UPSC Civil Services Main 2020 History Paper I PDF Download

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  • Year 2020
  • Conducted By UPSC
  • Questions 8
  • Maximum Marks 250
  • Duration Three Hours
  • Languages English & Hindi

Exam Details

Detail Information
Examination UPSC Civil Services (Main) Exam
Year 2020
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 UPSC Civil Services (Main) Examination 2020, specifically for History Paper I. The paper is designed to assess candidates' in-depth knowledge of history, covering various aspects as detailed within the questions. It allows a time duration of three hours and carries a maximum of 250 marks. The paper consists of eight questions divided into two sections, with candidates required to answer five questions in total, including compulsory questions 1 and 5, and at least one from each section. This paper is crucial for aspirants aiming to secure a position in the Civil Services.

Major Topics Covered

  • Ancient History
  • Medieval History
  • Modern History
  • World History
  • Indian History
  • Archaeology
  • Historical Geography

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 Exam 2020 History Paper II
  • UPSC Civil Services Main Exam 2019 History Paper I
  • UPSC Civil Services Main Exam 2021 History Paper I
  • UPSC Civil Services Main Exam 2020 History Paper I Answer Key
  • UPSC Civil Services Main Exam History Syllabus
  • UPSC Civil Services Main Exam Pattern
  • UPSC Civil Services (Main) Exam
  • UPSC Civil Services (Preliminary) Exam

Instructions

  • पुस्तिका के मुखपृष्ठ पर निर्दिष्ट स्थान पर किया जाना चाहिए।
  • उल्लिखित 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 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.
  • 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 नीचे 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) पुरापाषाणकालीन स्थल
Paleolithic site

(ii) पुरापाषाणकालीन कारखाना स्थल
Paleolithic Factory site

(iii) नवपाषाणकालीन स्थल
Neolithic site

(iv) पूर्व एवं पूर्ण विकसित हड़प्पा स्थल
Early and Mature Harappan site

(v) ताम्रपाषाणिक स्थल
Chalcolithic site

(vi) मुद्रा एवं मोहर साँचा स्थल
Site of Coin and Seal Moulds

(vii) प्राचीन प्रशासन केन्द्र
Ancient Administration Centre

(viii) प्राचीन राजनैतिक मुख्यालय
Ancient Political Headquarter

(ix) प्राचीन मंदिर स्थल
Ancient Temple site

(x) पूर्व एवं आद्य ऐतिहासिक स्थल
Pre and Proto Historic site

(xi) प्राचीन राजधानी नगर
Ancient Capital City

(xii) शैव मंदिर स्थान
Place of Shaiva Temple

(xiii) मंदिर संकुल का विश्व विरासत केन्द्र
World Heritage Centre of Temple complex

(xiv) एक अभिलेखन स्थल
An Inscriptional site

(xv) जैन मंदिर स्थान
Place of Jain Temple

(xvi) विशालतम बौद्ध मठ
Largest Buddhist Monastery

(xvii) प्राचीन मंदिर संकुल
Ancient Temple Complex

(xviii) प्राचीनतम मस्जिद स्थान
Place of oldest Mosque

(xix) शिव को समर्पित मंदिर संकुल
Temple Complex dedicated to Shiva

(xx) प्राचीन शिक्षा केन्द्र
Ancient Education Centre

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Frequently asked questions

What is the name of the exam for which this paper is?

This is the question paper for the UPSC Civil Services (Main) Exam.

What is the subject of this paper?

The subject is History, Paper I.

What is the year of this examination?

The year of the examination is 2020.

Who conducts the Civil Services Main Exam?

The Civil Services Main Exam is conducted by UPSC (Union Public Service Commission).

What is the maximum marks for History Paper I?

The maximum marks for History Paper I is 250.

What is the time allowed to complete History Paper I?

The time allowed to complete History Paper I is three hours.

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