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Key Facts: WBBSE Madhyamik History Exam

8 Chapters

Comprehensive coverage of WBBSE Class 10 History syllabus

WBBSE Class 10 History Curriculum

100 MCQs

Practice questions with step-by-step rationale for all options

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Grade C

Marginal subject pass on the WBBSE seven-point scale (25-34 marks); Grade D below 25 is disqualifying

WBBSE grade scale

3h 15m

Official WBBSE written examination time allowance

WBBSE Madhyamik Examination Rules

1956

Year of States Reorganisation Act reshaping Indian state boundaries

Modern Indian History Curriculum

Complete Class 10 Madhyamik History practice bank covering all 8 syllabus topics of WBBSE including 19th-century reforms, tribal resistance, freedom struggle, and post-independence India.

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1Which historical approach focuses primarily on the daily lives, culture, food habits, and struggles of common ordinary people rather than kings and battles?

A.Diplomatic History

B.Political Historiography

C.Dynastic Historiography

D.New Social History

Explanation: New Social History emerged in the mid-20th century to examine history 'from below', prioritizing the lives, culture, clothing, food, and socio-economic struggles of common working-class people.

2Who authored the famous Bengali autobiographical work '70 Batsar' (Seventy Years), which provides valuable insights into 19th-century Bengal social history?

A.Rabindranath Tagore

B.Aurobindo Ghose

C.Swami Vivekananda

D.Bipin Chandra Pal

Explanation: Bipin Chandra Pal, the prominent nationalist leader of the Lal-Bal-Pal trio, authored '70 Batsar' (Seventy Years), an autobiographical work detailing Bengal's 19th-century socio-cultural and political atmosphere.

3Which autobiographical memoir written by Rabindranath Tagore serves as a vital historical source for understanding 19th-century Bengal family life and elite culture?

A.Jivaner Jharapata

B.Amar Katha

C.Aneyk Diner Katha

D.Jivansmriti

Explanation: Rabindranath Tagore wrote 'Jivansmriti' (My Reminiscences) in 1912, providing an intimate account of his early life, the Jorasanko Tagore family environment, and 19th-century Bengal cultural reforms.

4Whose autobiography titled 'Jivaner Jharapata' (Fallen Leaves of Life) offers significant insights into the Indian national movement and women's participation in Bengal?

A.Kadambini Ganguly

B.Swarnakumari Devi

C.Pritilata Waddedar

D.Sarala Devi Chaudhurani

Explanation: Sarala Devi Chaudhurani wrote 'Jivaner Jharapata', serialized in the journal 'Desh', documenting her political initiatives, physical culture clubs, and female involvement in Swadeshi nationalism.

5Which historian authored the landmark book 'A Corner of a Foreign Field', establishing the history of sports, particularly cricket, as a serious branch of Indian history?

A.Sumit Sarkar

B.Bipan Chandra

C.Ranajit Guha

D.Ramachandra Guha

Explanation: Ramachandra Guha wrote 'A Corner of a Foreign Field: The Indian History of a British Sport' (2002), exploring how cricket evolved alongside caste, religion, and Indian nationalism.

6Which groundbreaking full-length silent film released in 1913 by Dadasaheb Phalke marks the beginning of the history of Indian cinema?

A.Alam Ara

B.Raja Harishchandra

C.Pather Panchali

D.Kalia Mardan

Explanation: 'Raja Harishchandra' (1913), directed and produced by Dadasaheb Phalke, was India's first full-length silent feature film, inaugurating the Indian film industry.

7In the history of medicine in Bengal, who conducted the first anatomical human dissection at Calcutta Medical College in 1836, defying traditional social taboos?

A.Dr. Mahendralal Sarkar

B.Dr. Kadambini Ganguly

C.Pandit Madhusudan Gupta

D.Dr. Upendranath Brahmachari

Explanation: Pandit Madhusudan Gupta, an Ayurvedic scholar turned Western medical practitioner, performed the first human cadaver dissection at Calcutta Medical College in January 1836 alongside four students.

