{"id":2125,"date":"2025-05-27T15:00:30","date_gmt":"2025-05-27T09:30:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/?p=2125"},"modified":"2025-10-18T13:25:40","modified_gmt":"2025-10-18T07:55:40","slug":"modern-history-pyq-upsc-prelims","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/modern-history-pyq-upsc-prelims\/","title":{"rendered":"Modern History PYQ UPSC Prelims 2025 Overview"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-flat ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<label class=\"ez-toc-title ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"cursor:pointer\">Table of Contents<\/label>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #127abf;color:#127abf\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #127abf;color:#127abf\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/modern-history-pyq-upsc-prelims\/#History_in_UPSC_Prelims_2025\" >History in UPSC Prelims 2025<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/modern-history-pyq-upsc-prelims\/#History_Questions_asked_in_UPSC_Prelims_2025\" >History Questions asked in UPSC Prelims 2025<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/modern-history-pyq-upsc-prelims\/#Modern_History_PYQ_UPSC_Prelims_Explained\" >Modern History PYQ UPSC Prelims Explained<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/modern-history-pyq-upsc-prelims\/#Modern_History_PYQ_UPSC_Prelims_in_the_Last_5_Years\" >Modern History PYQ UPSC Prelims in the Last 5 Years<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/modern-history-pyq-upsc-prelims\/#Modern_History_PYQ_UPSC_Prelims_Key_Trends\" >Modern History PYQ UPSC Prelims: Key Trends<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/modern-history-pyq-upsc-prelims\/#Modern_History_PYQ_UPSC_Prelims_Repeated_Themes\" >Modern History PYQ UPSC Prelims: Repeated Themes<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/modern-history-pyq-upsc-prelims\/#Modern_History_PYQ_UPSC_Prelims_Analysis\" >Modern History PYQ UPSC Prelims Analysis<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/modern-history-pyq-upsc-prelims\/#Modern_History_Questions_in_UPSC_Prelims_2024\" >Modern History Questions in UPSC Prelims 2024<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/modern-history-pyq-upsc-prelims\/#Modern_History_PYQ_UPSC_Prelims_2023\" >Modern History PYQ UPSC Prelims 2023<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/modern-history-pyq-upsc-prelims\/#Modern_History_PYQ_UPSC_Prelims_FAQs\" >Modern History PYQ UPSC Prelims FAQs<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Modern History is a high-scoring and predictable section in the <\/span><b>UPSC CSE Prelims<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Analyzing <\/span><b>Modern History PYQ UPSC Prelims<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (Previous Year Questions) is one of the most effective ways to prepare. Over the years, <\/span><b>Modern History Questions in UPSC Prelims<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> have tested factual knowledge, conceptual clarity, and analytical skills.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"36\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"History_in_UPSC_Prelims_2025\"><\/span><strong data-start=\"4\" data-end=\"36\">History in UPSC Prelims 2025<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"38\" data-end=\"561\">In the UPSC Prelims 2025, the <strong data-start=\"68\" data-end=\"79\">History<\/strong> section featured a total of <strong data-start=\"108\" data-end=\"124\">12 questions<\/strong>, maintaining its usual presence in the exam. The overall <strong data-start=\"182\" data-end=\"231\">difficulty level ranged from easy to moderate<\/strong>, making it a relatively approachable section for well-prepared candidates. Questions covered a mix of <strong data-start=\"334\" data-end=\"382\">ancient, medieval, and modern Indian history<\/strong>, with a focus on factual accuracy and key historical events. Aspirants with a solid grasp of standard textbooks and previous year trends would have found this section manageable.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"36\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"History_Questions_asked_in_UPSC_Prelims_2025\"><\/span><strong data-start=\"4\" data-end=\"36\">History Questions asked in UPSC Prelims 2025<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Consider the following statements about Raja Ram Mohan Roy:<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> He possessed great love and respect for the traditional philosophical systems of the East.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">II. He desired his countrymen to accept the rational and scientific approach and the principle of human dignity and social equality of all men and women.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Which of the statements given above is\/are correct?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(a) I only<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(b) II only<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(c) Both I and II<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(d) Neither I nor II<\/span><\/p>\n<ol start=\"2\">\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Consider the following subjects with regard to the Non-Cooperation Programme:<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Boycott of law-courts and foreign cloth<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">II. Observance of strict non-violence<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">III. Retention of titles and honours without using them in public<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">IV. Establishment of Panchayats for settling disputes<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How many of the above were parts of the Non-Cooperation Programme?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(a) Only one<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(b) Only two<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(c) Only three<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(d) All the four<\/span><\/p>\n<ol start=\"3\">\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The irrigation device called \u2018Araghatta\u2019 was:<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(a) a water bag made of leather pulled over a pulley<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(b) a large wheel with earthen pots tied to the outer ends of its spokes<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(c) a larger earthen pot driven by bullocks<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(d) a large water bucket pulled up by rope directly by hand<\/span><\/p>\n<ol start=\"4\">\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Who among the following rulers in ancient India had assumed the titles \u2018Mattavilasa\u2019, \u2018Vichitrachitta\u2019 and \u2018Gunabhara\u2019?