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MPPSC 2013 — History Questions with Answers

All 11 History previous-year questions from MPPSC 2013, each with the correct answer and a full explanation. Practise them as a free, timed mock test with instant scoring.

1. Q1.Ancient History — Travellers

   The Chinese traveller Yuan Chwang (Hiuen Tsang) who visited India recorded the general conditions and culture of India at that time. In this context, which of the following statements is/are correct?

   • a)1 only
   • b)2 and 3 only
   • c)1 and 3 only
   • d)1, 2 and 3

   Explanation: Hiuen Tsang noted that punishments included ordeals and that traders paid duties at ferries, but he also reported robbery on roads, so only statements 2 and 3 are correct.

2. Q2.Constituent Assembly

   With reference to Indian history, the Members of the Constituent Assembly from the Provinces were

   • a)were directly elected by the people of those Provinces.
   • b)were nominated by the Indian National Congress and the Muslim League.
   • c)were elected by the Provincial Legislative Assemblies.
   • d)were selected by the government for their expertise in constitutional matters.

   Explanation: Members of the Constituent Assembly from the provinces were elected indirectly by the Provincial Legislative Assemblies under the Cabinet Mission Plan.

3. Q3.Peasant Movements

   The demand of the Tebhaga Peasant Movement in Bengal was for

   • a)To reduce the share of the landlords from half of the crop to one-third
   • b)To provide land ownership to actual cultivators
   • c)Abolition of the zamindari system and serfdom
   • d)To waive all debts of the peasants

   Explanation: The Tebhaga movement demanded that the landlords' share of the crop be cut from one-half to one-third.

4. Q4.Buddhism

   Which one of the following describes best the concept of Nirvana in Buddhism?

   • a)Extinction of the flame of craving (Trishna).
   • b)Complete annihilation of self.
   • c)A state of supreme bliss and rest.
   • d)A transcendental mental state.

   Explanation: In Buddhism, Nirvana is best understood as the extinguishing of the flame of desire and craving.

5. Q5.National Movement

   The people of India agitated against the arrival of Simon Commission because

   • a)Indians never wanted a review of the working of the 1919 Act.
   • b)The Simon Commission had recommended the abolition of dyarchy in the provinces.
   • c)There was no Indian member in the Simon Commission.
   • d)The Simon Commission had suggested the partition of the country.

   Explanation: Indians opposed the Simon Commission mainly because it had no Indian member, making it an all-white body.

6. Q6.National Movement

   Quit India Movement was launched in response to the failure of

   • a)Cabinet Mission Plan
   • b)Cripps Proposal
   • c)Simon Commission Report
   • d)Wavell Plan

   Explanation: The Quit India Movement of 1942 followed the failure of the Cripps Mission to satisfy Indian political demands.

7. Q7.Indus Valley Civilization

   Which of the following characterizes/characterize the people of the Indus Valley Civilization? Select the correct statement/statements using the codes given below.

   • a)1 and 2 only
   • b)2 only
   • c)1, 2 and 3
   • d)None of the statements given above is correct

   Explanation: The Indus Valley people worshipped both male and female deities; claims of grand temples/palaces and horse chariots are not supported.

8. Q8.Jainism

   Which of the following statements is/are applicable to Jain doctrine? Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

   • a)1 only
   • b)2 and 3 only
   • c)1 and 3 only
   • d)1, 2 and 3

   Explanation: All three statements correctly describe Jain doctrine on Karma, penance and the universality of souls.

9. Q9.Bhakti Movement

   Consider the following Bhakti Saints. Who among the above was/were preaching when the Lodi dynasty fell and Babur took over?

   • a)1 and 3
   • b)2 only
   • c)2 and 3
   • d)1 and 2

   Explanation: The Lodi dynasty fell and Babur took over in 1526, a period when only Guru Nanak among those listed was active.

10. Q10.National Movement

    Annie Besant was — Select the correct statement/statements using the codes given below.

    • a)1 only
    • b)2 and 3 only
    • c)1 and 3 only
    • d)1, 2 and 3

    Explanation: Annie Besant started the Home Rule Movement and became INC President, but she did not found the Theosophical Society, so only 1 and 3 are correct.

11. Q11.British Rule — Ilbert Bill

    The Ilbert Bill controversy was related to the

    • a)Imposition of certain restrictions on Indians carrying arms
    • b)Imposition of restrictions on newspapers and journals published in Indian languages
    • c)Removal of disqualifications imposed on Indian magistrates for trying cases involving Europeans
    • d)Removal of duties imposed on imported cotton cloth

    Explanation: The Ilbert Bill controversy centred on letting Indian magistrates try European defendants, which Europeans resisted.