UPSC subject-wise previous year questions

UPSC History PYQ Practice

History PYQs move across ancient India, medieval developments, modern India, freedom struggle, culture, and art-history themes. Use this page to understand the trend, then start a timed subject-wise drill with negative marking and instant review.

Frequent History topics

Modern Indian History · 60Ancient Indian History · 38Medieval Indian History · 23Ancient History · 8Art and Culture · 6Ancient/Medieval Indian History · 4Medieval History · 4Art & Culture · 3Modern History · 3Indian Art & Culture · 2Indian Art and Culture · 2Indian National Movement · 2Performing Arts · 2Post-Independence India · 2

Sample History questions

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UPSC 2025

Consider the following statements about Raja Ram Mohan Roy : I. He possessed great love and respect for the traditional philosophical systems of the E...

UPSC 2025

Consider the following fruits : I. Papaya II. Pineapple III. Guava How many of the above were introduced in India by the Portuguese in the sixteenth a...

UPSC 2025

Consider the following statements in respect of the Non-Cooperation Movement : I. The Congress declared the attainment of 'Swaraj' by all legitimate a...

UPSC 2025

Consider the following statements regarding the 'Sankirtana' practice in India: 1. It is a ritual singing, drumming and dancing of Manipur. 2. It is p...

UPSC 2025

Consider the following events during the Indian Freedom Struggle: 1. Formation of the Swaraj Party 2. Jallianwala Bagh Massacre 3. Dandi March 4. Chau...

UPSC 2025

With reference to ancient Indian history, consider the following pairs of terms and their meanings: 1. Eripatti : Land, revenue from which was set apa...

UPSC 2024

Consider the following statements : 1. There are no parables in Upanishads. 2. Upanishads were composed earlier than the Puranas. Which of the stateme...

UPSC 2024

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

UPSC 2024

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

UPSC 2024

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

UPSC 2024

With reference to the Government of India Act, 1935, consider the following statements : 1. It provided for the establishment of an All India Federati...

UPSC 2024

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