UPPCS Mains History Questions last 10 years (2015-2025) cover Ancient, Medieval, Modern India, World History, and Art & Culture. Download last 10 years’ PYQs in English & Hindi with detailed analysis, trends, and UP-specific focus to boost preparation for GS-I History section of UP PCS Mains exam.
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UPPCS Mains History last 10 Years Questions: History is very significant subject in UP PCS prelims and mains exams, in UPPSC Mains History form the part of GS 1, UPPSC asks around 8-10 questions form history section. It is important for Aspirrant to undersat and analyse UPPSC mains Section wise and UP PCS mains subject wise PYQs. we as IAS HUB team created the UP PCS section Wise question as well UPPSC sunject Wise questions. Candidate should go through it to understand the UPPSC mains Examination.
Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC) Mains exam for PCS integrates History primarily into General Studies Paper I (GS-I), which covers Indian Heritage and Culture, History, and Geography of the World and Society. Detailed Overview of UPPCS Mains History Questions last 10 Years is given
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UPPCS Mains Geography Questions 2025 Overview |
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Detail |
| Name of Examination | UP PCS |
| WHO conducts PCS Exam | Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission |
| Total Marks of UP PCS GS 1 | 200 |
| UP PCS Mains Question Types | Descriptive (Short notes, essays, critical analysis) |
| Duration OF UP PCS Mains Exam | 3 hours |
| Is there Negative Marking in UP PCS Mains | None (Descriptive paper |
| How many Questions are asked in UP PCS History section | 7-10 |
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UPPSC UPPCS Mains 2024 General Studies Exam Question Paper 1, held in June 2025. This includes a section of History. UPPSC Section-wise Mains questions are given below
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UPPSC Mains History Questions 2024 |
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| Q.no | English |
Hindi |
| 1 | Introduce the literary sources for the study of Ancient Indian History. | प्राचीन भारतीय इतिहास के अध्ययन के लिए साहित्यिक स्रोतों का परिचय दें। |
| 2 | What are the main features of the Sangam Period culture? | संगम कालीन संस्कृति की मुख्य विशेषताएँ क्या हैं? |
| 3 | Give an account of the challenges faced by India immediately after Independence. | स्वतंत्रता के तुरंत बाद भारत को किन चुनौतियों का सामना करना पड़ा, इसका वर्णन करें। |
| 4 | Examine how the population explosion is a serious challenge to India’s holistic development. | जनसंख्या विस्फोट भारत के समग्र विकास के लिए एक गंभीर चुनौती क्यों है? |
| 5 | “The French Revolution was a great result of the Enlightenment period.” Comment. | “फ्रांसीसी क्रांति ज्ञानोदय काल का एक महान परिणाम थी।” टिप्पणी करें। |
| 6 | “Napoleon was the son of the Revolution.” Explain. | “नेपोलियन क्रांति का पुत्र था।” स्पष्ट करें। |
UPPSC UPPCS Mains 2023 General Studies Exam Question Paper 1, held on 27 September 2023. This includes a section of History. UPPSC Section-wise Mains questions are given below:
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| Q.no | English |
Hindi |
| 1 | Give an account of Vedic Literature. | वैदिक साहित्य का वर्णन कीजिए। |
| 2 | Write an account of the contribution of Sir Syed Ahmad Khan in modern education.
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आधुनिक शिक्षा में सर सैयद अहमद खान के योगदान पर विवरण लिखिए। |
| 3 | Discuss the role of Sardar Patel in the unification of India after Independence.
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स्वतंत्रता के बाद भारत के एकीकरण में सरदार पटेल की भूमिका पर चर्चा कीजिए। |
| 4 | Underline ideological dimensions of the uprising of 1857. | 857 के विद्रोह के वैचारिक आयामों को रेखांकित कीजिए। |
| 5 | Evaluate the role of Bismarck in the unification of Germany. | जर्मनी के एकीकरण में बिस्मार्क की भूमिका का मूल्यांकन कीजिए। |
| 6 | Describe the architectural features of the temples of Nagar style. | नागर शैली के मंदिरों की वास्तुकला विशेषताओं का वर्णन कीजिए। |
| 7 | How did Indian culture affect the world during Corona pandemic period? | रोना महामारी काल में भारतीय संस्कृति ने विश्व को कैसे प्रभावित किया? |
UPPSC UPPCS Mains 2022 General Studies Exam Question Paper 1, held in September 2022. This includes a section of History. UPPSC Section-wise Mains questions are given below:
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UPPSC Mains History Questions 2022 |
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| Q.no | English |
Hindi |
