World History Previous Year Questions

 World History Pyqs

1. Capitalism depended on the order established by Absolutism. 20

2. The Slave-Sugar Complex was the bridge over which European Civilization crossed from the old World to the New for the first time. 20

3. Bismark is a man who ranks in history as a statesman and diplomat. 20

4. The colonial revolution of the twentieth century was much more than a colonial revolt. 20

5. The discovery of American contients, started a process of colonial expansion whose repercussions on the economies of Western Europe were considerable. 60

6. Indicate the main stages of the Scramble for Africa. 60

7. Explain the emergence of the two Blocs duirng cold war and its results on the world history. 60

8. The Renaissance was the discovery of the World and of Man.

9. The American Revolution was a natural and even expected event in the history of a colonial people who had come of age.

10. The roots of rise of Fascism lay in Peace Treaties.

11. It was now obvious that Mao Ze Dong's victory in China was a big victory for Soviet Union and a corresponding set back to the USA.

12. Nepolean kindled the national sentiment but German Unity was achieved Bismarck. Explain this statement.

13. Discuss the circumstances leading to the Chinese Revolution of 1949 and analyze its significance.

14. Review the factors of the Collapse of the Soviet Union.

15. Regarding Napolean's rise to power, it looks as if everyone had been waiting for me. A while back would have been too soon. Tomorrow would have been too late. I have coma at right moment.

20m

16. For a tired and timid generation, Mottemich was a necessary man and it was his misfortune that he survived his usefullness and failed to recognize that while he himself was growing old and feeble, the world was renewing its youth. 20m

17. Germany is looking not to Prussia's liberalism, but to her power. The great questions of the day will not be decided by speeches and majority resolutions(that was the blunder of 1848 and 1849), but by blood and iron. 20m

18. As the father of the Bolshevik revolution and the creator of new Russia Lenin will ever occupy a prominent places in the pages of history. He had driving force, Iron will and a fanatical faith in Communism, combined with a keen sense of a political expediency. 20m

19. The French revolution attacked privilege not property. Discuss how did the French Revolution sought to realize the idea of equality. 60m

20. In your opinion the Socialist Industrialization of Soviet was successful. Was it possible to avoid it, if yes how.

21. Examine the causes responsible for the quick collapse of the Soviet Union. Describe about its effects on the World order. 60m

22. The Reneissance and the Reformation are the two sprngs of modern history, rival sources of the intellectual and moral freshening of modern life. 20m

23. The industrial Revolution put mobility in the place of stability. 20m

24. Bismarck created a new Germany with the polciy of blood and iron. 20m

25. The Security Council is the heart of the UNO. 20m

26. Discuss the political circumstances in China in the years 1945-1949 leading to the establishment of the Communist rule in the land. How did United States seek to resolve the conflict between the Nationalists and Communists in the period. 60m

27. Write a critical note on the process of decolonizaton acceleated by the Second World War.

28. Analyse the factors for the collapse of Soviet Communism and Soviet Union during 1985-1991.

29. Rousseau's Political Philosophy contains the seeds of Socialism, Absolutism and Democracy.

30. The Russian Revolution(1917) was an economic explosion hastened by the stupidities of the autocratic government. 20m

31. Until December 1941 the field of the Second World War was exclusively European and Atlantic; thereafter it became also Asiatic and Pacific. 20m

32. The Brussels Treaty of 17th March, 1948 paved the way for the formation of North Atlantic Treaty Organization(NATO). 20m

33. Critically Analyze the Industrial Revolution brought about great changes in the social and Economic life of Europe. 60m

34. Explain the main strands in the Egyptian nationalist movement in the first half od the 20th century and describe the role played in it by Zaghul Pasha. 60m

35. Describe the various dimensions and phases of the Cold War between 1947 - 1962.

In what ways are the accounts of the Graeco Romans and the Chinese helpful in reconstructing the social history of India? How far is their information corroborated by other Contemporary sources?

Since ancient times India witnessed visits from large number of travelers across the world. According to historian K.A.N Shastri foreign accounts give an important perspective of Indian society by outsiders and thus are an important source for historians. The Greek accounts of Megathenes, Strabo, Herodotus etc., Roman writers like Pliny and Chinese travelers like Fahien and HuenTsang are important foreign accounts for understanding the political, social, economic and geographical condition of Ancient India.

