{"id":3517,"date":"2025-06-02T18:48:23","date_gmt":"2025-06-02T13:18:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/?p=3517"},"modified":"2025-12-19T12:48:27","modified_gmt":"2025-12-19T07:18:27","slug":"modern-history-questions-in-upsc-prelims","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/modern-history-questions-in-upsc-prelims\/","title":{"rendered":"Modern History Questions in UPSC Prelims 2025: Trend, Analysis"},"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\" 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History Questions in UPSC Prelims 2025 Repeated Topics<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/modern-history-questions-in-upsc-prelims\/#Modern_History_Questions_in_UPSC_Prelims\" >Modern History Questions in UPSC Prelims<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/modern-history-questions-in-upsc-prelims\/#Modern_History_Questions_in_UPSC_Prelims_2025\" >Modern History Questions in UPSC Prelims 2025<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/modern-history-questions-in-upsc-prelims\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/modern-history-questions-in-upsc-prelims\/#Modern_History_Questions_in_UPSC_Prelims_FAQs\" >Modern History Questions in UPSC Prelims FAQs<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Modern_History_Questions_in_Text_Prelims_2025\"><\/span><b>Modern History Questions in Text Prelims 2025<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Q1. Consider the following statements about Raja Ram Mohan Roy:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> He possessed great love and respect for the traditional philosophical systems of the East.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 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><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(b) II only<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(c) Both I and II\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(d) Neither I nor II<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And: (c) Both I and II\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Q2. Consider the following subjects with regard to the Non-Cooperation Programme:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Boycott of law-courts and foreign cloth<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Observance of strict non-violence<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">III. Retention of titles and honours without using them in public<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Establishment of Panchayats for settling disputes<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\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><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(b) Only two<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(c) Only three\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(d) All the four<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And: (c) Only three<\/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<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Q3. The first Gandharva Mahavidyalaya, a music training school, was set up in 1901 by Vishnu Digambar Paluskar in:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(a) Delhi<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(b) Gwalior\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(c) Ujjain<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(d) Lahore<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And: (b) Gwalior<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Q4. Consider the following statements in respect of the Non-Cooperation Movement:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The Congress declared the attainment of &#8216;Swaraj&#8217; by all legitimate and peaceful means to be its objective.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> It was to be implemented in stages with civil disobedience and non-payment of taxes for the next stage only if &#8216;Swaraj&#8217; did not come within a year and the Government resorted to repression.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\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><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(b) II only<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(c) Both I and II\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(d) Neither I nor II<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And: (c) Both I and II<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Q5. &#8220;Sedition has become my religion&#8221; was the famous statement given by Gandhiji at the time of:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(a) the Champaran Satyagraha<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(b) publicly violating Salt Law at Dandi<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(c) attending the Second Round Table Conference in London<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(d) the launch of the Quit India Movement\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And: (d) the launch of the Quit India Movement<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Q6. Who provided legal defence to the people arrested in the aftermath of the Chauri Chaura incident?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(a) C. R. Das<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(b) Madan Mohan Malaviya and Krishna Kant\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(c) Dr. Saifuddin Kitchlew and Khwaja Hasan Nizami<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(d) M. A. Jinnah<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ans: (b) Madan Mohan Malaviya and Krishna Kant<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Q7. Subsequent to which one of the following events did Gandhiji decide to include the upliftment of &#8216;Harijans&#8217; in his political and social programme?