| 1 | Describe the salient features of Mauryan Art and Architecture. (8) | मौर्यकालीन कला एवं स्थापत्यकला की प्रमुख विशेषताओं का वर्णन कीजिए |
| 2 | Why is the Gupta period considered as the ‘Golden Age’ of Ancient Indian History? (12) | गुप्तकाल को प्राचीन भारतीय इतिहास का ‘स्वर्ण युग’ क्यों कहा जाता है ? |
| 3 | Explain the points of Ancient Indian Knowledge on the basis of which India was designated as ‘Vishwaguru’. (12) | प्राचीन भारतीय ज्ञान के उन बिन्दुओं को स्पष्ट कीजिए जिनके आधार पर भारत को ‘विश्वगुरु’ अभिहित किया गया। |
| 4 | Throw light on the nature of the Renaissance in Uttar Pradesh in the 19th Century. (8) | उन्नीसवीं सदी में उत्तर प्रदेश में पुनर्जागरण के स्वरूप पर प्रकाश डालिए। |
| 5 | Illustrate the contributions of nationalist leader Bal Gangadhar Tilak in the struggle for the freedom of the press. (8) |
प्रेस की आजादी के लिए संयुक्त प्रान्त में मुजाहिदीन नेता गंगाधर तिलक के योगदान का वर्णन कीजिए। |
| 6 | row light on the ‘Revolutionary Philosophy’ formulated by Bhagat Singh. (12 | भगत सिंह द्वारा प्रतिपादित ‘क्रान्तिकारी दर्शन’ पर प्रकाश डालिए। |
| 7 | What is ‘Heritage Arch’? Underline its importance in Uttar Pradesh in terms of tourism potential. (8) |
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| 8 | Mention various festivals that are celebrated in Uttar Pradesh. (8) | उत्तर प्रदेश में मनाए जाने वाले विभिन्न त्योहारों का उल्लेख कीजिए। |
| 9 | Present the details of the popular folk songs in the ‘Purvanchal region’ of Uttar Pradesh. Mention their salient features. (12) | उत्तर प्रदेश के ‘पूर्वांचल क्षेत्र’ में प्रचलित प्रमुख लोकगीतों का विवरण प्रस्तुत करते हुए उनकी प्रमुख विशेषताओं को उल्लिखित कीजिए। |
UPPSC UPPCS Mains 2023 General Studies Exam Question Paper 1, held in September 2021. This includes a section of History. UPPSC Section-wise Mains questions are given below:
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UPPSC Mains History Questions 2021 |
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| Q.no | English |
Hindi |
| 1 | Evaluate the contribution of revolutionaries of Uttar Pradesh in the Indian freedom struggle. (8 Marks) | भारतीय स्वतंत्रता संग्राम में उत्तर प्रदेश के क्रांतिकारियों के योगदान का मूल्यांकन कीजिए। |
| 2 | Throw light on the development of science and technology during the Gupta period. (12 Marks) | गुप्त काल में विज्ञान और प्रौद्योगिकी के विकास पर प्रकाश डालिए। |
| 3 | How did the Indian Renaissance Movement of the 19th century help in the development of India? Describe. (12 Marks)
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19वीं सदी के भारतीय पुनर्जागरण आंदोलन ने भारत के विकास में कैसे मदद की? विवरण दीजिए। |
| 4 | What do you understand by the Balkan Crisis? What was its role in the First World War? (12 Marks) | बाल्कन संकट से आप क्या समझते हैं? प्रथम विश्व युद्ध में इसका क्या भूमिका थी? |
| 5 | Discuss the scientific aspects of Indian cultural heritage. (8 Marks) | भारतीय सांस्कृतिक विरासत के वैज्ञानिक पहलुओं पर चर्चा कीजिए। |
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UPPSC UPPCS Mains 2024 General Studies Exam Question Paper 1, held in June 2025. This includes a section of History. UPPSC Section-wise Mains questions are given below
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UPPSC Mains History Questions 2024 |
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| Q.no | English |
Hindi |
| 1 | Introduce the literary sources for the study of Ancient Indian History. | प्राचीन भारतीय इतिहास के अध्ययन के लिए साहित्यिक स्रोतों का परिचय दें। |
| 2 | What are the main features of the Sangam Period culture? | संगम कालीन संस्कृति की मुख्य विशेषताएँ क्या हैं? |
| 3 | Give an account of the challenges faced by India immediately after Independence. | स्वतंत्रता के तुरंत बाद भारत को किन चुनौतियों का सामना करना पड़ा, इसका वर्णन करें। |
| 4 | Examine how the population explosion is a serious challenge to India’s holistic development. | जनसंख्या विस्फोट भारत के समग्र विकास के लिए एक गंभीर चुनौती क्यों है? |
| 5 | “The French Revolution was a great result of the Enlightenment period.” Comment. | “फ्रांसीसी क्रांति ज्ञानोदय काल का एक महान परिणाम थी।” टिप्पणी करें। |
| 6 | “Napoleon was the son of the Revolution.” Explain. | “नेपोलियन क्रांति का पुत्र था।” स्पष्ट करें। |
UPPSC UPPCS Mains 2023 General Studies Exam Question Paper 1, held on 27 September 2023. This includes a section of History. UPPSC Section-wise Mains questions are given below:
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UPPSC Mains History Questions 2023 |
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| Q.no | English |
Hindi |
| 1 | Give an account of Vedic Literature. | वैदिक साहित्य का वर्णन कीजिए। |
| 2 | Write an account of the contribution of Sir Syed Ahmad Khan in modern education.
