Q1) In what ways has the Indian independence movement shaped the identity of modern India? ANSWER The Indian independence movement was a significant phase in the India’s history that has shaped the identity of modern India in several ways, as discussed below: Nationalism: The Indian independence movement fostered a sense of nationalism among the people…
Mains Answer Writing 30-December-2023 Q1) Issues of women were at the center of the discourse of socio-religious reforms. In this light, assess the contribution of the 19th century socio-religious reform movements to the emancipation of women. ANSWER Women’s issues were a central theme of the 19th century socio-religious reform movements in India. These movements were…
Mains Answer Writing 29-December-2023 1. “The fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989 signaled the end of the Cold War and the end of history as we knew it.” Analyze the causes and the consequences of the fall of the Berlin Wall. ANSWER The Berlin Wall (1961-1989) was an important symbol of the Cold War…
Mains Answer Writing 28-December-2023 Q1) Describe the reasons that made Britain the birthplace of Industrial Revolution. In what ways the process of industrialization differ across countries? ANSWER Industrial revolution refers to the transformation of industry and economy through the use of new machinery and technologies for production of goods that started in Britain around 1750’s….
Mains Answer Writing 27-December-2023 Q1) How did Italy transform from ‘a geographical expression’ to a nation-state? Evaluate the role of Cavour in the unification of Italy. ANSWER Italy was a state which was strategically very important but could never enjoy the taste of self-rule. Italy was divided into number of smaller states, which restricted the…
Mains Answer Writing 26-December-2023 Q1) “World War I was an inevitable catastrophe waiting to happen, resulting from the interplay of longterm structural, cultural, and political factors.” Elucidate. ANSWER World War I was a Total War fought between the Central Powers/Triple Alliance (Germany, Austria- Hungary, Italy) and Triple Entente (Britain, France and Russia) between 1914-18. Long-term…
Mains Answer Writing 23-December-2023 Q1) What were the driving forces for the paper partition of Africa? How did it impact the political and social landscape of the continent? The paper partition of Africa refers to the partition of the continent of Africa among the different European powers in the Berlin Conference of 1884, without the…
Mains Answer Writing 22-December-2023 Q1) Among the manifold factors behind the unification of Germany, the realpolitik of Bismarck stands out. Evaluate. ANSWER The unification of Germany refers to the political and administrative integration of Germany into a nation-state under Prussian influence (18 January 1871). Realpolitik refers to political principles based on practicality rather than ideological…
Mains Answer Writing 21-December-2023 Q1) Cities are the engines of economic growth, but they can also be the black holes of the environment. What are some of the key environmental challenges facing urban areas in the 21st century? How should modern cities address these challenges? ANSWER Urbanization is growing in India rapidly. As per a…
Mains Answer Writing 20-December-2023 Q1) What do you understand by footloose industries? Discuss their significance and provide a suitable strategy for the growth of footloose industries in India. Footloose industries are those industries that are not tied to any location and can operate from anywhere. They do not require any specific raw materials or access…