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Q. Explain the factors that led to the Industrial Revolution. How did industrialization transform economies, societies, and daily life during the 18th and 19th centuries?
The Industrial Revolution was a period of major industrialization from the late 18th to early [...]
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Q. Examine the formation of linguistic states such as Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra, and Karnataka. What were the key challenges and achievements of this reorganization?
The formation of linguistic states in India was a significant post-independence development that aimed to reorganize the [...]
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Q. Analyze the impact of the Revolt of 1857 on Indian nationalism and the freedom struggle. How did it pave the way for future movements against British rule?
The Revolt of 1857 had a profound impact on Indian nationalism and the subsequent freedom [...]
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Q. Discuss the significance of the Battle of Plassey in 1757 in shaping modern Indian history. How did this event impact British colonial rule in India?
The Battle of Plassey, fought on June 23, 1757, is one of the most significant events in [...]
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Q.13. How far was the Industrial Revolution in England responsible for the decline of handicrafts and cottage industries in India? [UPSC 2024 GS P-1]
The Industrial Revolution in England played a significant role in the decline of handicrafts and [...]
read moreQ.12. How far is it correct to say that the First World War was fought essentially for the preservation of balance of power? [UPSC 2024 GS P-1]
It is partly correct to say that the First World War was fought for the [...]
read moreQ.3. What were the events that led to the Quit India Movement? Point out its results. [UPSC 2024 GS P-1]
The Quit India Movement (also known as the August Kranti) was one of the most [...]
read moreQ.1. Underline the changes in the field of society and economy from the Rig Vedic to the later Vedic period. [UPSC 2024 GS P-1]
The changes in society and economy from the Rig Vedic to the Later Vedic period [...]
read moreQ.3. Why was there a sudden spurt in famines in colonial India since the mid-eighteenth century? Give reasons. [UPSC 2022 GS P-1]
The sudden spurt in famines in colonial India from the mid-eighteenth century can be attributed [...]
read moreQ.2. Why did the armies of the British East India Company – mostly comprising of Indian soldiers – win consistently against the more numerous and better equipped armies of the then Indian rulers? Give reasons. [UPSC 2022 GS P-1]
The British East India Company’s armies, despite being composed mostly of Indian soldiers (sepoys), consistently [...]
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Q. Do you agree that the formation of the Indian National Congress (INC) was in the air even if A.O. Hume had not taken any initiative?
The formation of the Indian National Congress (INC) in 1885 is often attributed to the [...]
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Q. What is the significance of the Rowlatt Satyagraha of 1919?
The Rowlatt Satyagraha of 1919 holds significant importance in the history of India’s struggle for [...]
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Q. What was Akbar’s attitude towards women?
Emperor Akbar, one of the most prominent Mughal rulers of India, had a progressive and [...]
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Q. Why, of all the janapadas, did Magadha alone come into prominence and become the seat of a powerful monarchy?
Magadha’s rise to prominence and its establishment as a powerful monarchy can be attributed to [...]
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Q. Why did the Harappan civilization degenerate and finally collapse?
The collapse of the Harappan civilization, also known as the Indus Valley Civilization, around 1900 [...]
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Q. Critically analyze Mahatma Gandhi’s concept of Swaraj. How did it differ from the prevailing political thoughts of his time?
Mahatma Gandhi’s concept of Swaraj, or self-rule, was a cornerstone of his political philosophy and [...]
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Q.13. How did colonial rule affect the tribals in India and what was the tribal response to the colonial oppression? [UPSC 2023 GS P-1]
The colonial rule had a profound impact on India’s tribal communities, resulting in displacement, economic [...]
read moreQ.12. What were the major technological changes introduced during the Sultanate period? How did those technological changes influence the Indian society? [UPSC 2023 GS P-1]
During the Sultanate period (1206-1526 CE), India witnessed significant technological advancements across various domains. These [...]
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Q.3. Bring out the socio-economic effects of the introduction of railways in different countries of the world. [UPSC 2023 GS P-1]
The introduction of railways had profound socio-economic effects across various countries, shaping economies, societies, and [...]
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Q.2. What are the difference between Mahatma Gandhi and Rabindranath Tagore in their approach towards education and nationalism? [UPSC 2023 GS P-1]
Mahatma Gandhi and Rabindranath Tagore, two towering figures in Indian history, had distinct philosophies and [...]
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Q. Discuss the influence of Mahatma Gandhi on the Indian national movement. How did his methods and philosophy shape the struggle for independence?
Mahatma Gandhi, often referred to as the “Father of the Nation,” played a pivotal role in the [...]
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Q.1. Explain the role of geographical factors towards the development of Ancient India. [UPSC 2023 GS P-1]
Development of ancient India was significantly impacted by geographical factors that influenced its economy, culture [...]
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