UPPSC 2025 — History Questions with Answers
All 40 History previous-year questions from UPPSC 2025, 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
Four Buddhist Councils were held at the following places. Arrange them in correct chronological order and select the correct answer from the code given below. 1. Vaishali 2. Rajagriha 3. Kundalvana 4. Pataliputra Code:
- a)(a) 1, 2, 4, 3
- b)(b) 2, 1, 3, 4
- c)(c) 2, 1, 4, 3
- d)(d) 1, 2, 3, 4
- Q2.History
Which of the following places were acquired by the British East India Company under the Treaty of Sugauli in 1816? 1. Kathmandu 2. Shimla 3. Ranikhet 4. Nainital Choose the correct answer from the codes given below:
- a)(a) 1 and 2
- b)(b) only 3 and 4
- c)(c) 2, 3 and 4
- d)(d) only 1
- Q3.History
Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the code given below the lists. List - I (Disciple) A. Kabir B. Amir Khusrau C. Surdas D. Mardana List - II (Guru) 1. Guru Nanak Dev 2. Swami Ramananda 3. Nizamuddin Auliya 4. Vallabhacharya Code: (a) 3 2 4 1 (b) 2 4 1 3 (c) 2 3 4 1 (d) 2 3 1 4
- a)(a) 3 2 4 1
- b)(b) 2 4 1 3
- c)(c) 2 3 4 1
- d)(d) 2 3 1 4
- Q4.History
Match List-I with List II and select the correct answer using the code given below the lists. List-I (Ruler) List - II (Dynasty) A. Mahendraverman First 1. Rashtrakuta B. Kadungon 2. Pallava C. Amoghavarsha First 3. Chola D. Rajaraja First 4. Pandya
- a)Code: (a) A B C D 4 2 3 1
- b)Code: (b) A B C D 2 4 1 3
- c)Code: (c) A B C D 2 4 3 1
- d)Code: (d) A B C D 4 2 1 3
- Q5.History
127. Consider the following events and arrange them in correct chronological order. 1. Acquisition of Awadh by the British 2. Ilbert Bill Controversy 3. Indigo Revolt 4. Second Anglo-Afghan War Select the correct answer from the code given below:
- a)(a) 1, 3, 4, 2
- b)(b) 3, 1, 2, 4
- c)(c) 3, 1, 4, 2
- d)(d) 1, 3, 2, 4
- Q6.History
Who among the following resigned from the Viceroy's Executive Council after being distressed by the Jallianwala Bagh massacre? 1. Chettur Sankaran Nair 2. Ishwari Prasad 3. Muhammad Shafi 4. Iqbal Narayan Gurtu Select the correct answer from the code given below:
- a)(a) 2 and 3
- b)(b) Only 4
- c)(c) 3 and 4
- d)(d) Only 1
- Q7.History
Arrange the following in chronological order of their rule and select the correct answer from the code given below. 1. Bajirao I 2. Balaji Bajirao 3. Balaji Vishwanath 4. Madhav Rao I Code:
- a)1, 3, 2, 4
- b)3, 1, 4, 2
- c)3, 1, 2, 4
- d)1, 3, 4, 2
- Q8.History
Consider the following revolts and arrange them in correct chronological order. 1. Pabna 2. Indigo 3. Kuka 4. Sanyasi Select the correct answer from the code given below:
- a)(a) 4, 3, 2, 1
- b)(b) 3, 4, 1, 2
- c)(c) 3, 4, 2, 1
- d)(d) 4, 2, 3, 1
- Q9.History
Consider the following wars and arrange them in correct chronological order. 1. First Anglo-Mysore War 2. Second Anglo-French War 3. First Anglo-Sikh War 4. First Anglo-Afghan War Select the correct answer from the code given below:
- a)(a) 2, 1, 4, 3
- b)(b) 1, 2, 3, 4
- c)(c) 1, 2, 4, 3
- d)(d) 2, 1, 3, 4
- Q10.History
Given below are two statements, one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other as Reason (R). Assertion (A): Babur wrote in Chaghatai Turkish in Tuzuk-i-Babari. Reason (R): Turkish was the court language of the Mughal court. Choose the correct answer from the code 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) (A) is true, but (R) is false
- d)(d) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
- Q11.History
Arrange the following victories of Alauddin Khalji in correct chronological order and select the correct answer using the code given below. 1. Ranthambore 2. Jaisalmer 3. Warangal 4. Chittor Select the correct answer using the code given below:
- a)1, 2, 3, 4
- b)2, 1, 4, 3
- c)2, 1, 3, 4
- d)1, 2, 4, 3
- Q12.History
Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the code given below the lists. List - I (Governor General/Viceroy) List-II (Important contribution/work) A. Lord Dalhousie 1. Permanent settlement of Bengal B. Lord Curzon 2. Prohibition of Practice of Sati C. Lord William Bentinck 3. Partition of Bengal D. Lord Cornwallis 4. Doctrine of Lapse Code:
- a)A B C D (a) 4 3 1 2
- b)A B C D (b) 3 4 2 1
- c)A B C D (c) 3 4 1 2
- d)A B C D (d) 4 3 2 1
- Q13.History
Consider the following events and arrange them in correct chronological order. 1. Cripps Mission 2. Cabinet Mission 3. Shimla Conference 4. Wavell Plan Select the correct answer from the code given below: Code:
- a)(a) 1, 4, 3, 2
- b)(b) 4, 1, 2, 3
- c)(c) 4, 1, 3, 2
- d)(d) 1, 4, 2, 3
- Q14.History
Which one of the following books is NOT written by Kalidas? 1. Meghaduta 2. Raghuvamsam 3. Shringar Shatak Select the correct answer from the code given below: Code:
- a)(a) 1 and 2
- b)(b) Only 3
- c)(c) 2 and 3.
