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Key Facts: PSEB SS History Exam
80 + 20
PSEB Senior Secondary History Theory + INA mark split
PSEB Class 12 Scheme of Studies / History subject logistics
3 hours
Typical PSEB Senior Secondary History theory exam duration
Common Class 12 theory logistics / confirm on pseb.ac.in
33%
Common separate pass floor in Theory, INA, and aggregate
PSEB Senior Secondary pass rules (confirm current circular)
Code 025
History subject code on PSEB Senior Secondary materials
PSEB Scheme of Studies / syllabus references
English MCQ adaptation
This free local bank is not the official Senior Secondary paper format
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PSEB Senior Secondary History is a Class 12 public-exam subject with Theory 80 + INA 20 (about 3 hours theory; code 025) covering Punjab and Sikh political history through 1849 annexation, plus map work. Pass about 33% in Theory, INA, and aggregate. This free 2026 bank is an English MCQ study adaptation only.
Sample PSEB SS History Practice Questions
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1Which river system most strongly shaped the historical settlement and political geography of the Punjab plains?
2Mountain passes on Punjab’s north-west frontier mattered historically mainly because they:
3A doab in the context of Punjab’s physical features is best defined as:
4Which of the following is a major class of sources for reconstructing the history of the Punjab?
5Janamsakhis are especially important as sources because they:
6Persian chronicles matter for Punjab history mainly because they:
7How did the fertile alluvial plains of Punjab influence its history?
8Archaeological remains and coins help historians of Punjab mainly by:
9At the beginning of the 16th century, the political situation in the Punjab was broadly characterised by:
10Social life in early 16th-century Punjab is best described as:
About the PSEB SS History Exam
Punjab Senior Secondary History under PSEB covers Class 12 History focused on the history of the Punjab from the early modern period through British annexation. Core theory units follow the official Part A/B list: physical features and historical sources; conditions at the start of the 16th century; the ten Sikh Gurus with emphasis on teachings, institutions, martyrdoms, the Khalsa, and major battles; Banda Singh Bahadur; 18th-century struggle under Mughal governors and Abdali; Dal Khalsa and Misls; Maharaja Ranjit Singh’s empire and administration; Anglo-Sikh relations and both Anglo-Sikh Wars ending in annexation (1849); plus compulsory map work. Official assessment is Theory 80 + INA 20 (subject code 025; theory about 3 hours). Pass commonly requires 33% in Theory, INA, and aggregate—verify the year’s Scheme of Studies/circular. This free local bank provides English four-option MCQs for concept and timeline revision; pair it with official syllabus PDFs, map practice, and written answers via pseb.ac.in.
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Assessment
PSEB Senior Secondary History is a Class 12 subject under the Senior Secondary Certificate Examination (subject code 025) with Theory 80 + Internal Assessment (INA) 20 = 100. Official logistics describe about 3 hours of theory work. Syllabus (2025–26) is Punjab-centred: Part A (physical features and sources; 16th-century conditions; Guru Nanak Dev Ji through Guru Gobind Singh Ji and the Khalsa; Banda Singh Bahadur); Part B (Mughal governors Abdus Samad Khan, Zakaria Khan and Mir Mannu; Dal Khalsa; social-economic conditions under Mughals; Ahmad Shah Abdali; Sikh Misls; Maharaja Ranjit Singh’s career, Anglo-Sikh relations 1800–1839, Afghanistan/N.W.F. policy, civil-military administration and character; First and Second Anglo-Sikh Wars and annexation); Part C compulsory map of prescribed Punjab battle and kingdom sites. English, Punjabi, and Hindi media may be available; this practice bank is an English-language MCQ study adaptation. Confirm the current syllabus PDF, Scheme of Studies, and circulars on pseb.ac.in.
Time Limit
3 hours
Passing Score
33% separately in Theory and INA, and 33% in aggregate (confirm current circular)
Exam / Certification Fees
As notified by PSEB and paid through affiliated schools for regular and compartment/improvement sittings (no single fixed public subject fee for all categories).
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Our practice resources: topics covered
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Physical Features, Sources & 16th-Century Punjab
Geography, sources, and early 16th-century political-social-economic conditions.
Guru Nanak Dev Ji & Early Gurus
Guru Nanak’s life and teachings; Angad, Amar Das, and Ram Das.
