History questions from UPSC 2022

Question 1 · Ancient Indian History

Consider the following pairs : Site of Ashoka's major rock edicts — Location in the State of 1. Dhauli — Odisha 2. Erragudi — Andhra Pradesh 3. Jaugada — Madhya Pradesh 4. Kalsi — Karnataka...

Question 2 · Modern Indian History

Consider the following freedom fighters: 1. Barindra Kumar Ghosh 2. Jogesh Chandra Chatterjee 3. Rash Behari Bose Who of the above was/were actively associated with the Ghadar Party?

Question 3 · Medieval Indian History

With reference to Indian history, who of the following were known as "Kulah-Daran"?

Question 4 · Modern Indian History

With reference to Indian history, consider the following statements : 1. The Dutch established their factories/warehouses on the east coast on lands granted to them by Gajapati rulers. 2. Al...

Question 5 · Ancient Indian History

According to Kautilya's Arthashastra, which of the following are correct? 1. A person could be a slave as a result of a judicial punishment. 2. If a female slave bore her master a son, she w...

Question 6 · Indian Art & Culture

The Prime Minister recently inaugurated the new Circuit House near Somnath Temple at Veraval. Which of the following statements are correct regarding Somnath Temple? 1. Somnath Temple is one...

Question 7 · Indian Art & Culture

The world's second tallest statue in sitting pose of Ramanuja was inaugurated by the Prime Minister of India at Hyderabad recently. Which one of the following statements correctly represents...

Question 8 · Ancient Indian History

With reference to Indian history, consider the following texts: 1. Nettipakarana 2. Parishishtaparvan 3. Avadanashataka 4. Trishashtilakshana Mahapurana Which of the above are Jaina texts?

Question 9 · Ancient Indian History

Which one of the following statements about Sangam literature in ancient South India is correct?

Question 10 · Medieval Indian History

With reference to Indian history, consider the following statements : 1. The first Mongol invasion of India happened during the reign of Jalal-ud-din Khalji. 2. During the reign of Ala-ud-di...

Question 11 · Modern Indian History

In the Government of India Act 1919, the functions of Provincial Government were divided into "Reserved" and "Transferred" subjects. Which of the following were treated as "Reserved" subject...

Question 12 · Medieval Indian History

In medieval India, the term "Fanam" referred to :

Question 13 · Ancient Indian History

With reference to Indian history, consider the following pairs: Historical person : Known as 1. Aryadeva : Jaina scholar 2. Dignaga : Buddhist scholar 3. Nathamuni : Vaishnava scholar How ma...

Question 14 · Medieval Indian History

Consider the following pairs : King — Dynasty 1. Nannuka — Chandela 2. Jayashakti — Paramara 3. Nagabhata II — Gurjara-Pratihara 4. Bhoja — Rashtrakuta How many pairs given above are correct...

Question 15 · Medieval Indian History

"Yogavasistha" was translated into Persian by Nizamuddin Panipati during the reign of :

Question 16 · Modern Indian History

With reference to the proposals of Cripps Mission, consider the following statements: 1. The Constituent Assembly would have members nominated by the Provincial Assemblies as well as the Pri...