CBSE Class 12 History Previous Year Question Paper 2019 Set 3
This is the CBSE Class 12 History Previous Year Question Paper from 2019, Set 3. The exam is for 3 hours and carries a maximum of 80 marks. The paper contains 16 questions and includes 10 printed pages plus a map. It is divided into sections with varying marks and word limits for answers. Questions 1-3 are very short answer type (2 marks each, max 30 words). Questions 4-9 are short answer type (4 marks each, max 100 words). Questions 10-12 are long answer type (8 marks each, max 350 words). Questions 13-15 are source-based, and question 16 is a map-based question. Solving this previous year paper helps students understand the exam pattern, question types, and marking scheme, crucial for effective preparation and scoring high marks 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 with a maximum of 80 marks. It includes very short answer (2 marks), short answer (4 marks), long answer (8 marks), source-based, and map-based questions.
Topics covered
Paper topics
- Mahabharata period
- Varna system
- Brahmins
- Strategies
Important topics
- Varna system enforcement strategies
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Question paper text
SET-1
Series BVM/3
रोल नं.
Roll No.
Code No.
कोड नं. 61/3/1
परीक्षार्थी कोड को उत्तर-पुस्तिका के मुख-पृष्ठ
पर अवश्य लिखें ।
Candidates must write the Code on the
title page of the answer-book.
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.
61/3/1
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)
(Very Short Answer Type Questions)
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1. महाभारत काल के दौरान वर्ण व्यवस्था का पालन करवाने के लिए ब्राह्मणों द्वारा अपनाई गई किन्हीं दो रणनीतियों की व्याख्या कीजिए।
2 Explain any two strategies evolved by the Brahmins to enforce Varna order during the Mahabharata period.
61/3/1 2
Frequently asked questions
What is this document?
This is the official CBSE Class 12 History Previous Year Question Paper from 2019, Set 3, for board exam practice.
What is the duration and maximum marks for this paper?
The exam is scheduled for 3 hours and the maximum marks are 80.
How are the questions structured in this paper?
The paper has 16 questions divided into sections with varying marks: 2-mark, 4-mark, 8-mark, source-based, and a map question.
Why is solving previous year papers important for Class 12 History?
Solving previous year papers helps students understand the exam pattern, marking scheme, and question types, improving their preparation and confidence for the board exams.
What are the word limits for different types of questions?
Answers for 2-mark questions should not exceed 30 words, 4-mark questions 100 words, and 8-mark questions 350 words.
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