Day: December 28, 2017

“The scheme of Dyarchy was ‘cumbrous, complex, confused system, having no logical basis and rooted in compromise’ and was foredoomed to failure.” Give your views. ©selfstudyhistory.com Ans: As per Government of India Act, 1919 the spheres of the central and provincial governments were demarcated by a division of subjects into “central” and “provincial”. The central subjects […]

“Plantations and mines, jutes mills, banking, insurance, shipping and export-import concerns in India were run through a system of interlocking managing agencies.” Critically examine.  OR What was the nature and character of the European managing agencies? Critically examine the role played by them in Industrial development of India during nineteenth century. ©selfstudyhistory.com Ans: The European business […]

“It is not the pitiless operations of economic laws, but it is thoughtless and pitiless action of the British policy; it is pitiless eating of India’s substance in India and further pitiless drain to England, in short it is pitiless perversion of Economic Laws by the sad bleeding to which India is subjected, that is […]

“The revolutionary movement progressed in phases with breaks and changing its character.” Comment. ©selfstudyhistory.com Ans: The revolutionary movement can be divided into three phases which had different characters: The first phase (1897-1910) Akharas or gymnasia that propagated a ‘physical culture’ and an interest in militant politics were set up in many parts of Bengal in the […]

“How did the Indians actually “imagine” their nation is a matter of intense controversy and ongoing debate.” In the light of this statement, critically analyse different views on “Indian Nationalism” which is said to be developed during the British rule. ©selfstudyhistory.com Ans: Indian nationalism that confronted British imperialism in the nineteenth century was said to be […]

“The communist had a love-hate relationship with the congress. Hence their role in nationalist movement from 1925-1947 depended upon their attitude towards congress and their theorization and re-theorization of Indian situation.” Critically examine the role played by the communists in India’s struggle against the colonial rule. ©selfstudyhistory.com Ans: The Communist Party of India was inspired by […]

“The situation held dangerous potentialities and if we did not handle it promptly & effectively our hard-earned freedom might disappear through the states’ door.” Elucidate.  ©selfstudyhistory.com Ans: At the time of Indian independence in 1947, India was divided into two sets of territories, the first being the territories under the control of the British Empire, and […]

“The emergence of press and its growth in India during 18th and 19th century was also associated with diversities and divergence of opinions, ideas and objectives and it catered to the demand of targeted audience.” Elaborate.  ©selfstudyhistory.com Ans: The history of the Indian press begins with the coming of the Europeans in 16th century. However, […]

“When I lay the foundation stone here of this Nagarjuna Sagar, to me it is a sacred ceremony. This is the foundation of the temple of humanity in India, a symbol of new temples that we are building all over India.” In the light of the given statement, explain Nehru’s ‘temple of Modern India’ and […]

“Gandhi related the abstract concept of independence to certain specific grievances; but of all grievances, salt tax seemed to be the most crucial one for many reasons.” Explain. ©selfstudyhistory.com Ans: In December, 1929, Lahore Congress was held with Jawaharlal Nehru as the president. Many leaders had reservations about starting a movement for full independence, particularly in […]