Answer Key - 2021 - History - Art & Culture - Pratik Nayak

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History, Art & Culture

UPSC CSE- Prelims 2021
General Studies Question Paper-1
Analysis-Solution by Pratik Nayak
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Questions asked Prelims - History , Art & Culture- 20
Solutions from the Plus Course- 17 (85% Accuracy)
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Total Questions asked in UPSC CSE- 20

(History, Art & Culture) (1/5th of 100 Questions)
Total Questions that can be answered from the Unacademy Class lectures - 17/ 20
(proofs attached along with Elimination technique practiced in the live classes )
This lectures on Unacademy Plus, which were conducted before prelims exam i.e.
10th October 2021.
Though utmost Care is taken to prepare the solutions, but some questions are open
to interpretations and hence, the answer key is subject to revision.
Q. How to prepare for 2022 onwards – Students preparing via self-study /

subscription: Analysis of Prelims 2021-
Modern India & Freedom Struggle- Spectrum is still relevant- 5 Questions can be
answered if inference based analytical study is done from Spectrum
For Ancient/Medieval India- TN Board Std 11 (New)- can be used in an objective

way and 6 questions can be solved if analytical study is done
From Art & Culture- Nitin Singhania- Only Two Question can be answered, hence
cost-benefit is very less. If time permits and no foundation of Art & culture is there
then & only then it needs to be referred.
New NCERT- Std 6 (Our Past-I), Std 7 (Our Past-II), Std 8 (Our Past III, Along with
Std 12 (Themes in Indian History Part 1, 2 & 3) is still relevant and can be a handy
source for understanding & key words-based questions.
Thank you very much,

Pratik Nayak.

Ancient
History
20%
Modern
History & INM
40%
Medieval
History
20%
Art & Culture

20%
Analysis- UPSC CSE 2021

Questions- from History, Art and Culture
Total Questions -20 History-Art & Culture-

Q. Can be answered from which source ?
Pratik Nayak’s Course on Unacademy Plus-
17 Questions (Ancient, Medieval, Modern, Art & Culture )

Question Paper Set- C- UPSC CSE (P)- 2021- History, Art & Culture
Q. No Topic asked in Exam Lecture/ Class Coverage by Pratik Other Reference Source from
Nayak where topic is Mentioned
Parmara, Maukhari, Gupta, Yes- Directly From the Plus Course
Q.64 Tamil Nadu Board- Std. 11
Etc. 😊
Yes- Partially Covered From the Answer Unavailable in standard
Q.70 Mitaksara and Daya Bhaga
Plus Course ☹ reference books
Water Management- Yes- Directly From the Plus Course NCERT- Std 12 Themes in Indian
Q.62
Dholavira and Youtube Lectures 😊 Part 1
Answer Unavailable in standard
Q.65 Fernano Nuniz- Vijaynagar Yes- Directly From the Plus Course 😊
reference books
Chengiz, Taimur and Vasco
Q.68 Yes- Directly From the Plus Course 😊 Tamil Nadu Board- Std. 11
de Gama
Partially Covered from Tamil
Q.55 Pargana- Subah Sarkar Yes- Directly From the Plus Course 😊
Nadu Board- Std. 11
Yes- Partial From the Plus Course ,
discussion about the Church and role Answer Unavailable in standard
Q.69 Francis Xavier
reference books
of Francis Xavier 😊
Yes- Partial From the Plus Course –
Nitin Singhania- Mention about
Q. 05 Halbi, Ho and Kui Tribal Revolts- mention of the Ho
languages
Rebellion 😊
Bhavabhuti, Hastimalla and No- not covered in the Plus Course Answer Unavailable in standard
Q. 51
Kshemeshvara ☹ reference books
Ajanta Caves- Waghora Nitin Singhania- Waghora River
Q.59 Yes- Directly From the Plus Course 😊
River mentioned
Yes- Directly From the Plus Course Answer Unavailable in standard
Q. 61 Chausath Yogini Temple
😊 reference books
Burzhaom, Ganeshwar,
Q.67 Yes- Directly From the Plus Course 😊 Tamil Nadu Board- Std. 11
Chandraketugarh
Arcot, Mysore and
Q.58 Yes- Directly From the Plus Course 😊 Spectrum- Partially Covered
Rohilkhand
Mont-Ford (GoI Act 1919)
Q.52 and Government of India Act, Yes- Directly From the Plus Course 😊 Spectrum
1935
th
Q.53 8 August 1942, Quit India Yes- Directly From the Plus Course 😊 Spectrum
Movement
Songs From Prison – MK No- not covered in the Plus Course Answer Unavailable in standard
Q.54
Gandhi ☹ reference books
Bethune School- IC
Q.56 Yes- Directly From the Plus Course 😊 Spectrum
Vidyasagar
Shah Nawaz Khan, PK Yes- Directly From the Plus Course 😊
Q.57 Sehgal, Gurbaksh Singh Spectrum
Dhillon- INA Trials
Yes- can be Eliminated From the Plus
Broach, Trichinopolly,
Q.62 Course 😊 Spectrum
Chicacole
No- not covered in the Plus Course

Madanapalle- Rabindranath ☹ Answer Unavailable in standard
Q.91
Tagore reference books
😊

History: Ancient / Medieval / Culture

CSP21-SET-C] Q.64) From the declines of Guptas until the rise of
Harshavardhana in the early seventh century, which of the following kingdoms
were holding power in Northern India?
1. The Guptas of Magadha
2. The Paramaras of Malwa
3. The Pushyabhutis of Thanesar
4. The Maukharis of Kanauj
5. The Yadavas of Devagiri
6. The Maitrakas of Valabhi
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
a) 1, 2 and 5
b) 1, 3, 4 and 6
c) 2, 3 and 4
d) 5 and 6
Difficulty : Medium🧐
Type: Theory 📚
Explanation: can be solved via elimination
• b) 1, 3, 4 and 6
• After the Guptas and before the rise of Harshavardhana different
dynasties came to power in different parts of the country
• Yadavas of Deogiri came in the Medieval India
• Parmara of Malwas came to power in the 10th Century onwards
Unacademy Plus- lecture https://unacademy.com/class/early-medieval-india-1000-to-1200-chola-

empire-south-india/YSED7WFZ

CSP21-SET-C] Q.70) In reference to the history of ancient India, which of the

following
Statements is/are correct?
1. Mitakshara was the civil law for upper castes and Dayabhaga was the
civil law for lower castes.
2. In the Mitakshara system, the sons can claim right to the property
during the lifetime of the father, whereas in the Dayabhaga system, it is
only after the death of the father that the sons can claim right to the
property.
3. The Mitakshara system deals with the matters related to the property
held by male members only of a family, whereas the Dayabhaga system
deals with the matters related to the property held by both male and
female members of a family.
a) 1 and 2
b) 2 Only
c) 1 and 3
d) 3 Only
Difficulty : Tough🥵
Type: Theory 📚
👨🏫Explanation: b) 2 Only
• Mitakasara- compiled by Vijneswara, it was a commentary on Yajvalkya
Smriti
• Belonged to the court of Vikramadtiya VI of Kalyani Chalukyas
• This book had detailes about the sucession laws of Hindu families
• Mentioned in the lecture on Plus Class- Pratik Nayak
• Discussed live in the class about the Hindu succession laws
Vijnaneswara wrote Mitakshara- commentary on Yajnavalya Smriti- Hindu succession law – mentioned directly
in the lecture
https://unacademy.com/class/delhi-sultanate-i/YSQA0F93

CSP21-SET-C] Q.62) Which one of the following ancient towns is well-known

for its elaborate system of water harvesting and management by building a
series of dams and channelizing water into connected reservoirs?
a) Dholavira
b) Kalibangan
c) Rakhigarhi
d) Ropar
Difficulty : Easy🤩
Type: Theory 📚
👨🏫Explanation:
a) Dholavira
Dholavira was known for the Water Management
Surrounded by 2 channels, the natives had built dam, reserviour, step well and
canal for effective water management
Can be solved via NCERT- Class 12- Themes in Indian History Part 1
Also covered elaborately in Plus lectures- Pratik Nayak
Dholavira- known for Water Management-
Live discussion in the plus course-
https://unacademy.com/class/vedic-age-ii/27HRLGAS

([CSP21-SET-C] Q.65) According to Portuguese writer Nuniz, the women in

Vijayanagara Empire were expert in which of the following areas?
1. Wrestling
2. Astrology
3. Accounting
4. Soothsaying
a) 1, 2 and 3 Only
b) 1, 3 and 4 Only
c) 2 and 4 Only
d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
Type: Theory 📚
Explanation: d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
• Fernao Nuniz (1534-37) was a portuguese traveller to the court of

Vijaynagar King- Achyut Raya
• He mentions the following professions where women were employed in
different roles – covered in the plus class – Pratik Nayak

CSP21-SET-C] Q.68) Consider the following statements:

1. It was during the reign of Iltutmish that Chengiz Khan reached the Indus
in pursuit of the fugitive Khawarezm prince.
2. It was during the reign of Muhammad bin Tughluq that Taimur occupied
Multan and crossed the Indus.
3. It was during the reign of Deva Raya II of Vijayanagara Empire that
Vasco da Gama reached the coast of Kerala.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
a) 1 Only
b) 1 and 2
c) 3 Only
d) 2 and 3
Type: Theory 📚
Explanation:
• 👨🏫Explanation: a) 1 Only
• Changez Khan attacked the Khwarizm Prince Jalaluddin Magbrani, who
sought refuge to the court of Iltutmish. But Iltutmish decided not the
give refuge to Jalauddin, and hence he avoided the invasion of Changez
Khan to India
• Taimur invaded India in 1398- During this period, Nasiruddin Mohammed
Tughlaq was the ruler and not Mohammed bin Tughlaq (1325-1350)
• Vasco de Gama came to India in 1498- was welcomed by the ruler of
Calicut- Manna Vikrama- also called as Zamorin.
• Krishnadeva Raya, the Vijaynagar ruler came to power in 1509 onwards.
•
Changez Khan invasion- Iltutmish
https://unacademy.com/class/delhi-sultanate-iii/RPIA83C5

Question- related to Taimur- Nasiruddin Mohammed Tughlaq

https://unacademy.com/class/provincial-kingdoms-vijayanagar-bahmani-
sultanate/BRECXEA7
(CSP21-SET-C] Q.55) With reference to medieval India, which one of the following is
the correct sequence in ascending order in terms of size?
a) Paragana- Sarkar- Suba
b) Sarkar-Paragana-Suba
c) Suba-Sarkar-Paragana
d)Paragana-Suba-Sarkar
Type: Theory 📚
👨🏫Explanation: a) Paragana- Sarkar- Suba
Ascending order means- from smallest to largest
• Pargana- group of villages
• Sarkar- district unit during the Mughals

• Subah- Province of Mughal Empire- where Subahdars were appointed
• Covered under the Plus Course- Pratik Nayak

https://unacademy.com/class/doubt-clearing-session-18th-century-india-the-
rise-of-the-regional-states-awadh-hyderabad/OSVBCVQ3
([CSP21-SET-C] Q.69) Consider the following statements:

1. St. Francis Xavier was one of the founding members of the Jesuit Order.
2. St. Francis Xavier died in Goa and a church is dedicated to him there.
3. The Feast of St. Francis Xavier is celebrated in Goa each year.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
a) 1 and 2 Only
b) 2 and 3 Only
c) 1 and 3 Only
d) 1, 2 and 3
Type: Theory 📚
c) 1 and 3 Only
Francis Xavier- was the one of the Christian missionaries who founded the
Jesuit order in India.
He was responsible for the Goan Inquisition – 1540s
His death took place in Sancian (Hongkong Region) later on his body was
brought to Goa and a Church was made

Feast of St. Francis is celebrated every year- 3rd December to mark his
Birthday.
👨🏫Explanation: passing of mention of St. Francis Xavier

https://unacademy.com/class/british-conquest-of-india-bengal-
mysore/85B7B6XU
([CSP21-SET-C] Q.5) With reference to India, the terms ‘Halbi, Ho and Kui’
pertain to
a) dance forms of Northwest India
b) musical instruments
c) pre-historic cave paintings
d) tribal languages
Type: Theory 📚
Explanation:
• Answerà d) tribal languages
• Ho revolt took place – it was a tribal revolt- it can be inferred by that Ho
is tribal language
• Can be inferred from the tribal reactions against the British Rule
• Also covered in Nitin Singhania’s book
https://unacademy.com/class/nm-phase-i-extremist-phase-swadeshi-
movement-british-reaction-morley-minto-reforms1909/E4V7BABJ
eforms1909/E4V7BABJhttps://unacademy.com/class/nm-phase-i-extremist-
phase-swadeshi-movement-british-reaction-morley-minto-
reforms1909/E4V7BABJ
•
[CSP21-SET-C] Q.51) With reference to the history of ancient India,

Bhavabhuti, Hastimalla and Kshemeshvara were famous
a) Jain monks
b) playwrights
c) temple architects
d) Philosophers
Type: Theory 📚
👨🏫Explanation: b) playwrights
Krishna Reddy’s Bookà
Kalidasa, Bana, Bhavabhuti, and other authors are mentioned
Who commented on the condition of women in the Gupta-Post Gupta period.
It can be inferred that Bhavabhuti, Hastimalla and Kshemeshvara were
playwriters/ authors.

Bhavabhuti who lived at Kanyakubja in the early 8th century has three
surviving plays — “Malati and Madhava”, “The Deeds of the Great Hero’’
(Mahaviracarita), and “The Later Deeds of Rama” (Uttarardmacarita)
Romila Thapar- also mentions about the authors- Bhavabhuti, Hastimalla and
Kshmeshvara
([CSP21-SET-C] Q.59) Which one of the following statements is correct?

a) Ajanta Caves lie in the gorge of Waghora river.
b) Sanchi Stupa lies in the gorge of Chambal river.
c) Pandu-lena Cave shrines lie in the gorge of Narmada river.
d) Amaravati Stupa lies in the gorge of Godavari river.
Type: Theory 📚
a) Ajanta Caves lie in the gorge of Waghora river.
Mentioned in the Nitin Singhani’s Book- Indian Art & Culture
Explicitly explained in the Art & Culture- Plus Course by Pratik Nayak
Discussion on the location of Ajanta Caves- Waghora River
https://unacademy.com/class/ancient-indian-architecture-iii/HIC96F41

[CSP21-SET-C] Q.61) With reference to Chausath Yogini Temple situated near

Morena, consider the following statements:
1. It is a circular temple built during the reign of Kachchhapaghata
Dynasty.
2. It is the only circular temple built in India.
3. It was meant to promote the Vaishnava cult in the region.
4. Its design has given rise to a popular belief that it was the inspiration
behind the Indian Parliament building.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
a) 1 and 2
b) 2 and 3 Only
c) 1 and 4
d) 2, 3 and 4
Type: Theory 📚
c) 1 and 4
circular temple built during the reign of Kachchhapaghata Dynasty – king
Devapala built it in 14th Century
Yogini represents the Shakti Worship and not Vaishnavism
Other Circular temples were built- eg. Maniar Math in Bihar
Chausath Yogini – discussed in Plus Class – Pratik Nayak
https://unacademy.com/class/doubt-clearing-session-indian-paintings-
i/C7QQJ3ZL


[CSP21-SET-C] Q.67) Consider the following pairs:

(Historical Place) (Well-konwn for)
1. Burzahom : Rock-cut shrines
2. Chandra-Ketugarh : Terracotta art
3. Ganeshwar : Copper artefacts
Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?
a) 1 only
b) 1 and 2
c) 3 only
d) 2 and 3
Type: Theory 📚
d) 2 and 3
Burzhaom- is a Neolithic site, known for pit dwellings. It doesn’t have have
Rock Cut Shrines.
Ganeshwar- Chalcolithic culture site, contemporary to IVC. It is known for
copper smelting
Chandraketugarh- located in Bengal
Post Mauryan period site, known for terracotta sculptures and Image
Can be answered from Pratik Nayak- Plus Course
Ganeshwar- Site known for Copper Smelting, had links with the towns of IVC-
explained in the plus class
https://unacademy.com/class/indus-valley-civilization-i/2Y0TUHUO

Burzhaom is a Neolithic site, known for pit dwelling and not for rock cut shrines
https://unacademy.com/class/indus-valley-civilization-i/2Y0TUHUO

Modern Indian History & National Movement
[CSP21-SET-C] Q.58) With reference to Indian history, which of the following

statements is/are correct?
1. The Nizamat of Arcot emerged out of Hyderabad State.
2. The Mysore Kingdom emerged out of Vijaynagara Empire.
3. Rohilkhand Kingdom was formed out of the territories occupied by
Ahmad Shah Durrani.
a) 1 and 2
b) 2 Only
c) 2 and 3
d) 3 Only
Type: Theory 📚
a) 1 and 2
Carnatic State emerged Independent out of Hyderabad State due to the later
Mughal polity- weakness
Mysore Kingdom became independent from the Vijaynagar empire in the year
1612
Rohilkhand- Afghan State was founded due to the invasion by Nadir Shah in
1739 and not because of the invasion by Ahmed Shah Durrani
Discussion of Carnatic State coming out of Hyderabad with Capital at Arcot
Plus Class- Pratik Nayak
https://unacademy.com/class/medieval-indian-paintings-i/USB2C2D2
Vijayanagar emerged out Mysore state in 1612

Ruled by the Wadeyar dynasty
Discussed in the live class along with the concept and facts
https://unacademy.com/class/administrative-changes-role-of-governor-generals-1813-to-
1857/KRICVPBC

Afghan of Rohilkhand became independent after Nadir Shah’s (1739) invasion

Discussed in the Plus Class- Pratik Nayak
https://unacademy.com/class/medieval-indian-paintings-i/USB2C2D2

([CSP21-SET-C] Q.52) Consider the following statements:
1. The Montagu-Chelmsford Reforms of 1919 recommended granting

voting rights to all the women above the age 21.
2. The Government of India Act of 1935 gave women reserved seats in

legislature.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2
Type: Theory 📚
b) 2 only
Mont-Ford Reforms- Also known as Government of India Act, 1919- didn’t gave
voting rights to ’’all’’ women. Only limited franchise was given during this
time, viz. voters qualification/criteria was the reason behind not giving
universal adult suffrage
Government of India Act, 1935- reservation of seats - system of weightage to
Women Members
Covered exhaustively in the plus lectures- Pratik Nayak
Can also be answered through Modern India- Spectrum
Mont-Ford Reforms- discussed in the live class

Not ’’all’’ women were given right to vote
Communal representation increased
https://unacademy.com/class/provincial-autonomyformation-of-congress-ministries-socialism-young-
leadership-within-congress/QGHPHGBP
Government of India Act, 1935
https://unacademy.com/class/power-transfer-rin-mutiny-cabinet-mission-mountbatten-plan-freedom-
partition/CMQQ5GTG

(CSP21-SET-C] Q.53) With reference to 8th August, 1942 in Indian history,

which one of the following statements is correct?
a) The Quit India Resolution was adopted by the AICC.
b) The Viceroy’s Executive council was expanded to include more Indians.
c) The Congress ministries resigned in seven provinces.
d) Cripps proposed an Indian Union with full Dominion Status once the Second
world War was over.
🤩
Difficulty : Easy
📚
Type: Theory
Explanation: a) The Quit India Resolution was adopted by the AICC
Spectrum: Covered directly

Quit India Movement- launched on 8th August 1942 @ Gowalia Tank Bombay
Also Covered exhaustively in the Plus Course- Pratik Nayak
th
Quit India Movement- launched on 8 August 1942 @ Gowalia Tank Bombay
Discussed in the live class- Plus Course- Pratik Nayak
https://unacademy.com/class/national-movement-updation-2/TUQYSTKO

[CSP21-SET-C] Q.54) Who among the following is associated with ‘Songs

from Prison’, a translation of ancient Indian religious lyrics in English?
a) Bal Gangadhar Tilak
b) Jawaharlal Nehru
c) Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi
d) Sarojini Naidu
Type: Theory 📚
c) Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi
written during his imprisonment in Yeravada Jail, Poona
translated hymns from the Upanishada and poems by Indian saint poets into
English and that collection was published as Songs from the prison
Not given in any reference books

Not covered in the plus class
Can be solved by elimination
Tilak in Jail wrote- Gita Rahsya, Arctic home of the Aryans
Sarojini Naidu wrote- the Bazars of Hyderabad

CSP21-SET-C] Q.56) Who among the following was associated as Secretary

with Hindu Female School which later came to be known as Bethune Female
School?
a) Annie Besant
b) Debendranath Tagore
c) Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar
d) Sarojini Naidu
Type: Theory 📚
c) Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar
Bethune School was established by JED Bethune
The first secretary of this School was Pandit Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar
IC Vidyasagar is also known for promoting girl child education and also for
Widow Remarriage movement
Can be answered from Spectrum and Pratik Nayak- Plus classes
Bethune School was established in 1849

IC Vidyasagar was the secretary of the school
https://unacademy.com/class/doubt-clearing-session-national-
movement/E44AXM24

[CSP21-SET-C] Q.57) In the context of Colonial India, Shah Nawaz Khan, Prem
Kumar Sehgal and Gurbaksh Singh Dhillon are remembered as
a) leaders of Swadeshi and Boycott Movement
b) members of the Interim Government in 1946
c) members of the Drafting Committee in the Constituent Assembly
d) officers of the Indian National Army
Type: Theory 📚
Explanation:
Spectrum:🤩 Solvable
Also covered directly- Pratik Nayak- Plus Course
d) officers of the Indian National Army
Indian National Army - Azad Hind Fauj, was formed in 1942 by Captian Mohan
Singh with the help of the Japanese, but due to differences it was disbanded.
Again in July 1943, Netaji Subhash Chandrabose reorganised the Indian
National Army along with Ras Behari Bose and Japanese help.
The INA campaign was headed towards Kohima under the leadership of Capt.
Shahnawaz Khan, which resulted into defeat.
After the end of WW-2, the INA was had to surrender to the British Army and
later on 3 officials were court-martialled by Lord Wavell at Red Fort
Red Fort Trials- were defended by a series of lawerys, including KN Katju,
Tejbahadur Sapru, JL Nehru- resulting into INA agitation across the country
INA Trials- Conducted by Lord Wavell in November 1945

Shah Nawaz Khan, PK Sehgal and Gurbaksh Singh Dhillon- all were Indian National Army

CSP21-SET-C] Q.63) In the first quarter of seventeenth century, in which of the

following was/were the factory/factories of the English East India Company
located?
1. Broach
2. Chicacole
3. Trichinopoly
Select the correct answer using the codes given below
a) 1 Only
b) 1 and 2
c) 3 Only
d) 2 and 3
Type: Theory 📚
👨🏫Explanation: a) 1 Only
Spectrum: Ans Partially available 🥵

Can be solved from Pratik Nayak- Plus Classes – Method of Elimination
1st Quarter of 17th Century- refers to the period between 1601 to 1625. During
this the East India Company had base in Surat, Bharuch (Broach), Ahmedabad
etc.
Trichonopolly – Trichy came under the British Influence in the later part of 17th
Century. It was under the control of the Carnatic State , came to prominence in
the second Carnatic war – 1749 to 1754- can be easily eliminated
Chicacole- part of Northern Circars - known for textile centre. It was taken by
British from the Nizam of Hyderabad in 1766, during the first Anglo Mysore war
Expansion of British Conquest- Discussed in the Plus Class

