Mains Practice Questions

Q. Discuss the complex interactions between cultural regeneration and political resistance in the Indian nationalist movement. (150 words)

Q. "The emergence of regional power centers in the 18th century was not merely a sign of Mughal decline but represented new forms of state-building." Discuss (250 words)

Q. The socio-religious reform movements of the 19th century laid the intellectual foundation for India's national movement. Comment (150 words)

Q. "The First World War marked a watershed moment in India's relationship with the British Empire, fundamentally altering both economic and political dynamics." Discuss. (250 words)

Q. "Integration of princely states under Sardar Patel offers lessons for modern India's federal challenges." Analyze this statement in context of recent issues arising out of demand for regional autonomy. (250 words)

Q. Assess the importance of the Civil Disobedience Movement in India's quest for independence. What were its key features and outcomes? (250 words)

Q. Analyse the impact of the Russian Revolution of 1917 on India's nationalist movement. How did it influence Indian political thought? (250 words)

Q. How did the experience of World War II reshape the political landscape of India and influence the final phase of the freedom struggle? (150 words)

Q. The Chola Empire was a maritime power with a significant influence on Southeast Asia. Discuss the factors that contributed to the Chola Empire's maritime dominance and its impact on regional trade and cultural exchange. (250 words)

Q. Discuss the contemporary relevance of Ashoka's Dhamma in the context of India's pluralistic society. (150 words)

Q. Examine the economic policies of the British East India Company and the subsequent British Raj. How did these policies shape India's agrarian, industrial, and commercial development? (250 words)

Q. The rise of regional kingdoms in post-Gupta India presented a fragmented political landscape. Discuss the factors that led to this fragmentation and analyze its impact on the cultural development of the subcontinent. (250 words)

Q. Numerous voices contributed to the strengthening and enrichment of the nationalist movement during the Gandhian phase. Elaborate. (250 words)

Q. Was the Sepoy Mutiny of 1857 merely a military rebellion, or did it reflect deeper social and political anxieties in colonial India? (150 words)

Q. The Mauryan Empire's administrative structure has a significant and lasting impact on Indian governance. Comment. (150 words)

Q. The emphasis on Atma Nirbhar Bharat resonates with the Swadeshi movement. Compare and contrast the economic goals and strategies of the Swadeshi movement with contemporary attempts to promote self-reliance. (250 words)

Q. Discuss the significance of the Vaikom Satyagraha in the context of India's social reform movement.(150 words)

Q. Discuss the rise of Jainism and Buddhism in India. How do the teachings of Buddhism and Jainism intersect and diverge in their approaches? (250 words)

Q. Discuss the challenges and strategies involved in the integration of princely states into independent India. How did it shape post-independence India's territorial integrity? (150 words)

Q. Examine the social, political, and economic factors leading to the French Revolution, evaluating its long-term significance on global governance and societal restructuring. (250 words)

Q. Discuss the impact of the Non-Cooperation Movement on India's struggle for independence, analyzing its strategies and consequences. (250 words)

Q. Analyze the factors that led to the decline of the Mughal Empire and the emergence of successor states in India. (250 Words)

Q. Analyze the socio-political, economic, and cultural factors contributing to the emergence of reform movements in modern India. (250 Words)

Q. Discuss the significance of Civil Disobedience in India's freedom movement. (150 Words)

Q. Evaluate the impact of colonialism on Indian art during the British Raj. (150 Words)

Q. How did the First World War influence the Swadeshi and Boycott Movement, and what contributions did early nationalists and revolutionaries make during this critical period in India's freedom struggle? (250 words)

Q. Discuss the significance of the Swadeshi and Boycott Movement in India's struggle for independence, examining its impact on early nationalists and the role of revolutionaries. (250 words)

Q. How did the colonial rule affect the tribals in India and what was the tribal response to the colonial oppression? (Answer in 250 words, UPSC Mains 2023)

Q. What was the difference between Mahatma Gandhi and Rabindranath Tagore in their approach towards education and nationalism? (150 Words, UPSC Mains 2023)

Q. Issue of Israel-Palestine conflict can be attributed to both World Wars I & II. Discuss (250 Words)