Importance of Greek accounts as a source of Indian history:

- The earliest references to India in Greek texts date from the 5th century BCE and their frequency increases thereafter.

- Magasthanese's Indica holds the most prominent place among all the Greek accounts as it elaborately describes the geography, polity, agriculture products and Society during Chandragupta Maurya reign.

- Arrian wrote a detailed account of the invasion of India by Alexander.

- Greek scholar Heredotus talks about the prosperity of India and mentions the bright economic situation of India's inhabitants.

- The Greek writers mention Sandrokottas , who is identified with Chandragupta Maurya and thus helps in reconstructing the Mauryan chronology.

- The Greek account, of an unknown writer, the Periplus of the Erythrean Sea gives us an idea of the maritime activities between India and the west by   mentioning ports, harbors and merchandise and other great deals about Indo-Roman trade.

- Ptolemy wrote about the geography of India during the second century AD.

- Roman writer Pliny talks in vain about the tremendous outflow of gold from Rome to India in return for spices. We found hoards of Roman coins in Kerala   establishing this fact. Pliny also gives an account of the Indian flora and fauna along with important minerals in the first century AD. 

- The accounts of Plutarch and Strabo also provide us useful information regarding socio-economic life of their times

Importance of Chinese Accounts :

- Many Chinese monks made long and arduous overland journeys to India, crossing mountains, plateaux, and deserts, in order to collect authentic manuscripts   of Buddhist texts, meet Indian monks, and visit places of Buddhist learning and pilgrimage.

- Chinese travelers Fa hien and Huen Tsang wrote a great deal about the social conditions India than their counterparts in Greece and Rome. 

- The best known among those who wrote accounts of their Indian travels are Faxian (Fa Hien) and Xuanzang (Hiuen Tsang).

- Faxian’s travels extended from 399 to 414 CE and were confined to northern India.

- Hiuen- Tsang is known as prince of pilgrimage. He left his home in 629 CE and spent over 10 years travelling the length and breadth of the country.He   stayed in India for many years and also studied in the university of Nalanda. He was patronized by Harsha and his account is rightly considered as a     Gazetteer of India.

- Fahien had detailed account on the plight of untouchables in Guptan period. Also the social discrimination on certain sections of society  was mentioned. Huen Tsang also speaks in same detail as his predecessor but mainly concentrated on the royal affairs.

- Yijing, another 7th century Chinese traveller, lived for 10 years in the great monastery of Nalanda.

- I-Tsing visited India during the 7th century and he has left to us useful information about the social and religious conditions of India.

- The accounts written by these pilgrims throw light on the history of Buddhism and various other aspects of their time.

- The Chinese historical works contain numerous references to the movement and migration of nomadic tribes living on the borders of China and some of which   eventually invaded India. These and other chronological references have been useful in building up the framework of Indian chronology

But these texts need be be studied with caution and have to be corroborated with other contemporary sources.

- Their knowledge of India may be defective. They may have not seen much of the country and might have restored to generalizations. Their ignorance of India   languages might have affected their impression and knowledge about India.

- The writings seem to be influenced by Greek cultural prism, the case in point is the division of society into 7 classes by Megasthenes and his remark of   slave free India is questionable as Arthasastra mentions about slave practice.

- A large part of Megasthenes's work is lost and information survives only in fragments in other greek sources 

- Even many of them are based on hearsay or interaction with Indian traders rather than personal visit to India say the work of Herodotus and Arien is based   on interaction with Indian traders and not on their own experience which make their work questionable. 

- Even the ambassadors must have lived in capital cities thus could not provide the first hand information on popular culture of society.

- An example of a very unreliable account is the Indica of Ktesias (4th century BCE), which is full of bizarre stories about India and Indians, collected by   the author while living in Persia as a royal physician.

- Historians have to distinguish between statements based on hearsay and those grounded in personal experience, between perceptive observations and cases where the writer got things completely wrong. 

Thus, Foreign accounts need to be studied carefully and should look out for exaggerated versions and eulogies with any other contemporary sources. It is important to corroborate these accounts with other contemporary sources to understand ancient Indian history in totality but nevertheless the third person perspective in foreign accounts is an important historical source.

Sir Charles Napier said, "We have no right to seize Sind, yet we shall do so, and a very advantageous, useful, humane piece of rascality it will be.''

