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Key Facts: Maharashtra HSC History Exam
3 hours
Typical Maharashtra HSC History theory paper duration
MSBSHSE HSC exam pattern reporting for Arts subjects including History
35%
Common minimum passing floor per HSC subject under MSBSHSE
Maharashtra HSC pass-mark practice (~35% each subject)
80 + 20
Common theory + internal/project mark split for HSC History (code 38)
Maharashtra HSC subject-wise mark distribution reporting
Subject code 38
Official MSBSHSE HSC subject code for History
MSBSHSE HSC general subject codes (mahahsscboard.org/hscsub.htm)
Mixed written paper
Official History papers mix objective, short, and long items — not pure MCQ
MSBSHSE HSC History paper-pattern summaries
English MCQ adaptation
This free local bank is not the official Higher Secondary paper format
OpenExamPrep practice policy
Maharashtra MSBSHSE HSC History (code 38) is a Class 12 public-exam theory subject of about 3 hours (commonly 80+20) with ~35% pass floor, covering Balbharati themes from Renaissance through Cold War and India Transformed — not a pure MCQ board paper. This free 2026 bank is an English MCQ study adaptation for concept and timeline fluency.
Sample Maharashtra HSC History Practice Questions
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1In European history, the term 'Renaissance' is commonly used to mean:
2Medieval European wars fought to regain hold of holy cities such as Jerusalem and Bethlehem are known as the:
3Renaissance thinking that placed humans at the centre of inquiry, rather than revolving only around a God-centred medieval worldview, is called:
4In 1543 C.E., Nicolaus Copernicus argued that the centre of our planetary system is the:
5Who started the first printing press in Germany around 1440, a key gift of the Renaissance period?
6In 1609, Galileo’s improved telescope mainly helped research in which field?
7Portuguese navigator Vasco da Gama is famous for reaching which Indian port after sailing via the African coast (voyage begun 1497)?
8Which process gave a powerful economic push to European colonialism by creating surplus goods and a hunt for raw materials and markets?
9A major consequence of the Crusades noted in Class 12 History is that Europeans:
10Sultan Saladin is remembered in Crusade history mainly for:
About the Maharashtra HSC History Exam
Maharashtra HSC History under MSBSHSE covers Class 12 History aligned to Balbharati Standard XII and board subject code 38. Core themes include European Renaissance and the rise of modern science; causes and global spread of European colonialism; Portuguese, Dutch, British, and French colonialism in India; Maratha resistance with emphasis on Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj and Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj; nineteenth-century social and religious reform; the Indian freedom struggle including 1857, the Indian National Congress, Tilak and Gandhi eras, and revolutionaries; decolonisation and political integration (including Goa and Puducherry); the world wars and their impact on India; Asian and African decolonisation; the Cold War, military pacts, and Non-Alignment; and India’s post-1990 transformation. Official assessment is typically a ~3-hour theory paper for 80 marks plus 20 internal/project marks, with about 35% required to pass. This free local bank provides English four-option MCQs for revision; pair it with Balbharati textbooks, written short/long answers, and official papers via mahahsscboard.in.
Exam sponsor: Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education (MSBSHSE), Pune. The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.
Assessment
Maharashtra Higher Secondary History is an HSC (Class 12) theory subject under MSBSHSE, Pune (subject code 38). Official logistics commonly describe about 3 hours of written theory work for 80 marks, with 20 marks internal assessment / project / oral, for a 100-mark subject total. Qualifying typically requires about 35% in the subject. Syllabus centres on Balbharati Standard XII History: European Renaissance and science; European colonialism; India and European colonialism; colonialism and the Marathas; social and religious reforms; Indian struggle against colonialism; decolonisation and political integration; world wars and India; world decolonisation; Cold War; and India Transformed (Parts I–II). English/Marathi medium materials are typical; this practice bank is an English-language MCQ study adaptation. Confirm current syllabus and circulars on mahahsscboard.in.
Time Limit
3 hours
Passing Score
35%
Exam / Certification Fees
As notified by MSBSHSE and paid through affiliated junior colleges for regular and private/improvement sittings (no single fixed public subject fee for all categories).