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(a) The Poona Pact\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(b) The Gandhi-Irwin Agreement (Delhi Pact)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(c) Arrest of Congress leadership at the time of the Quit India Movement<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(d) Promulgation of the Government of India Act, 1935<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ans: (a) The Poona Pact\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Q8. Who among the following was the founder of the &#8216;Self-Respect Movement&#8217;?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(a) Periyar E. V. Ramaswamy Naicker\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(b) Dr. B. R. Ambedkar<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(c) Bhaskarrao Jadhav<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(d) Dinkarrao Javalkar<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ans: (a) Periyar E. V. Ramaswamy Naicker<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Modern_History_Questions_in_UPSC_Prelims_2025_Brief_Analysis\"><\/span><b>Modern History Questions in UPSC Prelims 2025 Brief Analysis\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This year\u2019s <\/span><b>Modern History section<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> was considered easier compared to previous years, described by experts as &#8220;the easiest in the last five years.&#8221; However, UPSC still tested candidates\u2019 attention to detail and understanding of both major events and lesser-known facts.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The questions were mostly straightforward but required solid preparation on the Independence Movement and notable reformers. Unusual questions like the Portuguese-origin fruits added a bit of variety, ensuring candidates had to stay alert and well-rounded in their preparation.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Overall, the Modern History questions gave aspirants a warm break in an otherwise challenging Prelims paper. But as always with UPSC, \u201ceasy\u201d means don\u2019t take anything for granted!<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-3519\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Screenshot-2025-06-02-135121.png?resize=472%2C316&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"472\" height=\"316\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Screenshot-2025-06-02-135121.png?resize=300%2C201&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Screenshot-2025-06-02-135121.png?w=680&amp;ssl=1 680w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 472px) 100vw, 472px\" \/><\/h2>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Modern_History_Questions_UPSC_Prelims_2025_Topic_Wise_Expacted\"><\/span><b>Modern History Questions UPSC Prelims 2025 Topic Wise Expacted<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Understanding topic-wise distribution can help target high-yield areas. Here&#8217;s a breakdown of the commonly repeated themes:<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Topic<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Expected Questions<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Indian National Movement<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2\u20133<\/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\u20132<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Socio-Religious Reform Movements<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1\u20132<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">British Economic Policies<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1\u20132<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Acts &amp; Constitutional Developments<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1\u20132<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Personalities &amp; Contributions<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1\u20132<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tribal &amp; Peasant Movements<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1\u20132<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Focusing preparation on these topics increases your chances of scoring well in Modern History Questions in UPSC Prelims.<\/span><\/p>\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 Years Papers<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"UPSC_Modern_History_Previous_Year_Questions_Prelims_2018%E2%80%932024\"><\/span><b>UPSC Modern History Previous Year Questions Prelims (2018\u20132024)<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here\u2019s an analysis of the number of Modern History Questions in UPSC Prelims over the past six years:<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Year<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>No. of Questions<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2024<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4<\/span><\/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<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The declining trend indicates a shift in focus, but recurring themes suggest that preparation should remain targeted and smart.