UPSC Static Quiz – History : 30 August 2025

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• Question 1 of 5 1. Question Which one of the following edicts mentions the personal name of Ashoka? a) Rummindei b) Kalsi c) Kalinga c) Kalinga Correct Solution: D Maski inscription at Raichur doab in Karnataka mentions Ashoka’s personal name, Devanam Priyadasi. Incorrect Solution: D Maski inscription at Raichur doab in Karnataka mentions Ashoka’s personal name, Devanam Priyadasi.

#### 1. Question

Which one of the following edicts mentions the personal name of Ashoka?

• a) Rummindei

• c) Kalinga

Solution: D

Maski inscription at Raichur doab in Karnataka mentions Ashoka’s personal name, Devanam Priyadasi.

Solution: D

Maski inscription at Raichur doab in Karnataka mentions Ashoka’s personal name, Devanam Priyadasi.

• Question 2 of 5 2. Question Consider the following statements regarding 11th-century King Anangpal II. Anangpal II belonged to Gurjara-Pratihara dynasty that ruled parts of present-day Delhi and Haryana. He gave Delhi its present name and also repopulated it. He was associated with the Battle of Tarain. How many of the above statements are correct? (a) Only one (b) Only two (c) All three (d) None Correct Solution: A Only Statement 2 is correct. Who was Anangpal II? Belonged to the Tomar dynasty that ruled parts of present-day Delhi and Haryana between the 8th and 12th centuries. Anangpal Tomar II was succeeded by his grandson Prithviraj Chauhan, who was defeated by the Ghurid forces in the Battle of Tarain (present-day Haryana) after which the Delhi Sultanate was established in 1192. The Tomar dynasty shifted its capital in the 8th century to Dhillikapuri (Delhi) during the reign of Anangpal II. He gave Delhi its present name and also repopulated it. He built Lal Kot fort and Anangtal Baoli. Incorrect Solution: A Only Statement 2 is correct. Who was Anangpal II? Belonged to the Tomar dynasty that ruled parts of present-day Delhi and Haryana between the 8th and 12th centuries. Anangpal Tomar II was succeeded by his grandson Prithviraj Chauhan, who was defeated by the Ghurid forces in the Battle of Tarain (present-day Haryana) after which the Delhi Sultanate was established in 1192. The Tomar dynasty shifted its capital in the 8th century to Dhillikapuri (Delhi) during the reign of Anangpal II. He gave Delhi its present name and also repopulated it. He built Lal Kot fort and Anangtal Baoli.

#### 2. Question

• Consider the following statements regarding 11th-century King Anangpal II.

• Anangpal II belonged to Gurjara-Pratihara dynasty that ruled parts of present-day Delhi and Haryana.

• He gave Delhi its present name and also repopulated it.

• He was associated with the Battle of Tarain.

How many of the above statements are correct?

• (a) Only one

• (b) Only two

• (c) All three

Solution: A

Only Statement 2 is correct.

Who was Anangpal II?

• Belonged to the Tomar dynasty that ruled parts of present-day Delhi and Haryana between the 8th and 12th centuries.

• Anangpal Tomar II was succeeded by his grandson Prithviraj Chauhan, who was defeated by the Ghurid forces in the Battle of Tarain (present-day Haryana) after which the Delhi Sultanate was established in 1192.

• The Tomar dynasty shifted its capital in the 8th century to Dhillikapuri (Delhi) during the reign of Anangpal II.

• He gave Delhi its present name and also repopulated it.

• He built Lal Kot fort and Anangtal Baoli.

Solution: A

Only Statement 2 is correct.

Who was Anangpal II?

• Belonged to the Tomar dynasty that ruled parts of present-day Delhi and Haryana between the 8th and 12th centuries.

• The Tomar dynasty shifted its capital in the 8th century to Dhillikapuri (Delhi) during the reign of Anangpal II.

• He gave Delhi its present name and also repopulated it.

• He built Lal Kot fort and Anangtal Baoli.

• Question 3 of 5 3. Question Match the following pairs: A. First Battle of Panipat 1. Akbar fought off a threat from the king Hemu ‘Vikramaditya’. B. Second Battle of Panipat 2. Laid the foundation of the Mughal Empire in India C. Third Battle of Panipat 3. Fought between Maratha forces and invading Afghan army Select the correct answer code: a) A- 2; B-3; C-1 b) A- 3; B-1; C-2 c) A- 2; B-1; C-3 d) A- 1; B-3; C-2 Correct Solution: C The First Battle of Panipat, in 1526, laid the foundation of the Mughal Empire in India after its first ruler, Babur, ended the Delhi Sultanate, which at the time was led by the Lodi dynasty. The Second Battle of Panipat, in 1556, cemented Mughal rule when Akbar fought off a threat from the king Hemu ‘Vikramaditya’. The Third Battle of Panipat, fought in 1761 between Maratha forces and invading armies of Afghan general Ahmed Shah Abdali of Durrani Empire in 1761. Incorrect Solution: C The First Battle of Panipat, in 1526, laid the foundation of the Mughal Empire in India after its first ruler, Babur, ended the Delhi Sultanate, which at the time was led by the Lodi dynasty. The Second Battle of Panipat, in 1556, cemented Mughal rule when Akbar fought off a threat from the king Hemu ‘Vikramaditya’. The Third Battle of Panipat, fought in 1761 between Maratha forces and invading armies of Afghan general Ahmed Shah Abdali of Durrani Empire in 1761.

