MAH MPSC History Paper I 2025 – Descriptive Questions

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  • Year 2025
  • Conducted By Maharashtra Public Service Commission
  • Questions 8

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Examination Maharashtra Public Service Commission (MPSC) State Services Main Examination
Year 2025
Conducting Body Maharashtra Public Service Commission
Paper History - Paper I
Subject History
Number of Questions 8

Page 1 provides the examination framework for the Maharashtra Public Service Commission (MPSC) State Services Main Examination (History - Paper I, 2025) including compulsory questions, attempt rules, and answer-medium instructions. Page 2 contains descriptive questions for Section A: Q1 with five sub-parts (a–e), each carrying 10 marks. Sub-part (a) discusses Gupta coinage and its historical significance; (b) covers features of the Indus Valley Civilization; (c) compares Rigvedic and Later Vedic social life; (d) highlights changes between Rigvedic and Later Vedic social structures; (e) analyzes the early Maratha state under Shivaji Maharaj. The repaired text blends Marathi/Hindi prompts with English translations to form coherent, exam-oriented prompts suitable for SEO-rich metadata and learning resources.

Major Topics Covered

  • Gupta coinage
  • Gupta period economy
  • Gupta art and culture
  • Indus Valley Civilization
  • Harappan urban centers
  • Indus script
  • Indus Valley features
  • Rigvedic society
  • Later Vedic society
  • Social changes from Rigveda to Later Vedic
  • Prehistoric life
  • Stone Age human life
  • Maratha state and Shivaji Maharaj
  • Maratha administration
  • Administrative leadership
  • Contemporary political context (17th century)
  • Urbanization in ancient India
  • Ancient Indian political structures
  • Archaeology of early India
  • Cultural evolution in ancient India

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Instructions

  • प्रश्नपत्रिकेसंबंधी विशेष सूचना प्रश्नांची उत्तरे लिहिण्यापूर्वी खालील सूचना काळजीपूर्वक वाचा :
  • प्रश्नपत्रिकेत एकूण 8 प्रश्न असून दोन विभागात विभागलेले आहेत. त्यापैकी 5 प्रश्न सोडविणे आवश्यक आहेत.
  • प्रश्न क्रमांक 1 व प्रश्न क्रमांक 5 अनिवार्य आहेत. उर्वरित प्रश्नांपैकी 3 प्रश्न सोडविणे अनिवार्य असून त्यापैकी प्रत्येक विभागातील किमान 1 प्रश्न सोडविणे आवश्यक राहील.
  • प्रत्येक प्रश्न/उप-प्रश्नांचे गुण त्याच्या समोर दर्शविण्यात आले आहेत.
  • अर्जात दावा केल्यानुसार व प्रवेशपत्रात दर्शविल्यानुसार उत्तरपुस्तिकेवर उत्तराचे माध्यम नमूद करावे. अधिकृत माध्यमाव्यतिरिक्त इतर माध्यमात लिहिलेले उत्तर तपासले जाणार नाहीत व त्यांना गुण दिले जाणार नाहीत.
  • जेथे पर्याय दिलेले असतील तेथे अनुक्रमाने प्रथम सोडविलेल्या पर्यायाचे आवश्यक संख्येइतक्याच प्रतिसादाचे केवळ मूल्याकन केले जाईल. एखादे उत्तर काट मारल्याशिवाय अंशत: सोडविले असल्यास ते मोजण्यात येईल. अतिरिक्त प्रतिसादांचे मूल्यांकन केले जाणार नाही आणि त्याकडे दुर्लक्ष केले जाईल.
  • उमेदवारांनी प्रश्नाच्या सर्व उप–प्रश्नोची एकत्रित उत्तरे सोडविणे अपेक्षित आहे. जर एखाद्या प्रश्नाचा उप–प्रश्न इतरत्र सोडविल्यास, (काही पृष्ठ सोडल्यानंतर किंवा दुसऱ्या इतर प्रश्नाचा प्रयत्न केल्यानंतर) अशा प्रकरणी नंतरचे उप-प्रश्न मुल्यांकनासाठी दुर्लक्षित केले जातील. \ast SE.
  • प्रश्नात शब्द मर्यादा दर्शविलेली असल्यास ती लक्षात घ्या,
  • उत्तर पुस्तिकेतील कोणतेही पान किंवा पानाचा भाग रिकामा अथवा कोरा ठेवला असेल तर ते स्पष्टपणे रद्द करणे/काट मारणे आवश्यक आहे.
  • अन्यथा नमूद केलेले नसेल तर सांकेतिक चिन्ह, मानके यांना नेहमीचा प्रमाणित अर्थ असेल. आवश्यक असल्यास योग्य विदा (Data) गृहित धरा व तसे स्पष्टपणे नमूद करा.
  • आवश्यक असेल तेथे नकाशा/आकृतीचे रेखांकन स्पष्ट असणे आवश्यक राहील.

