Day: October 1, 2017

Q. On circumstantial evidence Indra stands convicted.” Explain, and discuss briefly different views about a sudden end of the Indus Valley civilization. [20m] Q. How would you explain the presence of those elements in Indian culture and civilization which are found to have existed in the Indus Valley period? [20m]  Ans: simran_2 sept simran_2 sept […]

Q. “While using the accounts of foreign writers, historians must distinguish between statements based on hearsay and those grounded in perceptive observations.” Elaborate with examples. [20m] Q. To what extent archaeological materials are useful in understanding the progress of Neolithic man in India? [20m] Ans: simran_1 sep simran_1 sept (2) athira_1 september Sukhdev_1 Sept

Q. ​Assess  the  role  of  the  Left  Wing  within  the  Indian  National  Congress  between  1920  and 1947.  [20m] Q. The  relations  of  the  Native  States,  however  conducted  are  essentially  relations  with  the British Crown and  not with the  Indian Government.” Comment.  20m] Ans: simran_29 aug simran_29 aug (2) Sukhdev_29 Aug

Q.  “The  Simla  Conference  (1945)  afforded  the  last  opportunity  of  the  forces  of  nationalism  to fight  a  reargued  action  to  preserve  the  integrity  of  the  country  and  when  the  battle  was  lost, the  waves of communalism quickly  engulfed it.”  Comment. [20m] Q. The  Reforms  of  1909  introduced  ‘a  cardinal  problem  and  ground  of  controversy  at […]

Q.  “The Cripps Mission gave India ‚a post-dated cheque.” Comment. [10m] Q. “Gandhi restrained mass movements, yet he retained his popularity among the masses.” Comment. [20m] Ans: athira_26 august simran_26th aug simran_26 aug (2) Sukhdev_26 Aug

Q. ”Mountbatten’s  task  was,  therefore,  merely  to  work  out  details  and  effect  the  partition, demanded  by  the  League  and  accepted  by  both  British  Government  and  the  Congress;  and this the  new Viceroy  moved commandingly  to perform.” Comment. [20m] Q.  “Nehru’s  policy  of  Non-Alignment  came  to  symbolised  the  struggle  of  India  and  other newly  independent  nations […]

Q. ​Discuss  the  factors  that  lead  to  the  growth  of  Dalit  consciousness  and  mention  the  major movements aimed  at their empowerment. [20m] Q. “Nehru  favored  the  policy  of  integrating  the  tribal  people  in  Indian  society,  of  making them  as  integral  part  of  the  Indian  nation  even  while  maintaining  their  distinct  identity  and culture.”  -Elaborate  with […]

Q​ “With the Cold War over and the Soviet Union gone, the face of international diplomacy has undergone a metamorphosis.” Critically examine. [20 Marks] Ans: Deepak_12 August Sukhdeo_12 Aug

Q.The European union is the new sick man of Europe.” critically evaluate. [20 Marks] Ans: Deepak_11 August Sukhdeo_11Aug