History And General Studies
All India History Optional Online Test Series-2018 Due to heavy demand from those preparing for CSE-2018 with history optional, we are starting History Optional Test Series-2018 Total 14 Tests (8 Sectional Test + 6 Full Test) First 8 Tests will be of 150 Marks each and 105 Minutes time limit and Rest 6 Tests will be of 250 Marks each […]
All India History Optional Online Test Series-2017 Total 6 Tests (Each Test of 250 marks and 3 hours time limit. Dates are flexible) First Test: World History: 15 August Second Test: Modern India: 31 August Third Test: Ancient India: 15 September Fourth Test: Medieval India: 25 September Fifth Test: Ancient+Medieval: 30 September Sixth Test: World History+Modern India: 1 October Total […]
Ancient India: Important Previous Years’ Questions with Solutions for Mains 2017 [Exclusively for Test Series Enrolled Students] Note: Solution of few questions, which are not uploaded will be uploaded much before the main exam. 1. Sources (i) Archaeological sources: Exploration, excavation, epigraphy, numismatics, monuments (ii) Literary sources: Indigenous: Primary and secondary; poetry, scientific literature, literature, literature in regional languages, religious […]
1. Early Medieval India, 750-1200 (i) Polity: Major political developments in Northern India and the Peninsula, origin and the rise of Rajputs (ii) The Cholas: administration, village economy and society (iii) Indian Feudalism; Agrarian economy and urban settlements; Trade and commerce (iv) Society: the status of the Brahman and the new social order; Condition of women (v) Indian science and […]
Email ID: selfstudyhistory@gmail.com Solution of Previous Years’s Questions for History Optional Mains 2017 [Exclusively For Test Series Enrolled Students] Enlightenment and Modern ideas (i) Major ideas of Enlightenment: Kant, Rousseau (ii) Spread of Enlightenment in the colonies (iii) Rise of socialist ideas (up to Marx); spread of Marxian Socialism Major ideas of Enlightenment: Kant, Rousseau and Spread of Enlightenment in […]
For all those appearing in Main Examination in 2017 with history optional: We will be giving questions for daily practise for 2 months (from 30 July to 30 September) and […]
Q. Make a comparative review of the agrarian reforms of Alau-ud-Din Khalji and Sher Shah Suri. [20m] Note: To get feedback, send you answers to selfstudyhistory@gmail.com. Preferably send in pdf (by using cam scanner or a good scanner) and name the pdf as date and name. For example: if file is sent by Raju on 22nd September, name of the […]
Q. The period of Delhi Sultans witnessed the emergence of Indo-Persian culture.” Discuss the statement with reference to developments in the fields of language, literature, art and social life. [30m] Note: To get feedback, send you answers to selfstudyhistory@gmail.com. Those enrolled in test series will be given priority with assured evaluation of answers. Preferably send in pdf (by using cam scanner […]
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Q. Critically examine the significance of Alauddin Khalji’s administrative reform. [20m] Q. Form an estimate of the personality of Firoz Shah Tughluq with special reference to his religious policy and public work. [20m] Note: To get feedback, send you answers to selfstudyhistory@gmail.com. Those enrolled in test series will be given priority with assured evaluation of answers. Preferably send in pdf (by […]
Q. Bring out the main features of the administration system under Delhi Sultanate during Turko-Afghan Period. [20m] Note: To get feedback, send you answers to selfstudyhistory@gmail.com. Those enrolled in test series will be given priority with assured evaluation of answers. Preferably send in pdf (by using cam scanner or a good scanner) and name the pdf as date and name. For example: […]
Q. Attempt a critical essay of the Indian Science and Civilization in the light of Alberuni’s writings. What merits and drawbacks, do you find in his account? [20m] Note: To get feedback, send you answers to selfstudyhistory@gmail.com. Those enrolled in test series will be given priority with assured evaluation of answers. Preferably send in pdf (by using cam scanner or a good […]
Q. Do you agree with the view that the form and content of temple architecture in South India between c. A.D. 750 and 1200 were products of a specific economic and political milieu? [20m] Q. The tenets of Hindu and Muslim mystics were similar enough that the ground was ripe for syncretic movements involving adherents of both religious.” Elucidate. [20m] Note: […]
Geography optional Answer Sheet of Shweta Chauhan, IAS [Rank-8; CSE-2016; Highest Marks (326) in Geography Optional in CSE- 2016] Answer Sheet of Shweta Chauhan (Geography Paper – I) Answer Sheet […]
Q. Discuss the contribution of Rajaraja I and Rajendra I for the expansion of the Chola Empire. Analyse the causes and impact of the naval expeditions of the Cholas. [20m] Q. Give an account of Land charters of north India in period c. A-D. 750-1200. [20m] Note: To get feedback, send you answers to selfstudyhistory@gmail.com. Those enrolled in test series will be […]
Q. How far is it correct to say that the Indians of the ancient period indulged only metaphysical things and not in the development of pure sciences? [20m] Q. Trace the scientific and technological developments in India up to c. A.D. 750. [30m] Note: To get feedback, send you answers to selfstudyhistory@gmail.com. Those enrolled in test series will be given priority […]
Q. Discuss the contribution of the Pallavas to South Indian art. Was this art wholly indigenous? [20m] Q.Kailasa Temple built at Ellora marks the culmination of rock-cut architecture in India. Elucidate. [20m] Note: To get feedback, send you answers to selfstudyhistory@gmail.com. Those enrolled in test series will be given priority with assured evaluation of answers. Preferably send in pdf (by using […]
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Q. In what ways does religion as reflected in the Vedic texts differ from the religion of the Gupta period? [20m] Q. “The Gupta period stands at the center of Indian history.” Critically Examine. [20m]
Q. How was overseas trade organized in South India up to 300 A.D.? Discuss this with special reference to Roman trade and point out its impact on Indian economy. [30m] Note: To get feedback, send you answers to selfstudyhistory@gmail.com. Those enrolled in test series will be given priority with assured evaluation of answers. Preferably send in pdf (by using cam scanner or […]
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