UPPSC 2024 — History Questions with Answers
All 24 History previous-year questions from UPPSC 2024, 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.History
Consider the following Peshwas and arrange them in ascending chronological order: 1. Raghunath Rao (Raghoba) 2. Balaji Baji Rao 3. Narayan Rao 4. Balaji Vishwanath Select the correct answer from the codes given below:
- a)(a) 4, 2, 3, 1
- b)(b) 3, 4, 1, 2
- c)(c) 1, 2, 3, 4
- d)(d) 1, 3, 2, 4
- Q2.Indian History
Consider the following statements with reference to the Justice Party: 1. The Justice Party opposed Congress by calling it a Brahmin dominated organisation. 2. It claimed the same communal representation for non-Brahmins as the Morley-Minto reforms had given to Muslims. Which of the above statements is/are correct?
- a)Both 1 and 2
- b)Neither 1 nor 2
- c)Only 1
- d)Only 2
- Q3.History
Consider the following statements with reference to the Congress Socialist Party: 1. The Congress Socialist Party was formed in January 1934. 2. Jawaharlal Nehru formally joined this party due to his sympathy for socialism. Which of the above statements is/are correct?
- a)(a) Both 1 and 2
- b)(b) Neither 1 nor 2
- c)(c) Only 1
- d)(d) Only 2
- Q4.History
Consider the following events and arrange them in chronological order: 1. Murder of Abul Fazl 2. Death of Sheikh Mubarak 3. Death of Faizi 4. Death of Daniyal
- a)(a) 2 4 3 1
- b)(b) 2 1 4 3
- c)(c) 4 3 1 2
- d)(d) 3 2 4 1
- Q5.History
Consider the following events and arrange them in chronological order: 1. Linlithgow August Offer 2. Cripps Mission arrival in India 3. Ramgarh Congress Session 4. Resignation letters of Congress Ministers Select the correct answer from the codes given below:
- a)(a) 3, 1, 4, 2
- b)(b) 4, 3, 1, 2
- c)(c) 1, 3, 4, 2
- d)(d) 4, 2, 3, 1
- Q6.History
Match List-I with List-II and choose the correct answer using the codes given below the lists: List-I List-II (Book) (Writer) A. Hindu Polity 1. D.D. Kosambi B. The Wonder That Was 2. A.L. Basham India C. An Introduction to the 3. K.P. Jayaswal Study of Indian History D. The Early History of India 4. Vincent Arthur Smith Codes:
- a)(a) A-3, B-2, C-4, D-1
- b)(b) A-1, B-2, C-4, D-3
- c)(c) A-3, B-2, C-1, D-4
- d)(d) A-1, B-2, C-3, D-4
- Q7.History
Given below are two statements, one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other as Reason (R). Assertion (A): Most of the early nationalists considered British rule as an act of providence destined to bring modernisation. Reason (R): They complained only against “Un-British rule” in India. Select the correct answer from the codes given below:
- a)(a) Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
- b)(b) (A) is false, but (R) is true.
- c)(c) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
- d)(d) (A) is true, but (R) is false.
- Q8.History
Which one of the following statements is not correct about William A.J. Archbold?
- a)(a) He was the Principal of Government College, Dacca.
- b)(b) He was the Principal of Lahore College, Lahore.
- c)(c) He was the Principal of MAO College, Aligarh.
- d)(d) He was the Principal of the Muir Central College, Allahabad
- Q9.History
Consider the following events and arrange them in chronological order starting from the earliest : 1. Vellore Mutiny 2. Death of Nana Fadnavis 3. Recall of Wellesley 4. Anglo-Nepalese War Select the correct answer from the codes given below:
- a)(a) 2, 3, 1, 4
- b)(b) 4, 1, 3, 2
- c)(c) 2, 3, 4, 1
- d)(d) 3, 1, 2, 4
- Q10.History
Match List-I with List-II and choose the correct answer using the codes given below the lists: List-I (Revolt) A. Paika Revolt B. Bareilly Revolt C. Malabar Revolt D. Sylhet Revolt List-II (Leader) 1. Edachena Kungan 2. Radharam 3. Mufti Muhammad AiwaZ 4. Jagabandhu Bidyadhar Mahapatra Codes: A B C D
- a)(a) 4 3 1 2
- b)(b) 3 4 1 2
- c)(c) 3 2 1 4
- d)(d) 2 1 3 4
- Q11.Indian History
Consider the following statements with reference to the Workers and Peasants Party: 1. The Workers and Peasants Party was formed in 1927 and was given the form of an All India Organisation. 2. The objective of this party was to work within the Congress so that it could be made a more revolution inclined party and an organisation of the common people. Which of the above statements is/are correct?
- a)Both 1 and 2
- b)Neither 1 nor 2
- c)Only 1
- d)Only 2
- Q12.History
Consider the following statements: 1. Kunwar Singh, Landlord of Jagdishpur in Bihar, led the rebellion against the British. 2. Lord Dalhousie recognised the adopted son of Rani Lakshmi Bai as the heir apparent. Which of the above statements is/are correct?
