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History is an important topic in every Government sector-related exam. In every government sector recruitment, history plays an important role. The history topics may involve some key points related to kingdoms, wars, and historical monuments, etc. The study of history is important because it allows one to make more sense of the current world. One can look at past economic and cultural trends and be able to offer reasonable predictions of what will happen next in today's world. History can improve critical thinking power. The article UPSC CSE Indian History presents the history related multiple-choice questions and answers. History is important subjects in the Civil Services Examinations, and UPSC CSE Indian History will help the aspirants to score maximum marks in History sections.

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1. Which one of the following is believed to be a compilation of the psalms sung by the women?
    A. Sumangalavilasini B. Therigatha C. Stridharmapaddhati D. Ritusamhara

Answer: Option B
2. Amarasimha is the name of a:
    A. famous lexicographer of ancient India B. Rajput king of Chalukya lineage C. poet mentioned by Kautilya in his Arthashastra D. dance form of Odisha

Answer: Option A
3. The Tolkappiyam is the name of:
    A. a step-well of Western India B. the book on Tamil grammar C. a collection of Tamil bhakti poems D. a collection of Kannada poems

Answer: Option B
4. Balgangadhar Tilak was associated with: 1. Poona Sarvajanik Sabha 2. The Age of Consent Bill 3. Gaurakshini Sabha 4. Atmiya Sabha
    A. 1 and 2 only B. 1, 2 and 4 C. 3 and 4 D. 2 and 4 only

Answer: Option A
5. In 1893, there occurred a split in the Arya Samaj on the issue(s) of : 1. Meat-eating vs vegetarianism 2. Caste system and widow remarriage 3. Shuddhi of converts 4. Anglicised vs Sanskrit-based education
    A. 1, 3 and 4 B. 2 and 4 C. 1 and 4 only D. 1 only

Answer: Option D
1. Who among the following were well known as champions of women’s education in colonial India ? 1. Sister Subbalaksmi 2. Begum Rokeya Sakhawat Hossain 3. Keshub Chandra Sen 4. Ananda Coomaraswamy
    A. 1, 2, 3 and 4 B. 1, 2 and 3 only C. 3 and 4 only D. 1 and 2 only

Answer: Option B
2. Where and when did Mahatma Gandhi first use his method of hunger-strike to achieve a desired goal ?
    A. At Natal in South Africa in the year 1906 B. At Champaran in the year 1917 C. At Ahmedabad in the year 1918 D. At Cape Town in South Africa in the year 1906

Answer: Option C
3. Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the code given below the Lists:
List-I (Person) List-II (Political Party)
A. B.R. Ambedkar 1. Pakistan Muslim League
B. Sikander Hayat Khan 2. Krishak Praja Party
C. Fazlul Huq 3. Unionist Party
D. Khaliquzzaman 4. Independent Labour Party

    A. 4 2 3 1 B. 4 3 2 1 C. 1 2 3 4 D. 1 3 2 4

Answer: Option B
4. Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the code given below the Lists :
List-I (Movement) (Mass base/Following)
A. Bardoli Satyagraha 1. Bargadars
B. Tebhaga 2. Kaliparaj
C. Satyasodhak 3. Mundas Samaj
D. Ulgulan 4. Kunbi peasantry

    A. 2 4 1 3 B. 2 1 4 3 C. 3 4 1 2 D. 3 1 4 2

Answer: Option B
5. Which one of the following was NOT the feature of the Home Rule movement in India?
    A. Boycott and Picketing B. Two separate Home-Rule Leagues rather than one All-India Home-Rule Organisation C. Setting up of discussion groups and reading rooms D. Sale and circulation of pamphlets

Answer: Option A
1. Which of the following were the main influences on Vasudeo Balvant Phadke ? 1. Experience of the Deccan famine of 1876-77 2. Hindu revivalism 3. Theory of Drain of Wealth 4. Reformist idea of Phule
    A. 1, 2 and 3 B. 2, 3 and 4 C. 1 and 3 only D. 2 and 4 only

Answer: Option A
2. Who among the following was NOT a Communist leader in colonial India ?
    A. P. C. Roy B. S. A. Dange C. Muzaffar Ahmad D. Singaravelu

Answer: Option A
3. Which of the following represents the main phases of the Quit India Movement ? 1. Strikes, boycotts, and picketing in urban centres 2. Widespread attacks in rural areas on the many symbols and means of colonial rule and authority, e.g. railways, telegraph lines, and Government buildings 3. Formation of Home Rule leagues 4. The ‘Karnataka method’
    A. 1 and 2 only B. 2, 3 and 4 C. 1, 2 and 4 D. 1 and 4 only

Answer: Option C
4. Which of the following was / were NOT part/parts of the RIN Mutiny ?
    A. 1 and 2 B. 2 and 3 C. 1 and 4 D. 4 only

Answer: Option D
5. Which one of the following statements concerning the Freedom and Partition of India is NOT correct?
    A. In February 1947, British Prime Minister Attlee announced that the British were not going to transfer power to Indians, come what may B. Lord Wavell advocated total withdrawal of the British from India by 31 March, 1948 C. It was Lord Mountbatten who speeded up the process of transfer of power D. The Plan Balkan was abandoned on account of Nehru’s opposition to it

Answer: Option A

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