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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.
Renaissance and Science
Crusades, humanism, science, discoveries, Industrial Revolution.
European Colonialism
Meaning, causes, and colonies across continents.
India and European Colonialism
Portuguese, Dutch, British, French companies and early rule.
Colonialism and the Marathas
Shivaji, Sambhaji, navy, Adnyapatra, European policy.
Social and Religious Reforms
Reform movements, Phule, Prarthana Samaj, social change.
Indian Struggle against Colonialism
1857, INC, Tilak, Gandhi, Quit India, revolutionaries.
Decolonisation and Integration
Independence, princely states, Goa, Puducherry.
World Wars and India
WWI/WWII causes, India’s role, domestic effects.
World Decolonisation
Asia–Africa freedom waves and Bandung solidarity.
Cold War
Bipolarity, pacts, NAM, SAARC, Commonwealth.
India Transformed
Globalisation, WTO, development, RTI, science, states.
Applied History and Methods
Sources, heritage (INTACH), evidence, timelines.
Preparing for the Maharashtra HSC History Exam
What You Need to Know
- Passing score: 35%
- Assessment: Maharashtra Higher Secondary History is an HSC (Class 12) theory subject under MSBSHSE, Pune (subject code 38). Official logistics commonly describe about 3 hours of written theory work for 80 marks, with 20 marks internal assessment / project / oral, for a 100-mark subject total. Qualifying typically requires about 35% in the subject. Syllabus centres on Balbharati Standard XII History: European Renaissance and science; European colonialism; India and European colonialism; colonialism and the Marathas; social and religious reforms; Indian struggle against colonialism; decolonisation and political integration; world wars and India; world decolonisation; Cold War; and India Transformed (Parts I–II). English/Marathi medium materials are typical; this practice bank is an English-language MCQ study adaptation. Confirm current syllabus and circulars on mahahsscboard.in.
- Time limit: 3 hours
- Exam / certification fees: As notified by MSBSHSE and paid through affiliated junior colleges for regular and private/improvement sittings (no single fixed public subject fee for all categories). Official sources
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Frequently Asked Questions
How is Maharashtra HSC History officially examined?
History is examined under the Maharashtra Higher Secondary Certificate Examination as a Class 12 theory subject (MSBSHSE subject code 38). Logistics commonly describe about 3 hours of written theory work for 80 marks, plus 20 marks internal assessment / project / oral, for a 100-mark total. Papers typically mix objective, short-answer, and long-answer components. Candidates generally need about 35% in the subject to pass. Confirm the year’s syllabus, timetable, and circulars on mahahsscboard.in.
Is this practice bank the same format as the official HSC History paper?
No. Official MSBSHSE HSC History papers mix objective items with short and long written answers (and internal/project work). This bank is an English-language multiple-choice study adaptation for concepts, timelines, and facts only — not an official translation, blueprint replica, or full written-paper simulation.
What syllabus does this bank follow?
It is aligned to Maharashtra HSC / Class 12 History under MSBSHSE and Balbharati Standard XII History themes: Renaissance and science; European colonialism; India and European colonialism; colonialism and the Marathas; social and religious reforms; Indian struggle against colonialism; decolonisation and political integration; world wars and India; world decolonisation; Cold War; and India Transformed (Parts I–II). Always confirm the current Balbharati/MSBSHSE syllabus for your year.
What is the pass mark for Maharashtra HSC History?
MSBSHSE commonly requires a minimum of about 35% in each subject (including History) out of the full 100-mark total with theory and internal components as applicable. Always verify the current Higher Secondary notification for your sitting.
What is the official subject code for HSC History?
MSBSHSE lists History as subject code 38 in the HSC general subject codes scheme (see mahahsscboard.org/hscsub.htm and official question-paper listings). Confirm against your college subject registration and admit card.
Where should I check official syllabus, papers, and results?
Use the MSBSHSE site at mahahsscboard.in for circulars and question papers, mahahsscboard.org/hscsub.htm for subject codes, Balbharati digital textbooks (e.g. books.ebalbharati.in), and your divisional board portals for results and hall tickets.