UPSC History Questions
241 questions with explanations
With reference to the history of Indian rock-cut architecture, consider the following statements: 1. The caves at Badami are the oldest surviving rock-cut caves…
Consider the following Bhakti Saints: 1. Dadu Dayal 2. Guru Nanak 3. Tyagaraja Who among the above was/were preaching when the Lodi dynasty fell, and Babur took…
In the context of cultural history of India, a pose in dance and dramatics called 'Tribhanga' has been a favourite of Indian artists from ancient times till tod…
The Chinese traveller Yuan Chwang (Hiuen Tsang) who visited India recorded the general conditions and culture of India at that time. In this context, which of t…
Which of the following statements is/are applicable to Jain doctrine? 1. The surest way of annihilating Karma is to practice penance. 2. Every object, even the …
Which one of the following describes best the concept of Nirvana in Buddhism?
Which of the following characterises/characterise the people of the Indus Civilization? 1. They possessed great palaces and temples. 2. They worshipped both mal…
The people of India agitated against the arrival of the Simon Commission because
Which of the following statements is/are applicable to Jain doctrine? 1. The surest way of annihilating Karma is to practice penance. 2. Every object, even the …
Annie Besant was: 1. Responsible for starting the Home Rule Movement. 2. The founder of the Theosophical Society. 3. Once the President of the Indian National C…
The Ilbert Bill controversy was related to the
With reference to the scientific progress of ancient India, which of the statements given below are correct? 1. Different kinds of specialised surgical instrume…
During Indian freedom struggle, the National Social Conference was formed. What was the reason for its formation?
The Congress ministries resigned in the seven provinces in 1939, because:
With reference to the history of ancient India, which of the following was/were common to both Buddhism and Jainism? 1. Avoidance of extremities of penance and …
The Nagara, the Dravida and the Vesara are the
Which of the following parties were established by Dr. B. R. Ambedkar? 1. The Peasants and Workers Party of India 2. All India Scheduled Castes Federation 3. Th…
With reference to Ryotwari Settlement, consider the following statements: 1. The rent was paid directly by the peasants to the Government. 2. The Government gav…
Mahatma Gandhi undertook fast unto death in 1932 mainly because
How do you distinguish between Kuchipudi and Bharatnatyam dances? 1. Dancers occasionally speaking dialogues is found in Kuchipudi dance but not in Bharatnatyam…