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WBCS History PYQ — 480 Previous Year Questions

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WBCS History PYQ 1 (2023)

Name the Sultan of Delhi who first introduced the north-west frontier policy.

  1. Iltutmish
  2. Balban
  3. Raziya
  4. Alauddin Khalji

Answer: B. Balban

WBCS History PYQ 2 (2017)

Dewan Velu Thampi’s rebellion against the British took place in the Indian state of

  1. Awadh
  2. Kashmir
  3. Travancore
  4. Mysore

Answer: C. Travancore

WBCS History PYQ 3 (2021)

Who was involved with the ‘India Independence League’?

  1. Deshbandhu Chittaranjan Das
  2. Mahadev Govind Ranade
  3. Ananda Mohan Bose
  4. Rashbihari Bose

Answer: D. Rashbihari Bose

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Name the Sultan of Delhi who first introduced the north-west frontier policy.

WBCS History PYQ analysis

This page collects 480 WBCS History previous year questions (2015–2026) in one place — attempt them online free, see answers and explanations instantly, and track how often History is asked in WBCS.

WBCS History PYQ count by year: 2026 — 46, 2023 — 46, 2022 — 49, 2021 — 47, 2020 — 50, 2019 — 54, 2018 — 51, 2017 — 50, 2016 — 41, 2015 — 46.

High-yield History subtopics in WBCS: Modern India & Freedom Struggle, Medieval India, Ancient India, Art, Culture & Heritage, Plans, Programmes & Economic History, and Post-1947 India (Policies & Developments). Prioritise these recurring micro-themes.

High-yield History subtopics

Modern India & Freedom StruggleMedieval IndiaAncient IndiaArt, Culture & HeritagePlans, Programmes & Economic HistoryPost-1947 India (Policies & Developments)Agrarian Systems & Land RevenueRegional & State History (India)

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