Demand of the Question:

There are two aspects in the question- first why British have no right to seize Sind? and other why British seize Sind? Major stress should be to highlight the advantages associated with annexation of Sind for the British. 

Introduction:

Annexation of the territory of an eternal friend ( Treaty of eternal friendship,1809 ), commercially beneficial friend ( Commercial Treaty of 1832 ) and partner in Anglo-afghan war , although reluctant, was indeed an immoral act, as admitted by British Resident at Sind- Sir Charles Napier himself, But it was driven by broader North-west frontier policy of British as well as an opportunity to regain the prestige after Afghan debacle.

Body:

Why no right to seize Sind?

● Sind was in ‘eternal friendship’ with British since the treaty of 1809. They have provided safe passage to british merchants and goods through the Commercial Treaty of 1832 . So annexation of Sind was an immoral act as you conquered the friend.

● As Sind had abided by all the treaties they had signed with English East India Company. Even to its reluctance they supplied the army and money in support of British during Afghan war.

● It was the manufactured charges by Charles Napier against the amirs which he used as a pretext to seize Sind.

Although the Commercial Treaty of 1832 provided free passage to British merchants and goods but the increasing disturbances in Sind was a threat to the commercial benefits of British, which resulted in complete annexation of Sind in 1843.

4. Case of Victorian Imperialism

The British policy of territorial expansion came to its peak after queen victoria sat at throne in 1837 and Seize of Sind should be seen as a part of this bigger scheme which culminated with Doctrine of Lapse under Lord Dalhousie and resulting ‘First war of Indian Independence’ in 1857.

Conclusion:

Thus the British annexation of Sind in 1843 should be seen as a result of change in both internal and external situation. The external factors like Russophobia and Victorian Imperialism and the internal factors like Afghan debacle forced the direct control over Sind and the internal instability provided the opportunity.

Causes of Annexation Of Sind

 View 1: For the safety and integrity of Anglo-Indian Empire or Frontier

In the background of Russo-phobia and failure in Afghan adventure the British found Sind as an important part of their north-west frontier policy. This is visible in the communications between Governor General Auckland and the British Residents at Sind- Pottinger.

● The British were gradually increasing their control over Sind against the threat from north-west. For example the fear of French design forced Lord Minto to sign a treaty of ‘perpetual friendship’ with Sind in 1809 which eliminated the chances of French alliance with Sind.

● The British kept eliminating the possibility of European and American alliances with Sind and through the forced Treaty of 1839 they gained comprehensive control over Sind. The British forces were stationed at Bukkar and Sikarpur with Amir's money. They annexed Karachi in 1839 itself and used both the money and auxiliary force of Sind against the Afghans.

● After the failure of Afghan adventure, Sind became even more crucial in British scheme of north-west frontier security as can be seen in Lord Ellenborough letter to the Duke of Wellington in March, 1843. On one hand it increased Russian influence in Afghan and on the other it intensified the fear of Russo-Persian attack on India, thus a strong British presence in Sind was required which forced the complete annexation of Sind in 1843.

View 2: Fight to regain Prestige

● It was a fight to regain Prestige which the British lost after their debacle in Afghan war. The revolts against British rule in different parts of India like that in Bundelkhand and Madras soon after Afghan war was a sign of breaking up of the myth of British invincibility and her prestige.

● Thus to re-establish her superiority and prestige in the minds of native people they need to win a war, as argued by historian Ronald Hyam . Under this background Lord Ellenborough sanctioned the Annexation of Sind.

View 3: Commercial and navigational importance of Indus

● Historians like V.A. Smith has argued that the commercial and maritime importance of the Indus River , more so at the time of Afghan hostility, was an important cause for increasing control of British in Sind. With control on river Indus the British got a direct commercial way to Central Asia.

● The signing of a Commercial Treaty of 1832 between Sind and the British Company shows the commercial angle of Anglo-Sind relations. The treaty clause, like free passage of British merchants and travellers, does support this view.

View 4: The Conquest of Sind was morally and politically the sequel of the Afghan war- P.E. Roberts

Charles Napier believed that the Sindian War was not an isolated vent but “the tail of the Afghan storm”.

Points in support:

1. Englishmen believed that Afghan war made it expedient, although unjust, to coerce the Amirs of Sind. They wanted to use the weakness and richness of the Amirs in Afghan war.

