Uttarakhand: The UKPSC Upper PCS Mains 2023 Paper 2: History of India, National Movement, Society and Culture question paper is given below. It carried 200 marks with 3 hours allowed and had 39 questions. We have listed every question part-wise, followed by the complete bilingual (Hindi + English) PDF by SAMVEG IAS.
UKPSC Upper PCS Mains 2023 Paper 2: History
Part – 1 (Marks – 30)
Note : There are 15 questions in this part. All questions are compulsory. Each question carries 02 marks. [Answer Limit : 20 words]
- Q1. Did the Indian humans of Stone Age know the use of fire ? Discuss.
- Q2. What were the reasons for the downfall of Nanda Dynasty ?
- Q3. Can the Rajtarangini of Kalhana be called a historical literature of Ancient India ?
- Q4. What was Sufi Movement ?
- Q5. Who was the real founder of the Slave dynasty ?
- Q6. What was the Balban’s Policy of Sijda and Paibos ?
- Q7. Why did the Chisti Silsila become so popular in India ? Discuss.
- Q8. Evaluate the character and personality of Mohammad Ghori and discuss his place in history.
- Q9. Describe the Indian invasion of Taimur. What was the effect of his invasion ?
- Q10. Discuss the social and economic condition of India from 1200 to 1526 during the Sultanate period.
- Q11. Write a short note on Memoir of Babar.
- Q12. Discuss the contribution of Shivaji towards National Progress.
- Q13. What was the main cause for the downfall of Siraj-ud-daula ?
- Q14. Throw light upon Khilafat Movement and its political significance.
- Q15. Write a short note on Dola Palki Movement.
Part – 2 (Marks – 50)
Note : There are 10 questions in this part. All questions are compulsory. Each question carries 05 marks. [Answer Limit : 50 words]
- Q16. Can the Geography of Ancient India be studied by taking Purans as their base ?
- Q17. How did the Chandragupta Maurya establish his dynasty ?
- Q18. Did the Indo-Bactrian Kings issue their currency in large numbers ?
- Q19. Which two Sultanate rulers faced maximum invasions of Mangols ? Give descriptions.
- Q20. Describe the Social, Political, Economic and Religious condition of India at the time of Arab invasion.
- Q21. Critically evaluate the military and administrative reforms of Feroz Tughlaq.
- Q22. What were the main causes of conflict between Vijayanagar and Bahmani Empires ?
- Q23. Describe the circumstances that weakened Humayun’s position after Chausa. Was it possible to bring them under control ?
- Q24. Throw light upon Gaura Devi, the mother of Chipko Movement.
- Q25. What were the immediate and far reaching consequences for the movement of a separate State for Uttarakhand ?
Part – 3 (Marks – 40)
Note : There are 07 questions in this part. Candidate should attempt any 05 questions. Each question carries 08 marks. [Answer Limit : 125 words]
- Q26. Compare Rigvedic and Later Vedic Period in short.
- Q27. What were the causes of the downfall of Buddhism ? Discuss.
- Q28. ‘Arthashastra’ of Kautilya is definitely related to Maurya period, but what was its content ?
- Q29. What were the reasons of Ibrahim Lodi’s defeat in the battle of Panipat ?
- Q30. According to Dr. K.R. Qanungo, Sher Shah was a constructive genius and a better nation builder than Akbar the Great. Discuss.
- Q31. Examine the contribution of the Mughal rulers in the field of art and architecture.
- Q32. What was the effect of implementing Permanent Settlement System upon Bengal ?
Part – 4 (Marks – 80)
Note : There are 07 questions in this part. Candidate should attempt any 05 questions. Each question carries 16 marks. [Answer Limit : 250 words]
- Q33. According to S.N. Sen, “The Mutiny was not inevitable in 1857 but it was inherent in the constitution of the empire”. Discuss.
- Q34. What was the reason of accelerating the Labour Movements in India after the First World War ? Discuss.
- Q35. Critically examine the Cripps Mission Plan of 1942 and give reasons for its failure.
- Q36. Write a note on Subhash Chandra Bose and Indian National Army.
- Q37. What was the role of Garhwal and Kumaun in the Quit India Movement ? Discuss.
- Q38. Discuss the contribution of Kalu Mahra in the Revolt of 1857.
- Q39. After the death of Katyuri King Brahmdev, this state was divided among whom ? Describe.
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UKPSC Upper PCS Mains 2023 All Papers:
- UKPSC Upper PCS Mains 2023 Paper 1: Language
- UKPSC Upper PCS Mains 2023 Paper 3: Indian Polity
- UKPSC Upper PCS Mains 2023 Paper 4: Geography
- UKPSC Upper PCS Mains 2023 Paper 5: Economic and Social Development
- UKPSC Upper PCS Mains 2023 Paper 6: General Science and Technology
- UKPSC Upper PCS Mains 2023 Paper 7: General Aptitude and Ethics
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