UPSC History Questions
241 questions with explanations
According to Portuguese writer Nuniz, the women in the Vijayanagara Empire were experts in which of the following areas? 1. Wrestling 2. Astrology 3. Accounting…
Consider the following statements: 1. It was during the reign of Iltutmish that Chengiz Khan reached the Indus in pursuit of the fugitive Khwarezm prince. 2. It…
From the decline of Guptas until the rise of Harshavardhana in the early seventh century, which of the following kingdoms were holding power in Northern India? …
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…
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…
Which one of the following ancient towns is well-known for its elaborate system of water harvesting and management by building a series of dams and channelizing…
With reference to Madanapalle of Andhra Pradesh, which one of the following statements is correct?
In the first quarter of the seventeenth century, in which of the following was/were the factory/factories of the English East India Company located? 1. Broach 2…
Who among the following is associated with ‘Songs from Prison’, a translation of ancient Indian religious lyrics in English?
Consider the following statements: 1. The Montagu-Chelmsford Reforms of 1919 recommended granting voting rights to all women above the age of 21. 2. The Governm…
Which of the following phrases defines the nature of the ‘Hundi’ generally referred to in the sources of the post-Harsha period?
With reference to the cultural history of India, consider the following pairs: 1. Parivrajaka Renunciant and Wanderer 2. Shramana Priest with a high status 3. U…
Which of the following phrases defines the nature of the ‘Hundi’ generally referred to in the sources of the post-Harsha period?
With reference to the scholars/litterateurs of ancient India, consider the following statements: 1. Panini is associated with Pushyamitra 2. Amarasimha is assoc…
With reference to the period of the Gupta dynasty in ancient India, the towns Ghantasala, Kadura, and Chaul were known as
With reference to the history of India, the terms ‘kulyavapa’ and ‘dronavapa’ denote
Who among the following rulers advised his subjects through this inscription: “Whosoever praises his religious sect or blames other sects out of excessive devot…
With reference to the cultural history of India, which one of the following is the correct description of the term ‘paramitas’?
With reference to the religious history of India, consider the following statements: 1. Sthaviravadins belong to Mahayana Buddhism. 2. Lokottaravadin sect was a…
Who among the following rulers advised his subjects through this inscription? “Whosoever praises his religious sect or blames other sects out of excessive devot…