History questions from UPSC 2019

Question 1 · Modern Indian History

Consider the following pairs : Movement/Organization : Leader 1. All India Anti-Untouchability League : Mahatma Gandhi 2. All India Kisan Sabha : Swami Sahajanand Saraswati 3. Self-Respect M...

Question 2 · Ancient Indian History

With reference to forced labour (Vishti) in India during the Gupta period, which one of the following statements is correct?

Question 3 · Medieval Indian History

Who among the following Mughal Emperors shifted emphasis from illustrated manuscripts to album and individual portrait?

Question 4 · Modern Indian History

With reference to Swadeshi Movement, consider the following statements : 1. It contributed to the revival of the indigenous artisan crafts and industries. 2. The National Council of Educatio...

Question 5 · Modern Indian History

Consider the following statements about 'the Charter Act of 1813' : 1. It ended the trade monopoly of the East India Company in India except for trade in tea and trade with China. 2. It asse...

Question 6 · Ancient Indian History

Consider the following : 1. Deification of the Buddha 2. Treading the path of Bodhisattvas 3. Image worship and rituals Which of the above is/are the feature/features of Mahayana Buddhism?

Question 7 · Ancient Indian History

In which of the following relief sculpture inscriptions is 'Ranyo Ashoka' (King Ashoka) mentioned along with the stone portrait of Ashoka?

Question 8 · Medieval History

With reference to Mughal India, what is/are the difference/differences between Jagirdar and Zamindar? 1. Jagirdars were holders of land assignments in lieu of judicial and police duties, whe...

Question 9 · Medieval Indian History

With reference to Mian Tansen, which one of the following statements is not correct?

Question 10 · Ancient History

Which one of the following is not a Harappan site?