Mains Practice Questions

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)

Q. Discuss the factors that contributed to the industrialization of Europe in the 18^th and 19^th centuries. How did industrialization transform European society during this period? (250 Words)

Q. Discuss the development of science and technology in post-independence India. (150 Words)

Q. How revolt of 1857 was a regime shift for India? Highlight the significance of the revolt. (150 Words)

Q. What were the similarities and differences between the political and ideological thinking of Vir Savarkar and Gandhi Ji? (150 Words)

Q. How did the Mauryan Empire establish its dominance over a vast portion of the Indian subcontinent? (150 words)

Q. Critically examine the impact of the First World War on the global political and economic order. (250 words)

Q. Evaluate the nature of the Bhakti Literature and its contribution to Indian culture. (150 words)

Q. Analyze the objectives, methods, and impact of the Swadeshi Movement on the Indian nationalist movement. (150 words)

Q. What were the main features and achievements of the Non-Cooperation Movement launched by Mahatma Gandhi in 1920? How did it affect the Indian freedom struggle? (250 words)

Q. Analyze the factors that led to the rise and decline of the Indus Valley Civilization. What are the major contributions of this civilization to human history? (250 words)

Q. Discuss the role of the Carnatic Wars in shaping the political landscape of 18th century India, with specific reference to the British East India Company. (150 Words)

Q. Discuss the similarities and differences in Tilak’s and Gandhi's approach to the Indian freedom struggle.

Q. Assess the significance of the French Revolution on the world stage. How did it change the course of modern history? (250 words)

Q. What was the significance of the Treaty of Versailles in shaping the post-World War I world order? (150 words)

Q. Indian society has a deep-rooted history of caste-based discriminations. Discuss the contributions made by Dr Bhim Rao Ambedkar in order to address this menace. (250 words)

Q. What was Mahatma Gandhi's contribution to the Indian freedom struggle and how did his ideologies and tactics shape the course of India's struggle for independence? (250 words)

Q. How did the Industrial Revolution impact society and the economy in Europe and North America? (150 words)

Q. How did the partition of India impact Indian society, politics, and international relations? Discuss the causes, consequences, and aftermath of the partition. (250 words)

Q.What were the main factors that led to the decline of the Indus Valley Civilization?(150 Words)

Q. The 1857 Revolt was not merely a sepoy mutiny but a war of independence against British colonialism. Critically examine this statement with reference to the causes, nature and consequences of the revolt. (250 words)

Q. Evaluate the role of Indian women in the Indian National Movement. (150 words)