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.
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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: