UPSC History Questions

241 questions with explanations

With reference to the history of ancient India, Bhavabhuti, Hastimalla and Kshemishvara were famous:

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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 s…

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With reference to Indian history, consider the following texts : 1. Nettipakarana 2. Parishishtaparvan 3. Avadanashataka 4. Trishashtilakshana Mahapurana Which …

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

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In medieval India, the term “Fanam” referred to:

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

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The Prime Minister recently inaugurated the new Circuit House near Somnath Temple at Veraval. Which of the following statements are correct regarding Somnath Te…

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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.…

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Consider the following pairs : King Dynasty 1. Nannuka Chandela 2. Jayashakti Paramara 3. Nagabhata II Gurjara-Pratihara 4. Bhoja Rashtrakuta How many pairs g…

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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 slav…

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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…

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

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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 slav…

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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 …

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With reference to Indian history, consider the following statements: 1. The Dutch established their factories/warehouses on the east coast on lands granted to t…

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In the Government of India Act 1919, the functions of Provincial Government were divided into “Reserved” and “Transferred” subjects. Which of the following were…

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With reference to the history of ancient India, Bhavabhuti, Hastimalla and Kashemeshvara were famous

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With reference to Chausath Yogini Temple situated near Morena, consider the following statements : 1. It is a circular temple built during the reign of Kachchha…

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With reference to Indian history, which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. The Nizamat of Arcot emerged out of Hyderabad state. 2. The Mysore kingdo…

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With reference to the history of ancient India, which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. Mitakshara was the civil law for upper castes and Dayabhaga…

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