  • There are EIGHT questions divided in two Sections, out of which FIVE are to be attempted.
  • Question No. 1 and 5 are compulsory.
  • 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/sub-question is indicated against it.
  • The medium of answer should be mentioned on the answer book as claimed in the application and printed on admission card.
  • The answers written in medium other than the authorized medium will riot be assessed and no marks will be assigned to them.
  • Wherever option has been given, only the required number of responses in the serial order attempted shall be assessed.
  • Unless struck off, attempt of a question shall be counted even if attempted partly.
  • Excess responses shall not be assessed and shall be ignored.
  • Candidates are expected to answer all the sub-questions of a question together.
  • If sub-question of a question is attempted elsewhere (after leaving a few page or after attempting another question) the later sub-question shall be overlooked.
  • Keep in mind the word limit indicated in the question if any.
  • Any page or portion of the page left blank in the Answer Booklet must be clearly struck off.
  • Unless otherwise mentioned, symbol and notation have their usual standard meanings.
  • Assume suitable data, if necessary and indicate the same clearly.
  • Neat sketches may be drawn, wherever required. P.T.O. \mathbb{I}

Questions (page 2)

Q1. Q1. (a) द्योतक होती”. या विधानाच्या आधारे गुप्त कालीन नाणेपद्धतीचे स्वरूप व ऐतिहासिक महत्त्व 10 स्पष्ट करा. "The coinage system of the Gupta period reflects the economic prosperity and cultural advancement of the age" On the basis of this statement, explain the nature and historical significance of Gupta coinage.

Q2. Q1. (b) ‘‘सिंधू खोरे संस्कृती ही प्राचीन भारतातील एक विकसित नागरी संस्कृती होती’’. या विधानाच्या आधारे सिंधू खोरे संस्कृतीची प्रमुख वैशिष्ट्ये लिहा. 10

Q3. Q1.
(c) ‘‘ऋग्वेदकालीन समाज आणि उत्तर वैदीक काळातील समाजरचना यामध्ये लक्षणीय बदल दिसून येतात’’. या विधानाच्या आधारे ऋषेदकालीन व उत्तर वैदीक काळातील सामाजिक जीवनातील तुलनात्मक बदल विशद करा. 10

Q4. Q1. (d) ''Significant changes can be observed between the social structure of the Rigvedic period and that of the later Vedic period''. On the basis of this statement, state the comparative changes in social life between Rigvedic and Later Vedic period. 10

Q5. Q1. (e) ‘‘प्रशासनिक दृष्टीचे व तत्कालीन राजकीय परिस्थितीचे फलीत होते’'. या विधानाची स्पष्टता करा. "The early Maratha state established by Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj was a product of his leadership, administrative vision and the contemporary political situation". Explain this statement. 10

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What is the name of the examination?

Maharashtra Public Service Commission (MPSC) State Services Main Examination.

Which body conducts the exam?

Maharashtra Public Service Commission (MPSC).

What is the subject and paper for this PDF?

Optional Subject - History - Paper I.

How many questions are in the paper according to the instructions?

Eight questions divided into two sections.

Which questions are compulsory?

Question No. 1 and Question No. 5 are compulsory.

How many questions must be attempted at minimum?

Five questions in total.

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