● They were coerced to provide finances for Afghan adventure through the Treaty of 1839.

● The Treaty of 1839 forced the Amirs to provide the Auxiliary force against Afghans.

● Sind provided the safe passage for the troops and supplies of war which demanded greater control of British over Sind.

2. It was a fight to regain Prestige which the British lost after their debacle in Afghan war. The revolts against British rule in different parts of India like that in Bundelkhand and Madras soon after Afghan war was a sign of disbelief in British invincibility and her prestige and thus to re-establish her superiority and prestige in the minds of native people they need to win a war. Under this background Lord Ellenborough sanctioned the Annexation of Sind.

3. The strategic value of Sind made her an important province. The British, who were preoccupied with the Russo-Phobia , needed a stable frontier which supported them against any possible Russo-Persian design in India. After the defeat by Afghans and a stronger Punjab army, Sind was seen as an easy target to pursue the English design of the north-west Frontier. Also the failure of Afghan adventure put the British under the necessity of greater vigilance about the frontier problem as on one hand it increased Russian influence in Afghanistan and on the other intensified the fear of Russo-Persian attack on India, thus a strong British presence in Sind was required which forced the complete annexation of Sind in 1843.

Rise of extremists, Radical revolutionaries, Left wing extremism

 1. Discuss the nature, methods and activities of the Terrorist Revolutionary Movement and assess its place in India’s Freedom Struggle. [1979, 60m]

2. Examine the causes of the rise and progress of revolutionary movements in India from 1905 to 1931. [2003, 60m]

3. Describe the changing nature of revolutionary activities in India between 1905 - 1946. [2008, 60m]

4. “The very idea of the bomb and the secret society, and of propaganda through action and sacrifice were import from the West.” Critically examine. [2015, 10m]

5. Trace the origin of the Ghadar movement and discuss its impact on the revolutionaries in India. [2017, 20m]

The Left; The Left within the Congress: Jawaharlal Nehru, Subhas Chandra Bose, the Congress Socialist Party; the Communist Party of India, other left parties.

1. Assess the role of the Left Wing within the Indian National Congress between 1920 and 1947. [1981, 60m]

2. Account for the rise and growth of Left-wing within the Congress. Did Jawaharlal Nehru believe in a socialistic approach to Indian and world problems and if so why? [1986, 60m]

3. ‘The National Movement has shown concern for problems other than the constitutional one.’ Discuss the factors that helped the rise of a left wing in the Indian National Congress. [1990, 60m]

4. Account for the rise and growth of leftism in the Congress movement. What impact did it have on contemporary Indian politics? [1997, 60m]

5. Discuss the nature of the leadership and programme of the Congress Socialist party. [2002, 60m])

6. “The ideology of Subhash Chandra Bose was a combination of nationalism, fascism and communism.” Comment. [2002, 20m]

7. Account for the emergence of the left-wing within the congress. How far did it influence the programme and policy of the congress? [2006, 60m]

8. The emergence of left-wing group in the congress redicalized its social economic agenda." Critically evaluate. [2011, 20m]

9. A powerful left-wing group developed in India in the late 1920s and 1930s, contributing to the radicalization of national movement.” Critically Examine. [2015, 10m]

10. Underline the growth of various forms of Socialist ideologies in the Indian National Movement between World War I and II. [2018, 20 Marks]

11. Assess the role of Subas Chandra Bose in India's struggle for independence.

OPSC

1. Examine the causes of the rise and progress of revolutionary movements in India from 1905 to 1931.(60)

2. Account for the rise and growth of leftism in the Congress movement. (40)

3. How would explain the growth of the militant nationalism in the beginning of the 20th century ? In what way did the militant nationalists differ from the moderates.

4. Trace the growth of militant nationalism in the freedom struggle of India between 1906 and 1920.

Formation and Evolution of INC

 1. Discuss ‘the safety valve’ theory. Does it satisfactorily explain the foundation of the Indian National Congress? [60m]

2. To what extent was the emergence of the Congress in 1885 the culmination of a process of political awakening that had its beginning in the 1870s? [60m]

3. “The ‘safety-valve thesis’ does not adequately explain the birth of the Indian National Congress in 1885.” Critically examine.

