HPSC 2026 — History Questions with Answers
All 14 History previous-year questions from HPSC 2026, 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.Ancient Indian History
Consider the following statements: 1. Archaeological evidence such as burial urns and earthen pots in South India indicates cultural exchange between the Indus Valley Civilization and the early Tamil culture. 2. The presence of a significant number of Dravidian words in the Brahui language of Baluchistan suggests prehistoric cultural contact between North-West India and South India. 3. The treatise Tolkappiam, written around 1000 BC, deals exclusively with Tamil grammar and provides no information about the social life of ancient Dravidians. How many of the statements given above are correct?
- a)Only one
- b)Only two
- c)All three
- d)None
- e)Question not attempted
- Q2.Modern Indian History
Arrange the following historical events concerning Haryana region in the correct chronological order (earliest to latest): I. The Treaty of Surji-Anjangaon transferring control of Haryana to the British East India Company. II. The establishment of George Thomas’s independent kingdom at Hansi. III. The annexation of the Kaithal state by the British under the Doctrine of Lapse. IV. The Battle of Karnal between Nader Shah and Muhammad Shah.
- a)IV, II, I, III
- b)IV, I, II, III
- c)II, IV, I, III
- d)I, IV, II, III
- e)Question not attempted
- Q3.Indian Freedom Struggle
Match List I (Freedom Fighters/Reformers of Haryana) with List II (Associated Journals/Contributions) and select the correct code: LIST-I (Personality) I. Sir Chhotu Ram II. Pandit Neki Ram Sharma III. Lala Murlidhar IV. Sriram Sharma LIST-II (Contribution / Journal) a. 'Sandesh' (Weekly Newspaper) b. 'Jat Gazette' (Urdu Weekly) c. 'Haryana Tilak' (Urdu/Hindi) d. Khair-Andesh (Newspaper)
- a)I-b, II-a, III-d, IV-c
- b)I-b, II-c, III-a, IV-d
- c)I-a, II-b, III-c, IV-d
- d)I-c, II-a, III-d, IV-b
- e)Question not attempted
- Q4.Revolt of 1857
Assertion A: The Revolt of 1857 in the Haryana region lacked a centralized leadership, leading to fragmented tribal and localized peasant uprisings rather than a unified military campaign. Reason R: The strategic assassination of Nawab Abdur Rahman Khan of Jhajjar before the outbreak of the mutiny decapitated the central command of the Haryana rebels.
- 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 true but R is false.
- d)A is false but R is true.
- e)Question not attempted
- Q5.Reorganisation of States
Assertion A: The J. C. Shah Commission, established in 1966, unanimously recommended the inclusion of Chandigarh and Kharar tehsil into the newly formed state of Haryana. Reason R: The 1961 linguistic census indicated a decisive Hindi-speaking majority in both Chandigarh and the Kharar tehsil.
- 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 true but R is false.
- d)A is false but R is true.
- e)Question not attempted
- Q6.Medieval Indian History
Given below are two statements: Statement I: Pampadevi, the goddess of the Vijayanagara Empire, performed penance to marry Vishnu. Statement II: This marriage ceremony of Pampadevi is organised with great pomp every year in Virupaksha Temple. 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 true but Statement II is false.
- d)Statement I is false but Statement II is true.
- e)Question not attempted
- Q7.Medieval Indian History
Given below are two statements : Statement I : Akbar and his elite first saw tobacco in 1604 AD. Statement II : Abul Fazl in his Ain-i-Akbari described the cultivation and use of tobacco in North India in detail. 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 true but Statement II is false.
- d)Statement I is false but Statement II is true.
- e)Question not attempted
- Q8.Modern Indian History
Given below are two statements : Statement I : During British colonialism, the Santhals were settled at the foothills of the Rajmahal and this large area was considered their land (Damin-i-Koh) and was made to cultivate it. Statement II : Landlords, moneylenders, and the colonial government would reclaim the cleared land of the Santhals by imposing heavy taxes and high interest rates. This led to the Santhal rebellion. 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 true but Statement II is false.
- d)Statement I is false but Statement II is true.
- e)Question not attempted
- Q9.Modern Indian History
Given below are two statements : Statement I : Before the railway age, the town of Mirzapur was a collection center for cotton coming from the Deccan. Statement II : Cotton production in Bombay almost came to an end due to the American Civil War. 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 true but Statement II is false.
- d)Statement I is false but Statement II is true.
- e)Question not attempted
- Q10.Modern Indian History
Given below are two statements : Statement I : The British land revenue system, known as the Summary Settlement, was implemented in Awadh in 1856. Statement II : The Summary Settlement increased the income of the middleman taluqdars by granting him new land. 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 true but Statement II is false.
- d)Statement I is false but Statement II is true.
- e)Question not attempted
- Q11.Medieval Indian History
Consider the following pairs : 1. Pathmar : Horse Postal System 2. Uluq : Foot Postal System 3. Dawa : Messengers How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?
- a)Only one pair
- b)Only two pairs
- c)All the three pairs
- d)None of the pairs
- e)Question not attempted
- Q12.Medieval Indian History
Consider the following pairs : 1. Bernier : Describes the efficiency of the postal system. 2. Ibn Battuta : Always compares India with the superiority of Europe. 3. Abul Fazal : Considers land revenue as a “remuneration of kingship,” or a demand made in exchange for providing security to the people, rather than a tax. How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?
- a)Only one pair
- b)Only two pairs
- c)All the three pairs
- d)None of the pairs
- e)Question not attempted
- Q13.Medieval Indian History
Consider the following pairs : 1. Duarte Barbosa : Portuguese 2. Nicolo de' Conti : Russian 3. Afanasy Nikitin : Italian How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?
- a)Only one pair
- b)Only two pairs
- c)All the three pairs
- d)None of the pairs
- e)Question not attempted
- Q14.South Indian History
Consider the following pairs : (Vijayanagar Fact) (Relation) 1. Hiriya : Canal 2. Kamalapuram : Platform 3. Amara Nayak : Military Commander How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?
- a)Only one pair
- b)Only two pairs
- c)All the three pairs
- d)None of the pairs
- e)Question not attempted
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