ISC 2026 History Answer Key (OUT): Solved Paper and Question Paper Review

Catch up with our ISC 2026 History Answer Key LIVE Updates. Our subject matter experts have analysed the questions and have provided the correct responses to help students analyse their performance.

Sudeshna Chakrabarti

Updated on - Feb 26, 2026 | 12:05:00 PM

ISC 2026 History Answer Key LIVE Updates

ISC 2026 History Answer Key LIVE Updates: The Council for Indian School Certificate Examination has successfully concluded the History exam for Class 12 today, February 25, 2026. The exam was over at 5 PM. As per the paper pattern, the question paper is divided into two core sections: Indian History and World History. The theory paper carries 80 marks, and the remaining 20 marks are allotted to internal assessments or project works. Our GMU correspondent has reached the Delhi exam centre to gather student feedback regarding the paper's difficulty level.

According to the initial reactions of the students, the History questions were of a moderate difficulty level. Questions were framed from textbook exercises; however, essay-type questions were lengthy. To ensure students stay informed, we will soon provide ISC 2026 History Answer Key. We have also shared updates on student reactions, paper difficulty level, and related facts here.

ISC 2026 History Answer Key: Unofficial Key (OUT)

With the conclusion of the board examination, our subject matter expert will soon share ISC 2026 History answer keys here. Keep checking our LIVE updates!

Questions	Answers
1) In 2017, the 75th anniversary of the historic Indian movement was commemorated. Identify the movement. a) The JP Movement b) The Quit India Movement c) The Civil Disobedience Movement d) The movement for Women's Right	b) The Quit India Movement
2) One important feature of the General Elections 1967 was the rise of opposition parties. Which of the follwing party emerged as the main opposition? a) Socialist Party b) Swatantra Party c) Bharitiya Jan Sangh d) Communist Party	b) Swatantra Party
3) Which one of the following features of the Mizo movement was similar to that of the Naga movement? a) It began in the 1960s b) Mizoram acquired statehood in the 1980s c) It involved a prolonged armed conflict with the Indian government d) A peace settlement between the Mizo leader and the Indian govt ended decades of insurgency and established stability	c) It involved a prolonged armed conflict with the Indian government
4) Two important reasons for the changed attitude of the British after the Second World War were: P) The conservative party was voted to power in the UK Q) The catastrophic war had drained Britain's economic resources R) The British could no longer depend on the loyalty of the Indian soldiers S) The USA and the Soviet Union emerged as the new superpowers in the world. a) only P and R b) only Q and S c) only R and S d) only P and S	b) only Q and S
5) Appeasement as a diplomatic policy was followed by Britain and France with the objective of: a) avoiding war with aggressive nations at any cost b) encouraging economic cooperation for mutual benefit c) checking the spread of communism in Western Europe d) establishing friendly relations with the neighbouring countries	a) avoiding war with aggressive nations at any cost
6) Which of the statements is not true about the movements for Women's Rights in the USA and India? a) Both demanded the end of domestic violence against women b) They protested against the traditional notion that a woman's place was at home c) They emphasised the importance of achieving gender equality and equal opportunities d) Both movements highlighted the complete dependence of women on men for economic support	d) Both movements highlighted the complete dependence of women on men for economic support
7) Which of the following battles during second world war proved to be a turning point in the fight for control of the Pacific? a) Stalingrad b) El Alamein c) Midway Island d) Battle of Britain	c) Midway Island
8) Given below are two statements marked Assertion and Reason. Read the two statements carefully and choose the correct option. Assertion: The Truman Doctrine made it clear that the USA had no intention of returning to isolation, as it had done after the First World War Reason: The USA was committed to a policy of containing communism throughout the world a) Both assertions are true, and the reason is the correct explanation of the assertion b) Both assertion and reason are true, but the reason is not a correct explanation of the assertion c) Assertion is true, and reason is false d) Both assertion and reason are false	a) Both assertions are true, and the reason is the correct explanation of the assertion
9) The________Mission proposals, condemned by Gandhi as a "postdated cheque on a failing Bank", were rejected by the congress.	The Cripps Mission
10) The Signatories of the Sykes-Picot Pact were Britain and__________	France
11) Who was the author of The Historic Eight Documents?	Charu Mazumdar
12) Name the activist who died after a fifty-six-day hunger strike demanding the creation of a Telugu-speaking state.	Potti Sriramulu
13) What was the title of the report filed by the committee on teh status of Indian women in 1974?	Towards Equality
14) Which country's takeover by the Communists destroyed the bridge between East and West Europe and completed the "iron curtain"?	Czechoslovakia
15) One of the reasons for the defeat of the Axis Powers in the Second World War was the tactical errors made by them. Mention any one mistake made by Japan.	One major mistake made by Japan was attacking the United States at Pearl Harbor (1941), which brought the USA into the war against the Axis Powers.
16) In the context of America's foreign policy, what was the significance of the formation of NATO(1949)	The formation of NATO (1949) marked the end of America’s isolationism and established a collective security alliance to contain the spread of communism, especially against the Soviet Union in Europe.