8Which major environmental resistance movement began in Uttarakhand (then Uttar Pradesh) in the 1970s, where villagers hugged trees to prevent commercial logging?

A.Narmada Bachao Andolan

B.Silent Valley Movement

C.Appiko Movement

D.Chipko Movement

Explanation: The Chipko Movement started in 1973 in Garhwal, Uttarakhand, led by Chandi Prasad Bhatt, Sundarlal Bahuguna, and Gaura Devi, where local women clung to trees to stop deforestation.

9Which influential weekly Bengali newspaper was founded in 1858 by Dwarakanath Vidyabhushan, serving as a primary source for social and political history?

A.Somprakas

B.Sambad Kaumudi

C.Bengal Gazette

D.Samachar Darpan

Explanation: 'Somprakas' was a celebrated Bengali weekly newspaper established in 1858 by Dwarakanath Vidyabhushan under the encouragement of Vidyasagar, fearlessly critiquing colonial policies and indigo exploitation.

10Which famous Bengali monthly periodical was launched by Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay in 1872, playing a pivotal role in fostering Bengali literary culture and nationalism?

A.Tattwabodhini Patrika

B.Bangadarshan

C.Bharati

D.Sanjibani

Explanation: 'Bangadarshan' was established by Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay in 1872. It serialized his famous novels like 'Vande Mataram'-containing 'Anandamath' and inspired patriotic feeling in Bengal.

About the WBBSE Madhyamik History Exam

The WBBSE Madhyamik Class 10 History syllabus covers modern Indian history, Bengal Renaissance, socio-religious reforms, peasant and tribal uprisings, national movement, women and student participation, printing and technical education initiatives, and post-colonial reorganization of India. This question bank is an English-language MCQ study adaptation for WBBSE Madhyamik History preparation.

Assessment

Madhyamik History: 90-mark written paper (objective, very-short, short and long answer) plus 10 marks internal assessment, written in a single 3-hour-15-minute sitting.

Time Limit

3 hours 15 minutes (10:45 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., including 15 minutes' reading time)

Passing Score

WBBSE reports each subject on a seven-point grade scale: AA 90-100, A+ 80-89, A 60-79, B+ 45-59, B 35-44, C 25-34 (marginal pass) and D below 25 (disqualified). Grade C is therefore the minimum subject grade and a D in any compulsory subject makes the overall result unsuccessful. Division bands are separate: 1st division 480+, 2nd 360+, 3rd 272+ out of 800.

Exam Fee

WBBSE does not publish a single per-candidate examination fee with the Madhyamik routine. Enrolment is made by the school online through wbbsedata.com within the Board's registration window, and the amount payable is set by the Board's enrolment circular for that session. Confirm the current figure with your school or the Board's notification rather than relying on a quoted estimate. (West Bengal Board of Secondary Education (WBBSE))

WBBSE Madhyamik History Exam Content Outline

12%

Ideas of History

New social history, history of sports, food habits, clothing, performing arts, environment, local history, and science/technology.

14%

Reform: Characteristics and Observation

19th century Bengal Renaissance, Young Bengal, Raja Rammohan Roy, Vidyasagar, Brahmo Samaj, educational growth, and rural press.

14%

Resistance and Rebellion: Characteristics and Analyses

Santhal, Chuar, Kol, Munda rebellions, Indigo Revolt (Blue Mutiny), Wahhabi and Tariqah-i-Muhammadiya, Farazi movement.

14%

Early Stages of Collective Action

Revolt of 1857, Queen's Proclamation, Landholders' Society, Indian Association, Hindu Mela, Anandamath, and national iconography.

14%

Alternative Ideas and Initiatives

Printing press in Bengal (Upendrakishore Ray Chowdhury, U. Ray & Sons), technical & scientific education (IACS, BTI, Jadavpur University).

