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UPSC Prelims Modern History PYQs (2011–2026): Topic-wise with Answers – Page 2
110 UPSC Prelims questions on Modern History from 2011–2026, grouped by topic with the newest year first. The most-asked topics are Indian National Movement (41), Constitutional Development (18), Socio-Religious Movements (11). Difficulty: 33% easy, 40% medium and 27% hard.
Socio-Religious Movements 10 questions
- Poona Pact UntouchabilitySubsequent to which one of the following events, Gandhiji, who consistently opposed untouchability and appealed for its eradication from all spheres, decided to include…
- Self Respect MovementWho among the following was the founder of the ‘Self-Respect Movement’?
- Bethune School VidyasagarWho among the following was associated as Secretary with Hindu Female School which later came to be known as Bethune Female School?
- Rakhmabai CaseIn the context of Indian history, the Rakhmabai case of 1884 revolved around
- Vital Vidhvansak JournalThe Vital-Vidhvansak, the first monthly journal to have the untouchable people as its target audience was published by
- Neeldarpan Earliest Reform EventWhich among the following events happened earliest?
- Satyashodhak SamajSatya Shodhak Samaj organized
- Keshab Chandra SenConsider the following:
- National Social ConferenceDuring Indian freedom struggle, the National Social Conference was formed. What was the reason for its formation?
- Brahmo SamajWhich of the following statements is/are correct regarding Brahmo Samaj?
Economic Policies of British 10 questions
- Awadh Annexation PolicyConsider the following statements regarding the British policy in Awadh immediately after its annexation in 1856:
- Hilton Young CommissionThe artificially fixed rupee-sterling exchange rate prescribed by the Hilton-Young Commission (1926) was adopted by the British Government for which one of the…
- Cornwallis Revenue SettlementsWith reference to revenue collection by Cornwallis, consider the following statements:
- Indigo Cultivation DeclineIndigo cultivation in India declined by the beginning of the 20th century because of
- Aurang Banian TermsWith reference to the history of India, consider the following pairs:
- Industrial Revolution Impact IndiaWhich of the following statements correctly explain the impact of Industrial Revolution on India during the first half of the nineteenth century?
- Colonial Commercialisation AgricultureEconomically, one of the results of the British rule in India in the 19th century was the
- Ryotwari Settlement ArchitectsWho among the following was/were associated with the introduction of Ryotwari Settlement in India during the British Rule?
- Queen Victorias ProclamationWhat was/were the object/objects of Queen Victoria's Proclamation (1858)?
- Home ChargesWith reference to the period of colonial rule in India, “Home Charges” formed an important part of drain of wealth from India. Which of the following funds constituted…
Advent of Europeans in India 8 questions
- Portuguese Introduced FruitsConsider the following fruits:
- Dutch Factories IndiaWith reference to Indian history, consider the following statements:
- English East India Company FactoriesIn the first quarter of seventeenth century, in which of the following was/were the factory/factories of the English East India Company located?
- New World CropsWhich one of the following groups of plants was domesticated in the 'New World' and introduced into the 'Old World'?
- East India Company Bengal ExportsThe staple commodities of export by the English East India Company from Bengal in the middle of the 18th century were
- Subsidiary AllianceWhich one of the following statements does not apply to the system of Subsidiary Alliance introduced by Lord Wellesley?
- English Education IntroductionWhich of the following led to the introduction of English Education in India?
- Innovations Before British RuleConsider the following:
Peasant and Tribal Movements 6 questions
- Eka Movement Bardoli SatyagrahaWhich one of the following statements about the Eka Movement and Bardoli Satyagraha is correct?
- Ulgulan Birsa MundaWith reference to the history of India, 'Ulgulan' or the Great Tumult is the description of which of the following events?
- Santhal Rebellion AftermathAfter the Santhal Uprising subsided, what measure/measures were taken by the colonial government?
- Trade Disputes Act 1929The Trade Disputes Act of 1929 provided for
- Tebhaga MovementThe demand for the Tebhaga Peasant Movement in Bengal was for:
- Tribal Insurrections 19th CenturyWhich amongst the following provided a common factor for tribal insurrection in India in the 19th century?
Personalities in Modern History 6 questions
- Archaeologists South IndiaWith reference to the Indian History, Alexander Rea, A. H. Longhurst, Robert Sewell, James Burgess and Walter Elliot were associated with
- Madanapalle National Anthem TagoreWith reference to Madanapalle of Andhra Pradesh, which one of the following statements is correct?
- Songs from Prison GandhiWho among the following is associated with 'Song from Prison', a translation of ancient Indian religious lyrics in English?
- Sapru Neogy Joshi PositionsWith reference to Indian National Movement, consider the following pairs: Person — Position held
- Ambedkar Political PartiesWhich of the following parties were established by Dr. B.R. Ambedkar?
- Unto This Last RuskinMahatma Gandhi said that some of his deepest convictions were reflected in a book titled, “Unto this Last” and the book transformed his life. What was the message from…
Development of Education 3 questions
- Fort William CollegeWellesley established the Fort William College at Calcutta because
- Woods DispatchRegarding Wood's Dispatch, which of the following statements are true?
- Colonial Education Institutions FoundersWith reference to educational institutions during colonial rule in India, consider the following pairs:
Miscellaneous Modern History 3 questions
Other Modern History topics 4 questions
- British Indian Association LeadersConsider the following pairs:
- Ilbert BillThe Ilbert Bill controversy was related to the:
- Dadabhai Naoroji Drain TheoryConsider the following statements:
- Permanent Settlement LitigationThe tendency for increased litigation was visible after the introduction of the land settlement system of Lord Cornwallis in 1793. The reason for this is normally…