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Key Facts: RBSE SS History Exam

013

RBSE subject code for History

RBSE 2026 subject-wise statistics

Theory 80 + Sessional 20

Typical full marks / assessment pattern

RBSE syllabus examination scheme

3 h 15 m

Typical theory paper duration (where applicable)

RBSE Class 12 / Praveshika schemes

33%

Common minimum pass threshold under RBSE regulations

RBSE examination regulations (confirm circular)

2026

Main examination cycle evidenced in official subject-wise statistics

rajeduboard.rajasthan.gov.in/statistics2026.htm

MCQ study aid

Local bank adapts knowledge to four-option MCQs; official paper is mixed/performance format

OpenExamPrep assessment-format policy

RBSE Senior Secondary (Class 12) History (code 013): Theory 80 + Sessional 20 = 100; 3 hours 15 minutes (theory paper). Pass about 33% per RBSE rules (confirm circular). Fee as per board notification. Free English MCQ study aid — not a full official-format simulation.

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1The Mature Harappan phase of urban centres is generally dated to approximately:

A.c. 2600–1900 BCE

B.c. 600–300 BCE

C.c. 320–185 BCE

D.c. 1200–1000 CE

Explanation: Standard school chronologies place the Mature Harappan urban phase roughly between c. 2600 and 1900 BCE, after Early Harappan village cultures and before later post-urban phases.

2Which pair correctly matches a major Harappan urban centre with its modern country location?

A.Harappa — Sri Lanka

B.Mohenjo-daro — Pakistan

C.Lothal — Afghanistan

D.Kalibangan — Bangladesh

Explanation: Mohenjo-daro lies in Sindh in present-day Pakistan. Harappa is also in Pakistan (Punjab); Lothal is in Gujarat (India); Kalibangan is in Rajasthan (India).

3The citadel and lower town pattern at sites such as Mohenjo-daro is usually taken as evidence of:

A.Absence of any public architecture

B.Exclusive reliance on timber fortresses

C.Planned urban organisation with distinct functional zones

D.A purely nomadic seasonal camp

Explanation: Harappan cities often show a raised citadel area and a lower residential town, with streets, drains, and public structures indicating planned urbanism and differentiated spaces.

4The Great Bath at Mohenjo-daro is best interpreted as:

A.A dry grain silo with no water connection

B.A Roman-style theatre for public games

C.A dockyard for ocean-going war fleets

D.A carefully built tank for public or ritual bathing

Explanation: The Great Bath is a large tank with steps and careful water-proofing, usually linked to public or ritual bathing and advanced water management.

5Harappan steatite seals most commonly combine:

A.Animal motifs with undeciphered script signs

B.Fully deciphered Sanskrit verses only

C.Greek and Latin bilingual texts

D.Photographic portraits of kings

Explanation: Typical Harappan seals show animals (unicorn, bull, etc.) with short sequences of undeciphered script signs, used in identification, administration, and exchange contexts.

6Which craft is strongly associated with specialised Harappan production and long-distance exchange?

A.Steam-powered textile mills

B.Bead-making in materials such as carnelian

C.Printed newspaper production

D.Gunpowder ordnance factories

Explanation: Harappan crafts include specialised bead-making (notably carnelian), shell work, metalwork, and standardised weights, linked to craft villages and exchange networks.

7Lothal is especially discussed in Class 12 themes for its:

A.Ashokan pillar edicts in Prakrit

B.Gupta-period rock-cut caves only

C.Basin structure often linked to dock or water management debates

D.British Permanent Settlement records

Explanation: Lothal (Gujarat) is famous for a large basin that scholars have debated as a dockyard or related water-management feature, plus bead-making and trade evidence.

8Harappan cubical weights are generally described as:

A.Random pebbles with no size pattern

B.Gold bars stamped with Roman numerals only

C.Identical to British imperial pounds exclusively

D.Following a binary/decimal-like standardised system

Explanation: Harappan weights, often cubical stone pieces, appear carefully graded in ratios that suggest a standardised metrological system used in trade and administration.

9Which statement best reflects scholarly caution about Harappan political organisation?

A.Evidence suggests complex urban societies, but a single emperor model is not securely proven

B.Every Harappan city was ruled by a named Mauryan king

C.There is no urban planning at any Harappan site

D.Harappan cities left fully deciphered royal chronicles

Explanation: Archaeology shows sophisticated cities, crafts, and exchange, yet the nature of political authority (central empire, multiple elites, etc.) remains debated because the script is undeciphered and sources are material.

10Burials at Harappan sites are used by archaeologists mainly to study:

A.Only modern election results

B.Social differentiation, rituals, and material culture of the dead

C.Portuguese cartography of the Indian Ocean

D.Mughal land-revenue rates exclusively

Explanation: Grave goods, body position, and burial types help archaeologists discuss ritual practice, status differences, and everyday objects associated with the dead.

