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UPPSC 2025 — Indian History — Ancient, Medieval, Modern Questions with Answers

All 15 Indian History — Ancient, Medieval, Modern 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.

1. Q1.Modern Indian 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
2. Q2.Ancient Indian 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
3. Q3.1857 Revolt — UP nuclei + leaders

   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
4. Q4.Freedom struggle — Chauri Chaura, Kakori, Quit India

   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
5. Q5.Mughals — Agra-Fatehpur Sikri-Delhi axis

   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
6. Q6.1857 Revolt — UP nuclei + leaders

   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
7. Q7.Mughals — Agra-Fatehpur Sikri-Delhi axis

   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)
8. Q8.Mughals — Agra-Fatehpur Sikri-Delhi axis

   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
9. Q9.Freedom struggle — Chauri Chaura, Kakori, Quit India

   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
10. Q10.Mughals — Agra-Fatehpur Sikri-Delhi axis

    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
11. Q11.Freedom struggle — Chauri Chaura, Kakori, Quit India

    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
12. Q12.Freedom struggle — Chauri Chaura, Kakori, Quit India

    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
13. Q13.Mughals — Agra-Fatehpur Sikri-Delhi axis

    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
14. Q14.Indus Valley — UP sites (Alamgirpur, Hulas)

    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
15. Q15.Mughals — Agra-Fatehpur Sikri-Delhi axis

    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)