<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(a) Mahendravarman I<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(b) Simhavishnu<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(c) Narasimhavarman I<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(d) Simhavarman<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"metaslider-id-5575\" style=\"width: 100%;\" class=\"ml-slider-3-107-0 metaslider metaslider-flex metaslider-5575 ml-slider has-dots-nav ms-theme-default-base\" role=\"region\" aria-label=\"New Slideshow\" data-height=\"300\" data-width=\"700\">\n    <div id=\"metaslider_container_5575\">\n        <div id=\"metaslider_5575\">\n            <ul aria-live='off' class='slides'>\n                <li style=\"display: block; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-5579 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2025-10-11 11:47:58\" data-filename=\"400-X-180cdr-scaled-700x300.jpg\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/courses\/mains\/upsc-qep-2026-batch-5-english\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"View Slide Details\" class=\"metaslider_image_link\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/400-X-180cdr-scaled.jpg?resize=700%2C300&#038;ssl=1\" height=\"300\" width=\"700\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-5575 slide-5579 msDefaultImage\" title=\"400 X 180cdr\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-5580 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2025-10-11 11:47:58\" data-filename=\"pocket-notes-website-400x180-1-scaled-700x300.jpg\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/courses\/upsc-cse-books\/qep-pocket-notes-2.0\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"View Slide Details\" class=\"metaslider_image_link\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/pocket-notes-website-400x180-1-scaled.jpg?resize=700%2C300&#038;ssl=1\" height=\"300\" width=\"700\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-5575 slide-5580 msDefaultImage\" title=\"pocket-notes-website-400x180\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-5581 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2025-10-11 11:47:58\" data-filename=\"web-site-banner-toppers-book.-400x180-1-scaled-700x300.jpg\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/courses\/upsc-cse-books\/toppers-handwritten-upsc-pyq-4-books\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"View Slide Details\" class=\"metaslider_image_link\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/web-site-banner-toppers-book.-400x180-1-scaled.jpg?resize=700%2C300&#038;ssl=1\" height=\"300\" width=\"700\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-5575 slide-5581 msDefaultImage\" title=\"web site banner toppers book. 400x180\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n            <\/ul>\n        <\/div>\n        \n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<ol start=\"5\">\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Fa-hien (Faxian), the Chinese pilgrim, travelled to India during the reign of:<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(a) Samudragupta<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(b) Chandragupta II<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(c) Kumaragupta I<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(d) Skandagupta<\/span><\/p>\n<ol start=\"6\">\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Who among the following led a successful military campaign against the kingdom of Srivijaya, the powerful maritime State, which ruled the Malay Peninsula, Sumatra, Java and the neighbouring islands?<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(a) Amoghavarsha (Rashtrakuta)<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(b) Prataparudra (Kakatiya)<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(c) Rajendra I (Chola)<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(d) Vishnuvardhana (Hoysala)<\/span><\/p>\n<ol start=\"7\">\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> With reference to ancient India (600\u2013322 BC), consider the following pairs:<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Territorial Region. River Flowing in the Region<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Asmaka. Godavari<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">II. Kamboja Vipas<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">III. Avanti Mahanadi<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">IV. Kosala. Sarayu<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How many of the pairs given above are correctly matched?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(a) Only one<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(b) Only two<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(c) Only three<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(d) All the four<\/span><\/p>\n<ol start=\"8\">\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The first Gandharva Mahavidyalaya, a music training school, was set up in 1901 by Vishnu Digambar Paluskar in:<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(a) Delhi<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(b) Gwalior<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(c) Ujjain<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(d) Lahore<\/span><\/p>\n<ol start=\"9\">\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Ashokan inscriptions suggest that the \u2018Pradeshika\u2019, \u2018Rajuka\u2019, and \u2018Yukta\u2019 were important officers at the:<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(a) village-level administration<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(b) district-level administration<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(c) provincial administration<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(d) level of the central administration<\/span><\/p>\n<ol start=\"10\">\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Consider the following statements in respect of the Non-Cooperation Movement:<br \/>\n<\/span>The Congress declared the attainment of \u2018Swaraj\u2019 by all legitimate and peaceful means to be its objective.