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Modern_History_Questions_in_UPSC_Prelims_Analysis_and_Trend\"><\/span><b>Modern History Questions in UPSC Prelims Analysis and Trend<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the last few years, the number of <\/span><b>Modern History Questions in UPSC Prelims<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> has gone up and down. Some years have many questions from this topic, and some years have only a few. But even when there are fewer questions, they are still important and can help increase your marks.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Usually, 3 to 7 questions are asked from modern history every year. These questions often focus on:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The 1857 Revolt<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Social and religious reform movements<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Indian National Congress sessions<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">British laws and policies in India<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Freedom movements and important leaders<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most questions are factual and need proper memorization, but some test your understanding of causes and effects. Practicing old papers and understanding trends helps you guess what may come next.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Modern_History_Questions_UPSC_Prelims_2024_PYQs\"><\/span><b>Modern History Questions UPSC Prelims 2024 PYQs<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Despite fewer questions in 2024 compared to previous years, the Modern History section in the UPSC Prelims maintained its signature conceptual depth. The questions were framed in such a way that a surface-level reading would not suffice aspirants needed to have both factual knowledge and the ability to apply it.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are the actual questions asked from Modern History in the <\/span><b>UPSC Prelims 2024<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, along with explanations:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Question 1:<\/b><\/p>\n<p><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.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It included the provinces of British India and the princely states as part of the federation.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Act provided for the formation of Provincial Autonomy.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><b>Which of the statements given above is\/are correct?<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (a) 1 and 2 only<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (b) 1 and 3 only<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (c) 2 and 3 only<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (d) 1, 2 and 3<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Correct Answer: (b) 1 and 3 only<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>Explanation:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Government of India Act, 1935, proposed an All-India Federation comprising British provinces and princely states.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, the princely states never joined the federation, so technically, statement 2 is incorrect.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Act did provide for Provincial Autonomy, especially in the governance of provinces like Madras, Bombay, and Bengal.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>Question 2:<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><b>With reference to revenue collection and administration under Lord Cornwallis, consider the following statements:<\/b><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Permanent Settlement system was introduced primarily to improve the revenue of the East India Company.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Under this system, Zamindars were recognized as the hereditary owners of the land.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This system led to the emergence of a class of absentee landlords.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><b>Which of the statements given above is\/are correct?<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (a) 1 only<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (b) 2 only<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (c) 1 and 3 only<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (d) 1, 2 and 3<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Correct Answer: (d) 1, 2 and 3<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>Explanation:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><b>Permanent Settlement<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (1793) was introduced in Bengal by Cornwallis to stabilize revenue and ensure predictable income for the Company.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Zamindars became de facto owners and were required to pay fixed annual revenue.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Over time, many Zamindars sublet land and lived off revenue while staying in cities \u2014 thus the rise of <\/span><b>absentee landlordism<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><b>Question 3:<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>Which one of the following movements contributed to the emergence of the \u2018Untouchability\u2019 (Offences) Act, 1955?