UPSC Prelims 2017 · GS Paper I
History questions from UPSC 2017
Review every History question in the 2017 paper with its answer and study explanation, then launch the same set under timed exam conditions.
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All 2017 History questions
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Question 1 · Ancient History
With reference to the religious history of India, consider the following statements : 1. Sautrantika and Sammitiya were the sects of Jainism. 2. Sarvastivadin held that the constituents of p...
Question 2 · Modern Indian History
The object of the Butler Committee of 1927 was to
Question 3 · Modern Indian History
The Trade Disputes Act of 1929 provided for
Question 4 · Modern Indian History
With reference to Indian freedom struggle, consider the following events : 1. Mutiny in Royal Indian Navy 2. Quit India Movement launched 3. Second Round Table Conference What is the correct...
Question 5 · Festivals and Traditions
Consider the following pairs : Traditions : Communities 1. Chaliha Sahib Festival : Sindhis 2. Nanda Raj Jaat Yatra : Gonds 3. Wari-Warkari : Santhals Which of the pairs given above is/are c...
Question 6 · Ancient Indian Paintings
The painting of Bodhisattva Padmapani is one of the most famous and oft-illustrated paintings at
Question 7 · Ancient History
With reference to the difference between the culture of Rigvedic Aryans and Indus Valley people, which of the following statements is/are correct ? 1. Rigvedic Aryans used the coat of mail a...
Question 8 · Indian Temple Architecture
Which of the following is/are famous for Sun temples ? 1. Arasavalli 2. Amarakantak 3. Omkareshwar Select the correct answer using the code given below :
Question 9 · Medieval History
Which one of the following was a very important seaport in the Kakatiya kingdom ?
Question 10 · Modern Indian History
Consider the following statements : 1. The Factories Act, 1881 was passed with a view to fix the wages of industrial workers and to allow the workers to form trade unions. 2. N.M. Lokhande w...
Question 11 · British Economic Policies
Who among the following was/were associated with the introduction of Ryotwari Settlement in India during the British rule ? 1. Lord Cornwallis 2. Alexander Read 3. Thomas Munro Select the co...
Question 12 · Modern Indian History
In the context of Indian history, the principle of 'Dyarchy (diarchy)' refers to
Question 13 · Performing Arts
With reference to Manipuri Sankirtana, consider the following statements : 1. It is a song and dance performance. 2. Cymbals are the only musical instruments used in the performance. 3. It i...