HPAS General Studies I

PAPER-IV ( GENERAL STUDIES-I ) UNIT–I : SUB UNIT–1 Syllabus

• Historical perspective of Indian Cultural heritage
• Literature and Art forms from ancient times to 1947
  • Major structural and rock-cut temple architecture
  • Sculptural art
  • Major schools of paintings
• Modern Indian history from mid-18th century to 1980
• Freedom Struggle
  • Its various stages
  • Role of eminent personalities from different parts of India

PAPER-IV ( GENERAL STUDIES-I )UNIT–I : SUB UNIT–1 Previous Year Questions with Solutions

The syllabus can be categorized into two parts: Art and Culture, and Freedom Struggle. Accordingly, the PYQs can be divided into two segments, arranged year-wise.

Art and Culture

1. Evaluate the impact of colonialism on Indian art during the British Raj. (Q. 1, 2024)
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1. Throw light on the salient features of Pallava Temple architecture. (Q. 3, 2023)
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1. Throw light on the significance of ancient Jaina Literature. (Q. 3, 2021)
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1. Throw light on the salient features of Mauryan Architecture. (Q. 1, 2019)
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2. Write a note on the significance of Sangam literature. (Q. 3, 2019)
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1. Throw light on the chief elements and salient features of Indian culture. (Q. 1, 2018)
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2. Throw light on the salient features of Mughal Painting. (Q. 3, 2018)
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1. Describe the impacts of migration on India’s cultural heritage. (Q. 1, 2017)
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2. Discuss about the main features of the temple architecture of South India. (Q. 2, 2017)
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1. Examine critically the concept of Cultural Heritage. (Q. 1, 2016)
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2. Mahabalipuram marks the culmination of rock-cut architecture in Early India. Elucidate. (Q. 16, 2016)
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Freedom Struggle

1. Write a note on key aspects of “Walterkrit Hitkarni Sabha”. (Q. 1, 2025)
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2. Explain the term ‘Evangelicalism’. What impact did it have on the policies of the East India Company Government? (Q. 11, 2025)
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3. Examine critically the major Famine Commissions during British Rule in India (1860-1945 AD). (Q. 12, 2025)
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1. Trace the development of social and religious reform in western India during the 19th century. (Q. 2, 2024)
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2. Highlight the similarities and differences in Bal Gangadhar Tilak’s and Mahatma Gandhi’s approach to the Indian freedom struggle. (Q. 11, 2024)
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1. Discuss critically the major tribal uprisings, Civil rebellion and Sepoy mutinies in India against the British rule during the period 1757-1856. (Q. 27, 2023)
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2. Give an account of three important events of Governor General Lord Ellenborough period. (Q. 2, 2023)
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3. Discuss Lala Lajpat Roy views on Swaraj. (Q. 1, 2023)
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4. Highlight the contribution of Rash Bihari Bose in the Indian freedom struggle. (Q. 4, 2023)
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1. Give an account of three important events of Viceroy John Lawrence period. (Q. 1, 2021)
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2. Highlight the contribution of Barindra Kumar Ghosh in the Indian freedom struggle. (Q. 2, 2021)
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3. Discuss the social contribution of Gopal Hari Deshmukh. (Q. 4, 2021)
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1. Write a critical note on – “The Charter Act of 1813.” (Q. 3, 2020)
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2. Write a critical note on major Sepoy Mutinies before 1857 Revolt. (Q. 1, 2020)
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3. Highlight the social contribution of Behramji Malabari. (Q. 2, 2020)
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4. Examine critically the Major Famines falling in India during the period 1858 to 1947 A.D. Also highlight the recommendations of the Major Famine Commissions during this period. (Q. 26, 2020)
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5. Give an account of three important events of Viceroy lord Chelmsford period. (Q. 4, 2020)
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1. Describe the main provisions of government of India Act, 1858. (Q. 2, 2019)
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2. Describe the legislative measures adopted by the British in the area of social reform in India during 19th Century. (Q. 4, 2019)
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3. Do you agree with this point of view that growth of communal politics in India led to partition. Also discuss how to eradicate the problem of communalism. (Q. 26, 2019)
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1. Write a critical note on Satyashodhak Samaj? (Q. 2, 2018)
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2. Who were Swarajist? Discuss their activities and role in Indian National Movement. (Q. 4, 2018)
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1. The Congress Agenda of national unity was undermined by the events between 1937 and 1939. Also highlight the congress responsibility for it. (Q. 26, 2016)
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2. Why did the Congress accept the partition of India? (Q. 2, 2016)
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