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आधुनिक शिक्षा में सर सैयद अहमद खान के योगदान पर विवरण लिखिए। |
| 3 | Discuss the role of Sardar Patel in the unification of India after Independence.
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स्वतंत्रता के बाद भारत के एकीकरण में सरदार पटेल की भूमिका पर चर्चा कीजिए। |
| 4 | Underline ideological dimensions of the uprising of 1857. | 857 के विद्रोह के वैचारिक आयामों को रेखांकित कीजिए। |
| 5 | Evaluate the role of Bismarck in the unification of Germany. | जर्मनी के एकीकरण में बिस्मार्क की भूमिका का मूल्यांकन कीजिए। |
| 6 | Describe the architectural features of the temples of Nagar style. | नागर शैली के मंदिरों की वास्तुकला विशेषताओं का वर्णन कीजिए। |
| 7 | How did Indian culture affect the world during Corona pandemic period? | रोना महामारी काल में भारतीय संस्कृति ने विश्व को कैसे प्रभावित किया? |
UPPSC UPPCS Mains 2022 General Studies Exam Question Paper 1, held in September 2022. This includes a section of History. UPPSC Section-wise Mains questions are given below:
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UPPSC Mains History Questions 2022 |
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| Q.no | English |
Hindi |
| 1 | Describe the salient features of Mauryan Art and Architecture. (8) | मौर्यकालीन कला एवं स्थापत्यकला की प्रमुख विशेषताओं का वर्णन कीजिए |
| 2 | Why is the Gupta period considered as the ‘Golden Age’ of Ancient Indian History? (12) | गुप्तकाल को प्राचीन भारतीय इतिहास का ‘स्वर्ण युग’ क्यों कहा जाता है ? |
| 3 | Explain the points of Ancient Indian Knowledge on the basis of which India was designated as ‘Vishwaguru’. (12) | प्राचीन भारतीय ज्ञान के उन बिन्दुओं को स्पष्ट कीजिए जिनके आधार पर भारत को ‘विश्वगुरु’ अभिहित किया गया। |
| 4 | Throw light on the nature of the Renaissance in Uttar Pradesh in the 19th Century. (8) | उन्नीसवीं सदी में उत्तर प्रदेश में पुनर्जागरण के स्वरूप पर प्रकाश डालिए।
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| 5 | Illustrate the contributions of nationalist leader Bal Gangadhar Tilak in the struggle for the freedom of the press. (8)
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प्रेस की आजादी के लिए संयुक्त प्रान्त में मुजाहिदीन नेता गंगाधर तिलक के योगदान का वर्णन कीजिए। |
| 6 | row light on the ‘Revolutionary Philosophy’ formulated by Bhagat Singh. (12 | भगत सिंह द्वारा प्रतिपादित ‘क्रान्तिकारी दर्शन’ पर प्रकाश डालिए। |
| 7 | What is ‘Heritage Arch’? Underline its importance in Uttar Pradesh in terms of tourism potential. (8) |
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| 8 | Mention various festivals that are celebrated in Uttar Pradesh. (8) | उत्तर प्रदेश में मनाए जाने वाले विभिन्न त्योहारों का उल्लेख कीजिए। |
| 9 | Present the details of the popular folk songs in the ‘Purvanchal region’ of Uttar Pradesh. Mention their salient features. (12) | उत्तर प्रदेश के ‘पूर्वांचल क्षेत्र’ में प्रचलित प्रमुख लोकगीतों का विवरण प्रस्तुत करते हुए उनकी प्रमुख विशेषताओं को उल्लिखित कीजिए। |
UPPSC UPPCS Mains 2023 General Studies Exam Question Paper 1, held in September 2021. This includes a section of History. UPPSC Section-wise Mains questions are given below:
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UPPSC Mains History Questions 2021 |
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| Q.no | English |
Hindi |
| 1 | Evaluate the contribution of revolutionaries of Uttar Pradesh in the Indian freedom struggle. (8 Marks) | भारतीय स्वतंत्रता संग्राम में उत्तर प्रदेश के क्रांतिकारियों के योगदान का मूल्यांकन कीजिए। |
| 2 | Throw light on the development of science and technology during the Gupta period. (12 Marks) | गुप्त काल में विज्ञान और प्रौद्योगिकी के विकास पर प्रकाश डालिए। |
| 3 | How did the Indian Renaissance Movement of the 19th century help in the development of India? Describe. (12 Marks)
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19वीं सदी के भारतीय पुनर्जागरण आंदोलन ने भारत के विकास में कैसे मदद की? विवरण दीजिए। |
| 4 | What do you understand by the Balkan Crisis? What was its role in the First World War? (12 Marks) | बाल्कन संकट से आप क्या समझते हैं? प्रथम विश्व युद्ध में इसका क्या भूमिका थी? |
| 5 | Discuss the scientific aspects of Indian cultural heritage. (8 Marks) | भारतीय सांस्कृतिक विरासत के वैज्ञानिक पहलुओं पर चर्चा कीजिए। |
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