12%

Peasant, Working Class and Left Movements

20th-century peasant revolts (Eka, Bardoli, Tebhaga, Telangana), working class movements, Meerut Conspiracy Case, and CPI.

10%

Women, Students and Marginal Groups in Movements

Role of women (Preetilata, Kalpana Datta, Bina Das, Matangini Hazra), student movements, anti-partition (1905), and Namasudra movement.

10%

Post-Colonial India: Second Half of the 20th Century

Integration of Princely States (Hyderabad, Junagadh, Kashmir), States Reorganisation 1956, refugee crisis, Nehru-Liaquat Pact, 8th Schedule.

How to Pass the WBBSE Madhyamik History Exam

What You Need to Know

Passing score: WBBSE reports each subject on a seven-point grade scale: AA 90-100, A+ 80-89, A 60-79, B+ 45-59, B 35-44, C 25-34 (marginal pass) and D below 25 (disqualified). Grade C is therefore the minimum subject grade and a D in any compulsory subject makes the overall result unsuccessful. Division bands are separate: 1st division 480+, 2nd 360+, 3rd 272+ out of 800.
Assessment: Madhyamik History: 90-mark written paper (objective, very-short, short and long answer) plus 10 marks internal assessment, written in a single 3-hour-15-minute sitting.
Time limit: 3 hours 15 minutes (10:45 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., including 15 minutes' reading time)
Exam fee: WBBSE does not publish a single per-candidate examination fee with the Madhyamik routine. Enrolment is made by the school online through wbbsedata.com within the Board's registration window, and the amount payable is set by the Board's enrolment circular for that session. Confirm the current figure with your school or the Board's notification rather than relying on a quoted estimate.

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WBBSE Madhyamik History Study Tips from Top Performers

1Create a chronological timeline of key 19th-century Bengal reform events and 20th-century freedom movement milestones.

2Memorize key historical publications and journals such as Grambarta Prakasika, Hindu Patriot, Somprakas, Bangadarshan, and Tattwabodhini Patrika.

3Study the leaders, geographical locations, and outcomes of major subaltern uprisings (Santhal Rebellion, Kol Revolt, Indigo Mutiny, Farazi movement).

4Understand the contribution of pioneering institutions like Calcutta Medical College, IACS, Bengal Technical Institute, and Visva-Bharati.

5Practice key concepts in post-colonial Indian state integration (Hyderabad Police Action, Kashmir Accession, States Reorganisation 1956).

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this question bank an official WBBSE publication?

No, this is an independent, English-language MCQ study adaptation designed for revision and self-assessment of the WBBSE Class 10 History syllabus.

What is the duration and format of the official WBBSE Madhyamik History paper?

The official duration is 3 hours 15 minutes, sat from 10:45 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., of which the first 15 minutes are reading time. The written paper carries 90 marks and includes MCQs, very short answers, short answers, and analytical essay questions.

Does the WBBSE History syllabus cover post-independence Indian history?

Yes, Chapter 8 specifically covers post-colonial integration of princely states, the refugee crisis in Bengal and Punjab, the States Reorganisation Act of 1956, and language politics.

What grade does a candidate need to pass a WBBSE Madhyamik subject?

WBBSE grades each subject on a seven-point scale - AA 90-100, A+ 80-89, A 60-79, B+ 45-59, B 35-44, C 25-34 and D below 25. Grade C is the marginal pass, and a D in any compulsory subject makes the whole result unsuccessful. The 34% figure that circulates widely is the third-division band (272 of 800), not the subject pass grade. Check the Board's notification for the rule applying to your sitting.

Are key Bengal Renaissance figures and regional uprisings included?

Yes, key topics include Raja Rammohan Roy, Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar, Derozio, Santhal Rebellion, Indigo Revolt, Titu Mir's struggle, and anti-colonial movements in Bengal.