#### 3. Question

Match the following pairs:

A. First Battle of Panipat | 1. Akbar fought off a threat from the king Hemu ‘Vikramaditya’.

B. Second Battle of Panipat | 2. Laid the foundation of the Mughal Empire in India

C. Third Battle of Panipat | 3. Fought between Maratha forces and invading Afghan army

Select the correct answer code:

• a) A- 2; B-3; C-1

• b) A- 3; B-1; C-2

• c) A- 2; B-1; C-3

• d) A- 1; B-3; C-2

Solution: C

The First Battle of Panipat, in 1526, laid the foundation of the Mughal Empire in India after its first ruler, Babur, ended the Delhi Sultanate, which at the time was led by the Lodi dynasty.

The Second Battle of Panipat, in 1556, cemented Mughal rule when Akbar fought off a threat from the king Hemu ‘Vikramaditya’.

The Third Battle of Panipat, fought in 1761 between Maratha forces and invading armies of Afghan general Ahmed Shah Abdali of Durrani Empire in 1761.

Solution: C

The First Battle of Panipat, in 1526, laid the foundation of the Mughal Empire in India after its first ruler, Babur, ended the Delhi Sultanate, which at the time was led by the Lodi dynasty.

The Second Battle of Panipat, in 1556, cemented Mughal rule when Akbar fought off a threat from the king Hemu ‘Vikramaditya’.

The Third Battle of Panipat, fought in 1761 between Maratha forces and invading armies of Afghan general Ahmed Shah Abdali of Durrani Empire in 1761.

• Question 4 of 5 4. Question Which of the following was/were discontent among Sepoys during British rule? The Indian sepoys were discriminated racially and in matters of promotion and privileges. The passing of General Service Enlistment Act and not giving the foreign service allowance (bhatta). The conditions of service in the Company’s Army and cantonments increasingly came into conflict with the religious beliefs and prejudices of the sepoys. Select the correct answer code: a) 1, 2 b) 1, 3 c) 2, 3 d) 1, 2, 3 Correct Solution: D Discontent Among Sepoys: The conditions of service in the Company’s Army and cantonments increasingly came into conflict with the religious beliefs and prejudices of the sepoys. These were interpreted by Indian sepoys, who were generally conservative by nature, as interference in their religious affairs. To the religious Hindu of the time, crossing the seas meant loss of caste. In 1856, Lord Canning’s government passed the General Service Enlistment Act which decreed that all future recruits to the Bengal Army would have to give an undertaking to serve anywhere their services might be required by the government. This caused resentment. The Indian sepoy was equally unhappy with his emoluments compared to his British counterpart. A more immediate cause of the sepoys’ dissatisfaction was the order that they would not be given the foreign service allowance (bhatta) when serving in Sindh or in Punjab. The annexation of Awadh, home of many of the sepoys, further inflamed their feelings. The Indian sepoy was made to feel a subordinate at every step and was discriminated against racially and in matters of promotion and privileges. The discontent of the sepoys was not limited to military matters. Incorrect Solution: D Discontent Among Sepoys: The conditions of service in the Company’s Army and cantonments increasingly came into conflict with the religious beliefs and prejudices of the sepoys. These were interpreted by Indian sepoys, who were generally conservative by nature, as interference in their religious affairs. To the religious Hindu of the time, crossing the seas meant loss of caste. In 1856, Lord Canning’s government passed the General Service Enlistment Act which decreed that all future recruits to the Bengal Army would have to give an undertaking to serve anywhere their services might be required by the government. This caused resentment. The Indian sepoy was equally unhappy with his emoluments compared to his British counterpart. A more immediate cause of the sepoys’ dissatisfaction was the order that they would not be given the foreign service allowance (bhatta) when serving in Sindh or in Punjab. The annexation of Awadh, home of many of the sepoys, further inflamed their feelings. The Indian sepoy was made to feel a subordinate at every step and was discriminated against racially and in matters of promotion and privileges. The discontent of the sepoys was not limited to military matters.

#### 4. Question

Which of the following was/were discontent among Sepoys during British rule?

• The Indian sepoys were discriminated racially and in matters of promotion and privileges.

• The passing of General Service Enlistment Act and not giving the foreign service allowance (bhatta).

• The conditions of service in the Company’s Army and cantonments increasingly came into conflict with the religious beliefs and prejudices of the sepoys.

