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CGPSC History PYQ 1 (2020)

In which year Nandalal Bose, a famous painter, had become the Principal of Kala Bhawan (Shantiniketan)?

  1. 1942
  2. 1932
  3. 1922
  4. 1912

Answer: C. 1922

CGPSC History PYQ 2 (2021)

Match correctly the names of the following Rulers with their Dynasties: Ruler - Dynasty (a) Kanhardeva - (i) Nal Vansh (b) Skandavarman - (ii) Sharabhpuriya Vansh (c) Durgraj - (iii) Pandu Vansh (d) Harshgupta - (iv) Chhindak Nag Vansh Choose the right option-

  1. (i) (ii) (iv) (iii)
  2. (iv) (ii) (iii) (i)
  3. (iv) (i) (ii) (iii)
  4. (ii) (iii) (iv) (i)

Answer: B. (iv) (ii) (iii) (i)

CGPSC History PYQ 3 (2022)

Correctly match the following : Buddhist Councils: (a) First Buddhist Council (b) Second Buddhist Council (c) Third Buddhist Council (d) Fourth Buddhist Council Presidents: (i) Vasumitra (ii) Mahakashyapa (iii) Sabakami (iv) Moggaliputta Tissa Code :

  1. (a)-(i), (b)-(ii), (c)-(iii), (d)-(iv)
  2. (a)-(ii), (b)-(iv), (c)-(iii), (d)-(i)
  3. (a)-(ii), (b)-(iii), (c)-(i), (d)-(iv)
  4. (a)-(ii), (b)-(iii), (c)-(iv), (d)-(i)

Answer: D. (a)-(ii), (b)-(iii), (c)-(iv), (d)-(i)

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In which year Nandalal Bose, a famous painter, had become the Principal of Kala Bhawan (Shantiniketan)?

CGPSC History PYQ analysis

This page collects 141 CGPSC History previous year questions (2018–2024) in one place — attempt them online free, see answers and explanations instantly, and track how often History is asked in CGPSC.

CGPSC History PYQ count by year: 2024 — 19, 2023 — 23, 2022 — 24, 2021 — 15, 2020 — 22, 2019 — 21, 2018 — 17.

High-yield History subtopics in CGPSC: Schools of Indian philosophy — Nyaya, Vaisheshika, Jain & Buddhist thought, Chhattisgarh's contribution to the Indian freedom struggle, Indian National Movement — Moderates & Extremists, Gandhian era, revolutionary movements, Maratha and British period in Chhattisgarh, Ancient & medieval Chhattisgarh — Kalachuri, Haihaya & regional dynasties, and Medieval India — Delhi Sultanate, Mughal Empire, Bhakti & Sufi movements. Prioritise these recurring micro-themes.

High-yield History subtopics

Schools of Indian philosophy — Nyaya, Vaisheshika, Jain & Buddhist thoughtChhattisgarh's contribution to the Indian freedom struggleIndian National Movement — Moderates & Extremists, Gandhian era, revolutionary movementsMaratha and British period in ChhattisgarhAncient & medieval Chhattisgarh — Kalachuri, Haihaya & regional dynastiesMedieval India — Delhi Sultanate, Mughal Empire, Bhakti & Sufi movementsModern India — British conquest, revenue systems, 1857 revolt, social & religious reformAncient India — Indus Valley Civilisation, Vedic age, Mauryas, GuptasArchitecture & sculpture — temple styles, Gandhara, Mathura, rock-cut artFairs, festivals, UNESCO heritage and intangible cultural heritageTribal & peasant revolts — Sonakhan (Veer Narayan Singh), Halba, Bhumkal (Bastar 1910)Indian literature — Sanskrit, Pali-Prakrit, medieval & modern regional literature

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