UPSC Prelims 2020 Modern History

UPSC Prelims 2020 Modern History PYQs — start a timed practice test with explanations. 9 questions.

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Ancient History 3 Art & Culture 5 Economy 21 Environment & Ecology 19 Geography 8 Indian Polity 15 International Relations 3 Medieval History 2 Modern History 9 Science & Technology 13 Social Issues & Schemes 2

Question 1 Medium

Indigo cultivation in India declined by the beginning of the 20th century because of Select the correct answer using the code given below:

Question 2 Medium

Which of the following statements correctly explains the impact of Industrial Revolution on India during the first half of the nineteenth century?

Question 3 Hard

With reference to the history of India, consider the following pairs: 1. Aurang — In-charge of treasury of the State 2. Banian — Indian agent of the East India Compan...

Question 4 Medium

The Vital-Vidhvansak, the first monthly journal to have the untouchable people as its target audience was published by

Question 5 Hard

With reference to the book “Desher Katha” written by Sakharam Ganesh Deuskar during freedom struggle, consider the following statements 1. It warned against the Colon...

Question 6 Hard

In the context of Indian history, the Rakhmabai case of (1884) revolved around? 1. women’s right to gain education 2. age of consent 3. restitution of conjugal rights...

Question 7 Easy

Wellesley established the Fort William College at Calcutta because

Question 8 Easy

With reference to the history of India, Ulgulan or the Great Tumult is the description of which of the following events?

Question 9 Medium

The Gandhi-Irwin Pact included which of the following? 1. Invitation to Congress to participate in the Round Table Conference 2. Withdrawal of Ordinances promulgated ...