Select the correct answer code:

• d) 1, 2, 3

Solution: D

Discontent Among Sepoys:

• The conditions of service in the Company’s Army and cantonments increasingly came into conflict with the religious beliefs and prejudices of the sepoys.

These were interpreted by Indian sepoys, who were generally conservative by nature, as interference in their religious affairs.

• To the religious Hindu of the time, crossing the seas meant loss of caste. In 1856, Lord Canning’s government passed the General Service Enlistment Act which decreed that all future recruits to the Bengal Army would have to give an undertaking to serve anywhere their services might be required by the government. This caused resentment. The Indian sepoy was equally unhappy with his emoluments compared to his British counterpart. A more immediate cause of the sepoys’ dissatisfaction was the order that they would not be given the foreign service allowance (bhatta) when serving in Sindh or in Punjab. The annexation of Awadh, home of many of the sepoys, further inflamed their feelings.

• The Indian sepoy was made to feel a subordinate at every step and was discriminated against racially and in matters of promotion and privileges. The discontent of the sepoys was not limited to military matters.

Solution: D

Discontent Among Sepoys:

• The conditions of service in the Company’s Army and cantonments increasingly came into conflict with the religious beliefs and prejudices of the sepoys.

These were interpreted by Indian sepoys, who were generally conservative by nature, as interference in their religious affairs.

• Question 5 of 5 5. Question Consider the following statements regarding Doctrine of Lapse. Lord Dalhousie was the originator of the concept of Doctrine of Lapse. Awadh was annexed on the grounds of misgovernment. Jhansi was the first state to be annexed under Doctrine of Lapse. How many of the above statements are correct? a) Only one b) Only two (c) All three (d) None Correct Solution: A Only Statement 2 is correct. In simple terms, the doctrine stated that the adopted son could be the heir to his foster father’s private property, but not the state; it was for the paramount power (the British) to decide whether to bestow the state on the adopted son or to annex it. Though this policy is attributed to Lord Dalhousie (1848-56), he was not its originator. Dalhousie showed too much zeal in enforcing this policy which had been theoretically enunciated on some previous occasions. His predecessors had acted on the general principle of avoiding annexation if it could be avoided. It was a matter of chance that during Lord Dalhousie’s term many rulers of states died without a male issue and seven states were annexed under the Doctrine of Lapse. The most important of these were Satara (1848), Jhansi and Nagpur (1854). The other small states included Jaitpur (Bundelkhand), Sambhalpur (Orissa), and Baghat (Madhya Pradesh). Lord Dalhousie annexed Awadh in 1856 after deposing Nawab Wajid Ali Shah on grounds of misgovernment. Incorrect Solution: A Only Statement 2 is correct. In simple terms, the doctrine stated that the adopted son could be the heir to his foster father’s private property, but not the state; it was for the paramount power (the British) to decide whether to bestow the state on the adopted son or to annex it. Though this policy is attributed to Lord Dalhousie (1848-56), he was not its originator. Dalhousie showed too much zeal in enforcing this policy which had been theoretically enunciated on some previous occasions. His predecessors had acted on the general principle of avoiding annexation if it could be avoided. It was a matter of chance that during Lord Dalhousie’s term many rulers of states died without a male issue and seven states were annexed under the Doctrine of Lapse. The most important of these were Satara (1848), Jhansi and Nagpur (1854). The other small states included Jaitpur (Bundelkhand), Sambhalpur (Orissa), and Baghat (Madhya Pradesh). Lord Dalhousie annexed Awadh in 1856 after deposing Nawab Wajid Ali Shah on grounds of misgovernment.

#### 5. Question

Consider the following statements regarding Doctrine of Lapse.

• Lord Dalhousie was the originator of the concept of Doctrine of Lapse.

• Awadh was annexed on the grounds of misgovernment.

• Jhansi was the first state to be annexed under Doctrine of Lapse.

How many of the above statements are correct?

• a) Only one

• b) Only two

• (c) All three

Solution: A

Only Statement 2 is correct.

In simple terms, the doctrine stated that the adopted son could be the heir to his foster father’s private property, but not the state; it was for the paramount power (the British) to decide whether to bestow the state on the adopted son or to annex it.

• Though this policy is attributed to Lord Dalhousie (1848-56), he was not its originator. Dalhousie showed too much zeal in enforcing this policy which had been theoretically enunciated on some previous occasions. His predecessors had acted on the general principle of avoiding annexation if it could be avoided.

It was a matter of chance that during Lord Dalhousie’s term many rulers of states died without a male issue and seven states were annexed under the Doctrine of Lapse. The most important of these were Satara (1848), Jhansi and Nagpur (1854). The other small states included Jaitpur (Bundelkhand), Sambhalpur (Orissa), and Baghat (Madhya Pradesh). Lord Dalhousie annexed Awadh in 1856 after deposing Nawab Wajid Ali Shah on grounds of misgovernment.

Solution: A

Only Statement 2 is correct.

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