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Key Facts: PSEB SS PHC Exam
80 + 20
PSEB Senior Secondary PHC Theory + Project/INA mark split
PSEB Class 12 Scheme of Studies 2026–27
Code 003
Punjab History and Culture subject code (in lieu of Punjabi 002)
PSEB Class 12 Scheme of Studies 2026–27
33%
Separate pass floor in Theory, INA, and aggregate
PSEB Class 12 Scheme of Studies 2026–27
3 hours
Typical PSEB Senior Secondary PHC theory exam duration
Common Class 12 theory logistics / confirm on pseb.ac.in
4 units
Official PHC theory units from Mughals through legends/literature
PSEB Class XII PHC syllabus 2025–26
5 map themes
Banda, Guru Gobind Singh, Ranjit Singh, First & Second Anglo-Sikh Wars
PSEB Class XII PHC syllabus 2025–26 map list
PSEB Senior Secondary PHC is a Class 12 public-exam subject (code 003, in lieu of compulsory Punjabi) with Theory 80 + Project/INA 20 (about 3 hours theory) and 33% pass separately in theory, INA, and aggregate — not a pure MCQ board paper. This free 2026 bank is an English MCQ study adaptation for Mughals, Gurus, Banda, Misls, Ranjit Singh, Anglo-Sikh wars, legends, and classical literature.
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1Which Mughal ruler’s victory at the First Battle of Panipat (1526) opened the Indo-Gangetic plain and brought the Punjab under early Mughal control?
2A major Mughal administrative legacy felt in the Punjab was the mansabdari system. What did it primarily organise?
3Which Mughal capital city in the northwest became a major imperial centre with the Lahore Fort and Shalimar Gardens associated with later Mughal grandeur?
4Under which Mughal emperor was Guru Arjan Dev Ji martyred in 1606, marking a sharp turn in Sikh–Mughal relations?
5Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji’s martyrdom at Delhi in 1675 is most closely associated with the reign of which Mughal emperor?
6Which land-revenue approach, refined under Akbar with Raja Todar Mal’s association, influenced Mughal agrarian administration in provinces including the Punjab?
7A cultural legacy of long Mughal presence in the Punjab included the prestige of which court language for administration and high literature?
8How did Mughal rule most significantly affect Punjab’s strategic role in the empire?
9Which statement best captures a lasting Mughal architectural legacy visible in historic Punjab urban landscapes?
10Compared with Akbar’s relatively accommodating religious politics, Aurangzeb’s orthodoxy is often linked in Punjab–Sikh history to:
About the PSEB SS PHC Exam
Punjab Senior Secondary Punjab History and Culture under PSEB is Class 12 subject code 003—an official alternative to compulsory General Punjabi (002) for eligible candidates—with Theory 80 + Project/INA 20 = 100. Core theory follows the Board syllabus: Mughal legacy in the Punjab; Guru Nanak Dev Ji and the line of Sikh Gurus through the Khalsa; Banda Singh Bahadur; 18th-century Sikh mastery (Dal Khalsa/misls); Maharaja Ranjit Singh’s empire; British occupation through the Anglo-Sikh Wars and 1849 annexation; plus Unit IV legends (Puran Bhagat, Heer Ranjha, Sohni Mahiwal) and medieval classical literature, with compulsory map work on prescribed battles. Official assessment is a mixed theory paper of about 3 hours for 80 marks plus 20 project/INA, not a pure MCQ board paper. Pass requires 33% separately in Theory and INA and 33% aggregate per the Scheme of Studies 2026–27. Pair this English four-option MCQ bank with official syllabus/scheme materials, map practice, and written short/essay answers via pseb.ac.in.
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Assessment
PSEB Senior Secondary Punjab History and Culture is a Class 12 subject under the Senior Secondary Certificate Examination (subject code 003) offered in lieu of compulsory General Punjabi (002) for eligible candidates, with Theory 80 + Project work/Internal Assessment (INA) 20 = 100. Official logistics describe about 3 hours of theory work. Syllabus (2025–26): Unit I — Great Mughals and their legacy to the Punjab; Sri Guru Nanak Dev Ji; successors of Sri Guru Nanak Dev Ji. Unit II — Baba Banda Singh Bahadur and his martyrdom; Sikhs became the masters of the Punjab. Unit III — Punjab under Sher-e-Punjab Maharaja Ranjit Singh; British occupation of the Punjab. Unit IV — famous legends (Puran Bhagat, Heer Ranjha, Sohni Mahiwal); classical literature of the medieval period. Map question topics: important battles/wars of Banda Singh Bahadur, Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji, Maharaja Ranjit Singh, First Anglo-Sikh War, and Second Anglo-Sikh War. 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
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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Mughals & Legacy to the Punjab
Imperial corridor, administration, culture, and Sikh–Mughal conflict markers.
