UPSC Mains HISTORY-PAPER-I 2024

23 Questions • 350 Marks • With Detailed Model Answers

1
20 Marksmedium
Harappan art contributes to our understanding of their aesthetic sensibilities in addition to spiritual and ritualistic life. Comment.
Ancient HistoryArt and Culture
2
15 Marksmedium
Discuss different types of Megalithic burial practices in India. How far does the archaeological evidence from it help us to know the religious beliefs and cultural practices?
Ancient HistoryArchaeology
3
15 Marksmedium
Western Kshatrapas are known for their socio-economic contribution, particularly in trade, agriculture and urbanization. Examine the statement.
Ancient HistoryEconomy
4
20 Markshard
Symbiotic relationships between Buddhist establishments, traders, artisan guilds, and royal support led to a close proximity of religion, economy and polity in the Mauryan and post-Mauryan periods. Examine the statement.
Ancient HistoryReligionEconomy
5
15 Marksmedium
Discuss the role of Buddhism in shaping the socio-religious landscape of the Mauryan Empire.
Ancient HistoryReligion
6
15 Marksmedium
Discuss the evolution of State institution and taxation system from Rigvedic period to later Vedic period.
Ancient HistoryPolitical Science
7
20 Marksmedium
Highlight the contributions of Aryabhatta, Varahamihira and Brahmagupta in the fields of Astronomy and Mathematics.
Ancient HistoryScience and Technology
8
15 Marksmedium
Examine the course of Pallava-Chalukya conflicts between sixth and eighth century CE.
Ancient HistoryMedieval History
9
15 Marksmedium
Examine the role played by the Agraharas in the promotion of education in the early medieval India.
Medieval HistoryEducation
10
10 Marks150 Wordsmedium
Illustrate the main features of Vesara style temple architecture.
Art and CultureAncient History
11
10 Marks150 Wordsmedium
Evaluate Firuz Shah Tughluq's economic policies.
Medieval HistoryEconomy
12
10 Marks150 Wordsmedium
Evaluate the contribution of Qalandariyyah to medieval Indian culture.
Medieval HistoryReligion
13
10 Marks150 Wordsmedium
Discuss the main features of Malwa school of painting with examples.
Art and CultureMedieval History
14
10 Marks150 Wordsmedium
Highlight the features of Portuguese colonial enterprise.
Modern HistoryWorld History
15
20 Markshard
Analyze the contributions of Acharya Triumvirate to Indian Vedanta.
Ancient HistoryReligion
16
15 Marksmedium
Compare and contrast the position of Hindu and Muslim women in 13th and 14th century India.
Medieval HistorySocial History
17
15 Marksmedium
Examine the causes and consequences of peasants uprising during the reign of Aurangzeb.
Modern HistorySocial History
18
20 Markshard
"Instead of bringing credit, the Ibadat Khana brought growing discredit to Akbar." Comment.
Modern HistoryReligion
19
15 Marksmedium
How did the Maratha guerrilla warfare tactics contribute to their military successes against larger and more established armies?
Modern HistoryMilitary History
20
15 Marksmedium
Examine the role of Asaf Jahi Dynasty in the political transformation of the State of Hyderabad.
Modern HistoryPolitical History
21
20 Marksmedium
Discuss the contributions of Bahmani Sultans to the development of Indo-Islamic architecture.
Medieval HistoryArt and Culture
22
15 Marksmedium
Evaluate the impact of the Third Battle of Panipat on the political economy of 18th century India.
Modern HistoryEconomy
23
15 Marksmedium
Examine the process of urbanization caused by the establishment of European trading companies in India.
Modern HistoryUrban History