About the RBSE SS History Exam

The Rajasthan RBSE Senior Secondary (Class 12) History examination (subject code 013) is conducted by the Board of Secondary Education, Rajasthan (RBSE), Ajmer. Official 2026 subject-wise main-examination statistics list this paper among assessed subjects (ARTS 2026 stats: 013 HISTORY; NCERT Themes in Indian History aligned syllabus). Scheme commonly Theory 80 + Sessional 20 = 100. Official delivery commonly English/Hindi. The official assessment is mixed written and/or practical/performance format, not pure multiple-choice. The 100 questions on this page are an English-language MCQ study adaptation for concept drills and self-assessment — not an official translation, format simulation, or substitute for writing, practical, project, or performance practice. Aligned to RBSE syllabus materials on rajeduboard.rajasthan.gov.in (Class 12: 12_2026.pdf; Praveshika path materials as applicable).

Exam sponsor: Board of Secondary Education, Rajasthan (RBSE). The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.

Assessment

Official RBSE mixed written theory paper (objective, short, and long constructed-response items as per subject design) with Theory 80 + Sessional 20 = 100 full marks, duration 3 hours 15 minutes. Local bank: English-language four-option MCQ study adaptation with explanations — not a full mixed-paper simulation or official-format substitute. Subject code 013. ARTS 2026 stats: 013 HISTORY; NCERT Themes in Indian History aligned syllabus.

Time Limit

3 hours 15 minutes (theory paper)

Passing Score

Minimum 33% marks in the subject as per RBSE examination regulations (confirm current session circulars). Where theory and practical are separate, candidates must pass each component as required by the subject scheme.

Exam / Certification Fees

As per RBSE annual examination fee notification for school/private candidates (Senior Secondary / Class 12 full board form fee is notified each cycle on rajeduboard.rajasthan.gov.in — confirm the current circular; subject papers are not separately priced on the statistics page)

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Our practice resources: topics covered

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20%

Bricks, Beads and Bones to Early States

Harappan civilisation through early states and economies.

20%

Kinship, Caste, Thinkers, Bhakti-Sufi

Social histories, Buddhism/Jainism, Bhakti-Sufi traditions.

25%

Medieval to Colonial Transitions

Mughal court, agrarian society, colonialism and countryside.

25%

Rebels, Mahatma Gandhi, Framing Constitution

1857, national movement, Partition, Constitution.

10%

Map & Source Skills

Source-based and map-related historical judgment.

Preparing for the RBSE SS History Exam

What You Need to Know

Passing score: Minimum 33% marks in the subject as per RBSE examination regulations (confirm current session circulars). Where theory and practical are separate, candidates must pass each component as required by the subject scheme.
Assessment: Official RBSE mixed written theory paper (objective, short, and long constructed-response items as per subject design) with Theory 80 + Sessional 20 = 100 full marks, duration 3 hours 15 minutes. Local bank: English-language four-option MCQ study adaptation with explanations — not a full mixed-paper simulation or official-format substitute. Subject code 013. ARTS 2026 stats: 013 HISTORY; NCERT Themes in Indian History aligned syllabus.
Time limit: 3 hours 15 minutes (theory paper)
Exam / certification fees: As per RBSE annual examination fee notification for school/private candidates (Senior Secondary / Class 12 full board form fee is notified each cycle on rajeduboard.rajasthan.gov.in — confirm the current circular; subject papers are not separately priced on the statistics page) Official sources

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RBSE SS History: Suggested Study Strategy

1Map every practice session to the official RBSE History unit list, not only popular coaching lists.

2After MCQ drills, write full answers from RBSE-style model papers under timed conditions.

3Verify facts (dates, formulas, definitions) against NCERT/RBSE prescribed books before trusting any third-party summary.

4Track weak categories and re-attempt missed items after 48 hours.

5For languages, literature, music, drawing, typewriting, and shorthand, MCQs support theory—still complete official skill practice.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the official RBSE Senior Secondary (Class 12) History exam multiple-choice only?

No. Official RBSE papers mix objective and constructed-response tasks and may include practical/performance components. The 100 questions here are an English-language MCQ study adaptation for concept practice only.

What are full marks and duration for RBSE History?

Common scheme: Theory 80 + Sessional 20 = 100; 3 hours 15 minutes (theory paper). Confirm the exact scheme for code 013 in the current RBSE syllabus PDF on rajeduboard.rajasthan.gov.in.

What is the passing score?

How much does the exam cost?

Where are official statistics and syllabus?

Subject-wise 2026 result statistics and board materials are published by RBSE at https://rajeduboard.rajasthan.gov.in/statistics2026.htm and syllabus PDFs under anudeshika / books sections of https://rajeduboard.rajasthan.gov.in. Prefer primary board PDFs over third-party summaries.

Is this bank an official RBSE translation?

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How should I use MCQs for a mixed written/practical paper?

Use MCQs for daily concept drills and self-check. Also practise full written answers from RBSE model papers under timed conditions and complete required practicals, projects, or performances.

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