UP Board Class 12 History Question Paper 2025 PDF (Code 321 IG) is available for download here. The Mathematics exam was conducted on March 5, 2025 in the Morning Shift from 2:00 PM to 5:15 PM. The total marks for the theory paper are 100. Students reported the paper to be easy to moderate.

UP Board Class 12 History Question Paper 2025 (Code 321 IG) with Solutions

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UP Board Class 12 History Question Paper with Solutions


Question 1:

Who was the first Director General of Archaeological Survey of India?

  • (A) John Marshall
  • (B) R. Wheeler
  • (C) Cunningham
  • (D) V. A. Smith

Question 2:

Who is the creator of Mahabharata?

  • (A) Arjun
  • (B) Shri Krishna
  • (C) Vidur
  • (D) Ved Vyasa

Question 3:

Who among the following was the founder of Khalsa Panth?

  • (A) Guru Govind Singh
  • (B) Guru Arjun Dev
  • (C) Guru Teg Bahadur
  • (D) Guru Nanak Dev Ji

Question 4:

Who implemented the Permanent Settlement system in Bengal?

  • (A) Lord Wellesley
  • (B) Lord Cornwallis
  • (C) Lord Ellenborough
  • (D) Lord Dalhousie

Question 5:

Ramakrishna Mission is related to

  • (A) Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar
  • (B) Keshav Chandra Sen
  • (C) Swami Vivekananda
  • (D) Raja Rammohan Roy

Question 6:

Who among the following led the Santhals?

  • (A) Sidhu
  • (B) Kanhu
  • (C) Bhagat
  • (D) Both (i) and (ii)

Question 7:

Who was the author of the book titled 'India's First War of Independence'?

  • (A) Bal Gangadhar Tilak
  • (B) V. D. Savarkar
  • (C) Mahatma Gandhi
    (D) Subhash Chandra Bose

Question 8:

Which movement was withdrawn after Chauri-Chaura incident?

  • (A) Champaran Satyagraha
  • (B) Bardoli Movement
  • (C) Non-cooperation Movement
  • (D) Home Rule League Movement

Question 9:

When did the Quit India Movement start?

  • (A) August, 1942
  • (B) September, 1942
  • (C) August, 1944
  • (D) September, 1944

Question 10:

Who first addressed Mahatma Gandhi as the 'Father of the Nation'?

  • (A) Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
  • (B) Jawaharlal Nehru
  • (C) Bhagat Singh
    (D) Subhash Chandra Bose

Question 11:

Which book was written by Kalhan?


Question 12:

Who was the first to succeed in reading the inscriptions of Ashoka?


Question 13:

Who was Andal? What was she called?


Question 14:

Who challenged the British from Kanpur in the Rebellion of 1857 AD?


Question 15:

Who was the last Viceroy of India?


Question 16:

What do you know about Alwar and Nayanar?


Question 17:

Write about Sunset Law.


Question 18:

Define Democracy based on Adult Franchise.


Question 19:

What is the meaning of Stupa?


Question 20:

How much valuable is Buchanan's account (Survey) in Indian History?


Question 21:

Write two characteristics of Indus Valley Civilization.


Question 22:

Describe the drainage system of Harappan cities. OR Describe the important teachings of Jainism.


Question 23:

Who was Al-Biruni? Why is he famous in History? OR Describe the main principles of Bhakti Movement.


Question 24:

Discuss the reasons, nature and significance of the Rebellion of Santhals. OR Write an article on the basic features of the Constitution of India.


Question 25:

Mention the events related to the following historical dates:


321 B.C.
1829 A.D.
973 A.D.
1336 A.D.
1605 A.D.
1875 A.D.
1885 A.D.
1907 A.D.
1942 A.D.
1935 A.D.


Question 26:

Question related with Map :

Show the following places on the outline map of India supplied to you by the symbol \(\odot\) and also write their names. For correct name and correct location 1+1 marks are allotted.


The place where Harshavardhan's later capital was located.
The place where Taj Mahal is situated.
The place where Mahatma Gandhi withdrew the non-cooperation movement after violence broke out.
The place where the annual session of the Indian National Congress was held in 1929.
The place where Buddha attained enlightenment.


Question 27:

(Only for Vision Impaired Examinees in lieu of Q.No. 26 for Map Work)

Instruction: Write the answers of the following questions in your answer-book. Do not use the map.


Where was the later capital of Harshavardhan?
Where is Taj Mahal located?
At which place did Mahatma Gandhi withdraw the non-cooperation movement due to violence?
Where was the Congress Session held in 1929?
Where did Lord Buddha attain enlightenment?