<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(a) Vaikom Satyagraha<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (b) Bardoli Satyagraha<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (c) Kheda Satyagraha<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (d) Quit India Movement<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Correct Answer: (a) Vaikom Satyagraha<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>Explanation:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><b>Vaikom Satyagraha (1924\u201325)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> was a landmark movement in Kerala where people from backward castes demanded access to public roads near temples.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It highlighted the injustice of caste-based discrimination and laid early groundwork for later constitutional reforms.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Untouchability (Offences) Act, 1955, though post-independence, was inspired by these early social reform movements.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\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\" 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style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (c) Motilal Nehru<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (d) Vallabhbhai Patel<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Correct Answer: (a) Rasbehari Bose<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>Explanation:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Rasbehari Bose<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> played a key role in organizing Indian revolutionaries in Japan and was instrumental in setting up the <\/span><b>Indian National Army (INA)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in 1942, before inviting <\/span><b>Subhas Chandra Bose<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to lead it.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gandhi, Nehru, and Patel were not directly associated with the INA.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These questions reflect the UPSC&#8217;s continued emphasis on blending factual knowledge with conceptual understanding. Candidates are expected to go beyond rote memorization and understand the historical significance and context of major events, laws, and personalities.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>UPSC Prelims Modern History Questions 2024 in Hindi<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>\u092f\u0942\u092a\u0940\u090f\u0938\u0938\u0940 \u092a\u094d\u0930\u093e\u0930\u0902\u092d\u093f\u0915 \u092a\u0930\u0940\u0915\u094d\u0937\u093e \u092e\u0947\u0902 \u0906\u0927\u0941\u0928\u093f\u0915 \u0907\u0924\u093f\u0939\u093e\u0938 \u0915\u0947 \u092a\u094d\u0930\u0936\u094d\u0928\u094b\u0902<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u0915\u0940 \u092a\u094d\u0930\u0915\u0943\u0924\u093f \u0935\u093f\u0936\u094d\u0932\u0947\u0937\u0923\u093e\u0924\u094d\u092e\u0915 \u0914\u0930 \u0924\u0925\u094d\u092f\u093e\u0924\u094d\u092e\u0915 \u0926\u094b\u0928\u094b\u0902 \u0939\u094b\u0924\u0940 \u0939\u0948\u0964 2024 \u0915\u0940 \u092a\u0930\u0940\u0915\u094d\u0937\u093e \u092e\u0947\u0902 \u092a\u0942\u091b\u0947 \u0917\u090f \u0915\u0941\u091b \u0909\u0926\u093e\u0939\u0930\u0923 \u0928\u0940\u091a\u0947 \u0926\u093f\u090f \u0917\u090f \u0939\u0948\u0902:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>\u092a\u094d\u0930\u0936\u094d\u0928 1. \u092d\u093e\u0930\u0924 \u0938\u0930\u0915\u093e\u0930 \u0905\u0927\u093f\u0928\u093f\u092f\u092e, 1935 \u0915\u0947 \u0938\u0902\u0926\u0930\u094d\u092d \u092e\u0947\u0902 \u0928\u093f\u092e\u094d\u0928\u0932\u093f\u0916\u093f\u0924 \u0915\u0925\u0928\u094b\u0902 \u092a\u0930 \u0935\u093f\u091a\u093e\u0930 \u0915\u0940\u091c\u093f\u090f:<\/b><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u0907\u0938\u0928\u0947 \u0905\u0916\u093f\u0932 \u092d\u093e\u0930\u0924\u0940\u092f \u0938\u0902\u0918 \u0915\u0940 \u0938\u094d\u0925\u093e\u092a\u0928\u093e \u0915\u093e \u092a\u094d\u0930\u093e\u0935\u0927\u093e\u0928 \u0915\u093f\u092f\u093e\u0964<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u0907\u0938\u092e\u0947\u0902 \u092c\u094d\u0930\u093f\u091f\u093f\u0936 \u092d\u093e\u0930\u0924 \u0915\u0947 \u092a\u094d\u0930\u093e\u0902\u0924\u094b\u0902 \u0914\u0930 \u0926\u0947\u0936\u0940 \u0930\u093f\u092f\u093e\u0938\u0924\u094b\u0902 \u0915\u094b \u0938\u0902\u0918 \u092e\u0947\u0902 \u0936\u093e\u092e\u093f\u0932 \u0915\u093f\u092f\u093e \u0917\u092f\u093e\u0964<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u0907\u0938 \u0905\u0927\u093f\u0928\u093f\u092f\u092e \u0928\u0947 \u092a\u094d\u0930\u093e\u0902\u0924\u0940\u092f \u0938\u094d\u0935\u093e\u092f\u0924\u094d\u0924\u0924\u093e \u0915\u093e \u092a\u094d\u0930\u093e\u0935\u0927\u093e\u0928 \u0915\u093f\u092f\u093e\u0964<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><b>\u0909\u092a\u0930\u094b\u0915\u094d\u0924 \u092e\u0947\u0902 \u0938\u0947 \u0915\u094c\u0928-\u0938\u093e\/\u0938\u0947 \u0915\u0925\u0928 \u0938\u0939\u0940 \u0939\u0948\/\u0939\u0948\u0902?<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (\u0905) \u0915\u0947\u0935\u0932 1 \u0914\u0930 2<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (\u092c) \u0915\u0947\u0935\u0932 1 \u0914\u0930 3<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (\u0938) \u0915\u0947\u0935\u0932 2 \u0914\u0930 3<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (\u0926) 1, 2 \u0914\u0930 3<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>\u0938\u0939\u0940 \u0909\u0924\u094d\u0924\u0930:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (\u092c) \u0915\u0947\u0935\u0932 1 \u0914\u0930 3<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b>\u0935\u094d\u092f\u093e\u0916\u094d\u092f\u093e:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u0905\u0927\u093f\u0928\u093f\u092f\u092e \u0928\u0947 \u0905\u0916\u093f\u0932 \u092d\u093e\u0930\u0924\u0940\u092f \u0938\u0902\u0918 \u0914\u0930 \u092a\u094d\u0930\u093e\u0902\u0924\u0940\u092f \u0938\u094d\u0935\u093e\u092f\u0924\u094d\u0924\u0924\u093e \u0915\u093e \u092a\u094d\u0930\u0938\u094d\u0924\u093e\u0935 \u0926\u093f\u092f\u093e, \u0932\u0947\u0915\u093f\u0928 \u0930\u093f\u092f\u093e\u0938\u0924\u094b\u0902 \u0915\u0940 \u092d\u093e\u0917\u0940\u0926\u093e\u0930\u0940 \u0938\u094d\u0935\u0948\u091a\u094d\u091b\u093f\u0915 \u0925\u0940 \u0914\u0930 \u0909\u0928\u094d\u0939\u094b\u0902\u0928\u0947 \u0907\u0938\u092e\u0947\u0902 \u092d\u093e\u0917 \u0928\u0939\u0940\u0902 \u0932\u093f\u092f\u093e, \u091c\u093f\u0938\u0938\u0947 \u0938\u0902\u0918 \u0928\u0939\u0940\u0902 \u092c\u0928 \u0938\u0915\u093e\u0964 \u0907\u0938\u0932\u093f\u090f \u0915\u0925\u0928 2 \u0917\u0932\u0924 \u0939\u0948\u0964<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>\u092a\u094d\u0930\u0936\u094d\u0928 2. \u0932\u0949\u0930\u094d\u0921 \u0915\u0949\u0930\u094d\u0928\u0935\u093e\u0932\u093f\u0938 \u0915\u0947 \u0905\u0927\u0940\u0928 \u0930\u093e\u091c\u0938\u094d\u0935 \u0938\u0902\u0917\u094d\u0930\u0939\u0923 \u0914\u0930 \u092a\u094d\u0930\u0936\u093e\u0938\u0928 \u0915\u0947 \u0938\u0902\u0926\u0930\u094d\u092d \u092e\u0947\u0902 \u0928\u093f\u092e\u094d\u0928\u0932\u093f\u0916\u093f\u0924 \u0915\u0925\u0928\u094b\u0902 \u092a\u0930 \u0935\u093f\u091a\u093e\u0930 \u0915\u0940\u091c\u093f\u090f:<\/b><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u0938\u094d\u0925\u093e\u092f\u0940 \u092c\u0902\u0926\u094b\u092c\u0938\u094d\u0924 \u092a\u094d\u0930\u0923\u093e\u0932\u0940 \u092e\u0941\u0916\u094d\u092f \u0930\u0942\u092a \u0938\u0947 \u0908\u0938\u094d\u091f \u0907\u0902\u0921\u093f\u092f\u093e \u0915\u0902\u092a\u0928\u0940 \u0915\u0940 \u0906\u092f \u092c\u0922\u093c\u093e\u0928\u0947 \u0915\u0947 \u0932\u093f\u090f \u0936\u0941\u0930\u0942 \u0915\u0940 \u0917\u0908 \u0925\u0940\u0964<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u0907\u0938 \u092a\u094d\u0930\u0923\u093e\u0932\u0940 \u092e\u0947\u0902 \u091c\u093c\u092e\u0940\u0902\u0926\u093e\u0930\u094b\u0902 \u0915\u094b \u092d\u0942\u092e\u093f \u0915\u0947 \u092a\u0948\u0924\u0943\u0915 \u0938\u094d\u0935\u093e\u092e\u0940 \u0915\u0947 \u0930\u0942\u092a \u092e\u0947\u0902 \u092e\u093e\u0928\u094d\u092f\u0924\u093e \u0926\u0940 \u0917\u0908\u0964<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u0907\u0938 \u092a\u094d\u0930\u0923\u093e\u0932\u0940 \u0915\u0947 \u0915\u093e\u0930\u0923 \u0905\u0928\u0941\u092a\u0938\u094d\u0925\u093f\u0924 \u091c\u093c\u092e\u0940\u0902\u0926\u093e\u0930\u094b\u0902 \u0915\u093e \u090f\u0915 \u0935\u0930\u094d\u0917 \u0909\u092d\u0930\u093e\u0964<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><b>\u0909\u092a\u0930\u094b\u0915\u094d\u0924 \u092e\u0947\u0902 \u0938\u0947 \u0915\u094c\u0928-\u0938\u093e\/\u0938\u0947 \u0915\u0925\u0928 \u0938\u0939\u0940 \u0939\u0948\/\u0939\u0948\u0902?<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (\u0905) \u0915\u0947\u0935\u0932 1<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (\u092c) \u0915\u0947\u0935\u0932 2<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (\u0938) \u0915\u0947\u0935\u0932 1 \u0914\u0930 3<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (\u0926) 1, 2 \u0914\u0930 3<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>\u0938\u0939\u0940 \u0909\u0924\u094d\u0924\u0930:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (\u0926) 1, 2 \u0914\u0930 3<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b>\u0935\u094d\u092f\u093e\u0916\u094d\u092f\u093e:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 1793 \u092e\u0947\u0902 \u092c\u0902\u0917\u093e\u0932 \u092e\u0947\u0902 \u0932\u093e\u0917\u0942 \u0915\u0940 \u0917\u0908 \u0907\u0938 \u092a\u094d\u0930\u0923\u093e\u0932\u0940 \u0928\u0947 \u091c\u093c\u092e\u0940\u0902\u0926\u093e\u0930\u094b\u0902 \u0915\u094b \u092d\u0942\u092e\u093f \u0915\u093e \u0938\u094d\u0935\u093e\u092e\u093f\u0924\u094d\u0935 \u0926\u093f\u092f\u093e \u0914\u0930 \u0909\u0928\u0938\u0947 \u0938\u094d\u0925\u093e\u092f\u0940 \u0930\u093e\u091c\u0938\u094d\u0935 \u0938\u0902\u0917\u094d\u0930\u0939 \u0915\u0940 \u0905\u092a\u0947\u0915\u094d\u0937\u093e \u0915\u0940\u0964 \u0907\u0938\u0938\u0947 \u092c\u0939\u0941\u0924 \u0938\u0947 \u091c\u093c\u092e\u0940\u0902\u0926\u093e\u0930 \u0936\u0939\u0930\u094b\u0902 \u092e\u0947\u0902 \u092c\u0938 \u0917\u090f \u0914\u0930 \u0917\u094d\u0930\u093e\u092e\u0940\u0923 \u0915\u094d\u0937\u0947\u0924\u094d\u0930\u094b\u0902 \u092e\u0947\u0902 \u0905\u0928\u0941\u092a\u0938\u094d\u0925\u093f\u0924 \u0939\u094b \u0917\u090f\u0964<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>\u092a\u094d\u0930\u0936\u094d\u0928 3. \u0928\u093f\u092e\u094d\u0928\u0932\u093f\u0916\u093f\u0924 \u092e\u0947\u0902 \u0938\u0947 \u0915\u094c\u0928-\u0938\u093e \u0906\u0902\u0926\u094b\u0932\u0928 &#8216;\u0905\u0938\u094d\u092a\u0943\u0936\u094d\u092f\u0924\u093e (\u0905\u092a\u0930\u093e\u0927) \u0905\u0927\u093f\u0928\u093f\u092f\u092e, 1955&#8217; \u0915\u0947 \u092a\u094d\u0930\u093e\u0930\u0902\u092d \u092e\u0947\u0902 \u0938\u0939\u093e\u092f\u0915 \u0930\u0939\u093e?