UKPSC Indian History, Culture and National Movement — Previous Year Questions

This page has 67 solved questions on Indian History, Culture and National Movement across 2 papers (2024–2025). Every one is solved below — open a question for the answer, why it is right, and why each wrong option was written to tempt you.

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1. 2025Q49Which one of the following books is NOT written by Pushpesh Pant, a noted author of Uttarakhand?Answer: C
2. 2025Q55Match List – I with List – II and choose the correct answer using the code given below: List – I (Biography) A. Ramcharita B. Navasahasankacharita C. Kumarpalacharita D. Vikramankadevacharita List – II (Authors) 1. Padmagupta 2. Hemchandra 3. Sandhyakarnandi 4. BilhanaAnswer: C
3. 2025Q56Which of the following texts are written by Amir Khusrau? 1. Khazain-ul-Futuh 2. Nuh Siphir 3. Miftah-ul-Futuh 4. Qiraan-us-SadaainAnswer: D
4. 2025Q57Who founded a separate department called ‘Diwan-i-amir-i-kohi’ to improve agriculture?Answer: B
5. 2025Q58Who was popularly known as Chiragh-i-Delhi?Answer: B
6. 2025Q59Arrange the following events in correct chronological order, starting from the earliest to the last event: I. First Battle of Panipat II. Battle of Khanwa III. Battle of Ghagra IV. Battle of Chanderi Select the correct answer from the code given below:Answer: C
7. 2025Q60Who were the famous painters at Jahangir’s court? 1. Basawan 2. Manohar 3. Bishun Das 4. MansurAnswer: B
8. 2025Q61Consider the following statements with reference to Trade Union Movement in India: 1. All India Trade Union Congress was founded in 1920. 2. Lala Lajpat Rai was elected its first President. 3. All India Trade Union Federation was formed by S. A. Dange in 1929. Select the correct answer from the code given below:Answer: A
9. 2025Q62Which of the following Vedas is divided into two branches as Krishna and Shukla?Answer: C
10. 2025Q63Which ancient city was named ‘Polibrotha’ in the Greek texts?Answer: D
11. 2025Q64Consider the following statements with reference to the inscriptions of Ashoka: 1. Most of the inscriptions are in Prakrit language and Brahmi script. 2. The inscriptions found at Mansehra and Shahbazgarhi are in Prakrit language and Kharoshthi script. Select the correct answer from the code given below:Answer: C
12. 2025Q65When did Muslim League observe ‘Direct Action Day’?Answer: B
13. 2025Q66Who wrote the book ‘The Indian Musalmans’?Answer: A
14. 2025Q67The religious reforms in Bombay were started by whom?Answer: D
15. 2025Q68When was the ‘Sargeant Plan’ of education started?Answer: B
16. 2025Q69Consider the following statements: 1. During the Gurkha Administration, the Judge was called ‘VICHARI’. 2. The other judicial workers were also called ‘SABHA’. 3. For the prompt justice the officer appointed was called ‘DIVYA’. Which of the above statements is/are correct?Answer: C
17. 2025Q70Consider the following statements and select the correct statement(s): 1. Somchand appointed four fort guards – Karki, Bora, Taragi and Chaudhary. 2. All the above were jointly called ‘CHAR Aal’.Answer: C
18. 2025Q71What were the duties of ‘KAMIN’ in Uttarakhand during the Colonial period?Answer: A
19. 2025Q72Consider the following statements with reference to the ‘Revolt of 1857’: 1. Syed Ahmad Khan wrote “Causes of the Indian Revolt”. 2. Mangal Pande was hanged on March 29, 1857. 3. Hazrat Mahal led the revolt at Lucknow. 4. Nana Saheb led the revolt at Bareilly. Select the correct answer from the code given below:Answer: D
20. 2025Q73Which of the following commissions are related to famine in British India? 1. Campbell Commission 2. Lyall Commission 3. Strachey Commission 4. Hunter Commission Select the correct answer from the code given below:Answer: A
21. 2025Q74Who was appointed the Chairman of the ‘National Planning Committee’ by the Indian National Congress in 1938?Answer: C
22. 2025Q75By which name did the Chinese traveller Hiuen-Tsang address the Kumaon region ?Answer: B
23. 2025Q76Who founded a branch of the 'Home-Rule League' at Dehradun in 1918 ?Answer: C
24. 2025Q77In 1918, at which place did Badridutt Pandey meet Mahatma Gandhi and inform him about the Coolie-Begar System ?Answer: B
25. 2025Q78Which of the following is NOT correctly matched ?Answer: C
26. 2025Q79During whose reign did English education start in the Tehri-Princely State ?Answer: C
27. 2025Q80At which place was the fourth conference of 'Kumaon Parisad' held ?Answer: C
