The UPSC EPFO Indian Culture, Heritage & Freedom Movements Practice Quiz is designed to help candidates revise important topics from Indian history, culture, heritage and the freedom movement. Regular practice can help improve conceptual clarity, accuracy and confidence before the UPSC EPFO APFC Recruitment Test 2026. The quiz covers important areas such as the rise of British rule, Revolt of 1857, national movements, socio-religious reforms, Indian philosophy, architecture, music, dance, paintings, literature, festivals and UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
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Candidates can now attempt the UPSC EPFO Indian Culture, Heritage & Freedom Movements Practice Quiz to check their preparation level. The quiz includes questions from important areas of Indian history, culture, heritage and the freedom struggle.
1. Which Mughal ruler was on the throne when Nadir Shah invaded India in 1739?
2. The Battle of Karnal (1739), which exposed the weakness of the Mughal Empire, was fought between the Mughals and:
3. Which one of the following was a major structural cause of Mughal decline in the eighteenth century?
4. The Sayyid Brothers, influential in Mughal politics after Aurangzeb, are often described as:
5. Which regional state emerged under Nizam-ul-Mulk Asaf Jah in the eighteenth century?
6. Murshid Quli Khan is associated with the rise of which eighteenth-century regional state?
7. Saadat Khan Burhan-ul-Mulk founded the autonomous eighteenth-century state of:
8. Consider the following statements about eighteenth-century regional states:
1. Bengal, Awadh and Hyderabad became virtually autonomous while retaining nominal Mughal allegiance.
2. Their rulers generally abolished the Mughal revenue and administrative traditions completely.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
9. The term “chauth” in the Maratha fiscal system referred to:
10. “Sardeshmukhi” was a Maratha claim broadly equivalent to:
11. Which Peshwa is most closely associated with rapid Maratha expansion into northern India in the first half of the eighteenth century?
12. The Third Battle of Panipat (1761) was fought principally between the Marathas and:
13. Which Sikh leader established an independent kingdom in Punjab at the beginning of the nineteenth century?
14. The rise of Mysore as a major eighteenth-century power is particularly associated with:
15. Consider the following pairs:
1. Hyderabad – Asaf Jah
2. Awadh – Saadat Khan
3. Bengal – Murshid Quli Khan
Which of the pairs given above are correctly matched?
16. One important reason regional powers could rise in the eighteenth century was:
17. Which of the following best describes the political structure of eighteenth-century India after Mughal decline?
18. The Jats established an important regional state centred around:
19. Suraj Mal is most closely associated with which regional power?
20. Which development most directly weakened Mughal control over the provinces after Aurangzeb?
21. Who was the first European to reach India by the sea route around the Cape of Good Hope?
22. The Portuguese established their principal early headquarters in India at Goa after its capture in 1510 by:
23. The “Blue Water Policy” in the early Portuguese phase in India is associated with:
24. The English East India Company received its royal charter in 1600 from:
25. The first English factory in India was established at Surat in 1613 after English success against the Portuguese at:
26. Which European company established its chief Indian settlement at Pulicat before shifting importance to Nagapattinam?
27. The principal Danish settlements in India included:
28. The French East India Company was founded in 1664 under the patronage of:
29. Which battle in 1760 effectively ended French political ambitions in India during the Carnatic struggle?
30. The Battle of Plassey (1757) was fought between the East India Company under Robert Clive and:
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What topics are covered in the UPSC EPFO Indian Culture, Heritage & Freedom Movements syllabus?
The Indian Culture, Heritage & Freedom Movements section covers important topics from modern Indian history and Indian culture. Candidates should prepare the section in a structured manner by focusing on the freedom movement, socio-religious reforms, religion and philosophy, art and architecture, music, dance, paintings, languages, literature, festivals and heritage sites. Regular revision of important personalities, events, movements and cultural developments can help candidates perform better in this section.
| Major Area | Important Topics |
|---|---|
| Modern Indian History | Decline of the Mughal Empire, rise of regional powers and advent of Europeans |
| British Rule in India | Rise of British power, conquests, annexations and administrative reforms |
| Early British Reforms | Civil services, police, judiciary, press, communication, education and railways |
| Freedom Movement | Revolt of 1857, rise of nationalism, formation of INC and major national movements |
| National Movements | Swadeshi Movement, Non-Cooperation Movement, Civil Disobedience Movement and Quit India Movement |
| Reform Movements | Socio-religious reform movements and anti-colonial, tribal and peasant movements |
| Religion & Philosophy | Indian philosophy, Buddhism, Jainism, Bhakti and Sufi movements |
| Art & Architecture | Sculptures, cave architecture, temple architecture and Indo-Islamic architecture |
| Indian Culture | Music, dance, paintings, languages, literature, fairs and festivals |
| Heritage | UNESCO World Heritage Sites in India |
Which Modern Indian History topics should candidates practise?