<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (\u0905) \u0935\u0948\u0915\u094b\u092e \u0938\u0924\u094d\u092f\u093e\u0917\u094d\u0930\u0939<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (\u092c) \u092c\u093e\u0930\u0921\u094b\u0932\u0940 \u0938\u0924\u094d\u092f\u093e\u0917\u094d\u0930\u0939<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (\u0938) \u0916\u0947\u0921\u093c\u093e \u0938\u0924\u094d\u092f\u093e\u0917\u094d\u0930\u0939<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (\u0926) \u092d\u093e\u0930\u0924 \u091b\u094b\u0921\u093c\u094b \u0906\u0902\u0926\u094b\u0932\u0928<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>\u0938\u0939\u0940 \u0909\u0924\u094d\u0924\u0930:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (\u0905) \u0935\u0948\u0915\u094b\u092e \u0938\u0924\u094d\u092f\u093e\u0917\u094d\u0930\u0939<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b>\u0935\u094d\u092f\u093e\u0916\u094d\u092f\u093e:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u0935\u0948\u0915\u094b\u092e \u0938\u0924\u094d\u092f\u093e\u0917\u094d\u0930\u0939 (1924\u201325) \u090f\u0915 \u0910\u0924\u093f\u0939\u093e\u0938\u093f\u0915 \u0906\u0902\u0926\u094b\u0932\u0928 \u0925\u093e \u091c\u094b \u0928\u093f\u091a\u0932\u0940 \u091c\u093e\u0924\u093f\u092f\u094b\u0902 \u0915\u094b \u092e\u0902\u0926\u093f\u0930\u094b\u0902 \u0924\u0915 \u092a\u0939\u0941\u0901\u091a \u0915\u093e \u0905\u0927\u093f\u0915\u093e\u0930 \u0926\u093f\u0932\u093e\u0928\u0947 \u0915\u0947 \u0932\u093f\u090f \u0915\u0947\u0930\u0932 \u092e\u0947\u0902 \u0932\u0921\u093c\u093e \u0917\u092f\u093e \u0925\u093e\u0964 \u0907\u0938\u0928\u0947 \u092d\u093e\u0930\u0924 \u092e\u0947\u0902 \u0938\u093e\u092e\u093e\u091c\u093f\u0915 \u0928\u094d\u092f\u093e\u092f \u0915\u0940 \u0926\u093f\u0936\u093e \u092e\u0947\u0902 \u092c\u0921\u093c\u0940 \u092d\u0942\u092e\u093f\u0915\u093e \u0928\u093f\u092d\u093e\u0908\u0964<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>\u092a\u094d\u0930\u0936\u094d\u0928 4. \u0928\u093f\u092e\u094d\u0928\u0932\u093f\u0916\u093f\u0924 \u092e\u0947\u0902 \u0938\u0947 \u0915\u094c\u0928 \u092d\u093e\u0930\u0924\u0940\u092f \u0930\u093e\u0937\u094d\u091f\u094d\u0930\u0940\u092f \u0938\u0947\u0928\u093e (INA) \u0915\u0940 \u0938\u094d\u0925\u093e\u092a\u0928\u093e \u0938\u0947 \u0938\u0902\u092c\u0902\u0927\u093f\u0924 \u0925\u0947?<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (\u0905) \u0930\u093e\u0938\u092c\u093f\u0939\u093e\u0930\u0940 \u092c\u094b\u0938<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (\u092c) \u092e\u0939\u093e\u0924\u094d\u092e\u093e \u0917\u093e\u0902\u0927\u0940<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (\u0938) \u092e\u094b\u0924\u0940\u0932\u093e\u0932 \u0928\u0947\u0939\u0930\u0942<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (\u0926) \u0935\u0932\u094d\u0932\u092d\u092d\u093e\u0908 \u092a\u091f\u0947\u0932<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>\u0938\u0939\u0940 \u0909\u0924\u094d\u0924\u0930:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (\u0905) \u0930\u093e\u0938\u092c\u093f\u0939\u093e\u0930\u0940 \u092c\u094b\u0938<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b>\u0935\u094d\u092f\u093e\u0916\u094d\u092f\u093e:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u0930\u093e\u0938\u092c\u093f\u0939\u093e\u0930\u0940 \u092c\u094b\u0938 \u0928\u0947 \u091c\u093e\u092a\u093e\u0928 \u092e\u0947\u0902 \u092d\u093e\u0930\u0924\u0940\u092f \u0915\u094d\u0930\u093e\u0902\u0924\u093f\u0915\u093e\u0930\u093f\u092f\u094b\u0902 \u0915\u0947 \u0938\u093e\u0925 \u092e\u093f\u0932\u0915\u0930 \u0906\u0908\u090f\u0928\u090f \u0915\u0940 \u0928\u0940\u0902\u0935 \u0930\u0916\u0940 \u0914\u0930 \u092c\u093e\u0926 \u092e\u0947\u0902 \u0938\u0941\u092d\u093e\u0937 \u091a\u0902\u0926\u094d\u0930 \u092c\u094b\u0938 \u0915\u094b \u0928\u0947\u0924\u0943\u0924\u094d\u0935 \u0915\u0947 \u0932\u093f\u090f \u0906\u092e\u0902\u0924\u094d\u0930\u093f\u0924 \u0915\u093f\u092f\u093e\u0964 \u0909\u0928\u094d\u0939\u094b\u0902\u0928\u0947 \u0938\u0902\u0917\u0920\u0928 \u0915\u0940 \u0928\u0940\u0902\u0935 \u0914\u0930 \u0926\u093f\u0936\u093e \u0924\u092f \u0915\u0940\u0964<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Modern_History_Questions_in_UPSC_Prelims_2025_Repeated_Topics\"><\/span><b>Modern History Questions in UPSC Prelims 2025 Repeated Topics<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Theme<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Examples<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gandhian Movements<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Champaran, Non-Cooperation, Dandi March<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Acts &amp; Reforms<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Govt. of India Act 1935, Pitt&#8217;s India Act, Charter Acts<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Revolutionaries &amp; Reformers<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Raja Ram Mohan Roy, Bhagat Singh, Subhas Bose<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">British Economic Impact<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Deindustrialization, Land Revenue Systems<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Congress Sessions &amp; Policies<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Surat Split, Lucknow Pact<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tribal\/Peasant Uprisings<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Santhal Revolt, Indigo Movement<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Focusing on these can help predict the Modern History Questions in UPSC Prelims.<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Modern History Questions in UPSC Prelims 2025<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> have consistently remained a critical component of GS Paper I. While the number of questions may fluctuate, this section continues to test both factual recall and deeper understanding of India&#8217;s colonial past. From the advent of European powers and socio-religious reform movements to the Indian National Movement and post-independence developments, a wide array of topics is covered.