4. Describe briefly the ideals and programme of the Indian National Congress between 1885 and 1905 and assess official response to it. [1980, 60m]

5. Trace the factors which led to a split in the Indian national Congress in 1907. What was its impact on the course of the nationalist movement? [2003, 60m]

6. Analyze the social composition of the early Congress leadership. [30m]

7. “Politics remained for the bulk of the Moderates very much a part-time affair. The Congress was not a political party, but an annual three-day show…” Elucidate. [20m]

8. Review the aims of the moderates in the Congress. Do you believe because of their approach Extremism appeared at the national level.  [60m]

Drain Theory PYQs

 

UPSC

1. Trace the course and explain the consequences of the drain of wealth from Bengal in the eighteenth century. [60m]

2. “Our system acts very much like a sponge, drawing up all the good things from the banks of the Ganges, and squeezing them down on the banks of the Thames.” Comment. [20m]

3. Write a critique on the impact of the Drain Theory of Dadabhai Nauroji in the growth of economic nationalism. [60m]

4. "The need for a unilateral transfer of funds to Britain was constant factor and, in fact, progressively increased over time." Critically evaluate. [20m]

5.How far was the drain theory a focal point of nationalist critique of colonialism? [20 Marks]

OPSC

1. Critically analyze the growth of economic nationalism in India in the light of the Drain-Theory. [60 marks]

2. Examine the growth of economic nationalism in India in the light of the drain theory.

3. The halcyon days of India are over; she has been drained of large portion of her wealth she once possessed and her energies have been cramped by a sordid system of misrule to which the interests of the millions have been sacrificed for the benefits of few.

Medieval History PYQ

1. Local Self Government in the Chola Empire. (20 marks)

https://punyasmaranpanda.blogspot.com/2020/12/local-self-government-in-chola-empire.html

2. Failure of the administrative experiments of Mohammad-bin-Tughlaq. (20 marks)

https://punyasmaranpanda.blogspot.com/2020/12/failure-of-administrative-experiments.html

3. Causes and effects of the Third Battle of Panipat. (20 marks)

https://punyasmaranpanda.blogspot.com/2020/12/causes-and-effects-of-third-battle-of.html

4. Impact of Islam on Indian Culture. (20 marks)

https://punyasmaranpanda.blogspot.com/2020/12/impact-of-islam-on-indian-culture.html

5. Discuss the role of Rashtrakutas in the history of South India.

https://punyasmaranpanda.blogspot.com/2021/01/discuss-role-of-rashtrakutas-in-history.html

6. Make an estimate of Iltutmish as the real founder of the Delhi Sultanate.

https://punyasmaranpanda.blogspot.com/2021/01/founder-of-delhi-sultanate-achievements.html

7. Explain why Akbar is regarded as the greatest muslim ruler of India.

https://punyasmaranpanda.blogspot.com/2021/01/undoubtedly-akbar-was-only-ruler-among.html

8. Examine main aspects of the economic policy of Alauddin Khiliji.

9. Discuss the reason for which Akbar is regarded as the greatest muslim ruler of India.

10. Examine the nature and significance of the Bhakti Movement.

11. Examine critically new orientation of state policies and administrative principles under Muhammad Bin Tughlaq.

12. Give a critical account of Aurangzeb's religious policy and its consequences

13. Discuss the rise of Shivaji and his conflicts with the Mughals

14. Examine critically the amdministrative and economic measures of Alauddin Khiliji.

15. What do you mean by Sufism ? Discuss its main principles, important orders and its impact on the Indian Society.

16. Discuss critically the Mansabdari System.

17. Critically examine the administrative policies and reforms of Muhammad-Bin-Tughlaq.

18. Trace the growth of urban centers and the rise of industrial economy in Medieval India.

19. Describe briefly the administrative system of Sher Shah.

20. Account for the disintegration of Mughal Empire.

21. Village administration under Cholas. (20 marks)

22. Alberuni's understanding of Indian Sciences (20 marks)

23. Portuguese trade in South India (20 marks)

24. Sufism in north India (20 marks)

25. Give a critical account of the experiments made in revenue administration during Sultanate period.

26. How can you trace out socio-economic conditions during the Vijayanagara basing upon foreign accounts

27. Explain the development of technology during the mughal period and analyse its impact on the growth of industry and trade.

