UPSC Prelims 2021 Modern History

UPSC Prelims 2021 Modern History PYQs — start a timed practice test with explanations. 7 questions.

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Ancient History 3 Art & Culture 10 Economy 14 Environment & Ecology 18 Geography 9 Indian Polity 18 International Relations 2 Medieval History 4 Modern History 7 Science & Technology 13 Social Issues & Schemes 2

Question 1 Medium

Consider the following statements: 1. The Montagu-Chelmsford Reforms of 1919 recommended granting voting rights to all the women above the age 21. 2. The Government of...

Question 2 Hard

With reference to Madanapalle of Andhra Pradesh, which one of the following statements is correct?

Question 3 Hard

Who among the following is associated with ‘Songs from Prison’, a translation of ancient Indian religious lyrics in English?

Question 4 Easy

Who among the following was associated as Secretary with Hindu Female School which later came to be known as Bethune Female School?

Question 5 Medium

In the first quarter of the seventeenth century, in which of the following was/were the factory/factories of the English East India Company located? 1. Broach 2. Chica...

Question 6 Easy

With reference to 8th August 1942 in Indian history, which one of the following statements is correct?

Question 7 Easy

In the context of Colonial India, Shah Nawaz Khan, Prem Kumar Sehgal, and Gurbaksh Singh Dhillon are remembered as