HPSC 2023 — History Questions with Answers
All 12 History previous-year questions from HPSC 2023, 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 National Movement
Given below are two statements: Statement I : The Indian National Congress rejected the ‘Cripps Proposal’ because Congress was not convinced with the dominion status offered by the British. Statement II : The Muslim League accepted the ‘Cripps Proposal’ because the indirectly demand of Pakistan was accepted by the proposal. In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below :
- a)Both Statements I and II are true.
- b)Both Statements I and II are false.
- c)Statement I is correct and Statement II is false.
- d)Statement I is incorrect and Statement II is true.
- e)Question not attempted
- Q2.Mauryan Empire
Given below are two statements : Statement I : 'Dhamma' is the Prakrit form of the Sanskrit word 'Dharma', meaning according to the context, the universal law or righteousness or, by Social Extension and Religious order as found in Hindu society. Statement II : The term 'Dhamma' was propogated by Ashoka for Buddhism when he adopted the same and started propagating it. In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:
- a)Both statements I and II are true.
- b)Both statements I and II are false.
- c)Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect.
- d)Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct.
- e)Question not attempted
- Q3.Colonial Intellectual History
Given below are two statements: one is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason R. Assertion A : The Europeans denounced the Indian civilization and culture. They described it as backward, uncivilized and orthodox. Reason R : In the early 19th century there was been interest in studying the classical language and literature of India. A number of scholars took to Indology and one of them was Maxmuller. In the light of the above statements choose the correct answer from the options given below:
- a)Both A and R are correct and R is the correct explanation of A.
- b)Both A and R are correct and R is not the correct explanation of A.
- c)A is correct but R is not correct.
- d)A is not correct but R is correct.
- e)Question not attempted
- Q4.Indian National Movement
Given below are two statements: one is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason R. Assertion A : Indian National Congress was started by A.O. Hume under the official direction, guidance and advice of Lord Dufferin, the viceroy. Reason R : The Indian National Congress was to provide a mild, safe, peaceful and constitutional outlet or safety value for rising discontent among the masses. In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:
- a)Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
- b)Both A and R are true but R is NOT the correct explanation of A.
- c)A is correct but R is not correct.
- d)A is not correct but R is correct.
- e)Question not attempted
- Q5.Mauryan Empire
Given below are two statements : One is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason R : Assertion A : The decline of the Maurya Empire started after Ashoka. Reason R : Ashoka followed the policy of Dhammavijay and disbanded his army. In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below :
- a)Both A and R are correct and R is the correct explanation of A.
- b)Both A and R are correct and R is NOT correct explanation of A.
- c)A is correct but R is not correct.
- d)A is not correct but R is correct.
- e)Question not attempted
- Q6.Ancient Indian Religion
Which one of the following throws light on the Lakulisha Pashupat Sect? 1. Coin of Huvishka 2. Mathura inscription of Chandragupta II 3. Maltimadhav of Bhavabhuti 4. Ashtadhyayi of Panini 5. Kadambani of Vanbhatta Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
- a)1, 3, 4
- b)2, 3, 4
- c)1, 2, 5
- d)1, 2, 4, 5
- e)Question not attempted
- Q7.Vijayanagara Empire
Which of the following is/are true about the Virupaksha-Pampadevi of Vijayanagara? 1. Matridevi Pampadevi had done penance to marry Virupaksha. 2. The Vijayanagara rulers claimed to rule on behalf of Pampadevi. 3. The patron deity of the Vijayanagara Kingdom was Virupaksha. 4. Normally, the name of Srivirupaksha was mentioned in the Kannada script in the royal orders. 5. Virupaksha was a form of Vishnu. Choose the correct answer from the options given below :
- a)1, 2, 3
- b)2, 3, 5
- c)1, 3, 4
- d)2, 3, 4
- e)Question not attempted
- Q8.Ancient Indian Dynasties
Given below are two statements: Statement I : Kanishka built a Stupa and Vihara at Peshawar. Statement II : In the excavations of Stupas and Viharas of Peshawar, idols of Buddha and Kanishka are found and not of Indra and Brahma. In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below :
- a)Both Statements I and II are true.
- b)Both Statements I and II are false.
- c)Statement I is true but Statement II is false.
- d)Statement I is false but Statement II is true.
- e)Question not attempted
- Q9.Ancient South India
Given below are two statements: Statement I : Kanchi was the famous city of South India, center of education and capital of Pallavas. Statement II : Kanchi's famous scholars - Mayuravarma, Vatsyayan, Dingnag and HienTsang-were there. In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below :
- a)Both Statements I and II are true.
- b)Both Statements I and II are false.
- c)Statement I is true but Statement II is false.
- d)Statement I is false but Statement II is true.
- e)Question not attempted
- Q10.Foreign Travelers' Accounts
Match List - I with List - II. List - I (Characteristic) A. Description of Indian Trade and Society B. Visited India six times C. Came to India and never went back to Europe D. Scientist of Mughal Emir Danishmand Khan List - II (Foreign Traveler) I. Manucci II. Bernier III. Barbosa IV. Tavernier Choose the correct answer from the options given below :
- a)A-I, B-II, C-IV, D-III
- b)A-III, B-I, C-IV, D-II
- c)A-IV, B-I, C-II, D-III
- d)A-III, B-IV, C-I, D-II
- e)Question not attempted
- Q11.British Colonial Policies
Subsidiary alliance was a system devised by Lord Wellesley in 1798. All those who entered into such an alliance with the British had to accept certain terms and conditions. 1. The British would be responsible for protecting their ally from external and internal threats to their power. 2. In the territory of the ally a British armed contingent would be stationed and ally would provide resources for their maintenance. 3. The ally would enter into agreements, with other rulers or engage in warfare only with the permission of the British. 4. Ally may walk away with the alliance anytime at the disagreement. Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
- a)1 only
- b)1 and 2 only
- c)1, 2 and 3 only
- d)2, 3 and 4 only
- e)Question not attempted
- Q12.British Rule in India
Match List I with List II. LIST I A. Setting up Supreme Court at Calcutta by East India Company B. Cornwallis code enacted C. Railway line between Bombay and Thane D. Madras Harbour LIST II I. 1793 II. 1774 III. 1881 IV. 1853 Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
- a)A-I, B-II, C-III, D-IV
- b)A-III, B-II, C-IV, D-I
- c)A-II, B-I, C-IV, D-III
- d)A-II, B-I, C-III, D-IV
- e)Question not attempted
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