28. Review the contributions of the Somavamsi Rulers to the history and culture of Odisha.

29. Rise of rajputs

30. Impact of eocnomic policies of Alaudin Khiliji on state and people.

31. Socio-religious factors for the growth of Bhakti Movement

32. Historiography during the reign of Akbar.

33. Elaborate critically the theory of kingship under the Turko-Afghan rulers.

34. Examine the relationshiop between Jagirdari and Mansabdari. How far it was responsble for the decline of the Mughal Empire.

35. Discuss the nature and implications of Rajput Policy under Akbar.

36. Trace the origin of Cult of Jagannatha.

37. Feudalism in India.

38. Advent of Islam in India.

39. Bhakti Schools in South.

40. Condition of Women during 16th and 17th Centuries.

41. Elaborate critically the rise of provincial dynasties in India during 15th and the ealry 16th centuries.

42. Discuss the salient features of Provincial school of architecture and Painting during the Mughal Empire.

43. Discuss the nature of administrative and religious policies of Mughal rulers during 17th and 18th centuries.

44. How far the rulers of Suryavamsi Gajapatis were responsible for the decline of Orissan Empire? Discuss.

45. Contribution of Kalhana as a historian.

46. Village communities in the South

48. Dara Shukoh

49. Styles of temple architecture during 750-1200.

50. Analyze the nature of Ghorian invasions and its consequences on history of Odisha.

51. Disucss the political, social cultural, importance of Vijaynagar empire.

52. Write about the rise of Shivaji and its implications for the mughals in India.

53. How will you explain the cult of Jagannath ?

54. What do you know about Shankaracharya's Vedanta?

55. Introduce Alberuni and his picture of Indian science and civilization.

56. Write about caste and slavery under Sultanate.

57. Make an assessment of Sher Shah's administration.

58. Make an estimate of two provinicial dynasties during 15th and early 16th centuries, examining their contribution.

59. Give an outline of the 17th century important indian Towns, Trade and Commerce with Europe.

60. Trace the history of Imperial Gangas with special reference to Odisha.

61. Write a note on Arab Conquest of Sindh.

62. Bhakti Movement has been termed as a famous historical event in Medieval times. Discuss.

63. Give an account of Alauddin Khiliji's economic policy.

64. The Ganga age of Odisha is a glorious age in History. Discuss.

65. Muhammad Bin Tughlaq is one of the controversial rulers of medieval  history. Examine.

66. Akbar is famous in History for his liberal religious policy. Discuss.

67. What were the contributions of Shivaji in establishing an independant  Maratha Kingdom.

68. Analyse the significance of Vijaynagar Empire in the comtemporary political scenario of India.

69. What are the different theories of origin of the Rajputs?

70. How and why India attracted foreign invasions from across in North West frontier and with what results ?

71. Throw light on the nature and functioning of the village communities in the south.

72. Evaluate the significance of history written by kalhana

73. Write an essay on the court patronage of art, technology during the time of Akbar.

74. Make an assessment of the contribution of Shivaji in different fields of administration and polity.

75. Adi Shankaracharya

OPSC History Optional PYQ from Indus Valley Civilization, Early pastoral and agricultural communities.

