Miscellaneous: UPSC Previous Year Questions (Modern History)
2 previous year UPSC Prelims questions on Miscellaneous (Modern History). Choose an option to see the answer and explanation.
Explanations state facts as of the year each question was asked; words like “recently” refer to that year.
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UPSC 1999Modern History · Miscellaneous
Q1. The paintings of Abanindranath Tagore are classified as:
Explanation
The paintings of Abanindranath Tagore, a prominent figure in the Bengal School of Art, are classified as revivalistic because they aimed to revive Indian cultural and artistic traditions during British rule. He drew inspiration from Mughal miniatures, Ajanta frescoes, and Japanese wash techniques, moving away from Western realism and promoting a distinctly Indian art style. Abanindranath Tagore’s works, such as Bharat Mata symbolized national pride and cultural heritage, blending art with India’s freedom movement.
UPSC 1999Modern History · Miscellaneous
Q2. The first feature film (talkie) to be produced in India was:
Explanation
Alam Ara (1931) was India’s first feature-length talkie film, directed by Ardeshir Irani. It marked the beginning of sound in Indian cinema and revolutionized the film industry. It was a musical drama based on a Persian story, and it featured several songs, which was a major draw for audiences at the time. The film had a huge impact on Indian cinema, especially in terms of introducing sound and dialogue, which made it a landmark in the history of Indian cinema.
Answer key for these questions
Q
UPSC year
Correct answer
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1999
(c) revivalistic
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1999
(b) Alam Ara
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How many previous year UPSC questions are there on Miscellaneous?
This page covers 2 previous year UPSC Prelims GS Paper-I questions on Miscellaneous (Modern History), asked from 1996 to 2023. Each has the correct answer and an explanation.
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Attempt each question first, then open the answer and read the explanation for every option. Repeat by chapter, and track which statements UPSC reuses across years. Previous year questions show the exam pattern and difficulty level.
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Questions on Miscellaneous (Modern History) are available for 6 years, from 1996 to 2023. Use the Year filter to practise a single paper.