Modern Indian History forms an important part of the Freedom Movements section. Candidates should revise the major developments from the decline of the Mughal Empire to the growth of British rule and the Indian freedom struggle. Important events, movements, Acts, personalities and their contributions should be studied in chronological order. This approach can help candidates understand the links between different events and improve factual recall.
- Decline of the Mughal Empire
- Rise of regional powers
- Advent of Europeans
- Anglo-French struggle
- British conquests and annexations
- Reorganization of British administration
- Early reforms under British rule
- Civil services and police reforms
- Judiciary and education
- Press and communication
- Railways
Which Freedom Movement topics should candidates revise?
The Freedom Movement section covers the major events and developments that shaped India’s struggle for independence. Candidates should understand the causes, important leaders, major events and outcomes of different movements. Special attention should be given to the Revolt of 1857, formation of the Indian National Congress, Swadeshi Movement, Non-Cooperation Movement, Civil Disobedience Movement and Quit India Movement.
- Revolt of 1857
- Rise of nationalism
- Formation of the Indian National Congress
- Moderate and extremist leaders
- Indian Councils Act, 1892
- Swadeshi Movement
- Rise of Extremism
- Morley-Minto Reforms
- Revolutionary activities
- First World War and Gandhi’s entry into Indian politics
- Rowlatt Act
- Non-Cooperation Movement
- Khilafat Movement
- Simon Commission
- Nehru Report
- Civil Disobedience Movement
- Karachi Session
- Round Table Conferences
- Government of India Act, 1935
- Provincial elections of 1937
- Quit India Movement
- Indian National Army
- Royal Indian Navy Mutiny
- Events leading to independence
Which Indian Culture and Heritage topics should candidates practise?
Indian Culture and Heritage includes a wide range of topics related to India’s art, architecture, religion, philosophy and cultural traditions. Candidates should revise both ancient and modern cultural developments along with important examples and personalities. Questions can test factual knowledge of architecture, paintings, music, dance, literature, festivals and heritage sites, making regular revision important.
| Culture & Heritage Area | Important Topics to Practise |
|---|---|
| Religion & Philosophy | Indian philosophy, Buddhism, Jainism, Bhakti and Sufi movements, important saints |
| Sculpture & Architecture | Indus Valley, Mauryan and Gupta art, Sultanate and Mughal art, rock-cut and cave architecture |
| Temple Architecture | Temple architecture and Indo-Islamic architecture |
| Indian Music | History of music, instruments, schools of music, folk music and theatre |
| Indian Dance | Classical and folk dance forms |
| Indian Paintings | Prehistoric, mural, miniature, folk and modern paintings |
| Languages & Literature | Language families, scripts and Indian literature |
| Fairs & Festivals | Important fairs and festivals of India |
| World Heritage | UNESCO World Heritage Sites in India |
What is the UPSC EPFO APFC exam pattern 2026?
The UPSC EPFO APFC Recruitment Test 2026 is a 2-hour objective-type examination conducted in pen-and-paper mode. The test carries 300 marks, and questions are available in English and Hindi, except for the English Language section. There is negative marking of one-third of the marks assigned to the question. Candidates shortlisted through the Recruitment Test will appear for the Interview, which carries 100 marks.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Selection Stages | Recruitment Test + Interview |
| Mode | Offline/Pen and Paper |
| Question Type | Objective-Type MCQs |
| Duration | 2 Hours |
| Maximum Marks | 300 |
| Language | English and Hindi, except English Language section |
| Negative Marking | 1/3rd of the marks assigned to the question |
| Interview Marks | 100 |
| RT Weightage | 75% |
| Interview Weightage | 25% |
When will the UPSC EPFO APFC Recruitment Test 2026 be conducted?
The UPSC EPFO APFC Recruitment Test 2026 is scheduled to be conducted on 20th December 2026. The exam will be held in pen-and-paper mode and will be used to shortlist candidates for the Interview.
FAQs
The syllabus covers modern Indian history, freedom movements, socio-religious reforms, art, architecture, music, dance, paintings, literature and heritage.
Yes, the Revolt of 1857 is an important topic under the Freedom Movements section.
Candidates should study movements such as the Swadeshi Movement, Non-Cooperation Movement, Civil Disobedience Movement and Quit India Movement.
Yes, it includes sculptures, cave architecture, temple architecture, Indo-Islamic architecture and other important art traditions.
Yes, Buddhism, Jainism, Indian philosophy, Bhakti and Sufi movements are included under Religion and Philosophy.
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