HPSC 2022 — History Questions with Answers
All 16 History previous-year questions from HPSC 2022, each with the correct answer and a full explanation. Practise them as a free, timed mock test with instant scoring.
Practice History as a timed test →- Q1.Indian Freedom Struggle
In the context of the Quit India Movement (1942), which pair/s mentioned below is/are matched properly? a. Usha Mehta - Clandestine Radio broadcast b. K T Bhashyam - Running independent local government c. Chitu Pandey - Labour unrest d. Matangini Hazra - Attack on police station Options:
- a)a and b
- b)b and c
- c)c and d
- d)a and d
- Q2.Sufi Movement
Match the information given below with respective Sufi Saints: a. Bahauddin Zakariya b. Muinuddin Chishti c. Bande Nawz Gesu Garaz d. Nasiruddin Chirag i. Gulbarga ii. Delhi iii. Ajmer iv. Founder, Suhrawardiyya Order
- a)a-iv, b-iii, c-i, d-ii
- b)a-i, b-iii, c-ii, d-iv
- c)a-ii, b-iii, c-i, d-iv
- d)a-ii, b-iii, c-iv, d-i
- Q3.Indus Valley Civilization
"--- gives evidence of a planned settlement and mud-brick structure in early Harappan period I. The range of pottery types was similar to that of Kalibangan. Artefacts included uninscribed seals, pottery with graffiti, terracotta wheels, cars, rattles, and bull figurines, chert blades, weights, a bone point, and a muller. A lot of animal bones were found during the excavations, indicating importance of animal husbandry. A stacked set of hopscotches was found in an open area behind the structural complex. This suggests the possibility that a game similar to pithu, which is popular among children in India and Pakistan, goes back to early Harappan times!" - this statement is a description of which Harappan site in India?
- a)Banawali, Haryana
- b)Dholavira, Gujarat
- c)Alamgirpur, UP
- d)Rakhigarhi, Haryana
- Q4.Ancient Indian Dynasties
Which of the following statements about King Harshavardhana are correct? a. He belonged to the Maukhari dynasty b. He was defeated by Pulakesin II c. Ban, Mayura and Matanga Divakara were the famous writers at his court d. Harsha himself wrote three plays - Ratnavali, Priyadarshika and Nagamanjari
- a)a, b and c
- b)a, b and d
- c)b, c and d
- d)a, c and d
- Q5.Sangam Age
Match List - I and List - II List - I A. Arikamedu B. Tolkappiyam C. Vallals D. Ma and Veli List - II 1. Patrons 2. Measure of land 3. 'Roman Factory' 4. Tamil grammar Select the correct answer using the code given below :
- a)A-3, B-4, C-1, D-2
- b)A-3, B-1, C-2, D-4
- c)A-1, B-3, C-2, D-4
- d)A-2, B-1, C-4, D-3
- Q6.South Indian Dynasties
Given below are two statements: Statement - I : Rajendra-I Chola introduced Maligai-Kol, a standardized measuring unit. Statement - II : Rajendra-I Chola's son Arumolivarman built the famous Brihadeshwara Temple In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below
- a)Both Statement - I and Statement - II are correct
- b)Both Statement - I and Statement - II are incorrect
- c)Statement - I is correct but Statement - II is incorrect
- d)Statement - I is incorrect but Statement - II is correct
- Q7.Mughal Administration
Choose the correct hierarchy from the highest to the lowest level in Mughal India A. Faujdar - Subadar - Amin - Muqaddam B. Subadar - Amin - Muqaddam - Faujdar C. Amin - Muqaddam - Subadar - Faujdar D. Subadar - Faujdar - Amin - Muqaddam Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
- a)A Only
- b)B Only
- c)C Only
- d)D Only
- Q8.Peasant & Tribal Movements
Match List - I with List - II List - I A. Tipu Shah B. Dudu Mian C. Chait Singh D. Titu Mir List - II I. Benaras Rebellion II. Faraizi Movement III. Tariqah-i-Muhammadiya IV. Pagal Panthi Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
- a)A-I, B-II, C-III, D-IV
- b)A-III, B-I, C-IV, D-II
- c)A-IV, B-II, C-I, D-III
- d)A-II, B-III, C-I, D-IV
- Q9.Indian National Movement
Leaders who served more than once as the President of Indian National Congress A. Surendranath Banerjee B. W.C Banerjee C. Dadabhai Naoroji D. Rahimtullah M. Sayani E. Sir William Wedderburn Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
- a)A, B and D only
- b)A, B, C and E only
- c)A, B, C, D only
- d)All of the above
- Q10.Rise of Regional Powers
a. Maharaja Ranjit Singh came from Karorasinghia Mai Misl. b. Jean-Francois Allard and Jean Baptiste Ventura were the two Nepoleonic generals in service of Maharaja Ranjit Singh. Which of the above statement/ statements are correct ?
- a)Only a
- b)Only b
- c)Both a and b
- d)Neither a nor b
- Q11.Economic History of India
Which statement(s) is/are correct about the Cotton Plantation in India in the 19th century? A. American Civil War of 1861 impacted Cotton production in India B. Cotton production boomed in Deccan countryside C. By 1862, 90% of cotton import to Britain came from India D. Expansion in cotton production made ryots richer than the sahukars E. The Deccan Riot of 1875 was the reaction of sahukars against the rich ryots Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
- a)A, B, C Only
- b)A, C & D Only
- c)A, B, D Only
- d)D, E Only
- Q12.Ancient Indian History
Match List I: Inscription with List II: Kings List - I A. Sanchi Copper Plate Inscription B. Aihole Inscription C. Allahabad Pillar Inscription D. Barah Copper Plate Inscription List - II I. Pulkeshin - II II. Mihir Bhoja III. Chandragupta - II IV. Samudragupta Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
- a)A-III, B-I, C-IV, D-II
- b)A-IV, B-I, C-III, D-II
- c)A-II, B-IV, C-I, D-III
- d)A-I, B-III, C-II, D-IV
- Q13.Medieval Indian Administration
Match List - I: Land / Taxation Units with List - II: Personalities List - I A. Dahsala System B. Bigha-i-Daftari C. Biswa D. Guz/Gaz List - II I. Alauddin Khilji II. Raja Todar Mal III. Shahjahan IV. Sikandar Lodi Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
- a)A-III, B-IV, C-II, D-I
- b)A-II, B-III, C-IV, D-I
- c)A-II, B-III, C-I, D-IV
- d)A-I, B-III, C-II, D-IV
- Q14.Ancient & Medieval History
Consider the following events in the history of India : 1. Rise of Pratiharas under King Mihir Bhoja (Bhoja I) 2. Establishment of Pallava power under Mahendravarman 3. Pala dynasty founded by Gopal 4. Establishment of Chola power by Prantaka - I What is the correct chronological order of the above events, starting from the earliest times?
- a)2-1-4-3
- b)3-1-4-2
- c)2-3-1-4
- d)3-4-1-2
- Q15.Indian Freedom Struggle
With reference to the Indian Freedom Struggle, consider the following events :- 1. Second Round Table Conference 2. Dandi March 3. Rowlatt Act 4. Death of Jatin Das The correct chronological sequence is (from earliest to recent)
- a)4, 3, 1, 2
- b)3, 4, 2, 1
- c)1, 3, 2, 4
- d)1, 2, 3, 4
- Q16.Ancient Indian History
In the later vedic period, the term "Bali" denoted
- a)Sacrifice
- b)Tax
- c)Powerful landlords
- d)Revenue
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