Mains Marathon 2024

Day 5: By the 1980s, the Soviet Union's communist system could no longer sustain its superpower status. Analyze the key factors that led to this decline and its implications. (250 words)

Day 5: Germany's actions and policies were significant factors in both World War I and World War II, but attributing sole responsibility is nuanced. Critically examine. (250 words)

Day 5: The French Revolution achieved significant successes, yet it ultimately did not fully achieve many of its transformative goals. Examine. (150 words)

Day 5: The Industrial Revolution fundamentally transformed societies by shifting from stability to mobility in various aspects of life. Comment. (150 words)

Day 4: During the formative years following India's independence, the leadership made non-alignment a fundamental principle of the country's foreign policy. In light of this statement, analyze India’s relations with the two major power blocs between 1947-64. (250 words)

Day 4: Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel skillfully and diplomatically integrated hundreds of princely states into the Indian Union, employing both persuasion and pressure. Discuss (250 words)

Day 4: Trace the evolution of land reforms in India after independence. (150 words)

Day 4: The State Reorganisation Act (1956), despite its intentions, did not completely resolve all the issues related to linguistic conflicts in India. Critically examine. (150 words)

Day 3: Gandhi's approach to the national freedom movement was characterized by a blend of original ideas, remarkable tactical flair, and an uncanny insight into the mass mind. Elucidate. (250 words)

Day 3: The moderate phase of the Indian National Movement did a great deal to awaken the national sentiment, even though they could not draw the masses to them. Analyze.(150 words)

Day 3: Curzon’s partition of Bengal unwittingly fueled events of significant magnitude, eventually contributing to the emergence of movements that sought freedom years later.Comment.(150 words)

Day 3: "Do you think that the Indian National Movement was a multiclass movement that represented the anti-imperialist interests of all classes and strata? Provide reasons to support your answer”.(250 words)

Day 2: Discuss how the socio-religious reforms of the 19th century laid the groundwork for later movements advocating for women's rights and social justice in India. Elaborate the significant role of women in the freedom struggle. (250 words)

Day 2: “On the whole, it is difficult to avoid the conclusion that the so-called national movement was neither First nor National nor a war of Independence- R.C. Majumdar”. Critically analyze the nature of the Revolt of 1857 in light of this statement. (250 words)

Day 2: Though the peasant and tribal uprisings of the early colonial period have been viewed from various perspectives, these movements cannot be considered apolitical acts. Elucidate.(150 words)

Day 2: The British economic policy in the nineteenth century led to the decline of the Indian handicraft industry. Comment. (150 words)

Day 1: Buddhist philosophy and tradition played a significant role in conceiving and shaping the monuments and their art in India. Discuss. (150 words)

Day 1: To what extent do the accounts of foreign travelers enhance our understanding of the medieval times in India? (250 words)

Day 1: The Gupta and Chola periods are considered golden ages in Indian history, marked by significant contributions to heritage and culture.Elucidate.(250 words)

Day 1: The Bhakti and Sufi movements played a pivotal role in shaping the socio-cultural and religious landscape of the Indian subcontinent. Comment. (150 words)