<br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0It was to be implemented in stages with civil disobedience and non-payment of taxes for the next stage only if \u2018Swaraj\u2019 did not come within a year and the Government resorted to repression.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Which of the statements given above is\/are correct?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(a) I only<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(b) II only<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(c) Both I and II<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(d) Neither I nor II<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Modern_History_PYQ_UPSC_Prelims_Explained\"><\/span><b>Modern History PYQ UPSC Prelims Explained<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Solving <\/span><b>Modern History PYQ UPSC Prelims<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> offers three major benefits:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Pattern Recognition<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 UPSC often repeats or rephrases questions. By studying <\/span><b>UPSC CSE Prelims PYQ of Modern History<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, you can identify frequently tested topics.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Concept Reinforcement<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 PYQs help solidify your understanding of key events, movements, and personalities.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Exam Temperament<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 Regular practice of <\/span><b>Modern History Questions in UPSC Prelims<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> improves speed, accuracy, and confidence.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><b>Also Read: <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/upsc-prelims-previous-year-question-papers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>UPSC Prelims Previous Year Question Papers\u00a0<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Modern_History_PYQ_UPSC_Prelims_in_the_Last_5_Years\"><\/span><b>Modern History PYQ UPSC Prelims in the Last 5 Years<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The number of modern history questions in the UPSC prelims has varied over the years. In 2018, there were 14 questions, while in 2023, only 3 appeared. The trend has been inconsistent. A detailed analysis of the question patterns is provided below.<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Year of Examination<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Number of Questions<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2023<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2022<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2021<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">9<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2020<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2019<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2018<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">14<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2017<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><b>Also Read:<\/b> <a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/last-10-years-upsc-prelims-question-papers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Last 10 Years UPSC Prelims Question Papers<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Modern_History_PYQ_UPSC_Prelims_Key_Trends\"><\/span><b>Modern History PYQ UPSC Prelims: Key Trends<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An analysis of past <\/span><b>Modern History PYQ UPSC Prelims<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> reveals consistent trends:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><b> Freedom Struggle (1857-1947)<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is the most important segment. Focus on:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Revolt of 1857 (Causes, Leaders, Consequences)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Indian National Congress (Formation, Moderates vs. Extremists)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gandhian Movements (Non-Cooperation, Civil Disobedience, Quit India)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Revolutionary Activities (Bhagat Singh, Chandra Shekhar Azad)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ol start=\"2\">\n<li><b> Socio-Religious Reform Movements<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Expect questions on:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Brahmo Samaj, Arya Samaj, Aligarh Movement<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Role of reformers like Raja Ram Mohan Roy, Swami Vivekananda<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ol start=\"3\">\n<li><b> British Policies and Their Impact<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Important topics include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Economic Policies (Drain of Wealth, Land Revenue Systems)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Administrative Reforms (Government of India Acts, Montagu-Chelmsford Reforms)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ol start=\"4\">\n<li><b> Post-Independence Consolidation<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Though rare, some questions touch on:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Integration of Princely States<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Linguistic Reorganization<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Modern_History_PYQ_UPSC_Prelims_Repeated_Themes\"><\/span><b>Modern History PYQ UPSC Prelims: Repeated Themes<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Although UPSC has reduced the number of modern history questions, the same themes often reappear. Analyzing past years&#8217; questions reveals clear patterns, as shown below:<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Themes<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Significance<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Freedom Movement<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2-3 