- d)(d) Only 1
- Q15.History
Two statements are given below, one of which is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other as Reason (R). Assertion (A): Mughal Emperor Akbar constructed the Buland Darwaza at Fatehpur Sikri. Reason (R): Akbar constructed this monument in memory of the birth of his son Jahangir. Select the correct answer using the code 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) (A) is true, but (R) is false
- d)(d) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
- Q16.History
Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the code given below the lists. List - I (Emperor) List - II (City where Tomb is located) A. Babur 1. Agra B. Humayun 2. Lahore C. Jahangir 3. Delhi D. Shah Jahan 4. Kabul Code:
- a)(a) A-4, B-3, C-2, D-1
- b)(b) A-3, B-4, C-1, D-2
- c)(c) A-3, B-4, C-2, D-1
- d)(d) A-4, B-3, C-1, D-2
- Q17.History
6. Which of the following events took place in the year 1911? 1. Partition of Bengal revoked 2. Transfer of capital from Calcutta to Delhi 3. Lucknow pact between Congress and Muslim League Select the correct answer from the code given below: Code:
- a)(a) 1 and 2
- b)(b) Only 3
- c)(c) 2 and 3
- d)(d) Only 1
- Q18.History
With reference to the Treaty of Aix-la-Chapelle, 1748, which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. The first Carnatic war ended.. 2. Madras was returned to the British. Select the correct answer from the code given below: Code:
- a)(a) Only 2
- b)(b) Neither 1 nor 2
- c)(c) Both 1 and 2
- d)(d) Only 1
- Q19.History
7. Consider the following events and arrange them in correct chronological order. 1. Poona Pact 2. End of Civil Disobedience Movement 3. Gandhi-Irwin Pact 4. Second Round Table Conference Select the correct answer from the code given below: Code:
- a)(a) 3, 4, 2, 1
- b)(b) 4, 3, 1, 2
- c)(c) 4, 3, 2, 1
- d)(d) 3, 4, 1, 2
- Q20.History
Arrange the following saints in correct chronological order and choose the correct answer from the code given below: 1. Nanak 2. Chaitanya Mahaprabhu 3. Namdev 4. Kabir
- a)(a) 3, 4, 2, 1
- b)(b) 4, 3, 1, 2
- c)(c) 3, 4, 1, 2
- d)(d) 4, 3, 2, 1
- Q21.History
Arrange the following events in correct chronological order and select the correct answer from the code given below. 1. Battle of Kannauj 2. Battle of Daurah 3. Battle of Samugarh 4. Battle of Chausa Code:
- a)(a) 2, 4, 3, 1
- b)(b) 4, 2, 1, 3
- c)(c) 4, 2, 3, 1
- d)(d) 2, 4, 1, 3
- Q22.History
Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the code given below the lists. List-I (Writer) List-II (Book) A. Trivikram Bhatta 1. Gita Govinda B. Somdev 2. Brihatkathamanjari C. Jaidev 3. Nal Champu D. Kshemendra 4. Katha Sarit Sagar Select the correct answer from the code given below: Code: (a) 3, 4, 1, 2 (b) 4, 3, 2, 1 (c) 4, 3, 1, 2 (d) 3, 4, 2, 1
- a)(a) 3, 4, 1, 2
- b)(b) 4, 3, 2, 1
- c)(c) 4, 3, 1, 2
- d)(d) 3, 4, 2, 1
- Q23.History
Which of the following archaeological sites related to Indus Valley civilization are situated in present day Uttar Pradesh? 1. Mandi 2. Rakhigarhi 3. Hulas Select the correct answer from the code given below: Code: (a) 1 and 2
- a)(a) 1 and 2
- b)(b) Only (3)
- c)(c) 1 and 3
- d)(d) Only 1
- Q24.History
Given below are two statements one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other as Reason (R). Assertion (A): The territories of the Sultanate could be broadly divided into two parts the Khalsa and the Jagirs. Reason (R): The Jagirs comprised of the land under the control of the State. Select the correct answer from the code given below: Code:
- 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) (A) is true, but (R) is false
- d)(d) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
- Q25.Modern History
Consider the following statements about Raja Ram Mohan Roy: I. He possessed great love and respect for the traditional philosophical systems of the East. II. He desired his countrymen to accept the rational and scientific approach and the principle of human dignity and social equality of all men and women. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- a)I only
- b)II only
- c)Both I and II
- d)Neither I nor II
- Q26.Modern History
Consider the following subjects with regard to Non-Cooperation Programme: I. Boycott of law-courts and foreign cloth II. Observance of strict non-violence III. Retention of titles and honours without using them in public IV. Establishment of Panchayats for settling disputes How many of the above were parts of Non-Cooperation Programme?
