NCERT Class 12 History: Complete Chapter-wise Guide & Solutions (2025-26)
📌 Why This Guide is Essential for CBSE 2025
✅ 100% Syllabus Coverage – All 15 chapters with detailed explanations
✅ CBSE Exam Focused – Based on latest paper pattern and marking scheme
✅ Visual Learning Aids – Timelines, maps and concept diagrams
✅ Competitive Exam Ready – Perfect for UPSC, CUET and other entrance tests
📚 Chapter-wise NCERT Solutions
Book 1: Themes in Indian History-I
| Chapter | Key Topics | Marks Weightage | Download | Video Guide |
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| 1. Bricks, Beads & Bones | Harappan Civilization | 8 marks | [📥 PDF] | [▶ Watch] |
| 2. Kings, Farmers & Towns | Early States & Economies | 10 marks | [📥 PDF] | [▶ Watch] |
| 3. Kinship, Caste & Class | Social Histories | 12 marks | [📥 PDF] | [▶ Watch] |
| 4. Thinkers, Beliefs & Buildings | Cultural Developments | 10 marks | [📥 PDF] | [▶ Watch] |
Book 2: Themes in Indian History-II
| Chapter | Key Topics | Marks Weightage | Download | Video Guide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5. Through the Eyes of Travellers | Medieval Society | 8 marks | [📥 PDF] | [▶ Watch] |
| 6. Bhakti-Sufi Traditions | Religious Movements | 10 marks | [📥 PDF] | [▶ Watch] |
| 7. An Imperial Capital: Vijayanagara | Architecture & Polity | 12 marks | [📥 PDF] | [▶ Watch] |
| 8. Peasants, Zamindars & the State | Agrarian Society | 10 marks | [📥 PDF] | [▶ Watch] |
Book 3: Themes in Indian History-III
| Chapter | Key Topics | Marks Weightage | Download | Video Guide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9. Colonialism & the Countryside | Land Revenue Systems | 15 marks | [📥 PDF] | [▶ Watch] |
| 10. Rebels & the Raj | 1857 Revolt | 12 marks | [📥 PDF] | [▶ Watch] |
| 11. Mahatma Gandhi & National Movement | Freedom Struggle | 15 marks | [📥 PDF] | [▶ Watch] |
| 12. Framing the Constitution | Making of Indian Constitution | 10 marks | [📥 PDF] | [▶ Watch] |
🔗 Download Complete Pack: [All History Solutions PDF]
Exam Analytics
| Unit | Chapters | Marks | Key Focus Areas |
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| Ancient India | 1-4 (Book 1) | 15 marks | Harappan Civilization, Early States, Buddhism |
| Medieval India | 5-8 (Book 2) | 20 marks | Vijayanagara, Bhakti Movement, Agrarian Systems |
| Modern India | 9-12 (Book 3) | 25 marks | Colonialism, 1857 Revolt, Gandhian Era, Constitution |
| Map Work | – | 10 marks | Ancient/Medieval/Modern Sites (5+5) |
| Internal Assessment | Project + Viva | 20 marks | Research File + Presentation |
🎯 90+ Marks Strategy
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High-Weightage Chapters:
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Colonialism & Rural Society (15 marks)
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Gandhian Era (15 marks)
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Vijayanagara Empire (12 marks)
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Answer Writing Framework:
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2-mark answers: Definition + 1 example
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4-mark answers: Introduction + 2 points + Conclusion
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8-mark answers: Thesis + 4 arguments + Conclusion
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📥 Free Resources
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[History Timeline PDF]
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[Important Maps Collection]
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[CBSE Previous Year Papers]
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How to remember historical dates?
A: Use mnemonics and timeline charts (sample provided)
Q: Is map work compulsory?
A: Yes! 10 marks are dedicated to map-based questions
Q: Best way to prepare for source-based questions?
A: Practice at least 5 passages from each book