UPSC Civil Services Main 2025 History Paper I PDF

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  • Year 2025
  • Conducted By UPSC
  • Questions 8
  • Maximum Marks 250
  • Duration Three Hours
  • Languages Hindi & English

Exam Details

Detail Information
Examination UPSC Civil Services (Main) Examination
Year 2025
Conducting Body UPSC
Paper History Paper I
Subject History
Duration Three Hours
Maximum Marks 250
Number of Questions 8
Question Type Descriptive / Subjective

This is the official question paper for the UPSC Civil Services (Main) Examination 2025, specifically for History Paper I. The paper is designed to assess candidates' in-depth knowledge of history, with a total of eight questions divided into two sections. Candidates are required to answer five questions in total, with questions 1 and 5 being compulsory. The exam is conducted by the UPSC and allows three hours to complete, with a maximum of 250 marks. This paper is crucial for aspirants aiming to secure a position in the Civil Services.

Major Topics Covered

  • History
  • Indian History
  • World History
  • Map Interpretation

Why This Paper is Important

  • Useful for UPSC 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 2025 General Studies Paper I
  • UPSC Civil Services Main 2025 General Studies Paper II
  • UPSC Civil Services Main 2025 General Studies Paper III
  • UPSC Civil Services Main 2025 General Studies Paper IV
  • UPSC Civil Services Main 2025 Optional Subject Papers
  • UPSC Civil Services Main 2025 History Paper I Answer Key
  • UPSC Civil Services Main History Syllabus
  • UPSC Civil Services Main Exam Pattern

Instructions

  • पुस्तिका के मुख 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 की 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.
  • 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 (QCA) 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 :

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Frequently asked questions

What is the name of the exam?

The exam is the UPSC Civil Services (Main) Examination.

What is the year of this question paper?

This question paper is from the year 2025.

Who conducts the Civil Services (Main) Examination?

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

What is the subject of this paper?

This is History Paper I.

What is the maximum marks for this paper?

The maximum marks for this paper are 250.

What is the time allowed for this paper?

The time allowed for this paper is three hours.

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