- a)Only one
- b)Only two
- c)Only three
- d)All the four
- Q27.Ancient History
The irrigation device called 'Araghatta' was
- a)a water bag made of leather pulled over a pulley
- b)a large wheel with earthen pots tied to the outer ends of its spokes
- c)a larger earthen pot driven by bullocks
- d)a large water bucket pulled up by rope directly by hand
- Q28.Ancient History
Who among the following rulers in ancient India had assumed the titles 'Mattavilasa', 'Vichitrachitta' and 'Gunadhara'?
- a)Mahendravarman I
- b)Simhavishnu
- c)Narasimhavarman I
- d)Simhavarman
- Q29.Ancient History
Fa-hien (Faxian), the Chinese pilgrim, travelled to India during the reign of
- a)Samudragupta
- b)Chandragupta II
- c)Kumaragupta I
- d)Skandagupta
- Q30.Medieval History
Who among the following led a successful military campaign against the kingdom of Srivijaya, the powerful maritime State, which ruled the Malay Peninsula, Sumatra, Java and the neighbouring islands?
- a)Amoghavarsha (Rashtrakuta)
- b)Prataparudra (Kakatiya)
- c)Rajendra I (Chola)
- d)Vishnuvardhana (Hoysala)
- Q31.Ancient History
With reference to ancient India (600-322 BC), consider the following pairs : Territorial region : River flowing in the region I. Asmaka : Godavari II. Kamboja : Vipas III. Avanti : Mahanadi IV. Kosala : Sarayu How many of the pairs given above are correctly matched?
- a)Only one
- b)Only two
- c)Only three
- d)All the four
- Q32.Modern History
The first Gandharva Mahavidyalaya, a music training school, was set up in 1901 by Vishnu Digambar Paluskar in
- a)Delhi
- b)Gwalior
- c)Ujjain
- d)Lahore
- Q33.Ancient History
Ashokan inscriptions suggest that the 'Pradeshika', 'Rajuka' and 'Yukta' were important officers at the
- a)village-level administration
- b)district-level administration
- c)provincial administration
- d)level of the central administration
- Q34.Modern History
Consider the following statements in respect of the Non-Cooperation Movement : I. The Congress declared the attainment of 'Swaraj' by all legitimate and peaceful means to be its objective. II. It was to be implemented in stages with civil disobedience and non-payment of taxes for the next stage only if 'Swaraj' did not come within a year and the Government resorted to repression. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- a)I only
- b)II only
- c)Both I and II
- d)Neither I nor II
- Q35.Modern History
"Sedition has become my religion" was the famous statement given by Gandhiji at the time of
- a)the Champaran Satyagraha
- b)publicly violating Salt Law at Dandi
- c)attending the Second Round Table Conference in London
- d)the launch of the Quit India Movement
- Q36.Ancient History
The famous female figurine known as 'Dancing Girl', found at Mohenjo-daro, is made of
- a)carnelian
- b)clay
- c)bronze
- d)gold
- Q37.Modern History
Who provided legal defence to the people arrested in the aftermath of Chauri Chaura incident?
- a)C. R. Das
- b)Madan Mohan Malaviya and Krishna Kant
- c)Dr. Saifuddin Kitchlew and Khwaja Hasan Nizami
- d)M. A. Jinnah
- Q38.Modern History
Subsequent to which one of the following events, Gandhiji, who consistently opposed untouchability and appealed for its eradication from all spheres, decided to include the upliftment of 'Harijans' in his political and social programme?
- a)The Poona Pact
- b)The Gandhi-Irwin Agreement (Delhi Pact)
- c)Arrest of Congress leadership at the time of the Quit India Movement
- d)Promulgation of the Government of India Act, 1935
- Q39.Modern History
Consider the following fruits: I. Papaya II. Pineapple III. Guava How many of the above were introduced in India by the Portuguese in the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries?
- a)Only one
- b)Only two
- c)All the three
- d)None
- Q40.Modern History
Who among the following was the founder of the 'Self-Respect Movement'?
- a)'Periyar' E. V. Ramaswamy Naicker
- b)Dr. B. R. Ambedkar
- c)Bhaskarrao Jadhav
- d)Dinkarrao Javalkar
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