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Key Facts: Maharashtra HSC Philosophy Exam
3 hours
Typical Maharashtra HSC Philosophy theory paper duration
MSBSHSE HSC exam pattern reporting for Arts subjects including Philosophy
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 Philosophy (code 46)
Maharashtra HSC subject-wise mark distribution reporting
Subject code 46
Official MSBSHSE HSC subject code for Philosophy
MSBSHSE HSC general subject codes (mahahsscboard.org/hscsub.htm)
Mixed written paper
Official Philosophy papers mix objective, short, and long items — not pure MCQ
MSBSHSE HSC Philosophy paper-pattern summaries
English MCQ adaptation
This free local bank is not the official Higher Secondary paper format
OpenExamPrep practice policy
Maharashtra MSBSHSE HSC Philosophy (code 46) is a Class 12 public-exam theory subject of about 3 hours (commonly 80+20) with ~35% pass floor, covering Balbharati metaphysics, causation, self, epistemology, ethics, aesthetics, and science–technology themes — not a pure MCQ board paper. This free 2026 bank is an English MCQ study adaptation for concept fluency.
Sample Maharashtra HSC Philosophy Practice Questions
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1In Balbharati Class 12 Philosophy, metaphysics primarily investigates questions such as:
2Classifying metaphysical systems by how many ultimate realities they accept yields the labels:
3Among the main Indian darshanas, which one is presented as the only thoroughgoing materialist school?
4According to Charvaka materialism, consciousness is best described as:
5Sankhya dualism posits two independent eternal principles known as:
6In Sankhya evolution, when the three gunas of Prakriti are in equilibrium:
7Advaita Vedanta as taught by Adi Shankaracharya holds that ultimately:
8Shankaracharya’s three levels of reality include Pratibhasika, Vyavaharika, and:
9Parmenides is associated with the view that true reality is characterised by:
10Plato’s ‘world of Forms’ is described as a realm of entities that are:
About the Maharashtra HSC Philosophy Exam
Maharashtra HSC Philosophy under MSBSHSE covers Class 12 Philosophy aligned to Balbharati Standard XII and board subject code 46. Core themes include metaphysics of ultimate reality (monism, dualism, pluralism across Indian and Western schools); theories of causation (satkaryavada, asatkaryavada, Aristotle, Hume); the problem of self (Charvaka, Jain, Buddhist, Western dualism); epistemology centred on prama and pramana with Nyaya analysis and Western rationalism/empiricism; ethics including karma, purushartha, Jain/Buddhist/Charvaka morals, hedonism, deontology and consequentialism; aesthetics and the nature of art and beauty; and the philosophical dimensions of science, technology, environment, and alternative lifestyles. 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.
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Assessment
Maharashtra Higher Secondary Philosophy is an HSC (Class 12) theory subject under MSBSHSE, Pune (subject code 46). 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 Philosophy: ultimate reality; causation; self; epistemology (pramana); ethics (karma, purushartha, Western moral theories); aesthetics; and science, technology and philosophy — with continuous Indian and Western comparison. 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
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Metaphysics — Ultimate Reality
Number and nature of ultimate reality; Indian and Western schools.
Causation
Sat/asatkaryavada; Aristotle’s causes; Hume’s regularity view.
Self
Charvaka, Jain, Buddhist, and Western answers to ‘Who am I?’.
Epistemology
Prama/pramana; Nyaya; empiricism and rationalism.
Ethics
Karma, purushartha, hedonism, deontology, consequentialism.
Aesthetics
Beauty, aesthetic experience, art and fine arts.
Science, Technology and Philosophy
Environment, appropriate technology, IT/AI ethics.
Branches and Methods
Branches of philosophy and comparative study habits.
Preparing for the Maharashtra HSC Philosophy Exam
What You Need to Know
- Passing score: 35%
- Assessment: Maharashtra Higher Secondary Philosophy is an HSC (Class 12) theory subject under MSBSHSE, Pune (subject code 46). 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 Philosophy: ultimate reality; causation; self; epistemology (pramana); ethics (karma, purushartha, Western moral theories); aesthetics; and science, technology and philosophy — with continuous Indian and Western comparison. 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 Philosophy officially examined?
Philosophy is examined under the Maharashtra Higher Secondary Certificate Examination as a Class 12 theory subject (MSBSHSE subject code 46). 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 Philosophy paper?
No. Official MSBSHSE HSC Philosophy 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 and comparisons 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 Philosophy under MSBSHSE and Balbharati Standard XII Philosophy units: There is something, but what it is?; What is Cause?; Who am I? What am I?; How do we know?; What to do and why?; Following the path of art; and Science, Technology and Philosophy. Always confirm the current Balbharati/MSBSHSE syllabus for your year.
What is the pass mark for Maharashtra HSC Philosophy?
MSBSHSE commonly requires a minimum of about 35% in each subject (including Philosophy) 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 Philosophy?
MSBSHSE lists Philosophy as subject code 46 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 PDF 1203010507), and your divisional board portals for results and hall tickets.