1. Discuss the characteristics of Indus Valley Civilization?    60 marks

2. Causes of decline of the Indus Valley Civilization.          20 marks

3. Similarities between Indus Civilization and Vedic Culture.  

4. Write a brief note on Harappan Culture.

5. What do you know about Painted Greyware Culture? 

6. Indicate the specific features of the Indus Civilization and the causes of its decline.

7. Figure out the details about the pastoral communities and their role during early period of Indian History.

8. Throw light on the religious faith of the people of Indus Civilization.

9. Locate the sites of Indus Valley Civilization and discuss its unique features. 

OPSC Modern India History Previous Year Questions

1. The permanent system of Bengal though initiated with best of intentions was a sadly blundering affair.  (20)
2. The British Indian state experienced the 'wind of the change with the arrival of Lord William Bentinck'.  (20)
3. The new attitude of caution and conservation can be detected in almost every sphere of British activity in India after revolt of 1857.  (20)
4. Mahatma Gandhi restrained mass movements, yet he retained his popularity among the masses.  (20)
5. Discuss the safety valve theory, Does it satisfactorily explain the foundation of the Indian National Congress.  (60)
6. Examine the causes of the rise and progress of revolutionary movements in India from 1905 to 1931. (60)
7. Account for the rise and growth of leftism in the Congress movement. (40)
8. Write a note on British Conquest of Odisha. (20)
9. The permanent system of Bengal though initiated with best of intentions was a sadly blundering affair.  (20)
10. The tragedy of Curzon lay in that with such an abundance of trained talent :he was denied the crowing qualities. He was never administrator of the first rank.  (20)
11. Please remember in granting separate electorates, we are sowing dragon's teeth and the harvest will be bitter.  (20)
12. Mahatma Gandhi and the congress party developed the philosophy of militant non-violence to oppose British Rule of India after World War-1 and to lessen oppression of the Indian poor by the Indian rich. By, 1929, Gandhi had succeeded in transforming the congress party from a narrow middle class party into a mass independence movement.  (20)
13. Examine critically how the socio-religious reform movements contribute to the emancipation of women in nineteenth century.  (60)
14. Review the aims of the moderates in the Congress. Do you believe because of their approach Extremism appeared at the national level.  (60)
15. Discuss how did Subhash Chandra Bose contribute to the national movement and with that consequence.  (60)
16. Thus ended the famous battle of Buxar , on which-depended  the fate of India and which was as gallantly disputed as was important in its results. (20)
17. The British Industrial Policy in the nineteenth century ruined the indian handicrafts.  (20)
18. The Arya Samaj was both a progressive and reactionary movement.  (20)
19. The Quit India movement was a spontaneous revolt of the people against British Rule.  (20)
20. Critically analyze the growth of economic nationalism in India in the light of the Drain-Theory. (60)
21. Explain the main aspects of Muslim League Politics from 1937 to 1947. Was the partition of the country unavoidable. (60)
22. Explain the permanent Zamindari Settlement of 1793. How did it affect the peasantry in British India.  (40)
23. What is the role played by Surendra Sai during the great revolt of 1857. (20)
24. Dalhousie changed the map of India with speed and thoroughness no campaign could equal.
25. India underwent suffering and mortality in the wake of recurring famines in the later half of the 19th century.
26. The 1921 Moplah Rebellion was in assence and expression of long lasting agrarian discontent which was intensified by the religious and ethnic identity.
27. Mountbatten's task was therefore, merely workout details and effect the partitions demanded by the League and accepted by both British Government and the congress and this the new Viceroy moved commandingly to perform.
28. Enumerate the attitude of the Indian National Congress towards the constitutional changes of 1909, 1919 and 1935.
29. Analyze the factors which led to the formation of muslim league and explain its role in Indian Politics between 1906 - 1947.
30. Write a detailed account on the Mahalwari Revenue settlement and its merits and demerits.
31. Describe the political and economic causes of the tribal revolts under Dara Bisoyeee . what was its impact on the Colonial Administration of Odisha.
32. On the whole, it is difficult to avoid the conclusion that the so called First National War of Independence was neither First, nor National, nor a war of Independence.
33. The religious movements of the 19th century were Endeavours to recast the old religion(Hinduism) into a new form suited to meet the needs of the new society.
34. Dyarchy was introduced with high hopes and it must be said that , on a theoretical analysis and if worked under ideal conditions, it is not without merits.
35. The Nationalistic Political Movements for liberation such as the Non-Cooperation and Civil-disobedience movements and their leadership depended heavily on the Peasantry.
36. What is commercialization of Agriculture? Explain the nature of its impact on Indian Economic Life.
37. What do you understand about the Non-alignment Movement? What role was played by India in the origin and growth of the government.
38. Explain the nature of Royatwari Settlement in Madras Province. Describe its effects on peasants.
39. Critically analyze the progress of Non-Cooperation Movement in Odisha.
40. Any study on the history of Indian National Movement stands to reason only when it is perceived in the context of impoverishment of India under the colonial rule.
41. The partition of Bengal was the manifestation of the policy of divide and rule.
