History questions from UPSC 2015

Question 1 · Modern Indian History

The Government of India Act of 1919 clearly defined

Question 2 · Medieval Indian History

Consider the following : The arrival of Babur into India led to the 1. introduction of gunpowder in the subcontinent 2. introduction of the arch and dome in the region's architecture 3. esta...

Question 3 · Ancient Indian History

With reference to the art and archaeological history of India, which one among the following was made earliest?

Question 4 · Modern Indian History

Who of the following organized a march on the Tanjore coast to break the Salt Law in April 1930?

Question 5 · Modern Indian History

Which one of the following movements has contributed to a split in the Indian National Congress resulting in the emergence of 'moderates' and 'extremists'?

Question 6 · Medieval Indian History

Who of the following founded a new city on the south bank of a tributary to river Krishna and undertook to rule his new kingdom as the agent of a deity to whom all the land south of the rive...

Question 7 · Modern Indian History

Who of the following was/were economic critic/critics of colonialism in India? 1. Dadabhai Naoroji 2. G. Subramania Iyer 3. R. C. Dutt Select the correct answer using the code given below.

Question 8 · Modern Indian History

With reference to Rowlatt Satyagraha, which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. The Rowlatt Act was based on the recommendations of the 'Sedition Committee'. 2. In Rowlatt Satyagr...

Question 9 · Medieval Indian History

With reference to Indian history, which of the following is/are the essential element/elements of the feudal system? 1. A very strong centralized political authority and a very weak provinci...

Question 10 · Modern Indian History

With reference to the Cabinet Mission, which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. It recommended a federal government. 2. It enlarged the powers of the Indian courts. 3. It provide...

Question 11 · Modern Indian History

Consider the following statements : 1. The first woman President of the Indian National Congress was Sarojini Naidu. 2. The first Muslim President of the Indian National Congress was Badrudd...

Question 12 · Modern Indian History

With reference to Congress Socialist Party, consider the following statements : 1. It advocated the boycott of British goods and evasion of taxes. 2. It wanted to establish the dictatorship...

Question 13 · Ancient Indian History

Which of the following Kingdoms were associated with the life of the Buddha? 1. Avanti 2. Gandhara 3. Kosala 4. Magadha Select the correct answer using the code given below.

Question 14 · Indian Art and Culture

Kalamkari painting refers to

Question 15 · Medieval Indian History

Consider the following pairs : Medieval Indian State : Present Region 1. Champaka : Central India 2. Durgara : Jammu 3. Kuluta : Malabar Which of the above pairs is/are correctly matched?