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Indian History — RAS PYQ Guide (2018 · 2021 · 2023 · 2024)
Every Indian History question from RAS Prelims 2018, 2021, 2023, 2024 — 43 PYQs. Year-wise trend, top micro-themes, and preparation strategy tailored to the RPSC RAS syllabus.
Indian History contributed 43 questions across the four RAS Prelims papers we track (2018, 2021, 2023, 2024). This guide gives you the exact year-wise distribution, the highest-yield micro-themes, and a strategy to convert this section into a scoring one.
Year-wise appearance
| Year | Questions |
|---|---|
| 2018 | 14 |
| 2021 | 10 |
| 2023 | 11 |
| 2024 | 8 |
Top micro-themes in Indian History
- Ancient Indian Language and Literature — 9 PYQs
- Freedom Struggle — 8 PYQs
- Major Dynasties — 5 PYQs
- Vijayanagar — 4 PYQs
- Evolution of Modern India — 4 PYQs
- Post-Independence — 4 PYQs
- Buddhism, Jainism and Ajivakas — 3 PYQs
- Art and Architecture (Ancient) — 3 PYQs
- Bhakti and Sufi Movement — 3 PYQs
How to prepare this section
- Start with the top 3 micro-themes above — they account for the majority of past questions.
- Attempt every Indian History PYQ on this portal to internalise the RPSC question-setting style.
- Use the /revision flashcards for spaced-repetition on facts that repeat across years.
- Move to the /test/custom builder to simulate exam pressure once you cover the theory.
Recent Indian History PYQs to attempt now
RAS 2024Consider the following statements related to Aajivaka Sect : A. Belief in Determinism B. The order of reincarnation can be changed. C. Belief in Austerity Select the correct answer using the codes given below : Codes :RAS 2024Which of the following titles was adopted by the Kadphises Second of Kushan dynasty ?RAS 2024Which of the following Buddhist texts were written in Sanskrit language? Choose the correct option from below : A. Divyavadan B. Deepvansha C. Mahavansha D. Aryamanjushree MoolkalpRAS 2024In which language did the poet Mallanarya write the texts named "Bhava Chinta Ratna" and "Veerasaivamrita" in the court of Krishandev Ray?RAS 2024Consider the following statements about Stupas and choose the correct option from below : A. The word 'Stupa' is an architectural term and means something which is raised up by accumulation. B. The custom of erecting 'Stupas' as a form of memorial to the dead was pre-Buddhist.RAS 2024Which of the following statements is not correct regarding the Bhakti Movement?
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