UPSC Prelims PYQ
UPSC Prelims History Questions
147 History questions from previous UPSC Prelims papers, from the latest year backwards, each with its answer and explanation.
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UPSC Prelims History Questions
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Consider the following subjects with regard to the Non-Cooperation Programme: I. Boycott of law-courts and foreign cloth II. Observance of strict non-violence III. Retention of titles and honours without using them in public IV. Establishment of Panchayats for settling disputes. How many of the above were parts of the Non-Cooperation Programme?
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The irrigation device called 'Araghatta' was
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In ancient India, which one of the following rulers had assumed the titles 'Mattavilasa', 'Vichitrachitta' and 'Gunabhara'?
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The Chinese pilgrim Fa-hien (Faxian) travelled to India during the reign of
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Who among the following led a successful military campaign against the kingdom of Srivijaya, the powerful maritime State, which ruled the Malay Peninsula, Sumatra, Java and the neighbouring islands?
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With reference to ancient India (600-322 BC), consider the following pairs (Territorial region : River flowing in the region): I. Asmaka : Godavari II. Kamboja : Vipas III. Avanti : Mahanadi IV. Kosala : Sarayu. How many of the pairs given above are correctly matched?
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The first Gandharva Mahavidyalaya, a music training school, was set up in 1901 by Vishnu Digambar Paluskar in
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As is known from the edicts of Ashoka, 'Pradeshika', 'Rajuka' and 'Yukta' were important officers at what level?
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Consider the following statements in respect of the Non-Cooperation Movement: I. The Congress declared that the attainment of 'Swaraj' by all legitimate and peaceful means to be its objective. II. It was to be implemented in stages with civil disobedience and non-payment of taxes for the next stage only if 'Swaraj' did not come within a year and the Government resorted to repression. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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"Sedition has become my religion" was the famous statement given by Gandhiji at the time of
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The famous female figurine known as 'Dancing Girl', found at Mohenjo-daro, is made of
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Who provided legal defence to the people arrested in the aftermath of the Chauri Chaura incident?
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Subsequent to which one of the following events did Gandhiji, who consistently opposed untouchability and appealed for its eradication from all spheres, decide to include the upliftment of 'Harijans' in his political and social programme?
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Consider the following fruits: I. Papaya II. Pineapple III. Guava. How many of the above were introduced in India by the Portuguese in the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries?
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Who among the following was the founder of the 'Self-Respect Movement'?
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With reference to ancient India, Gautama Buddha was generally known by which of the following epithets?
1. Nayaputta
2. Shakyamuni
3. Tathagata
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Consider the following information:
1. Chandraketugarh — Odisha — Trading Port town
2. Inamgaon — Maharashtra — Chalcolithic site
3. Mangadu — Kerala — Megalithic site
4. Salihundam — Andhra Pradesh — Rock-cut cave shrines
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Who of the following rulers of medieval India gave permission to the Portuguese to build a fort at Bhatkal?
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With reference to revenue collection by Cornwallis, consider the following statements:
1. Under the Ryotwari Settlement of revenue collection, the peasants were exempted from revenue payment in case of bad harvests or natural calamities.
2. Under the Permanent Settlement in Bengal, if the Zamindar failed to pay his revenues to the state, on or before the fixed date, he would be removed from his Zamindari.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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