History questions from UPSC 2024

Question 1 · Ancient History

Consider the following statements : 1. There are no parables in Upanishads. 2. Upanishads were composed earlier than the Puranas. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 2 · Ancient Indian History

The famous female figurine known as 'Dancing Girl', found at Mohenjo-daro, is made of

Question 3 · Modern Indian History

Consider the following subjects with regard to Non-Cooperation Programme : 1. Boycott of law-courts and foreign cloth 2. Observance of strict non-violence 3. Retention of titles and honours...

Question 4 · Modern Indian History

Who among the following was the founder of the 'Self-Respect Movement'?

Question 5 · Modern History

With reference to the Government of India Act, 1935, consider the following statements : 1. It provided for the establishment of an All India Federation based on the union of the British Ind...

Question 6 · Ancient Indian History

Sanghabhuti, an Indian Buddhist monk, who travelled to China at the end of the fourth century AD, was the author of a commentary on:

Question 7 · Modern History

With reference to revenue collection by Cornwallis, consider the following statements : 1. Under the Ryotwari Settlement of revenue collection, the peasants were exempted from revenue paymen...

Question 8 · Modern History

Who provided legal defence to the people arrested in the aftermath of Chauri Chaura incident?

Question 9 · Ancient Indian History

Ashokan inscriptions suggest that the 'Pradeshika', 'Rajuka' and 'Yukta' were important officers at the

Question 10 · Ancient History

With reference to ancient India, Gautama Buddha was generally known by which of the following epithets? 1. Nayaputta 2. Shakyamuni 3. Tathagata Select the correct answer using the code given...

Question 11 · Modern Indian History

Consider the following fruits: 1. Papaya 2. Pineapple 3. Guava How many of the above were introduced in India by the Portuguese in the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries?

Question 12 · Art & Culture

The first Gandharva Mahavidyalaya, a music training school, was set up in 1901 by Vishnu Digambar Paluskar in

Question 13 · Modern Indian History

Consider the following statements in respect of the Non-Cooperation Movement : 1. The Congress declared the attainment of 'Swaraj' by all legitimate and peaceful means to be its objective. 2...

Question 14 · Modern Indian History

"Sedition has become my religion" was the famous statement given by Gandhiji at the time of

Question 15 · Medieval History

Who of the following rulers of medieval India gave permission to the Portuguese to build a fort at Bhatkal?

Question 16 · Modern Indian History

Subsequent to which one of the following events, Gandhiji, who consistently opposed untouchability and appealed for its eradication from all spheres, decided to include the upliftment of 'Ha...

Question 17 · Ancient Indian History

Consider the following information : 1. Chandraketugarh : Odisha : Trading Port town 2. Inamgaon : Maharashtra : Chalcolithic site 3. Mangadu : Kerala : Megalithic site 4. Salihundam : Andhr...

Question 18 · Ancient Indian History

Fa-hien (Faxian), the Chinese pilgrim travelled to India during the reign of

Question 19 · Post-Independence India

Consider the following pairs: Party : Its Leader 1. Bharatiya Jana Sangh : Dr. Shyama Prasad Mukherjee 2. Socialist Party : C. Rajagopalachari 3. Congress for Democracy : Jagjivan Ram 4. Swa...

Question 20 · Ancient Indian History

Who among the following led a successful military campaign against the kingdom of Srivijaya, the powerful maritime State, which ruled the Malay Peninsula, Sumatra, Java and the neighbouring...

Question 21 · Ancient History

Which one of the following is a work attributed to playwright Bhasa?

Question 22 · Ancient Indian History

With reference to ancient India (600-322 BC), consider the following pairs : Territorial region : River flowing in the region 1. Asmaka : Godavari 2. Kamboja : Vipas 3. Avanti : Mahanadi 4....

Question 23 · Modern Indian History

Consider the following statements about Raja Ram Mohan Roy : 1. He possessed great love and respect for the traditional philosophical systems of the East. 2. He desired his countrymen to acc...

Question 24 · Ancient Indian History

Who among the following rulers in ancient India had assumed the titles 'Mattavilasa', 'Vichitrachitta' and 'Gunabhara'?

Question 25 · Medieval Indian History

The irrigation device called 'Araghatta' was