Guru Arjan to Guru Tegh Bahadur
Adi Granth, martyrdoms, miri-piri, and later Gurus before the Khalsa.
Guru Gobind Singh Ji, Khalsa & Banda Singh Bahadur
Khalsa foundation, battles, and Banda’s campaigns and martyrdom.
Mughal Governors, Dal Khalsa, Misls & Abdali
18th-century struggle, Misl organisation, and Afghan invasions.
Maharaja Ranjit Singh
Conquests, administration, N.W.F. policy, and character.
Anglo-Sikh Relations, Wars & Annexation
1800–1839 relations, both Anglo-Sikh Wars, and 1849 annexation.
Preparing for the PSEB SS History Exam
What You Need to Know
- Passing score: 33% separately in Theory and INA, and 33% in aggregate (confirm current circular)
- Assessment: PSEB Senior Secondary History is a Class 12 subject under the Senior Secondary Certificate Examination (subject code 025) with Theory 80 + Internal Assessment (INA) 20 = 100. Official logistics describe about 3 hours of theory work. Syllabus (2025–26) is Punjab-centred: Part A (physical features and sources; 16th-century conditions; Guru Nanak Dev Ji through Guru Gobind Singh Ji and the Khalsa; Banda Singh Bahadur); Part B (Mughal governors Abdus Samad Khan, Zakaria Khan and Mir Mannu; Dal Khalsa; social-economic conditions under Mughals; Ahmad Shah Abdali; Sikh Misls; Maharaja Ranjit Singh’s career, Anglo-Sikh relations 1800–1839, Afghanistan/N.W.F. policy, civil-military administration and character; First and Second Anglo-Sikh Wars and annexation); Part C compulsory map of prescribed Punjab battle and kingdom sites. English, Punjabi, and Hindi media may be available; this practice bank is an English-language MCQ study adaptation. Confirm the current syllabus PDF, Scheme of Studies, and circulars on pseb.ac.in.
- Time limit: 3 hours
- Exam / certification fees: As notified by PSEB and paid through affiliated schools for regular and compartment/improvement sittings (no single fixed public subject fee for all categories). Official sources
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PSEB SS History: Suggested Study Strategy
Frequently Asked Questions
How is PSEB Senior Secondary History officially examined?
History is examined under the Punjab Senior Secondary Certificate Examination as a Class 12 subject with Theory 80 marks and Internal Assessment (INA) 20 marks (total 100). Subject code is 025. Confirm the year’s syllabus PDF, Scheme of Studies, date sheet, and circulars on pseb.ac.in.
Is this practice bank the same format as the official Senior Secondary History paper?
No. Official PSEB Class 12 History theory papers mix objective and subjective sections, including a compulsory map question, plus school INA. This bank is an English-language multiple-choice study adaptation for concepts and timelines only — not an official translation, blueprint replica, or full written-paper simulation.
What syllabus does this bank follow?
It is aligned to the official PSEB Class XII History syllabus (2025–26): physical features and sources of Punjab history; 16th-century conditions; Gurus from Nanak Dev Ji through Gobind Singh Ji; Banda Singh Bahadur; Mughal governors and Dal Khalsa/Misls; Ahmad Shah Abdali; Maharaja Ranjit Singh; Anglo-Sikh relations and both Anglo-Sikh Wars with annexation; and prescribed map topics.
What is the pass mark for PSEB Senior Secondary History?
For Theory 80 + INA 20 subjects, candidates commonly must secure about 33% separately in Theory and INA and 33% in the aggregate. Always verify the current PSEB Senior Secondary Scheme of Studies/notification for exact criteria for your sitting.
Is PSEB Class 12 History the same as CBSE Themes in Indian History?
No. PSEB Senior Secondary History (code 025) is a Punjab-centred syllabus (Sikh Gurus, Misls, Ranjit Singh, Anglo-Sikh wars, map of Punjab). It is not the CBSE Class 12 Themes in Indian History (Harappan through modern India) course.
Where should I check official syllabus and date sheets?
Use the Punjab School Education Board website at pseb.ac.in for Class 12 syllabus entries (including History code 025), Scheme of Studies, date sheets, and exam circulars. The History syllabus PDF is published under PSEB static media for the session.
What languages are used for PSEB Class 12 History?
PSEB may offer English, Punjabi, and Hindi media depending on school offerings. This free practice bank is an English-language MCQ study adaptation only.