UPSC Mains question bank

GS1 · History · 10 marks

The revolt of 1857 is also called the Sepoy Mutiny. Considering this statement discuss the reasons for the revolt of 1857 as well as its failure.

GS1 · History · 10 marks

Ancient History gives us a valuable account of the old Indian society. In this context discuss the sources of ancient Indian History.

GS1 · History · 10 marks

The Harappan culture represented a great sense of town planning. In light of this statement discuss the main features of the town planning of the Indus valley Civilization.

GS1 · History · 10 marks

What were the socio-economic factors responsible for the emergence of the cooperative movement in post-independent India? Also, highlight the key characteristics of this movement.

GS1 · History · 10 marks

What are rare earth materials? Discuss their strategic and environmental significance with respect to India.

GS1 · History · 10 marks

There have been various statehood demands in India since Independence. What have been the reasons for such demands? Discuss.

GS1 · History · 10 marks

How far is it justified to say that the problem of communalism in modern India is a product of colonial legacy?

GS1 · History · 10 marks

What were the circumstances leading up to the American War of Independence? Explain

GS1 · History · 15 marks

Discuss the vital role played by India in effectuating the “Armistice Agreement, 1953”, that ended the Korean War.

GS1 · History · 10 marks

German National Socialism was much more than nationalization and redistribution of wealth. Comment.

GS1 · History · 10 marks

Could Russia have avoided revolution in 1917? How far was the revolution successful in fulfilling its promises?

GS1 · History · 15 marks

The birth of the League of Nations on the ruins of the First World War was welcomed. However, it could do little to prevent the Second World War. Examine.

GS1 · History · 15 marks

The First World War left a deep impact on European society and polity. Examine.

GS1 · History · 15 marks

The Cuban Missile Crisis was a high point of what came to be known as the Cold War. State the major reasons behind it along with its consequences.

GS1 · History · 10 marks

Industrialisation and Colonisation complemented each other in establishing British supremacy across the globe. Analyse.

GS1 · History · 10 marks

To what extent can the policy of ‘appeasement’ be blamed for the outbreak of the Second World War?

GS1 · History · 15 marks

Mahatma Gandhi and Subhash Chandra Bose differed widely in their ways and methods and in their political and economic ideologies. Discuss.

GS1 · History · 10 marks

Assess the main administrative issues and socio-cultural problems in the integration process of Indian Princely States.

GS1 · History · 15 marks

”There arose a serious challenge to the Democratic State System between the two World Wars”. Evaluate the statement.

GS1 · History · 10 marks

Trace the rise and growth of socio-religious reform movements with special reference to Young Bengal and Brahmo Samaj.

GS1 · History · 15 marks

Bring out the constructive programmes of Mahatma Gandhi during Non-Cooperation Movement and Civil Disobedience Movement.

GS1 · History · 15 marks

To what extent did the role of the moderates prepare a base for the wider freedom movement? Comment.

GS1 · History · 10 marks

What were the underlying factors and forces of Wellesley’s policy of expansion?

GS1 · History · 10 marks

Describe the legacy of the French Revolution for the people of the world during the nineteenth and twentieth century.

GS1 · History · 10 marks

What do you understand by Sufism. Explain how Sufism is relevant in the present times?