GS1 · History

GS1 · History · 10 marks

Peasant movements of the twentieth century in India were deeply influenced by the ongoing struggle for national freedom. Discuss the important features of these movements.

GS1 · History · 15 marks

“The second World War was the result of nationalistic tensions, unresolved issues, and economic depression”. Discuss

GS1 · History · 15 marks

“Next to war, famine and pandemic the worst thing that can happen to agriculture is absentee-landlordism”. Analyse this statement with reference to the land revenue system of Britishers in India.

GS1 · History · 10 marks

The Quit India Movement deviated from the Gandhian ideology. Discuss

GS1 · History · 15 marks

“Though Swadeshi movement failed in achieving its immediate objective, yet it played a significant role in the Indian freedom struggle”. Discuss

GS1 · History · 10 marks

Why were people dissatisfied with British rule in the 1870s and 1880s?

GS1 · History · 15 marks

The First World War altered the economic and political situation in India. Comment.

GS1 · History · 15 marks

The Second World War gave a great stimulus to nationalist movements in colonies. Comment.

GS1 · History · 15 marks

The Champaran Satyagraha was the first intersection of peasant unrest and the national movement. Comment.

GS1 · History · 15 marks

The States People’s movement contributed towards the integration of princely states into the Indian Union. Discuss.

GS1 · History · 15 marks

What were the reasons for the French Revolution? Examine its impact on French society in particular and on the world in general.

GS1 · History · 10 marks

Did Harappan civilization have any link to other major civilizations and distant lands? What are the findings that point towards such a possibility?

GS1 · History · 15 marks

“It was like a hungry man, expecting bread, being offered stones”. Examine the given statement in light of the Rowlatt Act imposed by the British government in 1919, along with its impact.

GS1 · History · 10 marks

Examine the contribution of Ambedkar in awakening Dalit consciousness.

GS1 · History · 15 marks

The western policy of appeasement of the fascist powers caused the Second World War. Examine.

GS1 · History · 15 marks

The linguistic reorganization of states resulted in rationalizing the political map of India without seriously weakening its unity. Examine.

GS1 · History · 10 marks

What were the prominent changes made in the administration of India after the Revolt of 1857, especially in the fields of the provincial administration, local bodies and public services?

GS1 · History · 15 marks

Highlight the socio-political conditions of the Sangam period with special mention of three literary assemblies.

GS1 · History · 15 marks

As a ruling colonial power, Britain's strategy of dividing its colonised countries on the basis of religious or ethnic grounds at the time of decolonisation has only led to wars and misery, instead of peace. Comment.

GS1 · History · 15 marks

What was the idea behind “privy purse” and its abolition? Do you think the concept of the privy purse was justified in a democratic nation committed to socio-economic justice and equality?

GS1 · History · 15 marks

“It was a firm belief of Gandhiji that in the peaceful struggle of Swaraj, the women of India can outdistance men by a mile.” Comment.

GS1 · History · 15 marks

What do you understand by neo-colonialism? Do you agree that international institutions have promoted neocolonialism in the garb of promoting growth, stability and peace?

GS1 · History · 15 marks

What were the key objectives of the Self Respect Movement? Critically evaluate the success of this movement.

GS1 · History · 15 marks

What were the major consequences of the disintegration of the Soviet Union for countries like India?

GS1 · History · 15 marks

Chinese pilgrims played a key role in the exchanges between ancient India and ancient China. Comment.