History questions from UPSC 2020

Question 1 · Modern Indian History

With reference to the book "Desher Katha" written by Sakharam Ganesh Deuskar during the freedom struggle, consider the following statements : 1. It warned against the Colonial State's hypnot...

Question 2 · Modern Indian History

The Gandhi-Irwin Pact included which of the following ? 1. Invitation to Congress to participate in the Round Table Conference 2. Withdrawal of Ordinances promulgated in connection with the...

Question 3 · Ancient/Medieval Indian History

With reference to the history of India, consider the following pairs : Famous Place — Present State 1. Bhilsa — Madhya Pradesh 2. Dwarasamudra — Maharashtra 3. Girinagar — Gujarat 4. Sthanes...

Question 4 · Ancient/Medieval Indian History

Which of the following phrases defines the nature of the 'Hundi' generally referred to in the sources of the post-Harsha period?

Question 5 · Ancient Indian History

With reference to the cultural history of India, consider the following pairs : 1. Parivrajaka — Renunciant and Wanderer 2. Shramana — Priest with a high status 3. Upasaka — Lay follower of...

Question 6 · Ancient/Medieval Indian History

Consider the following events in the history of India : 1. Rise of Pratiharas under King Bhoja 2. Establishment of Pallava power under Mahendravarman - I 3. Establishment of Chola power by P...

Question 7 · Modern Indian History

The Vital-Vidhvansak, the first monthly journal to have the untouchable people as its target audience was published by

Question 8 · Ancient Indian History

With reference to the history of India, the terms "kulyavapa" and "dronavapa" denote

Question 9 · Ancient Indian History

With reference to the period of Gupta dynasty in ancient India, the towns Ghantasala, Kadura and Chaul were well known as

Question 10 · Ancient Indian History

With reference to the religious history of India, consider the following statements : 1. Sthaviravadins belong to Mahayana Buddhism. 2. Lokottaravadin sect was an offshoot of Mahasanghika se...

Question 11 · Medieval Indian History

With reference to the history of India, consider the following pairs : 1. Aurang — In-charge of treasury of the State 2. Banian — Indian agent of the East India Company 3. Mirasidar — Design...

Question 12 · Modern Indian History

Which of the following statements correctly explains the impact of Industrial Revolution on India during the first half of the nineteenth century?

Question 13 · Ancient Indian History

Who among the following rulers advised his subjects through this inscription ? "Whosoever praises his religious sect or blames other sects out of excessive devotion to his own sect, with the...