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Key Facts: CHSE Odisha Elective History Exam
200 marks
Elective History total across Year 1 (100) + Year 2 (100)
CHSE Odisha Arts Courses of Studies
Year-2 Council
AHSE paper that counts toward the final pass certificate
CHSE Odisha scheme of studies
1817
Khurda Rebellion against British colonialism (Year-2 unit)
CHSE Elective History Paper II
1936
Formation of the Province of Odisha (linguistic identity)
CHSE Elective History Paper II / standard Odisha history
In AHSE fee
No separate elective marketplace fee; included in session exam fee
CHSE Odisha AHSE fee structure via colleges
CHSE Odisha Elective History is a +2 Arts elective (200 marks: Year-1 World History + Year-2 Indian/Odisha History). Council Year-2 AHSE counts for the pass certificate. This free 2026 bank is an English MCQ study adaptation covering topics from official units—not a pure official-format simulation.
Sample CHSE Odisha Elective History Practice Questions
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1According to the CHSE +2 History syllabus, which pair best captures the dual idea of history as a discipline?
2Which development is associated with the shift from early human foraging toward a more settled way of life?
3Early humans' shift of habitat from trees toward caves and open-air sites is best linked to which theme in the syllabus?
4Modes of communication listed for early humans in the CHSE World History unit include:
5Which ancient river-valley civilisation is especially associated with the Nile?
6Mesopotamian civilisation is geographically associated mainly with which rivers?
7Which contribution is commonly linked to ancient Chinese river-valley civilisation in world-history surveys?
8Making of tools in early human history is important because tools indicate:
9Which statement best reflects 'history of human evolution' as framed for +2 World History?
10Why does the syllabus treat history as 'relevant' beyond antiquarian interest?
About the CHSE Odisha Elective History Exam
Odisha CHSE Higher Secondary Elective History follows the Arts Courses of Studies: Year 1 covers History of the World (human evolution, river-valley civilisations, Greece and Rome, major religions, Renaissance and explorations, American civilisations, industrial and political revolutions, world wars, and the United Nations). Year 2 covers History of India from sources and Harappan culture through medieval states, British colonialism, the national movement with Odisha responses, colonial cities, formation of the Province of Odisha, freedom leaders, and framing the Constitution. Electives total 200 marks; the Council Year-2 paper counts toward the pass certificate.
Exam sponsor: Council of Higher Secondary Education, Odisha (CHSE Odisha). The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.
Assessment
CHSE Odisha Higher Secondary Elective History carries 200 marks (100 Year-1 History of the World at college level + 100 Year-2 History of India at Council AHSE for the final pass certificate). Each paper is typically about 3 hours. Year-2 includes colonial policies, freedom struggle with Odisha responses, formation of the Province of Odisha, and the Constitution. This free bank is an English MCQ study adaptation—not a full long-answer simulation.
Time Limit
3 hours (per 100-mark paper)
Passing Score
~30% minimum in theory (confirm current AHSE circular)
Exam / Certification Fees
Included in the CHSE Odisha AHSE examination fee for the session (collected through the affiliated college/H.S. school; no separate public per-elective marketplace fee).
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Our practice resources: topics covered
We aim to reflect publicly available exam outlines and topic information in our study resources. Coverage, format, and difficulty may differ from the actual exam, and we cannot guarantee that every detail is accurate or current. Confirm exam requirements, fees, and policies with the official exam sponsor.
Human Evolution & River Valleys
History's meaning; evolution; Egypt, Mesopotamia, China.
Greece, Rome & Feudalism
Classical Mediterranean and medieval European feudalism.
Religions, Renaissance & Explorations
Christianity, Islam, science/culture, voyages, Americas.
Revolutions & World Wars
Industrial/American/French revolutions; WWI; 1917; WWII; UN.
Ancient India
Sources, Harappan, Vedic, Mahajanapadas, religions, Maurya, Gupta.
Medieval India
Travellers, Sultanate, Mughals, Sufi-Bhakti.
Colonialism, Freedom & Odisha
British policies, revolts, Gandhi in Odisha, province, leaders.
Cities & Constitution
Colonial urbanisation and Constitution framing.
Preparing for the CHSE Odisha Elective History Exam
What You Need to Know
- Passing score: ~30% minimum in theory (confirm current AHSE circular)
- Assessment: CHSE Odisha Higher Secondary Elective History carries 200 marks (100 Year-1 History of the World at college level + 100 Year-2 History of India at Council AHSE for the final pass certificate). Each paper is typically about 3 hours. Year-2 includes colonial policies, freedom struggle with Odisha responses, formation of the Province of Odisha, and the Constitution. This free bank is an English MCQ study adaptation—not a full long-answer simulation.
- Time limit: 3 hours (per 100-mark paper)
- Exam / certification fees: Included in the CHSE Odisha AHSE examination fee for the session (collected through the affiliated college/H.S. school; no separate public per-elective marketplace fee). Official sources
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CHSE Odisha Elective History: Suggested Study Strategy
Frequently Asked Questions
How is CHSE Odisha Higher Secondary Elective History examined?
Elective History carries 200 marks (100 Year-1 college-level History of the World + 100 Year-2 Council AHSE History of India). The Council Year-2 result contributes to the final pass certificate. Papers are typically about 3 hours and mix objective and analytical written items—not a pure MCQ board paper.
What does Year 1 History cover?
Paper I (History of the World) includes human evolution, river-valley civilisations, ancient Greece and Rome, feudalism, major religions, Renaissance-era science and culture, European voyages, American civilisations, industrial and political revolutions, World Wars, the Russian Revolution, and the United Nations.
What Odisha-specific topics appear in Year 2?
Year 2 includes Khurda Rebellion of 1817, Gandhian movements' response in Odisha, formation of the Province of Odisha (linguistic identity movement), and contributions of leaders such as Madhusudan Das, Gopabandhu Das, Krushna Chandra Gajapati, Sarala Devi, Rama Devi, and Malati Devi.
Is this practice bank the same format as the official CHSE paper?
No. Official papers mix objective and constructed-response historical analysis. This bank is an English-language multiple-choice study adaptation for concept revision—not an official blueprint replica.
What is the pass mark?
CHSE Odisha AHSE practice commonly requires about 30% as the minimum pass floor in theory (for example, 24 out of 80 where theory is 80 with internal assessment). Confirm the current AHSE notification on chseodisha.nic.in.
What does the exam cost?
Examination charges are included in the CHSE Odisha AHSE fee structure notified for the session and collected through the affiliated college/H.S. school—no separate public per-elective marketplace fee.