Domain — History for the CUET Exam

Common failure modes

These are the patterns that cause most candidates to lose marks on this topic. Recognising them in advance is half the work.

• !Memorising dates without understanding historical significance or context
• !Confusing Mughal administrative systems with Maratha or British administrative structures
• !Overlooking NCERT source-based questions (primary document excerpts)

Study tips

• 1Read NCERT Class 12 Themes in Indian History all three volumes — CUET derives questions directly from these.
• 2Make a timeline card for each period: major rulers, battles, administrative changes, and cultural developments.
• 3Practice source-based questions from NCERT textbook boxes — CUET History often includes a document excerpt.

Sample CUET Domain — History questions

These sample items mirror the format and difficulty of real CUET questions. Practice with thousands more on the free Koydo question bank.

1. 1

   The Damin-i-Koh system was associated with which colonial settlement policy?

   • APermanent Settlement
   • BRyotwari Settlement
   • CMahalwari Settlement
   • DSanthali SettlementCorrect
   Why this answer?

   Damin-i-Koh was a territory demarcated by the British as the Santhal homeland in the Rajmahal Hills. It was part of colonial attempts to settle the Santhal community and is distinct from the major revenue settlement systems.