UPSC Civil Services Main 2024 History Paper II PDF

Central Government Jobs Administrative / Civil Services 2024

  • Year 2024
  • Conducted By UPSC
  • Questions 8
  • Maximum Marks 250
  • Duration Three Hours
  • Languages Hindi & English

Exam Details

Detail Information
Examination Civil Services (Main) Examination
Year 2024
Conducting Body UPSC
Paper HISTORY (Paper II)
Subject History
Duration Three Hours
Maximum Marks 250
Number of Questions 8
Question Type Descriptive / Subjective

This is the official question paper for the History (Paper II) of the UPSC Civil Services (Main) Examination 2024. The paper is designed to assess candidates' in-depth knowledge of historical events, movements, and policies. It consists of descriptive questions divided into two sections, with compulsory questions and specific requirements for attempting others. Candidates must adhere to word limits and write answers in their authorized medium. This paper is crucial for aspirants aiming to secure a position in the Civil Services.

Major Topics Covered

  • History of India
  • Modern Indian History
  • British Policies
  • Social Reforms
  • Political Movements
  • Indian Nationalism
  • Economic History

Why This Paper is Important

  • Useful for Civil Services (Main) Examination preparation
  • Helps understand the latest exam pattern
  • Useful for practice and self-assessment
  • Covers frequently asked General Studies topics
  • Helpful for analysing question trends

Related Resources

  • UPSC Civil Services Main 2024 History Paper I
  • UPSC Civil Services Main 2024 General Studies Paper I
  • UPSC Civil Services Main 2024 Essay Paper
  • UPSC Civil Services Main 2024 History Paper II Answer Key
  • UPSC Civil Services Main History Syllabus
  • UPSC Mains Exam Pattern
  • UPSC Civil Services Main Exam Pattern
  • UPSC Mains Subjective Paper Guidelines

Instructions

  • पस्तिका के मख-पृष्ठ पर निर्दिष्ट स्थान पर किया जाना चाहिए ।
  • प्राधिकृत माध्यम के अतिरिक्त अन्य किसी माध्यम में लिखे गए उत्तर पर कोई अंक नहीं मिलेंगे ।
  • प्रश्नों में शब्द सीमा, जहाँ विनिर्दिष्ट है, का अनुसरण किया जाना चाहिए।
  • प्रश्नों के उत्तरों की गणना क्रमानुसार की जाएगी ।
  • यदि काटा नहीं हो, तो प्रश्न के उत्तर की गणना की जाएगी चाहे वह उत्तर अंशतः दिया गया हो ।
  • प्रश्न-सह-उत्तर (क्यू.सी.ए.) पुस्तिका में खाली छोड़ा हुआ पृष्ठ या उसके अंश को स्पष्ट रूप से काटा जाना चाहिए।

  • There are EIGHT questions divided in TWO SECTIONS and printed both in HINDI and in ENGLISH.
  • Candidate has to attempt FIVE questions in all.
  • Question Nos. 1 and 5 are compulsory and out of the remaining, THREE are to be attempted choosing at least ONE question from each Section.
  • The number of marks carried by a question/part is indicated against it.
  • Answers must be written in the medium authorized in the Admission Certificate which must be stated clearly on the cover of this Question-cum-Answer (QCA) Booklet in the space provided.
  • No marks will be given for answers written in a medium other than the authorized one.
  • Word limit in questions, wherever specified, should be adhered to.
  • Attempts of questions shall be counted in sequential order.
  • Unless struck off, attempt of a question shall be counted even if attempted partly.
  • Any page or portion of the page left blank in the Question-cum-Answer Booklet must be clearly struck off.

Questions (page 2)

Section A

Q1. निम्नलिखित कथनों में से प्रत्येक का लगभग 150 शब्दों में समालोचनात्मक परीक्षण कीजिए:

(a) प्लासी के युद्ध के बाद भाड़े के सैनिक राजा निर्माता बन गए।

(b) उपयोगितावाद के मूल्यों ने कम्पनी प्रशासन को भारतीय समाज में सुधार के प्रयास के लिए प्रेरित किया।

(c) 19वीं सदी के दौरान, सामाजिक सुधार की कार्यसूची (एजेंडे) को धीरे-धीरे पुनरुत्थानवाद द्वारा प्रतिस्थापित किया गया।

(d) भारत सरकार अधिनियम 1935 के संघीय प्रावधान राजाओं के कठोर रूख से असफल हो गए।

(e) पाकिस्तान योजना की ताकत उसका अस्पष्ट होना था। यह सब लोगों के लिए सब कुछ था।

Section A

Q2. भारत में ब्रिटिश राजस्व नीतियों के फलस्वरूप कृषि वाणिज्यीकरण की गति में वृद्धि हुई। आलोचनात्मक विश्लेषण कीजिए ।

(a) The pace of commercialisation of agriculture increased as a result of British revenue policies in India. - Critically examine.

(b) 1857 का महान विद्रोह क्यों उत्तर भारत में ही सीमित रहा ? उपमहाद्वीप में ब्रिटिश शासन की प्रकृति में यह कैसे परिवर्तन लाया ? व्याख्या कीजिए ।

(c) 1947 के बाद भूमि सुधार की माँग राष्ट्रीय राजनीति में कभी एजेंडा क्यों नहीं बनी ? स्पष्ट कीजिए ।

Section A

Q3. औपनिवेशिक भारत में राजनीतिक उग्रवाद अक्सर सांस्कृतिक राष्ट्रवाद में अभिमुख हो जाते थे, परन्तु हमेशा नहीं । टिप्पणी कीजिए ।

(a) Political extremism in colonial India often converged with cultural nationalism, but not always. - Comment.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the name of the exam?

The exam is the Civil Services (Main) Examination.

Which year is this question paper for?

This question paper is for the 2024 examination.

Who conducts the Civil Services Main Examination?

The examination is conducted by UPSC (Union Public Service Commission).

What is the subject and paper code of this question paper?

The subject is History, and the paper is Paper II with code PHKM-B-HST.

What is the total duration allowed for the exam?

The time allowed for the exam is Three Hours.

What are the maximum marks for this paper?

The maximum marks for this paper are 250.

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