UPSC Civil Services Main 2016 History Paper I PDF Download

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  • Year 2016
  • Conducted By UPSC
  • Questions 8
  • Maximum Marks 250
  • Duration Three Hours
  • Languages English & Hindi

Exam Details

Detail Information
Examination UPSC Civil Services Main Examination
Year 2016
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 History Paper-I of the UPSC Civil Services Main Examination held in 2016. The paper carries a maximum of 250 marks and candidates are allowed three hours to complete it. It is divided into two sections and contains eight questions in total, with candidates required to answer five. Questions 1 and 5 are compulsory, and at least one question must be attempted from each section. The paper is available in both Hindi and English, reflecting UPSC's commitment to multilingualism in its examinations. Aspirants can use this paper to understand the exam pattern, question types, and difficulty level for History Paper-I. This previous year UPSC Civil Services Main Examination question paper (2016) is useful for Other Jobs aspirants preparing for Central government recruitment. The paper was conducted by UPSC and reflects the official exam pattern, marking scheme and difficulty level seen in recent cycles. Use it for timed practice, topic-wise revision and understanding how questions are framed in the real examination. Download the free PDF on QuizCurrent to read instructions, attempt MCQs and compare your answers with the study notes provided on this page. Key syllabus areas include Ancient History, Medieval History, Modern History, World History, Indian History, Archaeology, Mesolithic sites, Neolithic sites. Useful for UPSC Civil Services Main Examination preparation. Helps understand the latest exam pattern. Useful for practice and self-assessment.

Major Topics Covered

  • Ancient History
  • Medieval History
  • Modern History
  • World History
  • Indian History
  • Archaeology
  • Mesolithic sites
  • Neolithic sites
  • Megalithic sites
  • Chalcolithic sites
  • Harappan sites
  • Buddhist remains

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 Examination 2015 History Paper I
  • UPSC Civil Services Main Examination 2017 History Paper I
  • UPSC Civil Services Main Examination 2016 History Paper II
  • UPSC Civil Services Main Examination 2016 General Studies Paper I
  • UPSC Civil Services Main 2016 History Paper I Answer Key
  • UPSC Civil Services Main History Syllabus
  • UPSC Mains Exam Pattern
  • Ancient Indian History Syllabus

Instructions

  • इसमें आठ प्रश्न हैं जो दो खण्डों में विभाजित हैं तथा हिन्दी एवं अंग्रेजी दोनों में छपे हैं।
  • परीक्षार्थी को कुल पाँच प्रश्नों के उत्तर देने हैं।
  • प्रश्न संख्या 1 और 5 अनिवार्य हैं तथा बाकी प्रश्नों में से प्रत्येक खण्ड से कम-से-कम एक प्रश्न चुनकर तीन प्रश्नों के उत्तर दें।
  • प्रत्येक प्रश्न/भाग के लिए नियत अंक उसके सामने दिए गए हैं।
  • प्रश्नों के उत्तर उसी प्राधिकृत माध्यम में लिखे जाने चाहिए, जिसका उल्लेख आपके प्रवेश-पत्र में किया गया है, और इस माध्यम का स्पष्ट उल्लेख प्रश्न-सह-उत्तर (क्यू० सी० ए०) पुस्तिका के मुखपृष्ठ पर अंकित निर्दिष्ट स्थान पर किया जाना चाहिए।
  • उल्लिखित 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 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 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 निम्न 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)) एक मध्यपाषाणकालीन स्थल
A Mesolithic site

((ii)) एक नवपाषाणकालीन स्थल
A Neolithic site

((iii)) एक महापाषाण-ताम्रपाषाणकालीन स्थल
A Megalithic-Chalcolithic site

((iv)) एक नवपाषाणकालीन स्थल
A Neolithic site

((v)) एक नवपाषाणकालीन स्थल
A Neolithic site

((vi)) एक महापाषाणकालीन स्थल
A Megalithic site

((vii)) बौद्ध पुरावशेषों के लिए ज्ञात एक स्थल
A site known for Buddhist remains

((viii)) एक हड़प्पाकालीन स्थल
A Harappan site

((ix)) एक हड़प्पाकालीन स्थल
A Harappan site

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Frequently asked questions

What is the name of the exam?

The exam is the UPSC Civil Services Main Examination.

Which paper is this question paper for?

This question paper is for History Paper-I.

What is the year of this examination?

The year of this examination is 2016.

Who conducts the Civil Services Main Examination?

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) conducts the Civil Services Main Examination.

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 this paper is three hours.

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