questions from Gandhian period<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Advent of Europeans<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1-2 questions from pre-Independence period<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tribal and Peasant revolts<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1-2 questions<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Personalities from Freedom and Renaissance movement<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1-2 questions<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Constitution Development<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1-2 questions<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">British Imperialism<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1-2 questions<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Modern_History_PYQ_UPSC_Prelims_Analysis\"><\/span><b>Modern History PYQ UPSC Prelims Analysis<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Step 1: Categorize Questions by Topic<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Group <\/span><b>Modern History PYQ UPSC Prelims<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> into broad themes like:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Early Nationalism (1857-1905)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gandhian Era (1915-1947)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Revolutionary Movements<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">British Policies<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This helps identify high-yield areas.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Step 2: Note Repeated Themes<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Certain topics, like the <\/span><b>Government of India Act 1935<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or <\/span><b>Gandhi\u2019s Salt Satyagraha<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, appear frequently. Make a list of such recurring themes.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Step 3: Understand Question Framing<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Earlier <\/span><b>Modern History Questions in UPSC Prelims<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> were factual. Now, they are more analytical, often linking events with causes\/effects.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Step 4: Link with Static and Current Affairs<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some questions connect historical events with modern issues (e.g., relevance of Gandhian principles today).<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Modern_History_Questions_in_UPSC_Prelims_2024\"><\/span><b>Modern History Questions in UPSC Prelims 2024<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The table below contains the <\/span><b>Modern History Questions in UPSC Prelims 2024 with Answers:<\/b><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Serial No.<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Question<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1<\/span><\/td>\n<td><b>With reference to the Government of India Act, 1935, consider the following statements:<\/b><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It provided for the establishment of an All India Federation based on the union of the British Indian Provinces, and Princely States.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Defence and Foreign Affairs were kept under the control of the federal legislature.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><b>Which of the statements given above is\/are correct?<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(a)\u00a0 1 only<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(b)\u00a0 2 only<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(c)\u00a0 Both 1 and 2<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(d)\u00a0 Neither 1 nor 2<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2<\/span><\/td>\n<td><b>With reference to revenue collection by Cornwallis, consider the following statements:<\/b><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Under the Ryotwari Settlement of revenue collection, the peasants were exempted from revenue payment in case of bad harvests or natural calamities.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Under the Permanent Settlement in Bengal, if the Zamindar failed to pay his revenues to the state, on or before the fixed date, he would be removed from his Zamindari.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><b>Which of the statements given above is\/are correct?<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(a)\u00a0 1 only<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(b)\u00a0 2 only<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(c)\u00a0 Both 1 and 2<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(d)\u00a0 Neither 1 nor 2<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Modern_History_PYQ_UPSC_Prelims_2023\"><\/span><b>Modern History PYQ UPSC Prelims<\/b><b> 2023<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>1) By which one of the following Acts was the Governor General of Bengal designated as the Governor General of India?<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(a) The Regulating Act<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(b) The Pitt\u2019s India Act<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(c) The Charter Act of 1793<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(d) The Charter Act of 1833<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Answer: (d)<\/b><\/p>\n<div id=\"metaslider-id-5575\" style=\"width: 100%;\" class=\"ml-slider-3-107-0 metaslider metaslider-flex metaslider-5575 ml-slider has-dots-nav ms-theme-default-base\" role=\"region\" aria-label=\"New Slideshow\" data-height=\"300\" data-width=\"700\">\n    <div id=\"metaslider_container_5575\">\n        <div id=\"metaslider_5575\">\n            <ul aria-live='off' class='slides'>\n                <li style=\"display: block; 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H. Longhurst, Robert Sewell, James Burgess and Walter Elliot were associated with<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(a) Archaeological excavations<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(b) Establishment of English Press in Colonial India<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(c) Establishment of Churches in Princely States<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(d) Construction of railways in Colonial India<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Answer: (a)<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>Are you preparing for UPSC 2025?