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Aspirants must recognize that <\/span><b>Modern History Questions in UPSC Prelims 2025<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are not just about memorizing dates but also about understanding the causes, consequences, and significance of historical events. A thorough study of NCERTs, standard reference books like Spectrum, and analysis of previous year papers is essential.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This article offers a topic-wise breakdown and curated practice questions to strengthen your preparation. By focusing on patterns and analytical reasoning, candidates can develop an effective strategy to tackle <\/span><b>Modern History Questions in UPSC Prelims<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> with confidence.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Also Read: <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/upsc-prelims-admit-card-2025\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>UPSC Prelims Admit Card 2025<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Modern_History_Questions_in_UPSC_Prelims\"><\/span><b>Modern History Questions in UPSC Prelims<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Modern History Questions in UPSC Prelims focus on the period from the mid-18th century, including the arrival of European powers, the rise of British rule, socio-religious reform movements, and the Indian freedom struggle. These questions are drawn from static sources and test understanding across themes such as British policies, constitutional developments, revolutionary movements, and key personalities.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Also Read: <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/upsc-prelims-exam-analysis-2025\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>UPSC Prelims Exam Analysis 2025<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><b>Why Modern History Remains Important<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Even though Modern History Questions in UPSC Prelims have seen a reduction (from 14 questions in 2018 to just 3 in 2023), the importance of the topic remains unchanged. Questions are often conceptual and linked to recurring themes, demanding conceptual clarity and memorization.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Also Read: <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/upsc-prelims-2025\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>UPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2025<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Modern_History_Questions_in_UPSC_Prelims_2025\"><\/span><b>Modern History Questions in UPSC Prelims 2025<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The UPSC Prelims 2025 is scheduled to be held on <\/span><b>25th May 2025<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and Modern History remains a crucial part of the GS Paper I. While the number of questions from this section may vary each year, its importance in the exam has been consistent. These questions assess your understanding of India\u2019s historical journey, especially the freedom movement and British colonial rule.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Also Read: <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/upsc-prelims-topic-wise-questions\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>UPSC Topic Wise Prelims Analysis\u00a0<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Topics such as the <\/span><b>1857 Revolt<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><b>formation and role of the Indian National Congress<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and key <\/span><b>British-era legislations<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are frequently asked. To excel, it&#8217;s important to grasp core concepts and memorize essential facts. Mere reading won\u2019t suffice\u2014you should regularly practice <\/span><b>previous year questions<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and refer to standard resources like <\/span><b>NCERTs<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><b>Spectrum<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Also Read: <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/upsc-prelims-paper-2025\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Prelims Question Paper 2025<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With focused preparation, scoring well in this section is achievable. In this article, we will explore the <\/span><b>question trends<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, highlight <\/span><b>important topics<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and share <\/span><b>effective tips<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to tackle Modern History Questions in the UPSC Prelims 2025 with confidence.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Modern History questions in UPSC Prelims 2025<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Modern History Questions in UPSC Prelims 2025 Total Questions\u00a0<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the UPSC Prelims 2025, there were 8 questions from Modern Indian History. This topic dominated the History section, focusing mainly on the Independence Struggle. Many questions centered around key events and personalities like Mahatma Gandhi and the Non-Cooperation Movement.