ISC 2026 History Question Paper Analysis: Check Difficulty Level

Students can get a detailed paper analysis of ISC 2026 History here. We will start sharing updates at 5:10 onwards.

Sections	Difficulty Level
Overall	Moderate to Difficult
Section A (Indian History)	Moderate to Easy
Section B(World History)	Moderate to Tough

Students can keep track of the latest developments on ISC History exam 2026 from our LIVE updates to stay informed.

Live Updates

February 25, 2026 | 06:15 PM IST

What is the difficulty level of ISC 2026 History questions?

As per the student responses recorded by our GMU correspondents from various exam centres, the overall difficulty level was found to be moderately difficult.

February 25, 2026 | 06:00 PM IST

Anjali found the map questions easy and scoring.

Anjali from the Mumbai exam centre found the map questions easy, and she expects full marks.

February 25, 2026 | 05:50 PM IST

Avijit expects a good score in the History paper.

As our correspondent Ankit talked to Avijit, a student from the Kolkata exam centre, he said,” I could attempt all the questions as they were from textbook exercises”. He expected 85+ marks.

February 25, 2026 | 05:30 PM IST

Anil found the History questions to be of moderate difficulty level.

According to a student, Anil from the New Delhi exam centre, he found the paper to be of a moderate level with a few lengthy questions.

February 25, 2026 | 05:20 PM IST

Are unofficial answer keys reliable?

Yes, unofficial keys are prepared by GMU subject experts, so most of the time, it's correct. However, students should not take it as final and await the result before making any decision.

February 25, 2026 | 05:10 PM IST

Where can ISC 2026 History answer key be found?

ISC 2026 History answer key will not be released officially. Students can access unofficial keys shared by coaching centres and our page. We will update the unofficial keys after 5:30 PM.

February 25, 2026 | 05:00 PM IST

ISC History exam 2026 is over!

ISC History exam 2026 was concluded successfully today, February 25, at 5 PM. Students will leave the exam hall from 5:10 onwards.

February 25, 2026 | 04:30 PM IST

30 minutes left for the exam to be over

Students should gear up and finish answering questions, as only 30 minutes are left for the exam to get over. We suggest keeping 15 minutes for revision.

February 25, 2026 | 04:00 PM IST

Frequently asked ISC History questions

State the reasons for the failure of the League of Nations and the Policy of Appeasement.
Causes of World War 2.
Impact of Glasnost and Perestroika

February 25, 2026 | 03:30 PM IST

Golden rule to secure competitive marks in History

To stay ahead of the competition, follow these tricks:

Keep the time in mind
Make sure you present the answers in a well structured by combining paragraphs with bullet points
Ensure a balance between total attempts and accurate attempts

February 25, 2026 | 03:05 PM IST

Time management tricks for students to complete the History paper without any delay.

Here are some quick time management tips: