History, Culture and Freedom Struggle

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2025

Section A · Q1 · UPPSC 2025 · UPGS5 · 8 marks · Solution

Describe the cultural significance of 'Ayodhya' on the basis of ancient literature.

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Section A · Q2 · UPPSC 2025 · UPGS5 · 8 marks · Solution

Agra's Indo-Islamic architecture has a blend of Indian, Persian and Islamic styles. Comment.

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Section A · Q4 · UPPSC 2025 · UPGS5 · 8 marks · Solution

Elucidate the cultural significance of literature and music in day-to-day life of people of Uttar Pradesh.

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Section A · Q8 · UPPSC 2025 · UPGS5 · 8 marks · Solution

Define Social Media and identify few threats it has generated for internal security with special reference to Uttar Pradesh.

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Section B · Q11 · UPPSC 2025 · UPGS5 · 12 marks · Solution

"Ancient Mathura was the womb place of Jain Archaeological sources." Clarify this statement on the basis of Jain Archaeological sites in Braj Region.

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Section B · Q12 · UPPSC 2025 · UPGS5 · 12 marks · Solution

Elucidate the significance of Magh Mela and Kumbh Mela in the culture of Uttar Pradesh and focus on their salient features.

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Section B · Q13 · UPPSC 2025 · UPGS5 · 12 marks · Solution

How did cities of Meerut, Lucknow, Kanpur and Jhansi in Uttar Pradesh contribute to the 1857 Revolt and what were the key events that took place in the State during this pivotal period?

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Section B · Q14 · UPPSC 2025 · UPGS5 · 12 marks · Solution

Elucidate the significance of Birha and Kajari folk songs in the cultural life of Uttar Pradesh.

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2024

Section A · Q1 · UPPSC 2024 · UPGS5 · 8 marks · Solution

Describe the cultural significance of 'Prayagraj' in ancient India.

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Section A · Q3 · UPPSC 2024 · UPGS5 · 8 marks · Solution

What was the policy of the British Government towards the Taluqdars of Awadh after the Revolt of 1857?

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Section B · Q11 · UPPSC 2024 · UPGS5 · 12 marks · Solution

What are the salient features of the architecture of Uttar Pradesh? Describe its key elements and styles.

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Section B · Q12 · UPPSC 2024 · UPGS5 · 12 marks · Solution

Discuss the causes for the rise of the towns in ancient Uttar Pradesh.

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Section B · Q13 · UPPSC 2024 · UPGS5 · 12 marks · Solution

Critically analyse the role of Uttar Pradesh in the Indian Freedom Movement.

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Section B · Q14 · UPPSC 2024 · UPGS5 · 12 marks · Solution

Elucidate in detail the characteristics of major festivals and their socio-economic role in the rural areas of Uttar Pradesh.

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2023

Section B · Q14 · UPPSC 2023 · UPGS5 · 12 marks · Solution

How do caste hierarchies and power structure affect access to resources and opportunities in rural Uttar Pradesh? Discuss.

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Section B · Q17 · UPPSC 2023 · UPGS5 · 12 marks · Solution

Throw light on the contributions of the warriors of Uttar Pradesh in the Freedom Struggle of 1857.

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