<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/courses\/prelims\/prelims-samadhaan-mentorship-2025?utm_source=website&amp;utm_medium=home_page&amp;utm_campaign=course\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <b>Join IAShub&#8217;s UPSC coaching batches<\/b><\/a><b> to boost your preparation. Enroll now!<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mastering <\/span><b>Modern History PYQ UPSC Prelims<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is key to cracking the exam. By analyzing <\/span><b>UPSC CSE Prelims PYQ of Modern History<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, identifying trends, and practicing strategically, you can significantly boost your score. Stay consistent, focus on high-yield topics, and integrate revision into your daily routine.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Modern_History_PYQ_UPSC_Prelims_FAQs\"><\/span><b>Modern History PYQ UPSC Prelims FAQs<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<style>#sp-ea-2126 .spcollapsing { height: 0; overflow: hidden; transition-property: height;transition-duration: 300ms;}#sp-ea-2126.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single {margin-bottom: 10px; border: 1px solid #e2e2e2; }#sp-ea-2126.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.ea-header a {color: #444;}#sp-ea-2126.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.sp-collapse>.ea-body {background: #fff; color: #444;}#sp-ea-2126.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single {background: #eee;}#sp-ea-2126.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.ea-header a .ea-expand-icon { float: left; color: #444;font-size: 16px;}.sp-ea-one.sp-easy-accordion .sp-ea-single .ea-header a {\r\n  padding: 7px;\r\n  background: #fff;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.sp-easy-accordion .sp-ea-single .ea-header a {\r\n  font-size: 1rem;\r\n}\r\n.sp-ea-one.sp-easy-accordion .sp-ea-single .ea-header a .ea-expand-icon {\r\n  font-size: 1rem;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.sp-easy-accordion .sp-ea-single .ea-header a .ea-expand-icon {\r\n  margin-right: 0px;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.sp-easy-accordion .sp-ea-single{\r\n background: #fff;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.ea-expand a{\r\n  background: #cfe2ff !important;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.sp-easy-accordion{\r\n  margin-bottom: 1rem;\r\n  margin-top: 1rem;\r\n}<\/style><div id=\"sp_easy_accordion-1743513692\"><div id=\"sp-ea-2126\" class=\"sp-ea-one sp-easy-accordion\" data-ea-active=\"ea-click\" data-ea-mode=\"vertical\" data-preloader=\"\" data-scroll-active-item=\"\" data-offset-to-scroll=\"0\"><div class=\"ea-card ea-expand sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-21260\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse21260\" aria-controls=\"collapse21260\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"true\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-minus\"><\/i> Why is Modern History important for UPSC Prelims?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse collapsed show\" id=\"collapse21260\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-2126\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-21260\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Modern History is a scoring section with recurring themes. Analyzing previous year questions (PYQs) helps identify patterns, reinforce concepts, and improve accuracy.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-21261\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse21261\" aria-controls=\"collapse21261\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> How many Modern History questions appear in UPSC Prelims?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse21261\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-2126\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-21261\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The number varies. In 2018, there were 14 questions, but in 2023, only 3. The trend fluctuates, but key themes remain consistent.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-21262\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse21262\" aria-controls=\"collapse21262\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> Which topics are frequently asked in Modern History PYQs?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse21262\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-2126\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-21262\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Topics like the Freedom Struggle, socio-religious reforms, British policies, and constitutional developments appear regularly.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-21263\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse21263\" aria-controls=\"collapse21263\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> Has UPSC changed the nature of Modern History questions?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse21263\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-2126\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-21263\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Yes, earlier questions were factual, but recent ones focus more on analysis, linking events with causes and effects.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-21264\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse21264\" aria-controls=\"collapse21264\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> How to prepare for Modern History questions in UPSC Prelims?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse21264\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-2126\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-21264\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Study PYQs, identify repeated themes, understand question framing, and integrate history with current affairs for better retention.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Master Modern History PYQ UPSC Prelims with this comprehensive guide. 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