written on the title page of the answer-book by the candidate.
Please check that this question paper contains 16 questions.
Please write down the Serial Number of the question before attempting it.
- 15 minute time has been allotted to read this question paper. The question paper will be distributed at 10.15 a.m. From 10.15 a.m. to 10.30 a.m., the students will read the question paper only and will not write any answer on the answer-book during this period.
इतिहास
HISTORY
निर्धारित समय : 3 घण्टे
Time allowed: 3 hours
अधिकतम अंक : 80
Maximum Marks: 80
P.T.O.
61/2/1
सामान्य निर्देश:
(i) सभी प्रश्नों के उत्तर दीजिए। कुछ प्रश्नों में आंतरिक विकल्प दिए गए हैं। प्रत्येक प्रश्न के अंक उसके सामने अंकित किए गए हैं।
- प्रश्न संख्या 1 से 3 दो अंकों वाले हैं, प्रत्येक प्रश्न का उत्तर 30 शब्दों से अधिक नहीं होना चाहिए ।
- प्रश्न संख्या 4 से 9 चार अंकों वाले हैं, प्रत्येक प्रश्न का उत्तर 100 शब्दों से अधिक नहीं होना चाहिए ।
- प्रश्न संख्या 10 से 12 आठ अंकों वाले हैं, प्रत्येक प्रश्न का उत्तर 350 शब्दों से अधिक नहीं होना चाहिए ।
- प्रश्न संख्या 13 से 15 स्रोत आधारित प्रश्न हैं।
- प्रश्न संख्या 16 मानचित्र सम्बन्धी प्रश्न है, जिसमें लक्षणों को पहचानना तथा महत्त्वपूर्ण परीक्षण मदों का स्थान दर्शाना शामिल है । मानचित्र को उत्तर-पुस्तिका के साथ नत्थी कीजिए ।
General Instructions:
- Answer all the questions. Some questions have internal choice. Marks are indicated against each question.
- Answer to questions no. 1 to 3 carrying 2 marks should not exceed 30 words each.
- Answer to questions no. 4 to 9 carrying 4 marks should not exceed 100 words each.
- Answer to questions no. 10 to 12 carrying 8 marks should not exceed 350 words each.
- Questions no. 13 to 15 are source based questions.
- Question no. 16 is a Map question that includes identification and location of significant test items. Attach the map with the answer-book.
खण्ड क
PART A
(अति लघु-उत्तरीय प्रश्न)
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(Very Short-Answer Type Questions)
- “भारतीय पुरातात्त्विक सर्वेक्षण के डायरेक्टर जनरल के रूप में जॉन मार्शल का कार्यकाल वास्तव में भारतीय पुरातत्त्व में एक व्यापक परिवर्तन का काल था।” इस कथन की व्याख्या कीजिए।
2 "John Marshall's stint as Director General of the Archaeological Survey of India marked a major change in Indian Archaeology." Explain the statement.
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Frequently asked questions
What is this document?
This is the CBSE Class 12 History Previous Year Question Paper from 2019, Set 2, designed for board exam practice.
What is the duration and maximum marks for this paper?
The allowed time for this paper is 3 hours, and the maximum marks are 80.
What types of questions are included?
The paper includes very short-answer, short-answer, long-answer, source-based, and map-based questions.
How does solving previous year papers help?
Solving previous year question papers helps students understand the board pattern, question types, and marks distribution, improving their preparation and scores.
What is the word limit for different types of questions?
2-mark questions have a 30-word limit, 4-mark questions have a 100-word limit, and 8-mark questions have a 350-word limit.
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