CUET 2026 May 13 Shift 1 History Question Paper is available for download here. NTA is conducting the CUET 2026 exam from 11th May to 31st May.
- CUET 2026 History exam consists of 50 questions for 250 marks to be attempted in 60 minutes.
- As per the marking scheme, 5 marks are awarded for each correct answer, and 1 mark is deducted for incorrect answer.
Candidates can download CUET 2026 May 13 Shift 1 History Question Paper with Answer Key and Solution PDF from links provided below.
CUET 2026 History May 13 Shift 1 Question Paper with Solution PDF
| CUET May 13 Shift 1 History Question Paper 2026 | Download PDF | Check Solutions |
Who wrote the famous book Indica?
Arrange the following in chronological order:
A. Establishment of the Mughal empire by Babur
B. Establishment of the Bahmani kingdom
C. Emergence of the Sultanates of Ahmadnagar
D. Establishment of the Gajapati kingdom of Orissa
E. Establishment of the Vijayanagara Empire
Consider the following statements about the depiction of massacre of Cawnpore (Kanpur) in the newspaper Punch:
A. An allegorical male figure of justice is depicted.
B. He bears a sword and shield in his hands.
C. The figure's posture is aggressive.
D. The figure is shown trampling sepoys under the feet.
E. The figure is carrying guns in hands.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Tribal republic of Yaudheyas was located in:
Panchayats in the Mughal Empire were assisted by a `Patwari'. What was the role of the `Patwari'?
What was the law that required zamindars to pay their dues by sunset of the specified date, or else their zamindari would be auctioned?
Prabhavati Gupta was the daughter of which Gupta emperor?
In which year was the Deccan Riots Report submitted to the British Parliament?
Jotedars were also known as:
A. Haoladars
B. Zamindars
C. Gantidars
D. Bargadars
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Two of the below-given features of Harappan civilization are incorrect. Identify:
A. It had a planned drainage system.
B. It consisted mostly of rural settlements.
C. The road and streets were laid out in a circular pattern.
D. Most settlements have a bigger higher section and a smaller lower section.
E. Burials were mostly in the form of pits.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
CUET UG 2026 Exam Pattern
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Name | Common University Entrance Test (CUET UG) 2026 |
| Conducting Body | National Testing Agency (NTA) |
| Exam Mode | Computer-Based Test (CBT) |
| Exam Duration | 60 minutes per test |
| Total Sections | 3 (Languages, Domain Subjects, General Test) |
| Question Type | Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) |
| Questions per Test | 50 questions (all compulsory) |
| Marking Scheme | +5 for correct, -1 for incorrect |
| Maximum Marks | 250 marks per test |
| Maximum Subject Choices | 5 subjects in total |
| Syllabus Base | Class 12 NCERT (mainly for Domain Subjects) |
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