Early factories were set up in Surat, Bharuch
Can be inferred from the lecture notes
https://unacademy.com/class/british-conquest-of-india-conquest-over-other-
states-the-rise-of-marathas/GJ85F7WK
Second Carnatic War- (1749-54) Fighting in Trichy taking place between the French and the
British , - Discussed in the live class
https://unacademy.com/class/british-conquest-of-india-the-fall-of-marathas/9CA2SHEH


(CSP21-SET-C] Q.66) With reference to Madanapalle of Andhra

Pradesh, which one of the following statements is correct?
a) Pingali Venkayya designed the tricolour Indian National Flag here.
b) Pattabhi Sitaramaiah led the Quit India Movement of Andhra region from
here.
c) Rabindranath Tagore translated the National Anthem from Bengali to

English here.
d) Madame Blavastsky and Colonel Olcott set up headquarters of

Theosophical Society first here.
Type: Theory 📚 Current

c) Rabindranath Tagore translated the National Anthem from Bengali to
English here.
Can be solved via Elimination- Pratik Nayak’s Plus Course
Pingali Venkaya- hoisted the national presented and design the national flag in
1921 at Vijaywada to Gandhi, during the Non Cooperation Movement.
Pattabhi Sitarramaya was arrested with the entire committee and incarcerated
for three years without outside contact in the fort
in Ahmednagar, Maharashtra.
Can be eliminated, through the classes/ books
Madame Blavatsky and Colonel Olcott established the Theosophical Society of

India at Adyar, near Madras- 1882.

th
Quit India Movement- declared Illegal on 9 August 1942
Can be inferred that P. Sittaramaya being a congress leader was also arrested
Theosophical Society- initially established in USA- 1875

Later on shifted to Adyar, near Madras in 1882
https://unacademy.com/class/british-conquest-of-india-the-fall-of-marathas/9CA2SHEH

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Pratik Nayak- Answer Key- UPSC CSE 2021 (History) Page 1 of 30

History, Art & Culture

History - Optional and General Studies

History Optional- Comprehensive Course

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Total Questions asked in UPSC CSE- 20

Q. How to prepare for 2022 onwards – Students preparing via self-study /

For Ancient/Medieval India- TN Board Std 11 (New)- can be used in an objective

Thank you very much,

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Art & Culture

Analysis- UPSC CSE 2021

Total Questions -20 History-Art & Culture-

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No- not covered in the Plus Course

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History: Ancient / Medieval / Culture

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CSP21-SET-C] Q.70) In reference to the history of ancient India, which of the

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CSP21-SET-C] Q.62) Which one of the following ancient towns is well-known

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([CSP21-SET-C] Q.65) According to Portuguese writer Nuniz, the women in

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• Fernao Nuniz (1534-37) was a portuguese traveller to the court of

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CSP21-SET-C] Q.68) Consider the following statements:

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Question- related to Taimur- Nasiruddin Mohammed Tughlaq

a) Paragana- Sarkar- Suba

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Ascending order means- from smallest to largest

• Pargana- group of villages

• Sarkar- district unit during the Mughals

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• Subah- Province of Mughal Empire- where Subahdars were appointed

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([CSP21-SET-C] Q.59) Which one of the following statements is correct?

Discussion on the location of Ajanta Caves- Waghora River

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[CSP21-SET-C] Q.61) With reference to Chausath Yogini Temple situated near

Chausath Yogini – discussed in Plus Class – Pratik Nayak

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Modern Indian History & National Movement

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Vijayanagar emerged out Mysore state in 1612

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Afghan of Rohilkhand became independent after Nadir Shah’s (1739) invasion

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([CSP21-SET-C] Q.52) Consider the following statements:

1. The Montagu-Chelmsford Reforms of 1919 recommended granting