- a)(a) Only 2
- b)(b) Neither 1 nor 2
- c)(c) Only 1
- d)(d) Both 1 and 2
- Q13.History
Consider the following foreign travellers and arrange them in ascending chronological order: 1. I-Tsing 2. Al-Biruni 3. Huentsang (Hiuen Tsang) 4. Fahyan (Fa-Hien) Select the correct answer from the codes given below:
- a)(a) 1, 2, 3, 4
- b)(b) 4, 3, 1, 2
- c)(c) 2, 1, 4, 3
- d)(d) 3, 4, 2, 1
- Q14.Indian History
Consider the following events and arrange them in chronological order : 1. East India Association 2. National Indian Association 3. Indian Society 4. Indian Association Select the correct answer from the codes given below:
- a)1, 2, 4, 3
- b)1, 3, 2, 4
- c)2, 1, 4, 3
- d)1, 2, 3, 4
- Q15.History
Given below are two statements, one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other as Reason (R). Assertion (A): Balban made his government firm and centralised all authority in his hands. Reason (R): He wanted to protect the north-west frontier against Mongol invasions. Select the correct answer from the codes given below:
- a)(a) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
- b)(b) (A) is false, but (R) is true.
- c)(c) Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
- d)(d) (A) is true, but (R) is false.
- Q16.History
Consider the following events and arrange them in correct chronological order starting from the earliest to the last activity: 1. Royal Indian Navy Revolt 2. Announcement of Cabinet Mission 3. Formation of Interim Government 4. Arrival of a UK Parliamentary Delegation in Delhi Select the correct answer from the codes given below:
- a)(a) 4, 3, 2, 1
- b)(b) 4, 1, 2, 3
- c)(c) 4, 2, 1, 3
- d)(d) 2, 4, 1, 3
- Q17.History
With reference to the Age of Consent Act, 1891 consider the following statements: 1. It was Behramji Malabari, a Parsi reformer from Bombay, who advocated for this legislation. 2. The Act was supported by the extremist wing led by Bal Gangadhar Tilak. Which of the above statements is/are correct?
- a)(a) Only 2
- b)(b) Neither 1 nor 2
- c)(c) Only 1
- d)(d) Both 1 and 2
- Q18.History
Given below are two statements, one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other as Reason (R). Assertion (A): Shivaji had to face opposition from the big Deshmukhs. Reason (R): These Deshmukhs were not in favour of an independent Maratha State and wanted to remain as feudal lords of Bijapur. Select the correct answer from the codes given below:
- a)(a) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
- b)(b) (A) is false, but (R) is true.
- c)(c) Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
- d)(d) (A) is true, but (R) is false.
- Q19.History
Consider the following statements with reference to early trade: 1. There are references of numerous river-ports in ancient India. 2. There were large entrepots of goods and traffic. Which of the above statements is/are correct?
- a)(a) Both 1 and 2
- b)(b) Neither 1 nor 2
- c)(c) Only 1
- d)(d) Only 2
- Q20.History
Consider the following statements with respect to Ashoka: 1. The definition of Dhamma given by Ashoka is taken from "Rahulovada-sutta". 2. In the 14th year of his coronation, Ashoka appointed a new type of staff, called Dhamma-mahamatras. Which of the above statements is/are correct?
- a)(a) Both 1 and 2
- b)(b) Neither 1 nor 2
- c)(c) Only 1
- d)(d) Only 2
- Q21.History
Arrange the following Sen rulers of Bengal in ascending chronological order: 1. Ballal Sen 2. Lakshman Sen 3. Hemant Sen 4. Vijaya Sen Select the correct answer from the codes given below:
- a)(a) 4, 3, 2, 1
- b)(b) 2, 1, 4, 3
- c)(c) 1, 2, 3, 4
- d)(d) 3, 4, 1, 2
- Q22.History
Match List-I with List-II and choose the correct answer using the codes given below the lists: List-I List-II (Name of the City) (Period of being Planned) A. Kanchipuram 1. Post-independence B. Jaisalmer 2. Colonial Period C. Kodaikanal 3. Medieval Period D. Bhilai 4. Ancient Period
- a)(a) 2 3 4 1
- b)(b) 4 3 2 1
- c)(c) 1 2 3 4
- d)(d) 3 4 1 2
- Q23.History
Consider the following statements with reference to Bairam Khan: 1. Akbar gave the title of Khan-i-Khana to Bairam Khan. 2. This title was not given at the time of appointment of Bairam Khan as Vazir of Empire. Which of the above statements is/are correct?
- a)(a) Both 1 and 2
- b)(b) Neither 1 nor 2
- c)(c) Only 1
- d)(d) Only 2
- Q24.History
Match List-I with List-II and choose the correct answer using the codes given below the lists: List-I List-II (Essayist) (Treatise) A. Devana Bhatta 1. Dan Sagar B. Hemadri 2. Parashar Madhav C. Madhvacharya 3. ChaturvargaChintamani D. Ballal Sen 4. Smriti Chandrika Codes:
- a)(a) A B C D 2 4 1 3
- b)(b) A B C D 1 4 2 3
- c)(c) A B C D 3 2 1 4
- d)(d) A B C D 4 3 2 1
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