Guru Nanak Dev Ji
Life, Udasis, teachings, Kartarpur, and succession.
Successors of Guru Nanak Dev Ji
Institutions, scripture, miri-piri, martyrdoms, and Khalsa.
Banda Singh Bahadur
Mission, Sirhind, reforms, and 1716 martyrdom.
Sikhs Masters of the Punjab
Dal Khalsa, misls, Ghallugharas, and territorial mastery.
Maharaja Ranjit Singh
Empire-building, administration, treaties, and character.
British Occupation of the Punjab
Anglo-Sikh Wars, annexation 1849, and colonial beginnings.
Legends & Medieval Classical Literature
Puran Bhagat, Heer Ranjha, Sohni Mahiwal, qissa and Sufi classics.
Preparing for the PSEB SS PHC Exam
What You Need to Know
- Passing score: 33% separately in Theory and INA, and 33% in aggregate
- Assessment: PSEB Senior Secondary Punjab History and Culture is a Class 12 subject under the Senior Secondary Certificate Examination (subject code 003) offered in lieu of compulsory General Punjabi (002) for eligible candidates, with Theory 80 + Project work/Internal Assessment (INA) 20 = 100. Official logistics describe about 3 hours of theory work. Syllabus (2025–26): Unit I — Great Mughals and their legacy to the Punjab; Sri Guru Nanak Dev Ji; successors of Sri Guru Nanak Dev Ji. Unit II — Baba Banda Singh Bahadur and his martyrdom; Sikhs became the masters of the Punjab. Unit III — Punjab under Sher-e-Punjab Maharaja Ranjit Singh; British occupation of the Punjab. Unit IV — famous legends (Puran Bhagat, Heer Ranjha, Sohni Mahiwal); classical literature of the medieval period. Map question topics: important battles/wars of Banda Singh Bahadur, Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji, Maharaja Ranjit Singh, First Anglo-Sikh War, and Second Anglo-Sikh War. 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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Frequently Asked Questions
How is PSEB Senior Secondary Punjab History and Culture officially examined?
PHC is examined under the Punjab Senior Secondary Certificate Examination as Class 12 subject code 003 with Theory 80 marks and Project work/Internal Assessment (INA) 20 marks (total 100). It is offered in lieu of compulsory General Punjabi (002) for eligible candidates. 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 PHC paper?
No. Official PSEB Class 12 PHC theory papers mix objective and subjective sections, including map work, plus school project/INA. This bank is an English-language multiple-choice study adaptation for concepts, timelines, legends, and map-related facts 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 Punjab History and Culture syllabus (2025–26): Great Mughals and legacy to Punjab; Guru Nanak Dev Ji and successors; Banda Singh Bahadur; Sikhs as masters of the Punjab; Maharaja Ranjit Singh; British occupation; legends (Puran Bhagat, Heer Ranjha, Sohni Mahiwal); medieval classical literature; and prescribed map topics for Banda, Guru Gobind Singh, Ranjit Singh, and both Anglo-Sikh Wars.
What is the pass mark for PSEB Senior Secondary PHC?
Candidates must secure a minimum of 33% marks separately in Theory and INA (and practical where applicable) as well as 33% in the aggregate under the PSEB Class 12 Scheme of Studies 2026–27. Always verify the current circular for your sitting.
Who can take Punjab History and Culture instead of Punjabi?
Code 003 is the Scheme of Studies alternative to compulsory General Punjabi (002) for eligible candidates. The Scheme notes that a candidate who passed Class 11 with Punjab History and Culture under PSEB can opt for PHC in lieu of compulsory Punjabi in Class 12. Confirm full eligibility with your school and the current PSEB notification.
Is PSEB Class 12 PHC the same as PSEB Class 12 History (code 025)?
No. History (025) is a separate elective with its own Part A/B Punjab-history outline. PHC (003) is the compulsory-track alternative to Punjabi with four units that also include prescribed legends and medieval classical literature plus a specific map list. Content overlaps on Sikh political history but the subject codes, roles, and full unit lists differ.
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 PHC code 003), Scheme of Studies, date sheets, and exam circulars. The PHC syllabus PDF is published under PSEB static media for the session.