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HPSC 2024 — History Questions with Answers

All 11 History previous-year questions from HPSC 2024, each with the correct answer and a full explanation. Practise them as a free, timed mock test with instant scoring.

1. Q1.Medieval Indian Literature

   Match List I with List II: List I a. Abul Hasan al Hujwiri b. Kuli Khan c. Jahanara d. Ameer Hassan Sijji Dehlavi List II i. Munis Al Akhaah ii. Fawaid Al Fuad iii. kashf ul Mahjub iv. Murakka-E-Delhi Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

   • a)a-ii, b-iii, c-iv, d-i
   • b)a-iv, b-i, c-iii, d-ii
   • c)a-ii, b-iii, c-i, d-iv
   • d)a-iii, b-iv, c-i, d-ii
   • e)Question not attempted
2. Q2.Ancient Indian History

   Match List I with List II: List I a. Dimun b. Makan c. Meluha d. Ur List II i. Sindh Area ii. Mesopotamian Port iii. Bahrain Island iv. Makran Coast (Balochistan) Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

   • a)a-ii, b-iii, c-iv, d-i
   • b)a-iv, b-i, c-iii, d-ii
   • c)a-ii, b-iii, c-i, d-iv
   • d)a-iii, b-iv, c-i, d-ii
   • e)Question not attempted
3. Q3.Vijayanagara Empire

   Given below are two statements: Statement I : The Virupaksha temple was built in the sixteenth century. Statement II : The pavilion in front of the Virupaksha temple was built during the time of Krishnadeva Rai. In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:

   • a)Both Statement I and Statement II are true.
   • b)Both Statement I and Statement II are false.
   • c)Statement I is correct but Statement II is false.
   • d)Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is true.
   • e)Question not attempted
4. Q4.Bhakti Movement

   Given below are two statements: Statement I : Bhakti saint Shankardev addressed 'Vaishnav Dharma' as 'Bhagwati Dharma'. Statement II : Shankardev's main composition is Kirtanaghosh. In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:

   • a)Both Statement I and Statement II are true.
   • b)Both Statement I and Statement II are false.
   • c)Statement I is correct but Statement II is false.
   • d)Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is true.
   • e)Question not attempted
5. Q5.Vijayanagara Empire

   Consider the following statements: 1. The selection of the Vijayanagara site was inspired by the existence of the Virupaksha temple. 2. Vijayanagara was established near the Pampadevi temple. 3. ‘Shri Pampay Namah’ inscription has been found on the Vijayanagara coins. How many of the statements given above are correct?

   • a)Only one statement is correct.
   • b)Only two statements are correct.
   • c)All three statements are correct.
   • d)None of the statements is correct.
   • e)Question not attempted
6. Q6.Ancient Indian History

   Consider the following pairs: 1. Pratihar King Bhoj : Gwalior Inscription 2. Satavahana King Pulumavi : Nasik Inscription 3. Hun King Toraman : Eran Varaha Inscription How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?

   • a)Only one pair
   • b)Only two pairs
   • c)All three pairs
   • d)None of the pairs
   • e)Question not attempted
7. Q7.Revolt of 1857

   Consider the following pairs : 1. Leader of the revolution in 1857 in Ahirwal (Haryana) : Rao Tularam 2. Leader of the revolution in 1857 in Faridabad (Haryana) : Dhanu Singh 3. Leader of the revolution in Hansi (Haryana) in 1857 : Imam Ali Qalandar How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?

   • a)Only one pair
   • b)Only two pairs
   • c)All three pairs
   • d)None of the pairs
   • e)Question not attempted
8. Q8.Maratha Empire

   Consider the following statements : 1. In 1676, Shivaji crowned himself formally at Rajgarh. 2. The Karnataka expedition was the last major expedition of Shivaji. 3. In 1678, Shivaji campaigned against Karnakata and forced Qutb Shah to pay a subsidy of one lakh huns. How many of the statements given above are correct?

   • a)Only one statement is correct.
   • b)Only two statements are correct.
   • c)All three statements are correct.
   • d)None of the statements is correct.
   • e)Question not attempted
9. Q9.Medieval Indian History

   Consider the following pairs : 1. Rani Durgawati : Gondwana 2. Chand Bibi : Ahmadnagar 3. Zuhra : Muhammad Shah How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?

   • a)Only one pair
   • b)Only two pairs
   • c)All three pairs
   • d)None of the pairs
   • e)Question not attempted
10. Q10.Delhi Sultanate

    Consider the following pairs : 1. Amir-i-Dad : Law officer who carried out the decisions of the judges 2. Turkan-i-Chahalgani : A group of forty 3. Barid-i-mamalik : Head of the information and intelligence department How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?

    • a)Only one pair
    • b)Only two pairs
    • c)All three pairs
    • d)None of the pairs
    • e)Question not attempted
11. Q11.Indian Freedom Struggle

    Consider the following statements: 1. The Indian National Army had fighting brigades in the name of Gandhi, Azad, and Subhash. 2. The slogans of the Indian National Army were 'Jai Hind' and 'Delhi Chalo.' 3. Rash Behari Bose was not associated with the Indian National Army. How many of the statements given above are correct?

    • a)Only one statement is correct.
    • b)Only two statements are correct.
    • c)All three statements are correct.
    • d)None of the statements is correct.
    • e)Question not attempted