UPSC Civil Services History Mock Test
7 free timed sets · 344 questions · 0 easy / 344 moderate / 0 hard · solutions for every question
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Sample History questions
1. The peak of Minoan civilization, from 3650 to 3420 B.P., was bracketed by what two events?
- (A) the founding of the Minos dynasty and the invasion of the Mycenaeans
- (B) an earthquake and a volcanic eruption
- (C) the discovery of bronze on the island, and the replacement of bronze by iron
- (D) the invasion of Troy, and the surrender to the Romans
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(B) an earthquake and a volcanic eruption. Correct answer: an earthquake and a volcanic eruption.
2. Charles Darwin discovered that plants and animals had evolved through a process known as ____________. Early archaeologists discovered that ______________________.
- (A) natural selection; human culture had evolved over an enormous period of time
- (B) scientific creationism; human culture evolved differently than plants and animals
- (C) unilineal evolution; civilizations evolved more quickly than plants
- (D) natural selection; human culture did not evolve or change much over time
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(A) natural selection; human culture had evolved over an enormous period of time. Correct answer: natural selection; human culture had evolved over an enormous period of time.
3. To which species does Lucy belong?
- (A) Homo sapiens
- (B) Australopithecus afarensis
- (C) Homo habilis
- (D) Australopithecus robustus
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(B) Australopithecus afarensis. Correct answer: Australopithecus afarensis.
UPSC Civil Services History — FAQs
Is the UPSC Civil Services History mock test free?
Yes. All 7 History sets are free, need no signup, and give instant scores with a solution for every question.
How many History questions are there for UPSC Civil Services?
344 questions across 7 sets: 0 easy, 344 moderate and 0 hard.
Will I get the same questions again?
No. Each attempt draws a fresh random subset, shuffles the order and options, and prefers questions you have not seen on this device. The Surprise Set draws from the whole subject pool.
Can I choose difficulty and timer?
Yes — pick Easy, Moderate, Hard or Mixed, and choose no timer, 10 or 20 minutes, or the real exam pace.