28. 2025Q81Consider the following statements : 1. Parmar king Fateh Shah invited Guru Ram Rai to his kingdom. 2. He welcomed the construction of a Gurudwara at Dehradun. 3. He granted four villages – Chhayawala, Bhujanwala, Panditwari and Ghantawala – to him. Choose the correct answer :Answer: C
29. 2025Q82In 1814, who led the English forces in the 'Dehradun Military Campaign' of the Anglo-Gurkha War ?Answer: B
30. 2025Q85Which of the following statements is/are correct with reference to the 'Garhwal Painting' style ? 1. Shyamdas and Hardas came to Srinagar in May 1658 to the court of Prithvipati Shah. 2. They were given the post of 'Tasbirdaar' in the court of art-loving Garhwal kings.Answer: C
31. 2025Q86At which place were native doctors appointed by Traill in 1833 ?Answer: B
32. 2025Q87Who established the 'Garhwal-Union' and the 'Garhwal Hitkarini Sabha' ?Answer: D
33. 2025Q113Consider the following statements and select the correct answer from the options given below: Statement 1 : Vanrawats are dwellers of the Pithoragarh district. Statement 2 : Vanrawats practised shifting cultivation until it was banned by the forest department.Answer: A
34. 2024Q16Which of the following has traditionally been called the “Farmer’s best friend” in Uttarakhand?Answer: D
35. 2024Q17Temporary habitats in the high-altitude pastures of Garhwal Himalayas are called:Answer: B
36. 2024Q24Who started the “Maiti Movement” aimed at plantation?Answer: B
37. 2024Q112Which of the following folk dances/celebrations of Uttarakhand is included in UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage list?Answer: A
38. 2024Q114The Hindu pilgrimage place named ‘Purnagiri’ is situated in which district of Uttarakhand?Answer: C
39. 2024Q119Who constructed the Lake Sudarshan?Answer: A
40. 2024Q120Who established the Ajivika Sampradaya?Answer: A
41. 2024Q121Who established the ‘Vikramshila’ University?Answer: C
42. 2024Q122‘Milinda Panha’ is based on the questions of Maharaj Milinda. In which language was it written?Answer: C
43. 2024Q123Shahjahan gave the title of ‘Shah Iqbal’ to which of his sons?Answer: A
44. 2024Q124Arrange the Battles of Babur given below in chronological order: I. Battle of Ghaghra II. First Battle of Panipat III. Battle of Chanderi IV. Battle of KhanwaAnswer: B
45. 2024Q125Which one of the following works was written by Ziauddin Barani?Answer: B
46. 2024Q126To commemorate the victory of which region did Akbar build the ‘Buland Darwaza’?Answer: D
47. 2024Q127In 1336 A.D., who founded the Vijayanagar Empire?Answer: C
48. 2024Q128Which document is considered the “Magna Carta” of English Education in India?Answer: B
49. 2024Q129What was the primary aim of the ‘Aligarh Movement’?Answer: C
50. 2024Q130The Central Hindu School of Banaras, which later developed into Banaras Hindu University, was established by whom?Answer: C
51. 2024Q131To propagate the ideas of Raja Ram Mohan Roy, who founded the ‘Tatvabodhini Sabha’ in 1839?Answer: C
52. 2024Q132The play ‘Neel Darpan’ (1858-1859) highlights the plight of Indigo growers. Who wrote it?Answer: B
53. 2024Q133Bengal was partitioned by Lord Curzon in 1905. In which year was the partition annulled?Answer: D
54. 2024Q134Who said that the Brahmans and Shramanas were two types of philosophers?Answer: B
55. 2024Q135Azad Hind Fauz was formed in which of the following country?Answer: B
56. 2024Q136Which one of the following is correctly matched? Painted Rock Shelters Site — DistrictAnswer: D
57. 2024Q137Who issued the ‘Chitreshwar’ type of coins in Uttarakhand?Answer: B
58. 2024Q138Which Mughal Emperor sent the survey team to Garhwal to explore the origin of Ganga river?Answer: A
59. 2024Q140In which year ‘Kumaon Water Rules’ were implemented?Answer: B
60. 2024Q141In Tehri Riyasat under which Deputy Commissioner Thakur Jodh Singh Negi was appointed as a settlement officer?Answer: C
61. 2024Q142Which Parmar ruler is known as ‘Garv-Bhanjan’ in the history of Garhwal?Answer: C
62. 2024Q143Which one among the following royal dynasties is associated with the Taleshwar copper plate grants?Answer: B
63. 2024Q144‘Barahat Shakti Stambh’ inscription is related to which of the following?Answer: A
64. 2024Q146Between which of the following two kingdoms the battle of ‘Tamadhaund’ was fought?Answer: B
65. 2024Q147Who chaired the first conference of ‘Kumaon Parishad’ organised at Almora in 1917?Answer: B
66. 2024Q148Who was the founder of newspaper ‘Samata’?Answer: A
67. 2024Q150The “Khudai Khidmatgar” (Servants of God) was founded by –Answer: B