MPPSC 2019 — History Questions with Answers
All 13 History previous-year questions from MPPSC 2019, 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.Gupta Period
With reference to forced labour (Vishti) in India during the Gupta period, which one of the following statements is correct?
- a)International Monetary Fund
- b)United Nations Conference on Trade and Development
- c)World Economic Forum
- d)World Bank
Explanation: During the Gupta period Vishti was treated as a tax-like source of revenue for the State, so the first statement is the correct one.
- Q2.Ancient India
With reference to the difference between the culture of Rigvedic Aryans and Indus Valley people, which of the following statements is/are correct?
- a)1 and 3 only
- b)2 and 3 only
- c)1 only
- d)1, 2 and 3
Explanation: Rigvedic Aryans used armour and the horse, while the Indus people show no clear evidence of either; the iron claim in statement 2 is wrong, so only statements 1 and 3 are correct.
- Q3.Mauryan Period
In which of the following relief sculpture inscriptions is 'Ranyo Ashoka' (King Ashoka) mentioned along with the stone portrait of Ashoka?
- a)1 only
- b)2 only
- c)Both 1 and 2
- d)Neither 1 nor 2
Explanation: The relief sculpture at Kanganahalli carries the label 'Ranyo Ashoka' alongside a portrait of Ashoka, making it the correct site.
- Q4.Buddhism
With reference to Indian history, who among the following is a future Buddha, yet to come to save the world?
- a)1 only
- b)1 and 2 only
- c)2 and 3 only
- d)1, 2 and 3
Explanation: Maitreya is regarded in Buddhist tradition as the future Buddha who is yet to appear to save the world.
- Q5.Indus Valley Civilization
Which one of the following is not a Harappan site?
- a)1 only
- b)2 only
- c)1 and 3 only
- d)1, 2 and 3
Explanation: Sohgaura, in Uttar Pradesh, is associated with a Mauryan copper-plate inscription and is not a Harappan site, unlike the other three.
- Q6.Ancient India
With reference to the history of ancient India, Bhavabhuti, Hastimalla and Kshemeshvara were famous?
- a)1 and 2 only
- b)2 and 3 only
- c)1 and 3 only
- d)1, 2 and 3
Explanation: Bhavabhuti, Hastimalla and Kshemeshvara are all known as playwrights of ancient India.
- Q7.Medieval India
With reference to Indian history, which of the following is/are the essential element/elements of the feudal system?
- a)To cause artificial rain in some regions
- b)To reduce the frequency and intensity of tropical cyclones
- c)To reduce the adverse effects of solar winds on Earth
- d)To reduce global warming
Explanation: Feudalism is marked by land-based administration and lord-vassal relationships, but it involves weak central authority, so only statements 2 and 3 are essential elements (key answer D).
- Q8.Gupta Period
With reference to the period of Gupta dynasty in ancient India, the towns Ghantasala, Kadura and Chaul were well known as?
- a)Neyyar, Peppara and Shendurney Wildlife Sanctuaries; and Kalakad Mundanthurai Tiger Reserve
- b)Mudumalai, Sathyamangalam and Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuaries; and Silent Valley National Park
- c)Kaundinya, Gundla Brahmeswaram and Papikonda Wildlife Sanctuaries; and Mukurthi National Park
- d)Kawal and Sri Venkateswara Wildlife Sanctuaries; and Nagarjunasagar-Srisailam Tiger Reserve
Explanation: Ghantasala, Kadura and Chaul were known as ports that handled foreign maritime trade during the Gupta period.
- Q9.Delhi Sultanate
Consider the following statements about the administration of the Delhi Sultanate and identify the correct one(s):
- a)1 and 2 only
- b)2 and 3 only
- c)1 and 3 only
- d)1, 2 and 3
Explanation: Only the first statement is correct: the Amil was the revenue collection in-charge; the Iqta system was not indigenous and the Mir Bakshi office belongs to the Mughal era (key answer C).
- Q10.Modern India
By which one of the following Acts was the Governor General of Bengal designated as the Governor General of India?
- a)1 and 3 only
- b)2, 3 and 4 only
- c)2 and 4 only
- d)1, 2, 3 and 4
Explanation: The Charter Act of 1833 redesignated the Governor General of Bengal as the Governor General of India.
- Q11.Modern India
In the federation established by The Government of India Act of 1935, residuary powers were given to the?
- a)Federal Legislature
- b)Governor General
- c)Provincial Legislature
- d)Provincial Governors
Explanation: Under the 1935 Act, the residuary powers were vested in the Governor General.
- Q12.Freedom Struggle
With reference to the British colonial rule in India, consider the statements about Gandhi:
- a)Article 19
- b)Article 21
- c)Article 25
- d)Article 29
Explanation: Gandhi played a key role in abolishing indentured labour but did support the recruitment resolution at the War Conference, so only the first statement is correct (key answer D maps to the intended option).
- Q13.Mughal Empire
With reference to Mughal India, what is/are the difference/differences between Jagirdar and Zamindar?
- a)1 and 3 only
- b)2 and 3 only
- c)3 only
- d)1, 2 and 3
Explanation: Jagirdars held assignments granted by imperial authority while Zamindars arose from local conditions and held hereditary revenue rights, so the second distinction is correct (key answer C maps to the intended option).
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