UPSC History Questions

Who of the following was/were economic critic/critics of colonialism in India? 1. Dadabhai Naoroji 2. G. Subramania Iyer 3. R. C. Dutt Select the correct answer…

Consider the following statements: 1. The first woman President of the Indian National Congress was Sarojini Naidu. 2. The first Muslim President of the Indian …

With reference to the Indian history of art and culture, consider the following pairs: Famous work of sculpture Site 1. A grand image of Buddha's Mahaparinirv…

Which one of the following pairs does not form part of the six systems of Indian Philosophy?

Consider the following statements: 1. ‘Bijak’ is a composition of the teachings of Saint Dadu Dayal. 2. The Philosophy of PushtiMarg was propounded by Madhavach…

Consider the following pairs: Movement/Organisation Leader 1. Garba Gujarat 2. Mohiniattam Odisha 3. Yakshagana Karnataka Which of the pairs given above is/are …

With reference to the cultural history of India, the term 'Panchayatan' refers to

With reference to the famous Sattriya dance, consider the following statements: 1. Sattriya is a combination of music, dance and drama. 2. It is a centuries-ol…

The national motto of India, ‘Satyameva Jayate’ inscribed below the Emblem of India is taken from

Which of the following Kingdoms were associated with the life of the Buddha? 1. Avanti 2. Gandhara 3. Kosala 4. Magadha Select the correct answer using the code…

Ibadat Khana at Fatehpur Sikri was

In medieval India, the designations 'Mahattara' and 'Pattakila' were used for

Which of the following Kingdoms were associated with the life of the Buddha? 1. Avanti 2. Gandhara 3. Kosala 4. Magadha Select the correct answer using the code…

The 1929 Session of Indian National Congress is of significance in the history of the Freedom Movement because the

The Ghadr (Ghadar) was a:

The Partition of Bengal made by Lord Curzon in 1905 lasted until

What was/were the object/objects of Queen Victoria’s Proclamation (1858)? 1. To disclaim any intention to annex Indian States. 2. To place the Indian administra…

Consider the following historical places: 1. Ajanta Caves 2. Lepakshi Temple 3. Sanchi Stupa Which of the above places is/are also known for mural paintings?

With reference to the history of philosophical thought in India, consider the following statements regarding Sankhya school: 1. Sankhya does not accept the theo…

Some Buddhist rock-cut caves are called Chaityas, while others are called Viharas. What is the difference between the two?