UPSC Civil Services Main 2021 History Paper-I Question Paper PDF

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  • Year 2021
  • Conducted By UPSC
  • Questions 8
  • Maximum Marks 250
  • Duration Three Hours
  • Languages Hindi & English

Exam Details

Detail Information
Examination Civil Services (Main) Examination
Year 2021
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 History Paper-I of the Civil Services (Main) Examination conducted by UPSC in 2021. The paper has a maximum of 250 marks and a time duration of three hours. It consists of eight descriptive 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 assess their understanding of historical events, theories, and their analytical abilities in the context of the UPSC Mains syllabus. This previous year Civil Services (Main) Examination question paper (2021) 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, Paleolithic sites, Mesolithic sites. Useful for 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
  • Paleolithic sites
  • Mesolithic sites
  • Neolithic sites
  • Chalcolithic sites
  • Harappan sites
  • Proto-historic sites
  • Inscriptional sites
  • Jain monastic sites

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

  • Civil Services (Main) Examination 2021 History Paper-II
  • Civil Services (Main) Examination 2020 History Paper-I
  • Civil Services (Main) Examination 2022 History Paper-I
  • Civil Services (Main) Examination 2021 History Paper-I Answer Key
  • Civil Services (Main) Examination History Syllabus
  • Civil Services (Main) Examination Pattern
  • Civil Services Examination
  • UPSC Exams

Instructions

  • इसमें आठ प्रश्न हैं जो दो खण्डों में विभाजित हैं तथा हिन्दी और अंग्रेजी दोनों में छपे हुए 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 दीजिए।
  • 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 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 प्रयासों की गणना क्रमानुसार की जाएगी।
  • आंशिक रूप से दिए गए प्रश्नों के उत्तर को भी मान्यता दी जाएगी यदि उसे काटा न गया हो।
  • प्रश्न-सह-उत्तर पुस्तिका में खाली छोड़े गए कोई पृष्ठ अथवा पृष्ठ के भाग को पूर्णतः काट दीजिए।

  • 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. 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)) मध्यपाषाणकालीन स्थल
Mesolithic site

((iii)) नवपाषाणकालीन स्थल
Neolithic site

((iv)) नवपाषाणकालीन-ताम्राश्मयुगीन स्थल
Neolithic-Chalcolithic site

((v)) हड़प्पाकालीन स्थल
Harappan site

((vi)) आद्य-ऐतिहासिक एवं ऐतिहासिक स्थल
Proto-historic and historic site

((vii)) अभिलेखीय स्थल
Inscriptional site

((viii)) जैन विहार स्थल
Jain monastic site

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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 Civil Services (Main) Examination.

Which year is this question paper from?

This question paper is from the year 2021.

Who conducts the Civil Services Main Examination?

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

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 to complete the paper?

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

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