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span><b>Conclusion<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While <\/span><b>Modern History Questions in UPSC Prelims 2025<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> have seen a dip in numbers, they remain highly scoring if prepared strategically. Recognizing themes, understanding past trends, and adopting a focused approach with quality resources like <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Spectrum<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and PYQs will ensure success. The key is smart preparation and regular revision.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So, whether the exam throws 3 or 13 questions your way, your goal remains the same: <\/span><b>be ready<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Because <\/span><b>Modern History Questions in UPSC Prelims 2025<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> may be few but never irrelevant.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Modern_History_Questions_in_UPSC_Prelims_FAQs\"><\/span><b>Modern History Questions in UPSC Prelims FAQs <\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<style>#sp-ea-3518 .spcollapsing { height: 0; overflow: hidden; transition-property: height;transition-duration: 300ms;}#sp-ea-3518{ position: relative; }#sp-ea-3518 .ea-card{ opacity: 0;}#eap-preloader-3518{ position: absolute; left: 0; top: 0; height: 100%;width: 100%; text-align: center;display: flex; align-items: center;justify-content: center;}#sp-ea-3518.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single {margin-bottom: 10px; border: 1px solid #e2e2e2; }#sp-ea-3518.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.ea-header a {color: #444;}#sp-ea-3518.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.sp-collapse>.ea-body {background: #fff; color: #444;}#sp-ea-3518.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single {background: #eee;}#sp-ea-3518.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-1748851263\"><div id=\"sp-ea-3518\" class=\"sp-ea-one sp-easy-accordion\" data-ea-active=\"ea-click\" data-ea-mode=\"vertical\" data-preloader=\"1\" data-scroll-active-item=\"1\" data-offset-to-scroll=\"0\"><div id=\"eap-preloader-3518\" class=\"accordion-preloader\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/plugins\/easy-accordion-free\/public\/assets\/ea_loader.svg\" alt=\"Loader image\"\/><\/div><div class=\"ea-card ea-expand sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-35180\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse35180\" aria-controls=\"collapse35180\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"true\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-minus\"><\/i> How many Modern History questions are asked in UPSC Prelims?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse collapsed show\" id=\"collapse35180\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-3518\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-35180\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">On average, 4\u20138 questions are asked from Modern History in UPSC Prelims, though this number can vary slightly each year.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-35181\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse35181\" aria-controls=\"collapse35181\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> What is the best book for Modern History for UPSC Prelims?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse35181\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-3518\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-35181\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">A Brief History of Modern India by Spectrum (Rajiv Ahir) is the most recommended book, along with selective NCERTs.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-35182\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse35182\" aria-controls=\"collapse35182\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> Should I focus more on factual data or conceptual clarity for Modern History?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse35182\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-3518\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-35182\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Both are important. UPSC often frames questions that test conceptual understanding with a factual base.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-35183\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse35183\" aria-controls=\"collapse35183\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> Are questions repeated from previous years?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse35183\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-3518\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-35183\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Exact questions are rare, but similar themes and topics often recur, making PYQ analysis very useful.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-35184\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse35184\" aria-controls=\"collapse35184\" 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 most important in Modern History for Prelims?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse35184\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-3518\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-35184\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00a0Important topics include the Revolt of 1857, socio-religious reform movements, INC sessions, Gandhian movements, and British administrative acts.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Explore Modern History Questions In UPSC Prelims 2025 with detailed trend analysis topic-wise breakdown and PYQs. 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