UPSC Civil Services Main History Paper I 2019 Question Paper PDF

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  • Year 2019
  • Conducted By UPSC
  • Questions 8
  • Maximum Marks 250
  • Duration Three Hours
  • Languages Hindi & English

Exam Details

Detail Information
Examination UPSC Civil Services Main Exam
Year 2019
Conducting Body UPSC
Paper History Paper I
Subject History
Duration Three Hours
Maximum Marks 250
Number of Questions 8
Question Type Mixed

This is the official question paper for the History Paper I of the UPSC Civil Services Main Examination held in 2019. The paper carries a maximum of 250 marks and is allotted a time of three hours. It consists of eight questions divided into two sections, with compulsory questions and a requirement to choose at least one from each section. Aspirants can find valuable insights into the exam's structure, question types, and marking scheme by reviewing this paper, which is crucial for effective preparation.

Major Topics Covered

  • Ancient Indian History
  • Medieval Indian History
  • Indian History
  • History
  • Archaeological Sites
  • Temple Architecture
  • Harappan Civilization
  • Neolithic Period
  • Chalcolithic Period
  • Ancient Capitals
  • Trade Centers

Why This Paper is Important

  • Useful for UPSC Civil Services Main Exam 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 History Paper II 2019
  • UPSC Civil Services Main General Studies Paper I 2019
  • UPSC Civil Services Main General Studies Paper II 2019
  • UPSC Civil Services Main Essay Paper 2019
  • UPSC Civil Services Main 2019 History Paper I Answer Key
  • UPSC Civil Services Main History Syllabus
  • UPSC Civil Services Main Exam Pattern
  • UPSC Civil Services Exam

Instructions

  • There are EIGHT questions divided in TWO SECTIONS and printed both in HINDI and in ENGLISH.
  • Candidate has to attempt FIVE questions in all.
  • Questions No. 1 and 5 are compulsory and out of the remaining, any 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. आपको दिए गए मानचित्र पर अंकित निम्नलिखित स्थानों की पहचान कीजिए एवं अपनी प्रश्न-सह-उत्तर पुस्तिका में उनमें से प्रत्येक पर लगभग 30 शब्दों की संक्षिप्त टिप्पणी लिखिए । मानचित्र पर अंकित प्रत्येक स्थान के लिए स्थान-निर्धारण संकेत क्रमानुसार दिए गए हैं।
Identify the following places marked on the map supplied to you and write a short note of about 30 words on each of them in your Question-cum-Answer Booklet. Locational hints for each of the places marked on the map are given below seriatim.

(i) ईंट-निर्मित मन्दिर स्थल
Brick temple site

(ii) आरम्भिक हड़प्पाकालीन स्थल
Early Harappan site

(iii) प्राचीन बन्दरगाह एवं व्यापार केन्द्र
Ancient seaport and trade centre

(iv) पाषाण-कालीन स्थल
Stone age site

(v) नवपाषाण-कालीन स्थल
Neolithic site

(vi) पुरातात्विक स्थल
Archaeological site

(vii) प्राचीन राजधानी नगर
Ancient capital city

(viii) प्राचीन राजधानी
Ancient capital

(ix) हड़प्पा-कालीन स्थल
Harappan site

(x) प्राचीन अभिलेख स्थल
Ancient inscriptions site

(xi) एक शैल-खणित गुहा स्थल
A Rock-cut cave site

(xii) प्राचीन राजधानी नगर
Ancient capital city

(xiii) प्रसिद्ध मन्दिर स्थल
Famous temple site

(xiv) कला-शैली केन्द्र
Centre of School of art

(xv) प्राचीन अभिलेखीय स्थल
Ancient inscriptional site

(xvi) प्राचीन शिक्षा केन्द्र
Ancient education centre

(xvii) प्राक्-हड़प्पाकालीन स्थल
Pre-Harappan site

(xviii) ताम्रपाषाणयुगीन स्थल
Chalcolithic period site

(xix) आद्यअभिलेखीय स्थल
Early inscriptional site

(xx) प्राचीन शैलोत्कीर्ण स्थल
Ancient petroglyphs site

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Frequently asked questions

What is the name of the exam?

The exam is the UPSC Civil Services Main Exam.

What year is this question paper from?

This question paper is from the year 2019.

Who conducts the Civil Services Main Exam?

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

What is the subject of this paper?

The subject of this paper is History, specifically Paper I.

What is the maximum marks for History Paper I?

The maximum marks for History Paper I is 250.

What is the time allowed for this paper?

The time allowed for History Paper I is three hours.

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