42. The Arya Samaj was both a progressive and reactionary movement.
43. Quit India Movement was leaderless movement.
44. Examine the growth of economic nationalism in India in the light of the drain theory.
45. Bring out the contribution of Sardar Patel in the integration of princely states into the Indian Union.
46. Examine the permanent Zamindar Settlement of 1793. How did it affect the peasantry in British India?
47. Critically analyze the political and economic causes of the tribal revolts under Dara Bisoyee and Chakra Bisoyee. What was its impact on the Colonial Administration in Odisha.
48. Do you agree with the view that the Mutiny of 1857 was the first war of independence ?
49. The reforms of 1919mark a definite step towards the fulfillment of Indian aspirations.
50. Do you consider British Colonization as the cause of impoverishment.
51. The national democratic awakening of the Indian people found expression also in the religious sphere.
52. Examine the impact of the rule of the East India Company on the Indian Economy.
53. Indicate the steps taken by Lord Dalhousie to consolidate the British power in India.
54. Assess the economic consequences of the partition of India.
55. What led to the Khurda rebellion of 1817? What was its impact on the British Administration in Odisha.
56. The halcyon days of India are over; she has been drained of large portion of her wealth she once possessed and her energies have been cramped by a sordid system of misrule to which the interests of the millions have been sacrificed for the benefits of few.
57. What began as fight for religion ended as a war of independence, for there is no slightest doubt that the rebels wanted to get rid of the alien government and restore the old order of which the king of Delhi was rightful representative.
58. We have a grim fight ahead of us - for the enemy is powerful, unscrupulous and ruthless. In this final march to freedom you will have to face hunger, privation, forced marches and death. Only when we pass this test will freedom be ours.
59. In spite of this unimpressive feature, his lion cloth and bare body , there was royalty and kingliness in I am which compelled a willing obeisance from others.
60. Evaluate the impact of British economic policies on the growth of Indian Industries.
61. Raja Ram Mohan Ray was one of the few Socio-Religious Reformers who inculcated a spirit of confidence, courage, self respect and pride in our heritage. Discuss.
62. Account for growth of nationalism in India during 19th Century.
63. Teach your subordinates that we are all British Gentleman in the magnificent work of governing an inferior race.
64. The Congress is tottering to its fall and one of my great ambitions while in India is to assist it to a peaceful  demise.
65. I have no doubt that British Government is a powerful government, but I have no doubt also that Satyagraha is a sovereign remedy.
66. I have convinced that the only key to the solution of the world's problems and of India's problems lies in socialism and when I used this word, I do so not in a vague humanitarian way but in the scientific, economic sense.
67. Discuss the basic features of the administrative organization of India under the East India Company with special reference to the underlying aims of the administration, the civil service, the police and the judicial administration.
68. To what extent was the revolt of 1857, the result of popular discontent against foreign rule? How would you explain the failure of the revolt.
69. How would explain the growth of the militant nationalism in the beginning of the 20th century ? In what way did the militant nationalists differ from the moderates.
70. Above all the Englishmen are indebted for the foundation of the empire in India to this high spirited courageous and indgable man.
71. The crown of England stood forward and unquestioned ruler and paramount power in India.
72. The romance is the benefloence of the British rule,  the reality is the bleeding of the British Rule.
73. Repression is nothing but the hammer of God, Without suffering there can be no growth.
74. One common goal of all socio religious reform movements was the achievement of synthesis of traditional and modern value. Comment.
75. The Indian National Leaders were far ahead of their times in their times in their appraisal of the role of foreign trade in the economy of country. Discuss.
76. The contribution of Gandhi towards Indian National Life and Independence has remained unique. Explain.
77. Buxar was finally riveled the sackles of the Company's rule upon Bengal.
78. The roots of the Moplah Uprising were fundamentally agrarian.
79. Our motto self reliance, not mendicancy.(Bal Gangadhar Tilak)
80. Show how the religious reform movement in India was not restricted to the task of merely reforming religion but extended to that of the reconstruction of social institutions.
81. Under the British Rule, Indian agriculture rose to the level of national agriculture, but it did not grow into a prosperous agriculture. Discuss.
82. How did Non-Cooperation Movement form landmark in the history of freedom struggle in view of Gandhiji's technique of mass mobilization.
83. What our country wants are muscles of iron and nerves of steel?
84.  Providence has entrusted the extensive empire of Hindustan to England in order that the banner of Christ should wave triumphant from one end of India to the other.
85. I, therefore want freedom immediately, this very night, before dawn if it can be had.
86. Our strike has been a historic event in the life of our nation. For the first time the blood of men in the services and in the streets flowed together in a common cause.
87. How was India transformed into an economy colony under British rule.
88. Trace the growth of militant nationalism in the freedom struggle of India between 1906 and 1920.
89. Review the growth of Peasant Movements in India between 1917 and 1947.