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GS-I: Modern Indian History

Paying special attention to the contributions of Bhagat Singh, outline the course of the revolutionary movement in the Indian freedom struggle.

The revolutionary movement in the Indian Freedom Struggle had its roots in the Swadeshi movement of 1905. With the failure of the non-cooperation movement to deliver swaraj, it...

June 29, 2023

Analyse the factors that led to the rise of communalism in India during the 1920s and 1930s.

The rise of communalism in India during the 1920s and 1930s can be attributed to several factors, both historical and political. Communalism refers to the ideology that emphasizes...

June 29, 2023

Independent India chose the path of socialism because that was the dominating thought when British left India. Assess Critically.

Model Answer: The British Empire on one hand led to the creation of a capitalist highly rich and wealthy merchant’s class in the society in India. On the other hand the...

June 25, 2023

Highlight the steps taken by government of India for integrating the tribals into the mainstream. Also discuss the challenges faced in integrating them.

India is an ancient civilization, yet there are certain groups living in the subcontinent which were not part of the so called mainstream. They are called the tribals...

June 22, 2023

Assess the role of the Revolutionary Extremists in the Indian Freedom Struggle and their impact on the British colonial government.

The Revolutionary Extremists employed radical methods to challenge British colonial rule. Their impact on the British government and the overall movement was significant, although their approach differed from...

June 19, 2023

“In comparison to Quit India Movement, the Indian National Army (INA) had a greater impact on the Indian Freedom Struggle.” Do you agree with this view? Discuss critically and comparatively.

The Indian National Army (INA) and the Quit India Movement were two significant events in the Indian Freedom Struggle, but their impact on the movement differed in nature...

June 18, 2023

Although the principle of religious majorities was followed for the partition of India, yet it was full of practical problems.” Examine.

The actual partition was accomplished by the so called 3 June plan or Mountbatten Plan announced by Mountbatten on 3 June 1947. The major points of this plan...

June 17, 2023

Though it had its achievements, the exclusion of Indians from the system was a key feature of judicial reforms introduced by Cornwallis. Analyze.

Lord Cornwallis (1786-1793) is regarded as the father of modern administration in India. He introduced reforms in police, judiciary, land revenue systems, etc. The judicial reform of Cornwallis...

June 11, 2023

"The Bhoodan and Gramdan movements led by Vinoba Bhave attempted to bring about a "nonviolent revolution"in India's land reforms programme."Discuss.

The problems faced by the landless harijans were presented to Vinoba Bhave in Pochampalli, Telangana. To resolve the problem of landless peasants Vinobha Bhave started the Bhoodan movement...

June 6, 2023

“The Government of India Act 1935 was a watershed moment in India’s constitutional development.” Evaluate in the light of its key features and impact.

The Government of India Act 1935 was a big milestone in India’s constitutional development during the British colonial era. It was the last major constitutional reform introduced by...

June 4, 2023

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