CBSE Class 12 History Deleted Syllabus 2023-24 is provided in this article. The syllabus has been reduced by 30% for the session 2023-24. Students can download the revised syllabus from the official website cbseacademic.nic.in in pdf format.
CBSE has deleted Class 12 History Syllabus from the NCERT textbook - History Part II and Part III themes. They comprise chapters that include - The Mughal Court: Reconstructing Histories through Chronicles, Colonialism and Indian Towns: Town Plans and Municipal Reports, etc.
CBSE Class 12 History textbook has a total of 12 themes. The theory part has a total weightage of 80 marks and the project work is for 20 marks. The exam duration is 3 hours.
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CBSE Class 12 History Deleted Syllabus 2023-24
Check CBSE Class 12 History Deleted Syllabus 2023-24 from the table given below:
| Part | Chapter | Topic | Page No. | Deleted Topics |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Themes in Indian History Part-II | 9 | The Mughal Court: Reconstructing Histories through Chronicles | 224-256 | Full Chapter |
| Themes in Indian History Part-III | 10 | Colonialism and Rural Society: Evidence from Official Reports | Overview: East India Company, and revenue settlements in various regions of India and surveys Changes over the nineteenth-century Excerpts: Accounts of Frances Buchanan-Hamilton, and Deccan Riots report | |
| Themes in Indian History Part-III | 12 | Colonialism & Indian Towns: Town Plans and Municipal Reports | 316-345 | Full Chapter |
| Themes in Indian History Part-III | 14 | Partition through Oral Sources | 376-404 | Full Chapter |
| List Of Maps | Book 3 | Book 3 | 297 | Deccan, Chittagong |
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CBSE Class 12 History Marking Scheme 2023-24
The following tables show CBSE Class 12 History marking scheme with the distribution of marks for each theme:
| Unit | Themes | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Themes In Indian History Part-I | ||
| 1 | Theme 1 Bricks, Beads and Bones | 25 |
| Theme 2 Kings, Farmers and Towns | ||
| Theme 3 Kinship, Caste and Class | ||
| Theme 4 Thinkers, Beliefs and Buildings | ||
| Themes In Indian History Part-II | ||
| 2 | Theme 5 Through the Eyes of Travellers | 25 |
| Theme 6 Bhakti –Sufi Traditions | ||
| Theme 7 An Imperial Capital: Vijayanagar | ||
| Theme 8 Peasants, Zamindars and the State | ||
| Themes In Indian History Part-III | ||
| 3 | Theme 10 Colonialism and the Countryside | 25 |
| Theme 11 Rebels and the Raj | ||
| Theme 13 Mahatma Gandhi and the Nationalist Movement | ||
| Theme 15 Framing the Constitution | ||
| 4 | Map Work of the Related Themes | 05 |
| Theory Marks | 80 | |
| Project work | 20 | |
| Total | 100 | |
CBSE Class 12 History Question Paper Pattern
The following table shows CBSE Class 12 History question paper pattern with the distribution of marks in each section.
| Section | Question No. | Type of Questions | Marks per Question | Total Marks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Section A | 1-21 | MCQs | 1 | 21 |
| Section B | 22-27 | Short Answer Type Questions | 3 | 18 |
| Section C | 28-30 | Long Answer Type Questions | 8 | 24 |
| Section D | 31-33 | Source-based Questions (three sub-questions) | 4 | 12 |
| Section E | 34 | Map-based Questions | 5 | 5 |
| Total Marks | 80 | |||
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CBSE Class 12 History Previous Years Papers
Check and download CBSE Class 12 History previous years papers from the links provided below:
| Year | Question Paper |
|---|---|
| 2023 | Download Here |
| 2022 | Download Here |
| 2021 | Exams Cancelled |
| 2020 | Download Here |
| 2019 | Download Here |
| 2018 | Download Here |
| 2017 | Download Here |
| 2016 | Download Here |
| 2015 | Download Here |
| 2014 | Download Here |
| 2013 | Download Here |
| 2012 | Download Here |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Ques. Is CBSE Class 12 History Syllabus 2023-24 reduced?
Ans. CBSE Class 12 History Syllabus 2023-24 has been reduced by 30%. The reduced syllabus will be applicable for the 2023-24 session.
Ques. Why has CBSE deleted the Class 12 History Syllabus?
Ans. CBSE Class 12 History Syllabus was initially reduced during the COVID-19 pandemic to compensate for the loss of classes. The reduction in the syllabus is maintained for the current session as well as it reduces pressure from students by eliminating topics already covered in other classes.
Ques. Which chapters are totally deleted from CBSE Class 12 History Syllabus 2023-24?
Ans. The following chapters have been completely removed from the CBSE Class 12 History Syllabus:
- Chapter 9 - The Mughal Court
- Chapter 12 - Colonialism & Indian Towns
- Chapter 14 - Partition through Oral Sources
Ques. What is the topic deleted from Maps Section in CBSE Class 12 History Syllabus?
Ans. The topics in the Maps Section that are deleted from CBSE Class 12 History Syllabus are Daccan and Chittagong.
Ques. How are marks distributed for CBSE Class 12 History?
Ans. The total marks for CBSE Class 12 History are 100. Theory exam will carry 80 marks and 20 marks are for the project work. Students need to score 33% marks to pass the exam.
Ques. What are the types of questions asked in CBSE Class 12 History Exam?
Ans. The question types will include - MCQs, short answer type questions long answer type questions, source-based questions, and questions based on Map.
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