Maharashtra Board Class 12 History 2025 Question Paper (Available): Download Question Paper with Answer Key And Solutions PDF

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Updated on - Sep 29, 2025

MH Board Class 12 History Question Paper 2025 PDF is available for download here. The paper covers important historical events and concepts, with a total of 80 marks. Students found the questions to be clear and well-balanced.

MH Board Class 12 History 2025 Question Paper with Answer Key PDF

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MH Board Class 12 History 2025 Question Paper with Solutions

Question 1:

1. Choose the correct alternatives and rewrite the statements:

The first seafarer to circumnavigate the African continent was .........

  • (a) Henry the Navigator
  • (b) Marco Polo
  • (c) Bartholomew Dias
  • (d) Columbus

Question 2:

The first conference of Asian and African countries was held in 1955 at ........... in Indonesia.

  • (a) Bandung
  • (b) Paris
  • (c) Colombo
  • (d) Maldives

Question 3:

Maharshi Vitthal Ramji Shinde established the ..............

  • (a) Ramakrishna Mission
  • (b) Depressed Classes Mission
  • (c) Satyashodhak Samaj
  • (d) Scientific Society

Question 4:

The Dutch established their first colony at ...............

  • (a) Goa
  • (b) Surat
  • (c) Machilipatnam
  • (d) Calicut

Question 5:

To maintain peace in the World after the First World War an organisation named ........ was established.

  • (a) UNESCO
  • (b) World Health Organisation
  • (c) Security Council
  • (d) League of Nations

Question 6:

Chimajiappa, the younger brother of Bajirao Peshwa I defeated the ........... at Vasai.

  • (a) British
  • (b) Portuguese
  • (c) French
  • (d) Dutch

Question 7:

1.Find the incorrect pairs in group 'B' from every set and write the correct ones:


Question 8:

Find the incorrect pairs in group 'B' from every set and write the correct ones:


Question 9:

Find the incorrect pairs in group 'B' from every set and write the correct ones:


Question 10:

Find the incorrect pairs in group 'B' from every set and write the correct ones:


Question 11:

Write the names of historical places/persons/events:

  • (1) Queen of England who encouraged explorers to undertake sea expeditions
  • (2) Movement started by Dr. Baba Adhav
  • (3) American Naval base attacked by Japan
  • (4) Treaty signed by Soviet Russia to counter America’s influential process in Europe

Question 12:

Choose the correct reasons and complete the sentences:

  • (1) Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj levied octroi on the salt trade to .............
  • (a) oppose the Portuguese.
  • (b) stop the British trade of salt.
  • (c) raise funds for Swarajya.
  • (d) oppose the colonialists.

Question 13:

There was discontent among the rulers of the princely states during the time of Lord Dalhousie because ...........

  • (a) he imposed unjust laws on his subjects.
  • (b) he imposed a ban on Indian trade.
  • (c) he adopted the 'Doctrine of Lapse.'
  • (d) he cut allowances of Indian soldiers.

Question 14:

NATO was created in Europe to ........

  • (a) protect European nations from the expansionist policy of Soviet Russia.
  • (b) stop the spread of communist ideology in Asia.
  • (c) free trade in the region of Pacific Ocean.
  • (d) to strengthen Europe’s economy.

Question 15:

Sachin Tendulkar was awarded the highest award of 'Bharat Ratna' by Govt. of India because .............

  • (a) he was elected as 'Member of Loksabha.'
  • (b) he had made commercialisation of cricket.
  • (c) the people of India wanted Bharat Ratna for Sachin Tendulkar.
  • (d) the Government of India considered the extraordinary performance of Sachin Tendulkar.

Question 16:

Observe the given map and answer the questions based on it:

  • (1) Name the ocean that lies on the east coast of India.
  • (2) Name any one place on the eastern side of India involved in the revolt of 1857.
  • (3) In which direction does Sri Lanka lie?
  • (4) In the uprising of 1857, write the name of any one place, presently in Maharashtra.
  • (5) Name an Indian island situated in the Arabian Sea.

Question 17:

Complete the concept maps (Any FOUR):


Question 18:

Complete the concept maps (Any FOUR):


Question 19:

Complete the concept maps (Any FOUR):


Question 20:

Complete the concept maps (Any FOUR):


Question 21:

Complete the concept maps (Any FOUR):


Question 22:

Complete the concept maps (Any FOUR):


Write short notes (Any THREE):

Question 23:

(1) Boston Tea Party:


Question 24:

(2) British East India Company:


Question 25:

(3) Arya Samaj:


Question 26:

(4) Decolonisation of Princely States:


Question 27:

(5) Speed Post:


Explain the following statements with reasons (Any THREE):

Question 28:


(1) In the pre-renaissance period the Catholic Church controlled the individual life of the people.


Question 29:

(2) The contribution of Maharaja Sayajirao Gaikwad of Baroda state towards social reforms is significant.


Question 30:

(3) Impact of World Wars on India were severe.


Question 31:

(4) After the Second World War, the independence movements in Africa intensified.


Question 32:

(5) Cold War began.


State your opinion (Any THREE):

Question 33:


(1) European colonialism led to economic exploitation of India.


Question 34:

(2) The French helped to increase the military strength of the Marathas.


Question 35:

(3) Mahatma Jyotirao Phule was the first social reformer of Maharashtra.


Question 36:

(4) The credit of decolonisation can be attributed to the United Nations Organisation (UNO).


Question 37:

(5) The work done by Bhau Katdare in Konkan is significant.


Answer the following questions in detail (Any TWO):

Question 38:


(1) Write in detail the nature and impact of Economic Nationalism.


Question 39:

(2) Write in detail about the revolt of Umaji Naik.


Question 40:

(3) Explain the policy of Government of India regarding health.


Answer the following questions with the help of given points (Any THREE):
(1) Discuss England’s policy of colonialism in Asia -

Question 41:

(a) Nepal


Question 42:

(b) Sikkim


Question 43:

(c) Bhutan


Explain the Anglo-Maratha wars in detail –

Question 44:

(a) First Anglo-Maratha War (1775-1782):


Question 45:

(b) Second Anglo-Maratha War (1803-1805):


Question 46:

(c) Third Anglo-Maratha War (1817-1818):


Explain the factors responsible for the Second World War –

Question 47:

(a) The Treaty of Versailles


Question 48:

(b) Fascism and Nazism


Question 49:

(c) Failure of League of Nations Organisation


Write about Non-Alignment Movement –

Question 50:

(a) Nature of Non-Alignment Movement


Question 51:

(b) Criteria of Non-Alignment Movement


Question 52:

(c) Belgrade Conference


Explain the youth policy of the Government of India –

Question 53:

(a) National Empowerment Policy


Question 54:

(b) National Youth Day


Question 55:

(c) National Training Programmes

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